Culture

Iinkobe (Maize Kernels)

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Endleleni esuka kumzi wamandulo wasekhaya(kwaMakasi), eLubhelu, eNqabarha, sasingisa eQhingqala ngeenjongo zokundwendwela idlaka leKumkani uHintsa (Ah! Zanzolo). Safika kwikhaya lenkosi yasemaMbanjweni, safika iNkosi ikhona (Ah! Ntabozuko) sicela imvume yokusondela apho iphumle khona ikumkani.  AmaMbanjwa asikhomba eNqadu emaTshaweni kuba bona babekwe ngamaTshawe ukugada idlaka, khonukuze sifumane imvume.  Iinkobe Kodwa phambi kokuba sinduluke sahlaliswa phantsi, saba zindwendwe, saviswa … Read more

African Dinner with Introduction into Storytelling

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All Eyez On Me The theme on the night of 25th April 2013, at Oom Bolo’s home, was “African Dinner with Introduction into Storytelling”. This formed part of What is Poetry Festival staged at different venues around Jozi, Mahikeng, Polokwane and Harare. Oom Bolo’s museum-cum-café set the stage for this evening’s star, Mama Madosini , who … Read more

The Radium Beerhall

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“Poilitics & Religion NOT To Be Discussed In This Bar” After  five hours of queuing at Montrose Primary, it was time to grab some lunch. I visited a joint that has long been on my to-do list, The Radium in Orange Grove. As soon as you enter you’re greeted by a scent of history, of long … Read more

Debe Nek

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On the foothills of iNtaba ka Ndoda, along route R63, you’ll find a very small town of Debe Nek. The name refers to the channel through which the Debe River flows. This is where giant earthworms can be found. These creatures can grow up to 3m in length. The town itself consists of a defunct … Read more

Gompo Rock/Cove Rock

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Introduction Ilitye likaGompo / Gompo Rock — more commonly known today as Cove Rock — is a striking sandstone headland rising directly from the Indian Ocean coast near East London, South Africa. Located about 11 km southwest of the Buffalo River between Hickman’s River and Winterstrand, this remarkable formation is significant both for its natural … Read more