On 18 July 1918, in Mvezo, a village near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a baby boy was born. His father, Henry Mgadla Mandela (a chief and chief councillor to the paramount chief of the Thembu and a member of the Madiba clan) and mother, Nonqaphi Nosekeni, named him Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Fast forward 45 [Read More]
South Africa is synonymous with Nelson Mandela. Our late and former president was renowned for his role as a revolutionary leader who spent almost seven decades of his life in the struggle against white minority rule and for a free and democratic non-racial society. Mandela’s pre-eminence lies in the fact that he was a visionary, [Read More]
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of each June here in South Africa and most parts of the world. It’s a day when we celebrate our Dads, our grandfathers and even our step-fathers. We use the day to show them our appreciation and how much we care for them and all they [Read More]
We all know that in South Africa, we celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. We celebrate our Dads and grandfathers and step-dads with cards, gifts of aftershave, socks and handmade cardboard ties. But when did Father’s Day start? How is it celebrated around the world? These and other questions will be answered [Read More]
Show your Dad (or grandfather, or step-dad!) how much you care by planning some activities that he will truly love. This day is all about him. So, make sure you keep his tastes in mind when planning the day. Your Dad will truly appreciate that you have taken the time to remember what he enjoys [Read More]
Father’s Day is just around the corner. We love and appreciate our Dads every day! However, this is the one day of the year where we can truly show how much we care. Antoine Francois Prevost once said: “The heart of the father is the masterpiece of nature.” Here are five ways to make Father’s [Read More]
Ever wonder where Mother’s Day came from? Almost every country in the world has their own version of Mother’s Day, but most Western countries celebrate it in May. So, where did it originate from? Read on to find out more. Celebrations in ancient Greece In the northern hemisphere, May is in the spring time. Thus, [Read More]
Mother’s Day fell on the 14th May 2017 this year. Like every year, South Africans used the day to show their appreciation for their Moms, Grandmothers and Mothers-in-law. However, there are so many ways to celebrate throughout the entire month of May. Find out how you can celebrate with the whole family with these events: Family-friendly [Read More]
Mother’s Day is known for breakfast or brunch in bed, or as an event to be hosted. But what if you have no idea what to make? Let’s be honest, in our foodie-obsessed culture, a greasy bacon and egg breakfast isn’t going to cut it. Here are six delicious (and sometimes even healthy) ideas for [Read More]
