The cave itself is quite small. A group of ten would fit but not without hitting a spider or three – of which there were plenty hanging around. The skulls were all laid out on steps inside the cave and mostly leg and pelvic looking bones piled in the right hand corner. Equally creepy and … Continue reading The Bone Cave of Kabayan – Part 2
Faithfully Ours
‘Sweet little sleep, my dreams are yours to keep’ A chorus line from a tune titled ‘Late Victorian Holocaust’ repeated on Saturday night that is still circling my head. The evening was so incredible I struggle to believe it was not in fact a dream. As the lights dimmed in the sold out Southbank Centre, … Continue reading Faithfully Ours
Ian Gabriel’s Four Corners screened in London
As part of the Royal African Society's Annual Film Festival this year, the penultimate screening in London was of the award winning Four Corners directed by Ian Gabriel.Gabriel himself introduced the film by saying that South Africans are now ready to tell their own story. The community itself plays its own character in the feature … Continue reading Ian Gabriel’s Four Corners screened in London
Hugh Masekela at the LSE
The London School of Economics chaired the third annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture in Europe, on the topic of Arts and Activism given by world renowned musician and activist Hugh Masekela. The Steve Biko FoundationMasekela entered the venue and took his seat to a round of applause from the audience. The LSE Chair, Professor Thandika … Continue reading Hugh Masekela at the LSE
Human Connection
Spellbinding
As the season shifted in London from Indian summer into an undeniably autumn mood with a brisk snap in the air and relentless showers I took myself to the Arthouse in Crouch End to watch the intriguing ‘20,000 Days on Earth’ by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. A 'docudrama' about the musician/poet Nick Cave. Not … Continue reading Spellbinding
LSE Exhibiton brings a sense of home to London
Paul Weinberg has witnessed one of the most famous moments of our democracy with his lens. The opportunity to walk through the LSE exhibit titled South Africa’s Democracy, Mandela’s Cherished Ideal, he has curated was very special. Title The Atrium Gallery on the LSE campus which hosts the display is a very neat space. As … Continue reading LSE Exhibiton brings a sense of home to London
Mandela and South Africa Celebrated
In celebration of 20 years of democracy in South Africa this year, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is hosting a public exhibition titled “South Africa’s Democracy – Mandela’s Cherished Ideal” running for the month of September. As part of this exhibition, the University of Cape Town Alumni Trust arranged to screen … Continue reading Mandela and South Africa Celebrated
Home
Last week I went to a fantastic South African owned restaurant to celebrate a family friend’s visit to London from Cape Town. The atmosphere was jolly, the extensive wine list was certainly appreciated, and a wave of nostalgia crashed over me. I couldn’t help feel, surrounded by familiar accents and seeing biltong on the menu, … Continue reading Home
No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition!
Fact. Even at the Monty Python Live show, they caught us by surprise. I laughed all night, virtually non-stop. The PythonsI am still pinching myself. Did I really sing along to the Lumberjack song? See the 'Spam Lake Radio Ballet'? Surreal, but true. After buying tickets back in November, the day had finally arrived to … Continue reading No One Expects the Spanish Inquisition!
Redhead Ramblings 