prepared to be radical

come away with me

who really cares?

of housing and need
I've been thinking a lot about housing lately. It all started with the Isandla 10th anniversary celebrations where Tokyo Sexwale, Minister of Human Settlements, spoke about his perception of the housing problems we have in this country. More importantly, he came to listen. Unlike so many of the government ministers, who arrive to drop "pearls of wisdom" and then leave in a hurry, Sexwale was very

where there is a will there is a way
I asked Will King for some tips for entrepreneurs. His answers make inspiring viewing. As you can see, I'm still learning about videoing... don't miss the Adams Family hand that floats over the couch about half way through!I always find it interesting to meet people who have succeeded in business, and to find out more about their attitudes to their success. In my time as a journalist I have met

little and large
This past weekend was the Swartland Agricultural Show.It's lots of fun to visit, especially if you like farm animals (which I do)These are some of the prize winning cattle, lined up according to their breeds. I loved the handlers in their red overalls and white boots.Our friend Christina came to visit because she'd never been to the skou, and it turned out to be a day that was all about

60 squares
My eldest son, Simon, came to lunch on Saturday with his girlfriend Larissa, and spent some time helping to take out the last of the lapa poles. See how the pole has rotted away in the concrete? We are really so lucky that the whole thing didn't fall down on our heads.So now that the lapa is down, we are full of plans and ideas about what do do with the space.(Yes, I know I used that pic in my