The community of Bhekulwandle celebrated the life of Grace Shozi on October 19. A blue and white tent was set up for her funeral outside the window of her bedroom where she spent the last year and a half of her life, blind and bedridden. The funeral tent full of people was such a contrast […]
The winter months are the season for flowering Aloes in South Africa. Many people are familiar with Aloe Vera, a succulent plant species. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine for its healing properties. However, you may not know that Aloe Vera belongs to the Aloe family of plants of which […]
Living in South Africa gives me an opportunity every day to experience something uniquely cultural. Being in Bhekulwandle, brings us daily into contact with the zulu culture and its many facets. Life feels so rich to me when I get to be immersed in another culture. I love also how there are many indians living […]