We Manifest Word (CP)

Jan 9, 2011 |

written august 8th, 2009 For the writer, the pen is a paintbrush and the words are the colour delicately laid on the canvas. The words bring with them beauty, and sorrow, and laughter. They evoke the full range of human emotion and experience inspiring the soul to do more and be more, sometimes violently, sometimes gently. In this day and age, we have taken to the evolution of mechanism and platforms, using the keyboard and screen for the same thing. We may not know what the future holds but it is necessary to note that the means is not what is important, but the end destination. At the same...

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In The Beginning (CP – 08.09.2009)

Jan 3, 2011 |

Late in 2009, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to write a column for City Press' City Pulse, which is what the entertainment and lifestyle supplement was called - it is now called 7. It is always interesting for one to go back and revisit thoughts and ideas expressed and, as a result of that process, I will be posting some of those past pieces starting with the first in September 2009. These are the unedited versions. These are dated when I wrote them as to when they were published. This is the first. This has probably been one of the most nerve-racking pieces of writing I...

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What Do You Know About Breakin’?

Oct 11, 2010 | ,

I just had to post this. This clip was posted on my Facebook timeline by 'a friend'; it brought back so many memories. And, lately, I've been doing a lot of reminiscing, particularly in terms of music, but also with film. In 1984/85, in the small city of Maseru, Lesotho, a small b-boy (breakdancing) crew was born in a high school called Machabeng. The only space we had, to figure out moves and draw inspiration from, was a movie called Breakin' which centred around two characters, Ozone (Adolfo Quiñones) and Turbo (Michael Chambers). One of the legendary moments in this film is the one below,...

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Loxion Kulcha Going Back To Its Roots?

Oct 7, 2010 |

Loxion Kulcha is a pioneering South African brand, growing from the urban streets to penetrate all aspects of South African society. They were the model for so many young urban brands today. Started in the late '90s by Wandi Nzimande and Sechaba Mogale, the first products to be sold - out of the boot of a car - were beanies and skullcaps. As they expanded into everything from full urbanwear to eyewear, footwear and bags, the brand resonated with young television and music personalities, and has grown to become what some estimate to be a multi-million Rand business. They drew inspiration from...

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Future of African Media?

Oct 6, 2010 |

As some may know, I have a weekly column in the South African newspaper, City Press' lifestyle supplement 7 in which I explore different aspects and thoughts on popular culture, ranging from media, music, lifestyle, art, theatre, entertainment, etc. Below is my most recent column. You can also access this and past pieces in the columnist section of their site. Mid-September. London. Tim Kring steps on a stage at Nokia World. The creator and executive producer of the TV series Heroes, he falls within the same category, for me, as TV producers and writers like Tom Fontana (OZ), Dick Wolf (Law...

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Nothing But The Truth (7)

Sep 29, 2010 |

Every generation feels this. Their time made sense. The one that has followed doesn't. As a boy, growing up, I had idols. Role models. Heroes. Examples of what I felt were positive, responsible men. I looked to them for guidance, whether first-hand or from afar. I look around me today and am both encouraged and frightened by what I see. Who do boys and young men have as their examples. Is my generation doing enough? Are my peers being enough? Am I doing and being enough? Sometimes, I can comfortably answer in the affirmative. Most times I hang my head in shame and promise myself I will do...

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