…for my endlessly patient and loving family, for my inspirational funny intelligent friends who hang in there with me even though I keep moving country… to my new readers on yummy wakame for all the support and insight… to my uncle Steve who sent me a bunch of never seen toddler photos this morning of

(Because I screwed up the track link last time. Weirdly this was posted a year ago to the day!) More and more gorgeous progressive sounds are coming out of South Africa these days. If you’re a fan of Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada or múm, you might have already heard of Felix Laband… but just

The Directorate of Special Operations (aka the Scorpions) is a multidisciplinary agency that investigates and prosecutes the most serious organized crime and corruption in South Africa. These include drug trafficking, human smuggling and human trafficking, corruption in the government, serious and complex financial crime, racketeering and money laundering. This newly democratic country, a beacon of

Some passionate entrepreneurs share stories, adventures and lessons in their quest to do great business on the Dark Continent. A truly inspiring blog.

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Springboks rule the world! South Africa are the World Rugby champions, after the Boks beat England 15-6 in a tense and attritional final in Paris Today. Throughout the length and breadth of South Africa shouts resounded that were part joy and part relief because, heavens, it was close. Car horns blared, toasts were drunk, cheering

Footskating was originally developed by people who couldn’t afford skateboards, and then also taken up by people who left their skateboards at home, but had already been dropped at the skatepark. ~ Footskating 101 The Movie The movie is inspiring Footskaters around the world to show off their awesomest moves on YouTube. Like these dudes…

Ex-webdesign colleague and old friend Leon Potgieter has been super busy since my last blog about him. He’s still creating astoundingly beautiful and striking work in all media. The latest web project I’m aware of is Gown’s and Garters for a bridal company in South Africa. It’s modern and elegant without any of the super-sweet kitsch we’re

@ Kruger National Park, South Africa This is the most incredible amateur wildlife footage I’ve ever seen! A battle between a pride of lions, a herd of buffalo, and 2 crocodiles at a watering hole. It just gets crazier the further you watch.

And what are you doing? Homecoming Revolution is doing a survey – one that could lead you to winning 2 tickets back home!