Happy Holidays
1 February 2011
The world is a big, wide, wonderful place and those of us lucky enough to be able to explore even a fraction of it are certainly the better for it, having had our horizons widened and our eyes opened to new experiences, cultures and lifestyles. With so much to see, though, just where do you [...] Continue Reading »
The Lonely Lioness of Liuwa
1 February 2011
The lions of the Liuwa plain in Zambia had been wiped out by poachers – or so everyone thought. But one survived, a lioness now known around the world as “The Lady Liuwa”. This lioness survived entirely on her own for several years. Then, driven by her need for company, she came out of her [...] Continue Reading »
If the Shoe Fits…
1 February 2011
Modern women have made great strides in the boardroom and beyond, but there is one small item which may yet give them the edge in the battle of the sexes: shoes. From humble beginnings as rough protection against thorns and the cold, the shoe has been elevated to iconic status in the 21st century, dominating [...] Continue Reading »
Preparing for Battle
1 February 2011
For a nation of cricket lovers, the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup promises lots of great sporting action and plenty to cheer about. The 1996 Cricket World Cup saw a shift in the way limited overs cricket is played. Previously, teams would aim for around 60 runs in the first 15 overs, while taking advantage [...] Continue Reading »
Leef Ligter
1 February 2011
Carol Langenhoven – aangewys as die beste blogger van 2010 en skrywer van die topverkoperboek Tallie se storie – se man het soos vele Suid-Afrikaners sy werk tydens die resessie verloor. Maar Carol en haar gesin het nie toegelaat dat dit hulle onderkry nie en leef vandag ligter, eenvoudiger, gehalte-gedrewe en met die werklikheidsbesef dat [...] Continue Reading »
Reason to Panik
1 February 2011
Jax Panik is a catchy name, but there is more to Jacobus Johannes van Heerden’s pop-culture sensation than ear pleasing assonance and some seriously quirky music videos. abouTime caught up with the masked man himself. abouTime: There is still confusion about the Jax Panik phenomenon. Can you clarify things for those who still feel bewildered? [...] Continue Reading »
