Lest we forget Twilight

One day on train Stephanie Meyer thought of an idea that was set to take the world by storm. Seven years later the magic of twilight has finally come to an end leaving a void in the hearts of many twihards. The long and emotional ride saw all of us through the fast paced journey … Continue reading

Up and away

As mordernization thrives property has never been on demand and as expensive as it has become now. With populations all streaming to singular economic centers there can only be one place left to move towards and that is UP. the need to build tall building has grown from just being functional, it has long become … Continue reading

Skin deep

A world where where dreams come true is continuously becoming more and more evident where technology has become faster, smaller, more intelligent and even cheaper. Such has become apparent in mankind’s desire to look better than before in a society driven by youthfulness, first impressions and perfection. Often one wonders where to draw the line … Continue reading

Cliches and Predictable Endings

The movie making scene has totally revolutionized the entertainment industry as it has evolved from a basic art form into a sophisticated show of technological advancement. Interesting how seemingly impossible feats have been made available to a audience willing to be transported beyond the boundaries set by gravity and reality. The newest edition to the … Continue reading

London Ceremony shows the World

The countdown finally over and the long awaited games well on the way, there was much debate around the Opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad on London. The Danny Boyle creation featured the transformation of a green and pleasant English country side into a heavy industrial beast symbolizing the industrial revolution. Similar to Beijing the … Continue reading

African Languages worth saving ?

We live in a global village where we move a lot, travel a lot and rely on almost standardized knowledge, does it really matter what language we use to interact with each other and to convey our thoughts? In a world where the reality of colonialism cannot be ignored can the claim to loss of … Continue reading

The Craziness and the Controversy

With Lady Gaga set to hit the South African crowds with the Craziness in November and December 2012 the controversial world icon is already causing much uproar and discontent amongst religious groups.  Email circulations and message broadcasts have hammered the apparent need for prayer avalanches for these concerts to fail. I on the other hand … Continue reading

Countdown London

The year was 2008 as all eyes turned east to the great nation of China, in a ceremony described as “spectacular and spellbinding” and also as “the greatest ever” it was sure to leave a lasting impression. I remember being  glued to the screen as 15,000 performers, a reported US$100 million to produce and countless … Continue reading

The Monsters take on Johannesburg and Cape Town