When the days are long
"The days are long but the years are short" is a quote I recently read in regards to raising children. The article encouraged parents...
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have probably been warned not to judge a book by its cover. It’s a fairly...
4 ways to celebrate your love
My wife Val (aka "tbV" or "the beautiful Val" to me) and I recently celebrated seven years of marriage.
We managed to find a cheap...
Do Only Women Get Abused?
Last weekend, I watched a horrifying video. In all honesty, a part of me regrets watching it and I've been battling to erase the...
Dear Single Guy
Dear Single Guy,
Just so you know, I am writing as if I could go back in time and tell myself what I have learnt...
The unity to be found in community
I didn't cycle the 109km Argus Cycle Tour this past weekend.
Not cycling a race doesn't sound like the kind of announcement one makes, right?...
Can The Abuser Change?
Very often, we focus on survivors of violence and abuse. However, no one ever thinks of what happens to the perpetrators except for the fact...
Christmas, Time For Giving
What is the true meaning of giving? We wait a whole year to celebrate Christmas, yet when we plan our celebration we tend to...
Is there hope after abuse?
Well, for the past few days here at 1Africa we’ve been tackling the issue of violence as one of the major issues affecting humanity...
Joy Can Not Be Contained
Joy!
Joy is a powerful driving force which finds itself hidden in the depths of one's heart. It's more than excitement, more than happiness and...