I believe we need to return to a time when the things we made were built to last for generations. 🧵🪑🏠 Clothes, furniture, household items, tools — even cars — were once made with longevity in mind. People expected that what they bought or built would serve their children and even their grandchildren. That way of living created something powerful: continuity between generations. 👨👩👧👦 Children did not always have to start from zero. They inherited things that still had value. A bed that parents bought for their child could later be used by that child’s own children. Furniture stayed in families. Tools stayed in families. Homes stayed in families. 🛏️🪑🏡 Today we live in a culture where everything is disposable. We buy things quickly, replace them quickly, and throw them away quickly. I believe this is part of why we struggle with environmental problems and why so many communities are surrounded by waste and poor living conditions. 🌍♻️ I remember my grandparents living ver...
The toyi-toyi, a spirited and symbolic act of resistance, has long been woven into the fabric of South African protest culture. Its echoes in the streets are a call for justice, a refusal to remain silent in the face of oppression. For decades, it represented the fight for freedom, equality, and dignity under apartheid. But now, in our young democracy, we must ask ourselves: how do we channel this powerful tradition to serve our communities without causing harm to the little we have? A Personal Note As someone deeply connected to the Transkei, this conversation hits very close to home. I was born and raised in Cape Town, but my mother was from the Transkei, and she made sure we stayed connected to our roots by taking us there every year to visit our grandparents. During my younger years, I lived with my grandparents in the village, and those experiences shaped much of who I am today. I've chosen to settle and build my home in the Transkei because of this deep connection to th...