Tomorrow is Heritage Day, a public holiday in South Africa.  It means that it has created a long weekend that will provide us all a chance to relax.  The big thing about tomorrow is that it also gives us to be able to reflect on South Africa and the rainbow nation. We hosted a very successful Soccer World Cup in June/ July and are currently hosting the Champions League cricket. The point that I am trying to make is that we have become a nation that hosts world class events that are very well supported by South Africans. We have our problems (crime and poverty) but those are found in other nations...

There are a few things South Africans cannot live without. Marmite, Biltong, Nik Naks and a good braai . When we are overseas we battle to find a replacement for these goods and activities and are always left unsatisfied. Building a fire might seem like a very easy activity but it is not. I speak from experience as the entire activity needs to be carefully planned. The wood needs to be packed properly and needs to be dry. Then you need to ensure that your firelighters are close to your dry wood. Then you can light your fire. However the matches you have in your hand is either dying due to a breeze or...