An Opinionated Woman on a Mission

Travelling is an experience that involves all your senses!

While being grounded in South Africa for over two years, memories of my time in India surfaced. And one of my fondest memories was visiting a spice plantation in Goa. It is no wonder that India is called the Land of Spices as it produces a variety of spices, which is shown off in its cuisine. If you want to taste some of India’s best dishes, visiting its restaurants is a must. These restaurants…

Leaving a legacy for your children is more than leaving behind a fortune! Some legacies can't be measured in monetary terms ...

Some are fortunate to have one dad that loves and dotes on them, while others never learn the love of a father. I am one of the few who knew the love of two fathers.  One was my biological father, who showered me with love since the day I was born, catered to my every need, and sometimes my whims. He taught me to ride a bike and encouraged me to rollerskate. He stayed up at night to help me…

Memories … Can we shape our memories? Here's a peek at how I want to be remembered.

Can we shape our memories? Every day, we make memories. Today’s events are tomorrow’s memories. How we live today is vital for the generations that follow, as they will learn from the example we set. Whether it’s using paper straws, recycling plastic, or just showing kindness to other beings, live today the way you want to be remembered tomorrow. Don’t squander your present, cherish it! The…

A few weeks ago, Palestine was yet again thrust into the spotlight, and the world scratched its collective head and wondered what happened. It needed to revisit history books to remind itself how this situation originated.

One of the most controversial documents in modern history, the Balfour Declaration, was Britain's attempt to create a national home for the Jewish people after World War One. This pledge allowed the Zionist's fascist plans to be set in motion and sealed the fate of the Palestinians in true colonial imperial style.

The Balfour Declaration, whether directly or indirectly, led to the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people from the land in 1948, termed an-Nakbah in Arabic or Palestinian Catastrophe. It also led to the creation of the state of Israel on 14 May 1948. The ethnic cleansing is ongoing if the "real-estate dispute" in Sheikh Jarrah is anything to go on.

The latest village, Sheikh Jarrah, is fighting for its predominantly Palestinian families to remain in their homes even though Israeli Courts have authorized their eviction to make way for an Israeli settlement.

Read my opinion piece in The Swamp.