Yes, I was part of the ANC in 1994. The question is: “Where were you?”

Like Brene, I have zero interest in the lazy, nonsensical and misogynist comments of cowardly people and I won’t respond to them. However, sometimes I find in the comments some broader themes which do interest me…

‘Gerry Ryan is still the love of my life’ — Melanie Verwoerd opens up about the cancer scare and radical surgery that forced her to confront the past

In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview, the former South African ambassador opens up to Liadan Hynes about her life since Gerry’s death and why she made a pilgrimage to Ireland to say a last goodbye to the man she still loves, 13 years after his death

'Is it still around?' Yes, COVID hasn't quite exited the stage yet

At home I tried a cup of coffee – it tasted like warm water. I suddenly realised that I couldn’t taste or smell anything. The penny dropped… I had COVID (again).

PersonalMelanie Verwoerd22 February 2023#COVID, #Coronavirus, #COVIDcomeback, #staysafe, #testing, #getvaccinatedComment

What my three-timing cat taught me

“He is the cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him.” That, it seems, is the essence of Presley.

Humorous, PersonalMelanie Verwoerd01 February 2023#animallover, #cats, #harrythethugComment

We never know the effect we can have on someone’s life

As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in the new year, perhaps we can commit to being a little kinder and a little more patient.

Personal, Social commentaryMelanie Verwoerd27 December 2022happynewyear, #kindness, #patience, #cancerComment

Powerful dog breeds: Best friends or killing machines?

The question then arises whether some of the most powerful breeds, such as Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Staffies etc. are inherently aggressive

Social commentary, PersonalMelanie Verwoerd23 November 2022#dogs, #breedbanning, #dogattacks, #pitbulls, #SPCAComment

It's infuriating, but we will have to rely on private sector to save us

This means that -as infuriating as it is- the private sector, including us as individuals have to step in if we don’t want things to fall apart completely.