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FROM THE EDITOR

AFRICA DAY - 25 MAY

uesday 25 May is the am able to puff out my chest and Getting back to the home
anniversary of the founding say: “I won’t willingly forsake the environment, Justine talks about
of the Organisation of fabulous climate, amazing wildlife, how to improve the air quality in
TAfrican Unity. Known as stunning landscape and wonderful the work-from-home office and she
Africa Day, it’s celebrated by the mix of cultures in favour of moving certainly gives us lots to mull over
member states of the African Union. to another continent – because when it comes to looking after our
However, there are only twelve I’m an African, and this is where I own well-being.
countries that have proclaimed this choose to be.”
day as a Public Holiday, which is Nicoleen Davies of Life Talk adds
unfortunate, because here in SA, In this issue, Sean Williams shares her contribution to health and
there are times when this special with us a similar sentiment in our wellness advice with her article
day seems to fly by under the Q&A article that explains what entitled Nourish to Flourish.
radar. the Live Life Always initiative is Nourishing encompasses much
all about. Sean and his team are more than the food that we eat.
Remembering Africa Day is a good committed to making a difference It includes getting enough quality
opportunity for us to contemplate by clearing away tons of litter in sleep and taking care of our
what it means to be African. the northern suburbs. You can emotional and spiritual well-being.
When I communicate with school meet Sean in person if you make
friends who emigrated in the ‘80s, I your way over to the Dainfern An excellent way to get a more
realise how lucky I am that I get to Clubhouse (subject to COVID-19 holistic perspective of life is to
celebrate Freedom Day on 27 April restrictions, of course) on 13 May. spend time observing what’s
each year – I know how significant happening with the creatures
the day was, because I was there, Another African initiative that’s and plants that surround us. We
part of history in the making. gathering momentum is the have some tips from the Random
building of the Tiisetso Skills Harvest Indigenous Nursery on
Africa Day likewise gives us a Development Centre at the Thabo which plants are looking good this
window through which to view Mbeki Informal Settlement and month. And we have an article
some of the incredible beauty and we have included some photos from Anthony Cavanagh about the
amazing resources that we have of the early stages of laying the dragonflies and damselflies that
on this continent. I’m glad that I foundations for the Centre. visit our ponds and dams. James
Clarke also shares his experiences
with the dikkops and hadedas that
he has seen in his garden and in
his neighbourhood.

In our Motoring section, Alan
Rosenmeyer introduces the
updated Peugeot 3008 and the
Mahindra Pik Up. Although the
latter is manufactured in India,
it’s assembled here in KZN in the
Dube Tradeport Special Economic
Zone next to the King Shaka
Airport.

With India going through the
devastation of yet another wave
of the pandemic, we are reminded
that we, too, must not become
too complacent. So, till next time,
remember to stay safe and take
care.
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