by Jamil F. Khan | Nov 12, 2021 | Relationships, Troubling Home Series
We talk about “feeling at home” as a signifier of safety, familiarity and comfort. For some, it does mean exactly that. It is a feeling that first embraced us in childhood before our parents’ dreams for us were rudely interrupted by reality and our agency. For some,...
by AoS Writer | Nov 10, 2021 | Home, Lifestyle
In these dire times that we find ourselves in, where loadshedding has become part of our day-to-day life and we anxiously anticipate the inevitable family meeting announcing yet another lockdown level. I’m sure we don’t need to be reminded of how traumatic...
by Jamil F. Khan | Nov 5, 2021 | Relationships, Troubling Home Series
I have lived in Johannesburg for 9 years. When I arrived, I was greeted by family members who had already been here for 9 years. Unlike most, I had a family to come to in this scary mining town whose iridescent shimmer has made many lose their way. But what is a...
by Olwethu Leshabane | Jul 13, 2021 | Home, Lifestyle
With the recent years’ water issues around Joburg and our sky-high water bill, during our renovation journey in our home, one of the things we set out to do was to try reduce our water bill and also investigate solutions around storing water for the days when we have...
by Dineo | Jun 11, 2021 | Home, Lifestyle
For the past couple of months, we missed the streets due to the lockdown and recently, the blistering cold brought to us by the Winter season. This means we get to spend even more time in our homes. Spending time at home provides an opportunity for redesigning,...
by Olwethu Leshabane | May 24, 2021 | Home
Our homes are a safe haven for the people we hold most dearly. It’s the place where we’re loved and protected from any harm. But today, the quality of our home experience extends to the quality of our home internet experience. It’s important to ensure your home...
