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Memory Project: My Father’s ...
On returning to South Africa from Rhodesia in 1963, my father found employment as a motor mechanic in the Simon's Town Naval Dockyard.
The Sleep Of Reason
"You know, two months ago I would have been incontinent with laughter at this buffoonery." Henry shook his head ruefully. "But I seem to be losing my sense of humour."
Question 4: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Question 3: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Injury At Sea
Another winter storm was attacking the island. Gordon, the radio operator, picked up a call from the Tristania. While passing close to Gough in a heavy sea, a crew member had fallen into the hold and ...
Question 2: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Memory Project: Rhodesian Hous...
Every white family in Rhodesia could afford at least one houseboy and often a gardenboy as well.
Desert Island Discs
When I arrived on Gough Island in 1980, I had seven LPs in my luggage. In the Gough House living/dining room was a radio and a hi-fi turntable and speakers. Not having brought my own sound system with...
Religious Studies
It was soon after my testicles descended that I began to doubt the existence of God, and well before my voice broke, I became a convicted atheist.
Memory Project: My Father’s Weights
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 28 Feb 2022
On returning to South Africa from Rhodesia in 1963, my father found employment as a motor mechanic in the Simon's Town Naval Dockyard. ...
The Sleep of Reason
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 23 Feb 2022
"You know, two months ago I would have been incontinent with laughter at this buffoonery." Henry shook his head ruefully. "Bu...
Question 4: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card�...
CapeNature
On 21 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Question 3: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card�...
CapeNature
On 14 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Injury at Sea
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 09 Feb 2022
Another winter storm was attacking the island. Gordon, the radio operator, picked up a call from the Tristania. While passing close to Gough...
Question 2: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card�...
CapeNature
On 07 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Memory Project: Rhodesian Houseboys
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 31 Jan 2022
Every white family in Rhodesia could afford at least one houseboy and often a gardenboy as well.
Desert Island Discs
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 11 Jan 2022
When I arrived on Gough Island in 1980, I had seven LPs in my luggage. In the Gough House living/dining room was a radio and a hi-fi turntab...
Religious Studies
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 19 Dec 2021
It was soon after my testicles descended that I began to doubt the existence of God, and well before my voice broke, I became a convicted at...
