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Memory Project: W Martin Contr...
What prompted my father to move to Southern Rhodesia in 1956 was the news that good money was to be made from carting gravel for the construction of the country's expanding road network. ...
Down And Out
Half a century ago, at the age of 21, I travelled around the UK and Europe for a year. Because I arrived without any money, I had to take temporary menial jobs to finance my stay.
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.
Memory Project: W Martin Contractor
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 19 Apr 2022
What prompted my father to move to Southern Rhodesia in 1956 was the news that good money was to be made from carting gravel for the constru...
Down and Out
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 03 Apr 2022
Half a century ago, at the age of 21, I travelled around the UK and Europe for a year. Because I arrived without any money, I had to take te...
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.
