The last time I appeared in court, the case was dismissed before I had to stand in the witness box. Thank goodness for that, because I’m not sure how the magistrate or judge would respond to my reply when asked to put my hand on the Bible and swear to tell the truth and... »
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From the 2010 World Cup to Namaqualand — Rain-inspired Thoughts
Early this morning, after a night of heavy rain, I went outside to look at the sky. Rain clouds reached down the slopes of the Kobee Mountain, and there were no signs of the weather clearing soon. Then I heard the sound of rushing... »
When Rain Comes to the Land of the Thirst King
“Land of the Thirst King” is the title of a book about Namaqualand by author Willem Steenkamp. It is a very appropriate title, as I have discovered over the years since 1993 when I first became acquainted with the region. In Namaqualand, water is a... »