Living in South Africa

Why do we live in fear in South Africa?

- Cause we don't see the beggar at the robot as a person just like me?

- Cause insurance companies have convinced us we live in a war zone and therefore need maximum coverage?

- Because rich people need something to fear since the revolution never happened?

- Cause as South Africa's we love to cling to the horror stories and think it must be happening everywhere

It took me living in South East Asia to realise that I didn't see the people there as people and therefore was afraid of them. Once I broke down those barriers my fear was gone. And I want to bring that home to South Africa...so I can enjoy community and a helping hand.

When you realise we are all equal 

- You realise that every second person is not going to attack you

- You pull over to give the old lady carrying heavy bags a lift, cause you wouldn't want your own gran to have to struggle like that

- You smile at the old man on the street cause you wouldn't want your dad to be in the same position after so many years of hard work

- You don't give to the beggar cause you know that if you did the same to your brother it would also perpetuate an attitude of entitlement and take away the need to work or create your own opportunities for employment...you wouldn't give out of guilt

- You say hello to the teller and security guard at the shops cause you know your sister and brother would be tired if they had to work such long shifts