Electricity, South Africa, Uncategorized

These Easter Eggs are a No-Glow

We haven't had any blackouts here in our neck of Johannesburg for a while (fingers crossed, touch wood, famous last words), nevertheless South Africa is now fully prepared for Easter next week should the power go off. Load Shedding Easter Eggs are glow in the dark eggs.  Small torches are included in the box to… Continue reading These Easter Eggs are a No-Glow

Johannesburg, Uncategorized

Random Johannesburg Roundup

It's silly season.  The carol reel is looping in the shops, the Christmas biscuits in pretty tins have been shining on the shelves for weeks and everything has gone into warp speed with the end of the year looming.  Contractors and government departments will imminently shut up shop for the long Christmas holiday. Sitting down to write… Continue reading Random Johannesburg Roundup