Marine Biologist and lecturer Dr Koebraa Peters traces her deep connection to the sea back to her formative years. Koebraa’s childhood was immersed in nature. She has strong memories of…
Jamila JannaOctober 10, 2024
Her tail glimmers when the light catches it at the right angle. It is iridescent, captivating and shrouded in mystery. Without a sound at first, then a splash, she disappears…
Jamila JannaApril 19, 2024
Prompted by the threat of our car being towed away by a persistent parking attendant, we hastily navigated the bustling road towards Dbongz' mural. The noise of traffic gradually faded…
Jamila JannaDecember 4, 2023
Young girls from Khayelitsha focus attention on smaller plastic to make a better change.To the passing eye, the clear night sky is a dark canvas. If one looks long enough…
Jamila JannaSeptember 18, 2023
Image credit: Shamier MagmoetBy Jamila JannaThe surface of the water broke as I clumsily threw my weight into the chilly south Atlantic Ocean. The assurance of the ocean’s safety raised…
Jamila JannaJune 5, 2023
Kwahlala ngantsomi is an isiXhosa phrase traditionally used at the start of a tale. This tale starts about 50 years ago in the southern Nigerian Ejama-Ebubu community when Shell started…
Jamila JannaDecember 2, 2021
