Boasting both local and international culinary experience. I had a virtual Q&A with Private Chef and Lecturer Ukhonaye Mconi to speak all things food. Q: With Instagram being at its peak and the culture of wanting to be seen rising. How would you say this is influencing restaurant culture and South African’s relationship with restaurants?…
Category: Think
Strategic dating Pt. 1: A contentious concept that merely describes modern dating
“The thing about romance is that [it] requires money,” Lebohang Masango said in a PowerFm interview late last year. I found myself relating to this sentiment and most of her sentiments. Masango argues that capitalism has permeated into romantic relationships and it is often difficult to think about your ideal partner without thinking about their…
A critical analysis of the Gillette Ad that sparked international controversy at the beginning of this year
It is usually a move made by brands targeting women in which they align themselves with current movements. Surprisingly, Gillette made use of the current discourse around the harm of toxic masculinity to promote its brand and also be a pioneer in the male cosmetics industry to do so. This campaign received backlash from its…
Dating in your late teens and early twenties: An unpaid internship
I can safely say that my dating curriculum vitae definitely lists me as undateable. I have been with a lot of people but until this day I have not been in a long term, healthy, and exclusive relationship. And I believe it has everything to do with age. 18-21 is a very delicate time in…
Cape Town Gay Culture: Fake, Elitist, Pretty Privilege, and Clout
Last year after finishing a podcast with Musa Nkone, we sat down and just reflected on the Cape Town gay scene. In our talk, I felt personally attacked and that Musa was taking a jab at me because our talk began with him calling me a “fake elite gay”. It was at this point where I…
“Coolest Monkey in the jungle”: A nuanced understanding of racism
“Coolest Monkey in the jungle” are the words written on an H&M hoodie which went viral and received social media backlash for being “racist”. The outcry was the result of the hoodie being modelled by a black young boy from Sweden. Even though the mother of the H&M model found this hoodie to not be…
A Day With Top Chef SA’s Chef Aya
“Best Seafood in Cape Town” chef according to Eat Out in 2016, Top Chef SA runner-up, Pop Up Chef, SABC 3’s Afternoon Express regular guest chef and Private Chef who worked his way from having “no plan” and just “passing time” by studying Hotel Management. Ayabonga Gope has undoubtedly worked his way up to be…
