Once a darling of South African TV, Nadia Bilchik remains a beloved public figure in Atlanta, which has been her home for 25 years. By Allison Cooper
Everyone is welcome at Nadia’s party!
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As Lady Luck Would Have It – postscript
In the April edition of Saffamag, I related how Lady Luck has played a huge role in my life. Because of her, far more good things have happened in my life than I would have predicted when I graduated from Wits in 1971. And it seems that she still has an eye on me! By Stanley Trollip
Kidnapped author Lorna Greyling: Choose faith not fear
Despite living through the harrowing ordeal of her husband being kidnapped and held for ramson by Nigerian rebels, a major financial crisis that saw her lose everything, an armed robbery and two attempted hijackings, Lorna Greyling (44) still chooses faith over fear. By Allison Cooper
Praise singer rains blessings on Africa
Renowned Pan-African poet, praise singer, philanthropist, musician and businesswoman Bishop Jessica Mbangeni knew from a young age that she wanted to be a force for change.
Karin Hougaard – vrou van vele talente
Karin Hougaard is immergroen met ’n talent wat oor verskeie genres strek. Sy het haarself “toestemming” gegee om nie net een “iets” te wees nie. “Ek mag speel, sing, dans, dig, skryf en skilder en as ek regtig sou wou, of in die tuin werk,” het sy in ‘n onderhoud met Saffa Mag gedeel.
As lady luck would have it
Every Saffa has their own story of how they ended up in the United States and why they ended up where they did. This is my story – one of luck and hyenas – Stanley Trollip.
Strong women unite
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them – Maya Angelou.
Big dreams lead to big things
As a little boy Trevor Romain would lie on his bed in their Orange Grove, Johannesburg, home and dream of writing children’s books. His love of reading was infused by his grade three teacher, Mrs Barry, whose Friday afternoon reading sessions helped him escape his reality of being bullied. And even though Trevor was dyslexic and suffered from ADD (attention deficit disorder), he chased his dream and has become a world-renowned, best-selling, award-winning storyteller, author, photographer and keynote speaker. Saffa Mag virtually caught up with Trevor who lives in Hawaii.
Everyone is welcome at Nadia’s party!
Once a darling of South African TV, Nadia Bilchik remains a beloved public figure in Atlanta, which has been her home for 25 years. By Allison Cooper
As Lady Luck Would Have It – postscript
In the April edition of Saffamag, I related how Lady Luck has played a huge role in my life. Because of her, far more good things have happened in my life than I would have predicted when I graduated from Wits in 1971. And it seems that she still has an eye on me! By Stanley Trollip
Kidnapped author Lorna Greyling: Choose faith not fear
Despite living through the harrowing ordeal of her husband being kidnapped and held for ramson by Nigerian rebels, a major financial crisis that saw her lose everything, an armed robbery and two attempted hijackings, Lorna Greyling (44) still chooses faith over fear. By Allison Cooper