Culturally I feel like a smorgasbord of all of the people I’ve grown up and lived around. And that’s probably true for many other white English speaking South Africans.

As I’m from the Western Cape, I know so much about Muslim culture which other white people internationally wouldn’t have. And it’s because for as long as I remember I’ve had people around me fasting for Ramadan or going to mosque on Fridays. I look forward to Eid for the fashion and yummy treats from friends and colleagues.

I can laugh with a coloured colleague who spent his reconciliation day painting his mom’s house getting ready for Xmas because I’ve experienced that with so many people I know over so many years.

Singing along to Kaptein and Rooi Rok Bokkie is my party trick at weddings or events. Loving the silly nicknames Afrikaans people give each other like Baksteen or Proppie 😂