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Mexican Food in Alexandra (and Other Tales From the Kasi)

Mexican Food in Alexandra (and Other Tales From the Kasi)

by 2summers | Jun 21, 2022 | Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Sandton and Surrounds, Townships/Informal Settlements

Some of the best tacos in Johannesburg are served at a restaurant in Alexandra Township. Who knew? I certainly didn’t. But luckily I do know Asanda Daza, and Asanda knows everything about food in Alexandra (a.k.a. Alex). Asanda at the Junk Park, our first stop...
Not Cycling Through Alexandra Township

Not Cycling Through Alexandra Township

by 2summers | Mar 19, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Museums and Buildings, Sandton and Surrounds, Townships/Informal Settlements

I recently found myself not cycling on a cycle ride through Alexandra Township. It was a hard job riding around Alex in a comfortable car, photographing the cyclists as they toiled in the hot sun. But someone had to do it. I was supposed to cycle, but there...
Discovering South African Food in Alexandra Township

Discovering South African Food in Alexandra Township

by 2summers | Jan 25, 2017 | Arts and Culture, Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Sandton and Surrounds, Townships/Informal Settlements

If you browse through the food-related posts on this blog, you’ll notice that most of them are written about food from places other than South Africa: French, American, Mexican, Indian, German, Chinese. But what about South African food? Traditional South...
A Walk Through Alexandra Township

A Walk Through Alexandra Township

by 2summers | Aug 11, 2016 | Johannesburg, Sandton and Surrounds, Tours, Townships/Informal Settlements

A couple of weeks ago I took a walk through Alexandra Township, aka Alex, as part of an event sponsored by an Alex-based tourism company called The Hub Presents and a travel networking organization called Travel Massive. I’ve been to Alex many times but I never...
My Favorite Joburg People: Florence Ngobeni-Allen

My Favorite Joburg People: Florence Ngobeni-Allen

by 2summers | Jun 19, 2016 | Emotions, Johannesburg, My Favorite Joburg People, Townships/Informal Settlements

I recently announced a storytelling project I’m working on called My Favorite Joburg People. I chose four people in Joburg, each of whom has an amazing story to tell, and interviewed them and shot their portraits. I’ll be presenting the stories and portraits at an...
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Heather in Brixton

Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

Latest Posts

  • Asian Food Explorations in Rivonia September 27, 2023
  • Joburg Heritage: Churches of Coronationville and Bosmont September 21, 2023
  • The Spectacular Brixton Light Festival, Revisited September 8, 2023
  • Vredefort Dome: The Ultimate Weekend Getaway Guide August 30, 2023
  • A Quick Tour of Brixton Monuments August 25, 2023

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