Run Jozi, Run
A few months ago I wrote about the thrill of walking in Johannesburg at night. Yesterday I discovered that running in Joburg at night is even better. Especially when you’re running with 10,000 other people, dressed in florescent yellow. My friends and I, getting...Lightning Crashes
Last Friday I went to my first-ever drive-in movie, at the Velskoen Cinema in Randburg. I’m glad I went when I did — Velskoen is Jozi’s last remaining drive-in and it’s closing down in June. The land was sold to a property developer. Sniff. I...Photo of the Day: Ominous Jozi Skyline
I’ve been busy the last few days and haven’t had time to blog. I did take a cool shot of the Jozi skyline a few days ago though. Late afternoon sun plus ominous storm clouds. A common combination in summer here. Taken from 7th Street in Linden. The Jozi...Beauty, Poverty, and Joy Under the Baking Swazi Sun
Last week I went to Swaziland for a freelance assignment. The assignment was with Samaritan’s Purse UK, a charitable organization that does disaster relief and community development projects around the world. I went to Swaziland to take photos and write stories...
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.