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Heather Walker

Heather Walker is a London-based freelance journalist and former editor of TheSouthAfrican.com.

Tracksuit tenders must fall

By Heather Walker 23-08-16 15:22

South Africa’s Olympians did us proud but their baggy ‘ninja turtle’ tracksuits were a fashion fail made in China. Let’s face it, Tracksuitgate was a bit of a Sascoc-up.

Calling all writers and photographers!

By Heather Walker 20-06-14 15:49

Whether you’re a sports fanatic, travel addict, keen columnist or news junkie, you’re invited to join us as a part-time writer or photographer to contribute articles and images to our website – and add your voice to the global South African community.

Thousands of South Africans cast their votes in London

By Heather Walker 01-05-14 17:46

On Wednesday a huge crowd of passionate South Africans queued in London from dawn until well after dark to have their say in the future of their country. However, a glitch in the overseas registration process meant disappointment for several expats who had followed the correct procedure yet their names mysteriously did not appear on the voters roll so were unable to vote in SA’s national election.

Joburg Soweto Stadium

Life after Nelson Mandela: What now for South Africa?

By Heather Walker 17-12-13 11:03

The week of mourning for Nelson Mandela has seen us reflect on how South Africa has changed in the last 20 years. For some this will mean a renewed sense of loyalty to the ANC — for others this focus on Madiba’s values brings home how out of sync some of our leaders are with his vision

I’m proud to be a child of the Mandela Dream

By Heather Walker 06-12-13 00:02

It has been an immense privilege to have witnessed firsthand such a historic time of great change. Despite the great challenges our country faces, I’m proud of far we’ve come. I’m humbled to have been a tiny part of the Mandela Miracle. I hope his leadership will continue to inspire us.

Romancing the stone: Leading Zimbabwean sculptor reflects on a life’s work

By Heather Walker 20-11-13 10:34

Veteran Zimbabwean stone sculptor Locadia Ndandarika has had her fair share of trials in life, including the death of a child and struggling to make ends meet as a single mother following her divorce from a husband who did not support her artistic dream. Her talent has taken her around the world and she hopes to exhibit her remarkable work in London soon.

When parents do social networking

By Heather Walker 04-10-13 17:09

QUEEN AND KAYA | Parents’ online relationships with their offspring seem to follow a similar pattern: being so far away, your mom or dad likes to feel closer to you by liking and commenting on everything you ever post, usually along the lines of ‘You look so lovely darling. I miss you.’

South Africa’s top 10 deadliest animals

By Heather Walker 26-09-13 16:15

While it is difficult to obtain precise numbers of fatalities, here is a list of ten animals that cause the most human deaths in South Africa. And you may be surprised to hear that sharks are nowhere near the most deadly…

Istanbul: In the footsteps of the sultans

By Heather Walker 08-06-13 20:36

Hammams, meze, baklava, kebaps: Istanbul is a city of the senses. It also bridges the pious and the hedonistic, the Byzantine and the modern Turkish – and the landmasses of Europe and Asia. Heather Walker spent a few days in old Constantinople.

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