Places
Johannesburg suburbs, Cape beaches, Zimbabwean game reserves and a dam on the Zambezi. Click a place to find every column set there or mentioning it.
Bar height is how many places sit under each letter.
Every place named
Africa 241× in 152 columns
Named throughout, from the proudest six-year-old in Africa to the hot African sun.
The toothmouse strikes again·A louse in time saves nine·Every mother deserves one·Life is just a set of false teeth·When spare parts hardly happen·A ball by any other game·Mothers of the world unite·You're in the army now·Business is hell·The Wedding causes civil war·Mothers of the world unite for you have only brown paper to lose·So who wants to be a fish?·The ice-cream cone syndrome of life·Mammoth mother strikes again·They say crocs lurk in the waters of the swamps·Stimulate your sole·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Pap and boerewors for swimming Moms·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·A smoky tale of woe·Mystery and intrigue on the Drakensberg Express·A fishy tale with a bite·King Alfred never made a mountain out of a cupcake·There’s nothing quite like camping·A little home cooking to soup-up Zola·She’s just a talking skunk·Every mutt has its day·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Never mind the lumps in the jam — it’s the thought that counts·When the stay-fit freak strikes again·Burning rubber in the bushes·Boerewors will overcome·No beating about the bush·Meet my son the rock star·When the phantom bomber tries to strike·If food be the music of love, eat on·Life's a bowl of olives·Uteri for hire·Boerewors is the bane of my life·Help! I've got a teenage daughter·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Men's lib could start with a little chiffon·Naked is nice . . . so they say·Is man really necessary?·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·Now it's see and tell·Say a swift Howzit! on your teledivellicater·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·Flushed with success in toiletry trade·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Exporting Parktown prawns·Sons, daughters, decisions and dual standards·Snappy hint for canine canines·I’m loo-sing out on the new SA·Total onslaught all over again·In the thick of the brown·So, what's a lion or two?·Heaven is ... a heedful dog·Boris was Hugo looking for love·Let’s dress men up for a long life·Some dags cakked under the strine·The "Joys" of Camping·Masked humour of people at war·The dread K53 drives you mad·Even in a bath shocks can be lurking·Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa·Just keep the braai smoke off the TV screen·British hack blasphemed noble ritual·Love’s but the frailty of mind·Hellish end to life for an unknown teenager·How I nearly had my body unblocked·I share a tub with Hillary Clinton·Clutch gets into high gear·To sleep perchance to dream·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·A smack on the kisser for the New South Africa·Sunbeams of happiness – not only for pigeons·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water·Sunset call for camping's elite·Home alone at night can be an alarming experience·Exhaustedly talking my way into the New SA·Empty schools are an instant education solution·The day I exhibited distinct birding characteristics·Love at first flutter in Klein Karoo’s Cango Valley·The ultimate nightmare is not knowing, and waiting·Examining the inexact science of weather forecasting·Solly's shack shelters hope for all South Africans·CD-Roms way beyond the ken of anyone over 4·Husband or jacuzzi? Is there a real choice?·Army surplus store proved to be accommodating·Vinning is vot counts, and our Boks did so in style·Hearing reflects horrors but also a chance for hope·Guns & Mobile Phones·Leather, latex and lingerie ripe for the plucking·Treasure the teachers - most of them are gems·Ewe ... hayi ... and a few clicks are just the trick·I still hate guns, but I’m not joining the chicken run·Schools crisis a threat to all in SA·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·Deep throat puts spring in the jump of an intruder·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Antjie's stunning book convinced me SA will work·Rambo Carol flexes muscles and vanquishes her foes·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy·Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·Burying a child alive: just what IS happening to us?·It's so easy to adapt to life in an island paradise·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Next century will be good for women and my Maya·Search is on to find – before 2000 – one aardvark·Richmonds are aberrations·Camping out for an ID and passing for ‘coloured’·They really don’t make things the way they used to·As the wors sizzles, where did Renata spend Easter?·Troglodyte development planning for East Rand·Lazar of Arabia, and the groin pain was worth it·Forget soaps, just switch to pre-election politicians·A dose of reverse-Viagra might go down well·Take Norman, my car·My ‘ubuntu braai’ idea sadly went down in flames·Yes, mom, God should have been a woman·Just how did we survive with only soap and water?·Not out of my tree, just the opposite·Ho hum, soon it will be the end of yet another era·Holed up in my underground shelter·Maya·Nisson Mandra·Politically correct language·Wish list for the new millennium·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·Putting old ties where your ‘tush’ is·ET and money make many very happy·How Guy, a tree murderer, won me over·Good times, bad times in a heartbeat·Penguins·No longer making a spectacle of myself·JR now playing a tune for Gershwin·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails·Behold, the silly season is upon us ...·The land of milk and honey ... but no biltong·Is Packing for Perth ever treachery?·It all began when I was a birthday gift·Supermarket shopping the new warfare·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel·Is this a secret weapon, or what?·Mr Tannenboim·Renaissance Man puts on an apron·The PAGAD March·The Parrot
Alaska 4× in 4 columns
Where the exotic moose-skin boots came from, two sizes too small.
So why don't Xmas stockings fit?·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Guns & Mobile Phones
Alps 7× in 6 columns
Birdwatching in them, with a divorcee.
Well, hello Mother Christmas!·Every mother needs a newspaper round in her life·The Great Trek strikes again·On the slippery slope to fame·The day I received advice from above·Housewives ordinary? Forget it!
Amazon Basin 5× in 5 columns
Where she has just booked a trip. They don't have schools there.
Mothers of the world unite·Everyone loves a swinger·When the cops caught the tunny run home·The Great Trek strikes again·We've been harbouring a friendly alien
America 66× in 32 columns
Where the wholesale chicken came from, and whose War of Independence she measures a family row against.
So who needs a status symbol in their life? Me·Come and have a wild experience in Pretoria·Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·They call it high-flying living·The Great Trek strikes again·Raindrops keep falling on my head·Every dog should have his day·When a country hick takes on the USA·Down Under wives pant for pay; here it’s zilch·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Thermal pants his bottom line·The sweet smell of sexcess·Oh boy, mom remembered the blatjang·Planet America is a wonder to behold·I share a tub with Hillary Clinton·Minor disasters put everything into perspective·Husband or jacuzzi? Is there a real choice?·The day I lit up my husband's life in our new jacuzzi·Cricket, mealies and joy of being mother-in-law-to-be·The break up of Spice Girls may have sunk our rand·Hotstuff Lazar cc will take a wait off your mind·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Forgive my yawn as the cliché-crunchers take over·Making pets out of the not-so-dangerous criminals·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·The land of milk and honey ... but no biltong·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel·Renaissance Man puts on an apron·WTC Attack·The PAGAD March
Anstey's Building 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg landmark. A 41-year-old aspidistra came out of it.
Antarctic 4× in 3 columns
Which the plastic bubble made seem a tropical pleasure resort.
Up, up and away in a plastic bubble·Reversing the fate of a southern right whale·New Year's Eve
Appian Way 1× in 1 column
Trotting down it in midsummer, surrounded by several cohorts.
Arizona 4× in 4 columns
Tuscan, Arizona, where Horace Hawke telephoned from.
C’mon, plug into a whole new way of life·Who's hanging up on life?·Say a swift Howzit! on your teledivellicater·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans
Atholhurst 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg. Where the first wrong Maltese was collected.
Atlantic 7× in 7 columns
Refreshingly icy, and popped into for a swim.
The Wedding causes civil war·Sex is here to stay·Oh boy, mom remembered the blatjang·Examining the inexact science of weather forecasting·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Yankee grandchild’s biltong delights
Australia 14× in 11 columns
Where the animal is at present, with talk of what happens next.
There’s nothing quite like drowning to keep you fit·When the cops caught the tunny run home·C’mon, plug into a whole new way of life·Life’s just an old spark plug anyway ...·Fun in the sun — or when holidays happily happen·Momma is marooned on an island paradise·Now it's see and tell·Down Under wives pant for pay; here it’s zilch·Some dags cakked under the strine·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Leather, latex and lingerie ripe for the plucking
Bahamas 6× in 6 columns
A louse in time saves nine·Who said Valentines were soppy?·Every mother deserves one·Mothers of the world unite·Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·On a countdown to fall-out
Baragwanath Hospital 2× in 2 columns
Named in the column.
When life is just a bowl of kumquats·Forget alien plants, what about guns?
Beaufort West 3× in 3 columns
Karoo town. Where the family noticed Jamie was missing.
So, what's a lion or two?·Carsick crayfish — a dead loss·Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans
Black Forest 1× in 1 column
Where the wood-chopping cure is to be had for R1 250 a week.
Blackheath 2× in 1 column
Johannesburg suburb, two kilometres short of the right drive-in.
Bloemfontein 18× in 13 columns
Where Jamie was locked in the garage toilet on New Year's Eve.
In the swim of things·The sad demise of Horace·Holidays hardly happen·Mother's Day comes once a year — it's not enough·Who says it's a dog's life?·Pap and boerewors for swimming Moms·C’mon, plug into a whole new way of life·Anyone for a culture shock?·Who's hanging up on life?·So, what's a lion or two?·Everyone trying to be someone else on Cape beaches·From Eau de Clone ... to the sweet smell of excess·New Year's Eve
Blood River 2× in 2 columns
"Waterloo, Blood River, Dunkirk, take your pick."
A murderer or saint?·When Carol goes into battle dressed to kill
Boksburg 7× in 5 columns
East Rand town on the far side of the mine dumps.
Boating's for the birds·Gerrie for Prime Minister·Every dog should have his day·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little
Bolivia 4× in 1 column
The boerewors king of Africa has saved Bolivia, so to speak.
Bophuthatswana 1× in 1 column
The subject of a school project on economic viability, to be researched on site at the one-arm bandits.
Botswana 16× in 11 columns
Where Nicky was happier than in any shopping mall.
There’s nothing quite like camping·No beating about the bush·Come cast your vote for Carol's Commonwealth·In the thick of the brown·The day my daughter turned into a swan·The day I exhibited distinct birding characteristics·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·New Year's Eve·Search is on to find – before 2000 – one aardvark·Come on all, give whatever you can ...·JR now playing a tune for Gershwin
Braamfontein Spruit 1× in 1 column
Watercourse whose opening weekend coincides with the Sandton mutt show.
Brandfort 3× in 2 columns
Where the family noticed he was missing.
Bronkhorstspruit 1× in 1 column
Where Arth lost his leg, or so he told her over the music.
Bryanston 2× in 2 columns
Johannesburg suburb. Supplies 17 001 of the hot-potato crowd to Plettenberg Bay at Christmas.
Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails
Budapest 1× in 1 column
Buffalo 21× in 15 columns
New York State. Where Barry chipped frost from the curtains and found the sun.
So who's afraid of crocs?·What goes thump in the dark?·Beauty takes to the bush·The day Walter curled up and died at Satara·Burning rubber in the bushes·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Oh boy, mom remembered the blatjang·Deep throat puts spring in the jump of an intruder·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Koopsiekte inevitable in shopping malls of the US·JR now playing a tune for Gershwin·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel
Bunny Park 1× in 1 column
Benoni park of bunnies, goats and pigs; a seventh birthday destination.
Canada 9× in 7 columns
Where the woman very attached to her pet lived.
Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·So who needs Disney World when we’ve got the Rand Show?·Matric’s killing me! I just can’t stand the strain!·It could probably happen to anyone·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last
Cannes 2× in 2 columns
Their little 20-roomed beach cottage there.
The ice-cream cone syndrome of life·When Carol goes into battle dressed to kill
Cape Town 111× in 68 columns
Parties in the sticks·Sardines in the sand·A louse in time saves nine·Where have all the dumb kids gone?·Common census bites the dust·Of plague ... and things·Culture vulture·The naked truth·Wine is good for chilblains·Who invented the fork anyway?·So who's afraid of crocs?·The Wedding causes civil war·Everyone loves a swinger·Well, hello Mother Christmas!·The ice-cream cone syndrome of life·The Great Trek strikes again·Fun in the sun — or when holidays happily happen·Raindrops keep falling on my head·The day Walter curled up and died at Satara·Anyone for a culture shock?·Who said running is fun?·When the stay-fit freak strikes again·Boerewors will overcome·Meet my son the rock star·For the father who has everything·Every mother needs a full stomach in her life·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·It could probably happen to anyone·So who needs a hog and a hyena in their lives?·Naked is nice . . . so they say·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·Raisins are tasty, but children are more filling·Sons, daughters, decisions and dual standards·In the thick of the brown·So, what's a lion or two?·Surprise visit cleaned us out·Hot water and a bald head·Serving up the perfect vac job·Carsick crayfish — a dead loss·Naked truth of saying goodbye·Hellish end to life for an unknown teenager·How I nearly had my body unblocked·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·Home alone at night can be an alarming experience·Everyone trying to be someone else on Cape beaches·Making a start is important in effort to combat crime·Reversing the fate of a southern right whale·The multitudes left us mauled, bruised – and grateful·Leather, latex and lingerie ripe for the plucking·The only time I've been speechless is on a plane·Schools crisis a threat to all in SA·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Only a mug thinks crime is confined to Gauteng·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy·Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans·There's a great new way of meeting people in SA·Who is this amazing cook and whiz with the vacuum?·Holed up in my underground shelter·I used the word lemming advisedly·Can morality ever justify this suffering?·Penguins·Rain and cold compound the misery·Behold, the silly season is upon us ...·Is Packing for Perth ever treachery?·A machine which can change your life·Life in Cape Town·The PAGAD March
Caprivi 2× in 2 columns
The strip in the far north-east, the other end of the operational area.
Carletonville 1× in 1 column
West Rand mining town, and its recreation centre paddling pool.
Carlton Hotel 2× in 2 columns
The old Carlton, demolished; its fittings refurbished the Lazar bathroom.
Life is just a set of false teeth·Come and have a wild experience in Pretoria
Champs Elysee 1× in 1 column
Chantilly 5× in 3 columns
Where the lace tablecloth came from, and possibly Gittel.
So who’s busy?·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style·Say a swift Howzit! on your teledivellicater
Chester Road 1× in 1 column
Parkwood street. A herd of post office vans on the corner of it ended a week without a telephone.
China 11× in 11 columns
Where people delight in deep-frying the succulent, she reports.
Every mother has a cross to — bear some are heavier than others·Life’s just an old spark plug anyway ...·Uteri for hire·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Fattening and flexing in the great flab war·Hearing reflects horrors but also a chance for hope·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Not out of my tree, just the opposite·Maya·Nisson Mandra
Chobe 10× in 3 columns
Botswana game park, where the exhaust pipe was lost.
When spare parts hardly happen·There’s nothing quite like camping·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...
Church Square 1× in 1 column
Pretoria. Somewhat crowded, otherwise a rather pleasant camping site.
Cinderella Dam 1× in 1 column
Boksburg's answer to the Aegean Sea, and home of "the finest yacht club in the world".
Cinnabars 2× in 1 column
Venue outside which the boys’ band performs in Muizenberg.
Civic Centre 3× in 2 columns
Johannesburg. Booked for the Pet Care Week gala.
Lay on jacuzzis for Fifi and Spot·I'm the Queen of the crumbling castle
Cochabamba 1× in 1 column
Bolivian city from which Thomas Drove writes to Morris the Butcher.
Coffee Bay 2× in 2 columns
Transkei coast. Nicky's suggestion for the holiday, and not the one that won.
The Great Trek strikes again·We're all going on a cosy holiday
Comores 2× in 2 columns
Printed thus. A mongoose lemur was smuggled in from there.
We've been harbouring a friendly alien·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little
Comoros 1× in 1 column
Carol's own suggestion for the Christmas holiday. It did not win.
Corlett Drive 2× in 2 columns
Johannesburg road. Mrs Feitelbaum reversed backwards down it into the Kombi.
So who said parties are such fun?·When spare parts hardly happen
Cradock 2× in 1 column
Where someone was having problems, according to the advertisement.
Craighall Park 2× in 1 column
Johannesburg suburb; the Springbok Ski Club's carpet slope runs there at six in the morning.
Cyprus 2× in 2 columns
Where the undertaker had been the top olive maker before he took up undertaking.
A little home cooking to soup-up Zola·Life's a bowl of olives
Denbigh Road 2× in 2 columns
Where a tin of cheese scones left a bicycle and was eaten by four dogs.
When a scone means failure or success·I miss our fluffy little scrap of energy
Devon 1× in 1 column
Donkerkop 1× in 1 column
Where the extra child in the car was finally noticed.
Doornfontein 2× in 2 columns
Johannesburg. Where a set of false teeth was calculated to have landed, at the speed they left the roller coaster.
I always wanted to be a bat·Raindrops keep falling on my head
Durban 23× in 20 columns
Eat your heart out Jackie O·When spare parts hardly happen·So who's afraid of crocs?·The Wedding causes civil war·There’s nothing quite like drowning to keep you fit·Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·Raindrops keep falling on my head·King Alfred never made a mountain out of a cupcake·Life is just a bar of wormy chocolate·We're all going on a cosy holiday·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·The dread K53 drives you mad·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Love at first flutter in Klein Karoo’s Cango Valley·Rambo Carol flexes muscles and vanquishes her foes·Only a mug thinks crime is confined to Gauteng·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy·There's a great new way of meeting people in SA·The land of milk and honey ... but no biltong·Mr Tannenboim
Durbs 4× in 3 columns
Durban, in the holiday argument, and his eyes lit up at it.
Mystery and intrigue on the Drakensberg Express·The Great Trek strikes again·We're all going on a cosy holiday
Dutch Reformed Church Hall 1× in 1 column
In Parkhurst, where the concert was, on Monday July 5.
Dwinsk 3× in 2 columns
Printed thus, for Dvinsk, now Daugavpils in Latvia. Where Gittel may have come from instead of Chantilly.
Facing up to the bare facts of rhythm in the old genes·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style
East Rand 4× in 3 columns
Towards its mine dumps, where the boat was nestling.
Boating's for the birds·Desperately seeking your ever-so-lost beloved car·Troglodyte development planning for East Rand
Eastern Cape 3× in 3 columns
Particularly hospitable to the Transvaalers, that holiday.
Holidays hardly happen·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·Behold, the silly season is upon us ...
Eastern Transvaal 2× in 2 columns
Where they fell off horses.
Ellis Park 8× in 4 columns
Johannesburg stadium, hired for the launch, with the playing fields to take the overflow.
Scuba divers do it deeper·My daughter the fish·Meet my son the rock star·Come cast your vote for Carol's Commonwealth
Emmarentia Dam 2× in 1 column
Johannesburg. Where the lower half of a bikini was lost windsurfing.
Empire Road 2× in 2 columns
Where two Minis became entangled in an unfortunate way.
England 21× in 15 columns
Where the future King and Queen are, and where the Currie Cup final was screened.
The Wedding causes civil war·Sex is here to stay·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Raisins are tasty, but children are more filling·Who says it’s just a game?·So, what's a lion or two?·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Forget the pyramids – sex is the way to grow old·Sunbeams of happiness – not only for pigeons·Examining the inexact science of weather forecasting·Naturally, Prince Charles and I talked hydrangeas·Vinning is vot counts, and our Boks did so in style·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·Polite police and rapid post a pleasure
Far East 2× in 2 columns
A luxury cruise or the Far East, or even escape to Durbs.
We're all going on a cosy holiday·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today
Faure 2× in 2 columns
Where the car broke down on the way to Lanzerac, the first time.
The naked truth·Vinning is vot counts, and our Boks did so in style
Fourways 2× in 2 columns
"the mecca of frustrated traffic officers".
Heaven help me·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine
France 15× in 12 columns
Cyril of France, late of Witbank, before that Pofadder.
When hair should never happen·A ball by any other game·Fun in the sun — or when holidays happily happen·Life is just a bar of wormy chocolate·Oozing oil from every pore·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Ice-cream cone syndrome is incurable·The day I received advice from above·So, what's a lion or two?·Forget the pyramids – sex is the way to grow old·Vinning is vot counts, and our Boks did so in style·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails
Francistown 2× in 2 columns
The other end of that road.
There's a great new way of meeting people in SA·New Year's Eve
French Alps 3× in 3 columns
Two weeks at Tignes.
On the slippery slope to fame·The day I received advice from above·Housewives ordinary? Forget it!
French Riviera 3× in 3 columns
Where a dentist should perhaps not holiday.
What goes thump in the dark?·A toothy tale about headgear·Beauty is only skin deep — so who needs skin?
Garden Route 1× in 1 column
The coast road they wended their way up, pushing single beds together.
Glamorgan Road 5× in 5 columns
Parkwood street, down which the kitchen freezer was last seen bobbing.
Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·I'm the Queen of the crumbling castle·Bring on the sleep machine!·How I nearly had my body unblocked·Fortunately for Livingston, I presume: it’s Christmas
Good Hope Centre 1× in 1 column
In Cape Town, where the Good Food and Wine Show was held for four days.
Greece 9× in 4 columns
"How would you like to go to Greece in two days?"
Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·More info on world’s first flush toilet·Polite police and rapid post a pleasure
Greek Islands 5× in 3 columns
Cruising around them, or up the Amazon.
Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·The Great Trek strikes again·You know what? Enough is enough
Greenside 16× in 13 columns
Johannesburg suburb; the high school Nicky and Jamie left from at four in the morning for tours.
The toothmouse strikes again·Supermother rides again·Strike of the unpaid domestic engineers·When a scone means failure or success·A skeleton out of the cupboard·Things aren’t what they used to be – or what they should be for that matter·When parents and teachers meet — life’s always exciting·There’s nothing quite like camping·Happiness is when your son has a date for the matric dance·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·Beware my little fender bender·The Parrot
Greenside High 12× in 12 columns
Nicky's school. She departed its gates missing 27 scholars.
The toothmouse strikes again·Supermother rides again·Strike of the unpaid domestic engineers·A skeleton out of the cupboard·Things aren’t what they used to be – or what they should be for that matter·When parents and teachers meet — life’s always exciting·There’s nothing quite like camping·Happiness is when your son has a date for the matric dance·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·Beware my little fender bender·The Parrot
Halfway House 1× in 1 column
Settlement between Johannesburg and Pretoria; too far to fetch a child from at 9pm.
Hartbeespoort dam 6× in 3 columns
The dam in the Magaliesberg, and the cableway up the hill.
Heaven help me·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine·Every mother should have her day
Hawaii 3× in 2 columns
Where the international triathlon was.
Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·When a country hick takes on the USA
Hennops River 1× in 1 column
Named in the column.
Hillbrow 5× in 5 columns
Johannesburg high-rise suburb; Mahoney was rescued from one of its dustbins.
Who said life was just one big hoot?·Guru Spock moves over...·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·The ultimate nightmare is not knowing, and waiting·New Year's Eve
His Majesty's Theatre 1× in 1 column
Which never had it so good, and the spot lights were superb.
Hluhluwe 2× in 2 columns
Zululand game reserve, another place the half-shaft snapped.
Hong Kong 8× in 6 columns
Uncle Walter in long-Johns·Eat your heart out Jackie O·Every fried egg will have its day·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·It’s hard not to be cynical when listening to TV ads·Buying a one way ticket to my dreams
Hout Bay 3× in 2 columns
Named with Soweto, Lenasia, Ennerdale and Welkom.
Carsick crayfish — a dead loss·Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa
India 6× in 6 columns
Where the reticulated python only occurs.
We've been harbouring a friendly alien·Flushed with success in toiletry trade·Just keep the braai smoke off the TV screen·Maya·Beneficial roll of the dice in sleepy dorp·It all began when I was a birthday gift
Indian Ocean 5× in 4 columns
Somewhere in the middle of it, clutching the railing.
Eat your heart out Jackie O·Ice-cream cone syndrome is incurable·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·It's so easy to adapt to life in an island paradise
Israel 4× in 3 columns
Visited in January 1991 with a gas mask that did not match her colour scheme.
Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Masked humour of people at war·107 black olives growing on a tree I planted myself
Italy 7× in 5 columns
Where Guiseppe came from, Cyril's predecessor at the hairdresser.
When hair should never happen·There's a blight in my bath·If you haven’t stuffed cannelloni ... you really haven’t lived·Three down and only one to go ...·A machine which can change your life
Jan Celliers School 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg. Its pavilion steps were to be climbed ten times, and were not.
If you feel like exercising just lie down until the feeling goes away
Jan Smuts 15× in 13 columns
Johannesburg's airport, now O R Tambo. Where Carol waved her children off in takkies.
Every household drudge should have her day — but when?·Naughty, naked and oh so nice·Of plague ... and things·Eat your heart out Jackie O·Every fried egg will have its day·Business is hell·Who says it's a dog's life?·Watchit! Here comes Niki Lauda Lazar!·Speed gets the adrenalin going·Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·Business trips are hell·Naked truth of saying goodbye·Making ‘mincemeat’ of a potentially useful asset
Jan Smuts Airport 4× in 2 columns
The international departure gate, where she smiled bravely.
Business is hell·Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!
Jan Smuts Avenue 7× in 7 columns
Major Johannesburg thoroughfare; scene of a speeding ticket incurred on foot.
Naughty, naked and oh so nice·Of plague ... and things·Every fried egg will have its day·Who says it's a dog's life?·Watchit! Here comes Niki Lauda Lazar!·Speed gets the adrenalin going·Making ‘mincemeat’ of a potentially useful asset
Japan 9× in 8 columns
Where the priceless Georgian teapot was made.
Life is just a set of false teeth·Supermother rides again·C’mon, plug into a whole new way of life·How not to get into a stew·Flushed with success in toiletry trade·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Forget the pyramids – sex is the way to grow old·More info on world’s first flush toilet
Jellicoe Avenue 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg. Taken at a cool 80 km/h with a child hanging out of the car.
Jerusalem 2× in 1 column
Never looked so beautiful as when it might not be there the following day.
Johannesburg 129× in 99 columns
The city the column was written for and about.
Jogging's for the birds·A hysterectomy means never having to say no·Heaven help me·Parties in the sticks·Sardines in the sand·A louse in time saves nine·Life is one big yoyo·Naughty, naked and oh so nice·In the swim of things·Happy Father's Day to you·Life is just a set of false teeth·Health freaks of the world unite·When stately homes crumble·A big city's for the birds and even they don't want it·A ball by any other game·The bean trail rides again·So who needs a status symbol in their life? Me·Adultery, boredom, cold feet . . . take your pick·There's a blight in my bath·Eat your heart out Margot·I always wanted to be a bat·Holidays hardly happen·So who's got time to live these days?·A toothy tale about headgear·Every dancer's mum shall have her day·They say a little bit of integration goes a long way·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine·Christmas comes but once a year – thank heavens·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·There’s nothing quite like drowning to keep you fit·So who did what to whom in Plet?·When the cops caught the tunny run home·A smoky tale of woe·Mystery and intrigue on the Drakensberg Express·Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid·Flying high in hospital·Facing up to the bare facts of rhythm in the old genes·Never give up in a tight spot·So who needs Rod Stewart and a flashy old diamond?·C’mon, plug into a whole new way of life·Life’s just an old spark plug anyway ...·Come and have a wild experience in Pretoria·The Great Trek strikes again·A tragic tale·All about camels, cogs and turkeys and other things·So who needs Disney World when we’ve got the Rand Show?·Up, up and away in a plastic bubble·There’s nothing quite like camping·Every mother should have a Jody Scheckter in her life·Happiness is when your son has a date for the matric dance·You know what? Enough is enough·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Boerewors will overcome·Meet my son the rock star·When the phantom bomber tries to strike·Who's hanging up on life?·Gardening tips stink·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·If you feel like exercising just lie down until the feeling goes away·Come cast your vote for Carol's Commonwealth·Ice-cream cone syndrome is incurable·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·Trapped with a teenage daughter·A versatile bowl fits two fish sandwiches·Stubby’s farewell a pulverised garden·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Raisins are tasty, but children are more filling·Who says it’s just a game?·On a countdown to fall-out·The gift in pink: chicken manure·Hot water and a bald head·Carsick crayfish — a dead loss·Hellish end to life for an unknown teenager·Housewives ordinary? Forget it!·Suffer the little children·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·Sunbeams of happiness – not only for pigeons·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water·Fortunately for Livingston, I presume: it’s Christmas·The day I exhibited distinct birding characteristics·Minor disasters put everything into perspective·Who says our animals don't have spiritual souls?·Guns & Mobile Phones·Leather, latex and lingerie ripe for the plucking·The only time I've been speechless is on a plane·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy·Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans·There's a great new way of meeting people in SA·Hotstuff Lazar cc will take a wait off your mind·Koopsiekte inevitable in shopping malls of the US·It’s hard not to be cynical when listening to TV ads·Take Norman, my car·Nisson Mandra·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·Rain and cold compound the misery·Is Packing for Perth ever treachery?·It all began when I was a birthday gift·Life in Cape Town
Joubert Park 1× in 1 column
Where the tent is, fourth on the left.
Kaalburg 3× in 1 column
The author's proposed nudist metropolis for South Africa. From Afrikaans kaal, naked.
Kariba 5× in 4 columns
Vast dam and lake on the Zambezi between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
So who's afraid of crocs?·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·The "Joys" of Camping·Sunset call for camping's elite
Katlehong 1× in 1 column
East Rand township, home of the eleven-year-old contortionist Lunga Buthelezi.
Kensington 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg suburb where the dinner party was.
Kimberley 3× in 2 columns
Where Johnny came from.
Klerksdorp 4× in 2 columns
Where Jamie was locked in a toilet and needed six attendants, four monkey wrenches and a chopper.
Holidays hardly happen·To hunt a man you need a drip-dry wig
Kommetjie 1× in 1 column
Cape Peninsula village; the Camel Rock restaurant lost the booking.
Kruger Park 15× in 9 columns
Where one-year-old Barry threw his dummy at a pride of lions.
Strange things happen in the dark·The day Walter curled up and died at Satara·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Total onslaught all over again·So, what's a lion or two?·Cutting down trees isn't the only way to calm down·From Eau de Clone ... to the sweet smell of excess·Deep throat puts spring in the jump of an intruder·Who is this amazing cook and whiz with the vacuum?
La Digue 1× in 1 column
Seychelles island, third of the three names rattled off.
La Grand Motte 1× in 1 column
Printed thus. The highest peak above Tignes, skied down with 35 falls.
Lake St Lucia 1× in 1 column
The wilderness area in KwaZulu/Natal the elephants were being moved to.
Lanzerac 2× in 1 column
Wine estate hotel outside Stellenbosch; the wedding night was meant to be spent among its vines.
Lesotho 5× in 5 columns
Third of the countries a four-wheel-drive vehicle was said to open up.
When spare parts hardly happen·Fish are pretty foxy·No coffee perks in my direction·Making a start is important in effort to combat crime·JR now playing a tune for Gershwin
Loch Vaal 1× in 1 column
Ten metres of mud there, and his idea of romance.
Loftus Versfeld 3× in 2 columns
Pretoria rugby ground.
London 42× in 30 columns
Where the friends emigrated to six years before the party.
So who said parties are such fun?·The knock-kneed protege·Oh death where is thy sting?·A little home cooking to soup-up Zola·Happiness is when your son has a date for the matric dance·Every mutt has its day·Business trips are hell·When a country hick takes on the USA·When the phantom bomber tries to strike·Clothes to rend the family apart·Old age or not, 10 eggs per meal is murder·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·So, what's a lion or two?·Serving up the perfect vac job·Why didn’t I do this all before?·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·The day the grapevine broke down·'Crazee' that a lack of a 'kick hair' lost us Test·Naturally, Prince Charles and I talked hydrangeas·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·Full feed ahead with the Jewish mother syndrome·Packing with a spouse not a bonding experience ...·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last·Who is this amazing cook and whiz with the vacuum?·Putting old ties where your ‘tush’ is·Three down and only one to go ...·Good times, bad times in a heartbeat·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails·Going the full Monty in hair dyes
Lookout Beach 2× in 2 columns
Plettenberg Bay. The cottage was right on it, and next to the carpark.
So who did what to whom in Plet?·Hooray, it's happy holidays again
Los Angeles 5× in 3 columns
Where Fanny Thomas is 113.
A little home cooking to soup-up Zola·Old age or not, 10 eggs per meal is murder·Planet America is a wonder to behold
Loskop Dam 2× in 2 columns
A picnic there, jam-packed with 4 500 others.
Every mother should have her day·Happiness is when your son has a date for the matric dance
Lower Park Drive 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg road; scene of a near-collision brought on by a broadcast about nudism.
M1 7× in 6 columns
The Johannesburg motorway, four kilometres of which took an hour.
Life is just a tube of toothpaste·Every mother deserves one·A big city's for the birds and even they don't want it·Come and have a wild experience in Pretoria·A little drama in life goes a long way·Oh ring where is thy ding a ling a ling?
Magaliesberg 7× in 4 columns
Mountain range north-west of Johannesburg, and a plausible destination for a Cape vulture.
Heaven help me·In the bush with the terrors·Culture vulture·Frostbite can be fun
Mahe 3× in 2 columns
The main island of the Seychelles, learnt off by heart for the gardening circle.
Eat your heart out Jackie O·It's so easy to adapt to life in an island paradise
Manhattan's East Side 1× in 1 column
Where he rented a small store, and the business grew in leaps.
Mapelane 3× in 3 columns
Natal. Where the family camped in a dry river bed and woke in a flood.
When spare parts hardly happen·The "Joys" of Camping·Sunset call for camping's elite
Margate 4× in 2 columns
Natal South Coast holiday town; lonely, insular, unmotivating and bleak, and by the end of the column the place she most wants to be.
A big city's for the birds and even they don't want it·We're all going on a cosy holiday
Market Warehouse 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg. Flowers, soft lights and diamonds dripping from every one else's pores.
Matjiesfontein 1× in 1 column
Karoo village, rumoured honeymoon destination for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Matusadona 1× in 1 column
Game reserve on the southern shore of Lake Kariba.
Maun 1× in 1 column
The Maun to Francistown main road, camped along it for four days.
Mauritius 5× in 5 columns
Named with the Seychelles and the Commores among the hot-shot destinations.
C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·The Great Trek strikes again·Scuba divers do it deeper·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Serving up the perfect vac job
Mediterranean 2× in 2 columns
Steered through it, or the Vaal Dam, depending.
Menlo Park School 1× in 1 column
One of the possible venues suggested for the boys’ band.
Milner Park 4× in 3 columns
Johannesburg showgrounds, home of the Looping Star roller coaster.
I always wanted to be a bat·Speed gets the adrenalin going·Who said running is fun?
Milner Park Showgrounds 2× in 2 columns
Finish of the eight-kilometre fun run.
Mont Blanc 1× in 1 column
A snowdrop away from where Carol lay upside down.
Moremi 1× in 1 column
Botswana game reserve, where the prop shaft dislodged itself.
Mosselbay 1× in 1 column
Garden Route town where the single beds parted under the newly married.
Mount Etna 4× in 4 columns
The black smoke from the exhaust pipe was like volcanic Mount Etna.
Never give up in a tight spot·Every dog should have his day·Minor disasters put everything into perspective·Deep throat puts spring in the jump of an intruder
Mount Everest 1× in 1 column
Where the left toe is, on the peak.
Mount Kilimanjaro 2× in 2 columns
What the duck-down sleeping bag was rated for; it was used in the Kruger Park.
Mozambique 16× in 8 columns
Where the steering shaft sheared from its mounting.
When spare parts hardly happen·The Great Trek strikes again·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·Army surplus store proved to be accommodating·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·Come on all, give whatever you can ...·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel
Muizenberg 7× in 7 columns
False Bay beach; the site of the sardines in the sand, and of a grandmother's lost false teeth.
Jogging's for the birds·Flush your worries away — ask the kids·Sardines in the sand·Eat your heart out Jackie O·The Wedding causes civil war·Meet my son the rock star·Everyone trying to be someone else on Cape beaches
Mywee 1× in 1 column
The tiny Australian dairy village Janene Brown came from.
Namaqualand 3× in 2 columns
Prospecting for gold there, in between driving her grandfather to distraction.
Facing up to the bare facts of rhythm in the old genes·When you croodle, you’ve moved beyond cuddling
Namib 6× in 6 columns
Desert of the south-western African coast; the standard against which a bad lawn is measured.
When spare parts hardly happen·So who needs green grass?·Who says the grass is always greener on the other side ...?·Gardening tips stink·Stubby’s farewell a pulverised garden·Total onslaught all over again
Natal 19× in 15 columns
The Natal Parks Board was called in over a suspicious parcel labelled computer.
Parties in the sticks·Mystery and intrigue on the Drakensberg Express·Never give up in a tight spot·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·I’m loo-sing out on the new SA·The "Joys" of Camping·Suffer the little children·Sunset call for camping's elite·Next century will be good for women and my Maya·Richmonds are aberrations·Forget soaps, just switch to pre-election politicians·Hello! Give a thought for the desperate·Life in Cape Town
New York 19× in 17 columns
Where Nicky was assumed to be starving.
Sardines in the sand·Life is just a tube of toothpaste·Every household drudge should have her day — but when?·Business is hell·Be happy you're born a woman·Strike of the unpaid domestic engineers·Planet America is a wonder to behold·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·It’s hard not to be cynical when listening to TV ads·The Generation Gap·Ho hum, soon it will be the end of yet another era·Good times, bad times in a heartbeat·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails·WTC Attack
New York State 2× in 2 columns
Buffalo is in it, on the border, where Maya was born.
Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last
New Zealand 13× in 6 columns
Its flag entwined with South Africa's over the rugby ball in the wedding photograph.
The Wedding causes civil war·Everyone loves a swinger·Is man really necessary?·Down Under wives pant for pay; here it’s zilch·'Goud-gevaar' as Kiwis grab the SA mealie market·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel
Newlands 3× in 2 columns
Cape Town. Rugby under the oaks.
Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Die Bleddy Boom
Nicol Highway 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg road north; by it the eight dainty little girls were singing rugby songs.
Northcliff 2× in 2 columns
The hill where the matric dance party went to watch the sun rise.
The day my daughter turned into a swan·Touts at robots help usher in new SA
Northern Suburbs 4× in 3 columns
The Lice Watchers' Society of the Northern Suburbs was formed there.
A louse in time saves nine·So who needs a status symbol in their life? Me·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess
Northern Transvaal 1× in 1 column
Which Natal knocked the hell out of.
Norwood 6× in 5 columns
Johannesburg suburb, whose Cleansing Department was telephoned about a wife recycled into a mound of refuse.
Make your ecosystem work·A smoky tale of woe·A versatile bowl fits two fish sandwiches·Fortunately for Livingston, I presume: it’s Christmas·It all began when I was a birthday gift
Numbi gate 1× in 1 column
The Kruger Park gate they were leaving by when the speed-trap caught them.
Okavango 10× in 5 columns
The swamps Daisy carried them through, called magical.
When spare parts hardly happen·They say crocs lurk in the waters of the swamps·So who did what to whom in Plet?·To hunt a man you need a drip-dry wig·New Year's Eve
Olifantsvlei 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg sewerage farm, suggested as the resting place of Uncle Walter's monocle.
Oogies 5× in 5 columns
Mpumalanga town. One of the places Candy was reported seen.
Who says it's a dog's life?·Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·Never give up in a tight spot·When jogging goes to Carol’s head·The only time I've been speechless is on a plane
Orange Free State 11× in 10 columns
The province between the Vaal and the Orange, now the Free State. Where she was whipped away to, to steaming Sasolburg.
Bath blues·Pap and boerewors for swimming Moms·Never give up in a tight spot·Anyone for a culture shock?·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Flushed with success in toiletry trade·Parenthood’s prosaic myths·Cold feet search nightly for a pair of warm thighs·'Goud-gevaar' as Kiwis grab the SA mealie market·Search is on to find – before 2000 – one aardvark
Oshakati 2× in 1 column
Where the water vanished mid-shower, and where the coffee liqueur was found.
Oxford Road 2× in 2 columns
Johannesburg. Where Father Christmas reversed into her twice in a yellow mini.
Life is just a tube of toothpaste·Christmas comes but once a year — just as well, my feet can't take the strain
Oyster Bay 1× in 1 column
Eastern Cape coastal village; the rat catcher's Christmas, reached the long way round to dodge the toll.
Paderborn 3× in 1 column
In West Germany, where the cybernetics institute is.
Paris 11× in 11 columns
Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid·Beauty takes to the bush·On a countdown to fall-out·Forget the pyramids – sex is the way to grow old·Minor disasters put everything into perspective·'Crazee' that a lack of a 'kick hair' lost us Test·Husband or jacuzzi? Is there a real choice?·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·Hotstuff Lazar cc will take a wait off your mind·Packing with a spouse not a bonding experience ...·New Year's Eve
Park Station 3× in 3 columns
Johannesburg's main railway station; what the Lazar house resembles at rush hour, and where a goldfish was posted through a moving window.
Full marks for matric tact and tactics·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·Raisins are tasty, but children are more filling
Parktown 20× in 8 columns
Where the prawns trot across the patio.
Who says the grass is always greener on the other side ...?·We're all going on a cosy holiday·Gardening tips stink·It could probably happen to anyone·Devastating dialogue at the Dinner Drama·Exporting Parktown prawns·Take Norman, my car·Putting old ties where your ‘tush’ is
Parkview 11× in 11 columns
Johannesburg suburb, and the police station that took the report of a stolen hubcap.
Stimulate your sole·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid·Life is just a bar of wormy chocolate·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·If you feel like exercising just lie down until the feeling goes away·If the cap fits, steal it·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Who says it’s just a game?·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water
Parkview Police Station 10× in 10 columns
Police station from which Constable Kapp phones about Dubowitz.
Stimulate your sole·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid·Life is just a bar of wormy chocolate·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·If the cap fits, steal it·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Who says it’s just a game?·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water
Parkwood 57× in 45 columns
Old Johannesburg suburb; the Lazar house, with its window frames that drop out at the first sign of a breeze.
Flush your worries away — ask the kids·Life is one big yoyo·Every household drudge should have her day — but when?·Of plague ... and things·Life is just a set of false teeth·Culture vulture·The Liz Taylor of Parkwood·And the turkey came too·The silk sheet syndrome·So who needs a dreamhouse?·Who says it's a dog's life?·A little bit of status gets you nowhere·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·When the cops caught the tunny run home·Gerrie for Prime Minister·When jogging goes to Carol’s head·A tragic tale·A murderer or saint?·To hunt a man you need a drip-dry wig·Every mother should have a Jody Scheckter in her life·Momma is marooned on an island paradise·Matric’s killing me! I just can’t stand the strain!·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Every mother needs a full stomach in her life·Who says every mom has to suffer? The traffic department·Naked is nice . . . so they say·Guru Spock moves over...·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·I'm the Queen of the crumbling castle·Trapped with a teenage daughter·A versatile bowl fits two fish sandwiches·Stubby’s farewell a pulverised garden·I’m loo-sing out on the new SA·Heaven is ... a heedful dog·Heppy Klissimus brings out the dustbin men·No coffee perks in my direction·Our temple takes a tumble·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·Cutting down trees isn't the only way to calm down·Fortunately for Livingston, I presume: it’s Christmas·If only the ghost of old Hog would rise up and bite·Maltese poodles are intrepid South African settlers·Army surplus store proved to be accommodating·Putting old ties where your ‘tush’ is·It all began when I was a birthday gift
Parys 4× in 4 columns
Free State town. An iron-age site near it yielded the piece of metal the Steinway balances on.
Life is just a set of false teeth·Guns & Mobile Phones·Hotstuff Lazar cc will take a wait off your mind·Josias the kraal manure spreader knows his toes
Plettenberg Bay 32× in 12 columns
Western Cape seaside resort and status address. Where the stove repair man was and the stove innards were not, and where the family went at Christmas 1987, spelled Plet on that clipping.
The naked truth·So who's afraid of crocs?·The ice-cream cone syndrome of life·A little bit of status gets you nowhere·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·So who did what to whom in Plet?·When the cops caught the tunny run home·The Great Trek strikes again·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Merry Christmas to you too, Mr Cohen·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·It all began when I was a birthday gift
Pofadder 4× in 4 columns
Northern Cape town, the byword for far away, and where Cyril came from before Witbank.
When hair should never happen·Desperately seeking your ever-so-lost beloved car·Only a mug thinks crime is confined to Gauteng·Full feed ahead with the Jewish mother syndrome
Port Elizabeth 3× in 2 columns
Where the engine overheated, on the way to St Francis Bay.
Portugal 2× in 1 column
Where South African expatriates were reported gathering.
Praslin 1× in 1 column
Seychelles island, second of the three names rattled off.
President Street 1× in 1 column
Where the dog was found wandering among the traffic.
Pretoria 33× in 20 columns
Almost half way across Africa, and three hours from Johannesburg on a Test Saturday.
Heaven help me·A ball by any other game·You're in the army now·Every father deserves his day·Frostbite can be fun·Mothers of the world unite for you have only brown paper to lose·I always wanted to be a bat·Never give up in a tight spot·Come and have a wild experience in Pretoria·Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·The day Walter curled up and died at Satara·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Oozing oil from every pore·Smiles grow stiff amidst all the goodwill·Thermal pants his bottom line·Small things that shock from a dizzy height·Hellish end to life for an unknown teenager·Pretoria hijackers have such a sense of humour·Search is on to find – before 2000 – one aardvark·Camping out for an ID and passing for ‘coloured’
Rhodes 8× in 6 columns
Ridden all around on a motorbike.
Help, help, there’s a hell’s angel trying to get out·Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·For whom the bell tolls: a hairy experience·Joining the club in university of life·Love at first flutter in Klein Karoo’s Cango Valley·Beneficial roll of the dice in sleepy dorp
Rhodes University 3× in 3 columns
Grahamstown. Jamie's venerable seat of learning and seven club memberships.
Braving the depths of life in a wetsuit·For whom the bell tolls: a hairy experience·Joining the club in university of life
Rhodesia 1× in 1 column
Promised, with Mozambique and Lesotho, to a family with four-wheel drive; Zimbabwe by the time this was printed.
Richmond 4× in 3 columns
Where the tragic shootings were, that week.
Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans·'African Renaissance' is nonsense until killing ends·Richmonds are aberrations
Robben Island 3× in 3 columns
Named with the wine route and a climb up Table Mountain, and later as where Mandela was held.
Rome 1× in 1 column
Where the mother who had had enough bought a one-way ticket to, and became a belly dancer.
Roodepoort 2× in 2 columns
Where Oom Johannes Nel has his problem.
All about camels, cogs and turkeys and other things·Up, up and away in a plastic bubble
Rosebank 30× in 20 columns
Johannesburg. Glittered and sparkled with Christmas cheer, seen mostly at knee level.
Parties in the sticks·Life is one big yoyo·The sad demise of Horace·Christmas comes but once a year — just as well, my feet can't take the strain·So who says fresh air is healthy?·A toothy tale about headgear·Who says it's a dog's life?·When the cops caught the tunny run home·Motherhood — it’s a great big crying rip-off·Who said life was just one big hoot?·My daughter the fish·A little drama in life goes a long way·Every mother needs a thief in her life·Oh ring where is thy ding a ling a ling?·Who says every mom has to suffer? The traffic department·If the cap fits, steal it·Trapped with a teenage daughter·Romance sparkles – and dims·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·The Parrot
Rosebank Mall 1× in 1 column
An hour to get there, normally a five-minute walk.
Rosebank Primary School 14× in 6 columns
Johannesburg. Its soccer field was patrolled at ten at night in search of a lost orthodontic wire.
Life is one big yoyo·A toothy tale about headgear·Motherhood — it’s a great big crying rip-off·My daughter the fish·A little drama in life goes a long way·Oh ring where is thy ding a ling a ling?
Ruacana 1× in 1 column
On the Kunene, the western end of the operational area.
Rundu 1× in 1 column
On the Kavango River, where the tents were pitched and the journalists lost their way back to them.
Sandton 20× in 11 columns
Johannesburg's northern business district.
Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·Every mutt has its day·Help! I've got a teenage daughter·Old age or not, 10 eggs per meal is murder·Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·My private insights into Winnie and Anneline·Making a start is important in effort to combat crime·I still hate guns, but I’m not joining the chicken run·Desperately seeking your ever-so-lost beloved car·A dose of reverse-Viagra might go down well
Sandton City 20× in 11 columns
The shopping centre north of Johannesburg, where a Saturday went from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon.
Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·Every mutt has its day·Help! I've got a teenage daughter·Old age or not, 10 eggs per meal is murder·Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·My private insights into Winnie and Anneline·Making a start is important in effort to combat crime·I still hate guns, but I’m not joining the chicken run·Desperately seeking your ever-so-lost beloved car·A dose of reverse-Viagra might go down well
Sandy Bay 2× in 2 columns
Cape Town beach, long known for nude bathing.
The Wedding causes civil war·Naked is nice . . . so they say
Sasolburg 3× in 2 columns
Orange Free State town built round the oil-from-coal works, where even the trees grow straight and narrow.
Satara 4× in 1 column
Camp named in the account of Walter’s death during the family’s Kruger holiday.
Savile Row 1× in 1 column
Her husband's lightweight, successful-executives, beige Savile Row suit.
Savuti 8× in 6 columns
Botswana, in the Chobe park, and the third place the half-shaft snapped.
When spare parts hardly happen·No beating about the bush·The "Joys" of Camping·Sunset call for camping's elite·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...·JR now playing a tune for Gershwin
Saxonwold 1× in 1 column
Johannesburg suburb; "a little pricey, but rather quaint".
Schonwald 4× in 1 column
Village in the Black Forest whose anti-stress cure is a week of chopping down trees. The name means beautiful forest.
Sea Point 1× in 1 column
Cape Town suburb, where the bride was left behind and the elephant gun came out.
Seychelles 18× in 9 columns
Indian Ocean islands, the destination of the bare boat charter.
Flush your worries away — ask the kids·Eat your heart out Jackie O·Every mother has a cross to — bear some are heavier than others·The Great Trek strikes again·How I nearly had my body unblocked·It's so easy to adapt to life in an island paradise·Sea creature now sports a funky pair of spectacles·Maya is Born·Well hello, Maya, it's nice to know you're here at last
Siberia 7× in 7 columns
A one-way ticket there for her spouse, in the birthday complaint.
Every father deserves his day·The diningroom table’s the backbone of the family: Help! We’ve just collapsed·Hey! Watchit Greek islands — here comes Momma Lazar!·Life’s just an old spark plug anyway ...·Every mother needs a thief in her life·Making ‘mincemeat’ of a potentially useful asset·Where do missing hubcaps go?
Signal Hill 2× in 2 columns
Where the sun rose from on New Year's day in 1960.
South Africa 167× in 121 columns
A louse in time saves nine·Every mother deserves one·When spare parts hardly happen·A ball by any other game·Mothers of the world unite·You're in the army now·Business is hell·The Wedding causes civil war·Mothers of the world unite for you have only brown paper to lose·So who wants to be a fish?·The ice-cream cone syndrome of life·Mammoth mother strikes again·Stimulate your sole·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Pap and boerewors for swimming Moms·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·A smoky tale of woe·A fishy tale with a bite·King Alfred never made a mountain out of a cupcake·A little home cooking to soup-up Zola·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust·Never mind the lumps in the jam — it’s the thought that counts·When the stay-fit freak strikes again·Boerewors will overcome·Meet my son the rock star·When the phantom bomber tries to strike·If food be the music of love, eat on·Uteri for hire·Boerewors is the bane of my life·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Men's lib could start with a little chiffon·Naked is nice . . . so they say·Is man really necessary?·We've been harbouring a friendly alien·Now it's see and tell·Say a swift Howzit! on your teledivellicater·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·Flushed with success in toiletry trade·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Exporting Parktown prawns·Sons, daughters, decisions and dual standards·Snappy hint for canine canines·I’m loo-sing out on the new SA·Total onslaught all over again·In the thick of the brown·So, what's a lion or two?·Boris was Hugo looking for love·Let’s dress men up for a long life·The "Joys" of Camping·The dread K53 drives you mad·Even in a bath shocks can be lurking·Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa·Just keep the braai smoke off the TV screen·British hack blasphemed noble ritual·Love’s but the frailty of mind·Hellish end to life for an unknown teenager·How I nearly had my body unblocked·I share a tub with Hillary Clinton·Clutch gets into high gear·To sleep perchance to dream·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·A smack on the kisser for the New South Africa·Sunbeams of happiness – not only for pigeons·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water·Sunset call for camping's elite·Home alone at night can be an alarming experience·Exhaustedly talking my way into the New SA·Empty schools are an instant education solution·The day I exhibited distinct birding characteristics·Love at first flutter in Klein Karoo’s Cango Valley·Examining the inexact science of weather forecasting·Solly's shack shelters hope for all South Africans·CD-Roms way beyond the ken of anyone over 4·Husband or jacuzzi? Is there a real choice?·Vinning is vot counts, and our Boks did so in style·Hearing reflects horrors but also a chance for hope·Guns & Mobile Phones·Treasure the teachers - most of them are gems·Ewe ... hayi ... and a few clicks are just the trick·I still hate guns, but I’m not joining the chicken run·Schools crisis a threat to all in SA·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·Deep throat puts spring in the jump of an intruder·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Antjie's stunning book convinced me SA will work·Rambo Carol flexes muscles and vanquishes her foes·Blowing into Jo'burg on a brew of goodwill and beans·Burying a child alive: just what IS happening to us?·It's so easy to adapt to life in an island paradise·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Next century will be good for women and my Maya·Search is on to find – before 2000 – one aardvark·Richmonds are aberrations·Camping out for an ID and passing for ‘coloured’·They really don’t make things the way they used to·As the wors sizzles, where did Renata spend Easter?·A dose of reverse-Viagra might go down well·Take Norman, my car·My ‘ubuntu braai’ idea sadly went down in flames·Yes, mom, God should have been a woman·Not out of my tree, just the opposite·Holed up in my underground shelter·Maya·Nisson Mandra·Politically correct language·Wish list for the new millennium·Forget alien plants, what about guns?·Putting old ties where your ‘tush’ is·ET and money make many very happy·Good times, bad times in a heartbeat·Penguins·No longer making a spectacle of myself·Don’t crunch, rather munch pesky snails·Behold, the silly season is upon us ...·Is Packing for Perth ever treachery?·Supermarket shopping the new warfare·Noo-Noo and the shosholoza angel·Is this a secret weapon, or what?·Mr Tannenboim·Renaissance Man puts on an apron
South Africa House 2× in 1 column
"Could you point me in the direction of South Africa House?"
South Beach 1× in 1 column
The Durban beachfront, longed for from the middle of the Indian Ocean.
South Coast 6× in 2 columns
That foremost holiday centre, and where else but Margate.
A big city's for the birds and even they don't want it·We're all going on a cosy holiday
Southern Africa 5× in 5 columns
The only family who have seen Southern Africa from under a Land-Rover.
When spare parts hardly happen·They say crocs lurk in the waters of the swamps·Total onslaught all over again·Masked humour of people at war·Love at first flutter in Klein Karoo’s Cango Valley
Southern African Subregion 1× in 1 column
Named in the column.
Soweto 11× in 10 columns
South Western Townships. Named in the advertisement's roll-call of breakfast eaters.
Adverts' slogans power up our New South Africa·Touts at robots help usher in new SA·My private insights into Winnie and Anneline·Hearing reflects horrors but also a chance for hope·I still hate guns, but I’m not joining the chicken run·Schools crisis a threat to all in SA·'African Renaissance' is nonsense until killing ends·A dose of reverse-Viagra might go down well·Nisson Mandra·Is Packing for Perth ever treachery?
St Francis Bay 9× in 6 columns
Eastern Cape. Five days' drive from Johannesburg, with a dabchick on the roof.
Holidays hardly happen·Fish are pretty foxy·The Great Trek strikes again·Fun in the sun — or when holidays happily happen·A fishy tale with a bite·Poor Dubowitz bites the dust
St Michael's on Sea 1× in 1 column
South Coast village. Jamie phoned from there: raining, tent smelly, jeans stolen, having a great time.
State Opera House 1× in 1 column
In Pretoria, hired by Betty along with a choir.
State Theatre 1× in 1 column
Where he will not be dancing Swan Lake for the next three months.
Stellenbosch 26× in 23 columns
Winelands town. Home of the grandmother who said "Fight Back!".
Every household drudge should have her day — but when?·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Needed now — inflatable mum for deflated dad·Every mother should have her day·How not to get into a stew·Life is just a bar of wormy chocolate·I am a tree-trunk, Omo sofa·Oozing oil from every pore·The night sweet romance passed me by·Meet my son the rock star·A kiss is just a kiss·If you feel like exercising just lie down until the feeling goes away·If the cap fits, steal it·On the slippery slope to fame·What every good wife should know - or how to have a happy marriage·It’s hard to live a little if you can’t let go a little·Beating the gym-workout syndrome·Who could afford to live to the ripe age of 309?·Listen up Mallett! My old mom has some ideas·When you croodle, you’ve moved beyond cuddling·Wish list for the new millennium·Is this a secret weapon, or what?·Renaissance Man puts on an apron
Sterkfontein 2× in 2 columns
The caves Jamie's class could not visit without the Kombi.
Every household drudge should have her day — but when?·Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid
Strydenburg 2× in 1 column
Karoo town, "a low-down dot on a thin strip map", where the wheel came off.
Sun City 1× in 1 column
Bophuthatswana. Proposed by a schoolboy as fieldwork.
Swaziland 2× in 2 columns
Over the border, and where the bookclub would have to drive for a banned novel.
Table Mountain 9× in 7 columns
A climb up it, on the list of what they would do.
Sardines in the sand·Everyone trying to be someone else on Cape beaches·The multitudes left us mauled, bruised – and grateful·Ain't no place like spunky Johannesburg today·Next century will be good for women and my Maya·New Year's Eve·Forget alien plants, what about guns?
Tahiti 1× in 1 column
Where the local Baryshnikov was to take her to live happily ever after.
Tignes 1× in 1 column
Ski resort in the French Alps, and the scene of the fastest upside-down skiing in the northern hemisphere.
Transkei 8× in 8 columns
Where the radiator was soldered while the rivers came down in flood.
When spare parts hardly happen·We're all going on a cosy holiday·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·Come cast your vote for Carol's Commonwealth·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·There's a great new way of meeting people in SA·Forget soaps, just switch to pre-election politicians·Nisson Mandra
Transvaal 22× in 18 columns
The old province north of the Vaal, with Johannesburg at its heart.
Bath blues·Cast off the gherkins·The Wedding causes civil war·And the turkey came too·Holidays hardly happen·Fish are pretty foxy·Pap and boerewors for swimming Moms·The Great Trek strikes again·My daughter the fish·A little drama in life goes a long way·Boerewors will overcome·Life's a bowl of olives·A versatile bowl fits two fish sandwiches·Congrats, for thousands of us, might be in order·Ag shame for a world which is oh so deprived·Exporting Parktown prawns·Guns & Mobile Phones·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy
Turkey 27× in 12 columns
Where Marion went, because Cindy needed information for a project.
So why don't Xmas stockings fit?·And the turkey came too·Christmas comes but once a year — just as well, my feet can't take the strain·Well, hello Mother Christmas!·Mammoth mother strikes again·All about camels, cogs and turkeys and other things·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style·Ice-cream cone syndrome is incurable·Birthday greetings ‘Kos’ a fortune·Blame it all on spinach·Serving up the perfect vac job·Born to shop – in Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Uncle Charlie's 1× in 1 column
The roadhouse on the southern edge of Johannesburg, and the point at which they realised they had left a son behind.
United States 13× in 13 columns
It will never be the same, she writes that week.
Every dog should have his day·Down Under wives pant for pay; here it’s zilch·Snappy hint for canine canines·The sweet smell of sexcess·From Eau de Clone ... to the sweet smell of excess·Leather, latex and lingerie ripe for the plucking·Hotstuff Lazar cc will take a wait off your mind·So, what's in a name? Ask the friendly Americans·Next century will be good for women and my Maya·For better or worse? That's the (cellphone) question·Yankee grandchild’s biltong delights·WTC Attack·The PAGAD March
Vaal 8× in 7 columns
The river dividing the Transvaal from the Orange Free State, and a hotel view worth booking.
Bath blues·Life is just a tube of toothpaste·Boating's for the birds·Gone fishin' ... or something·The Great Trek strikes again·Every mother should have her day·Our temple takes a tumble
Vaal Dam 4× in 4 columns
Where the yacht was going to sail and where the fish were not.
Boating's for the birds·Gone fishin' ... or something·The Great Trek strikes again·Every mother should have her day
Ventersdorp 1× in 1 column
Transvaal town. Still uses the portable thermos bucket.
Victoria Falls 4× in 4 columns
So who's afraid of crocs?·A smoky tale of woe·Raindrops keep falling on my head·Kheto pointed to a shadow in the water ...
Warmbaths 7× in 7 columns
Transvaal town, one of three places the half-shaft snapped.
When spare parts hardly happen·Well, hello Mother Christmas!·There’s nothing quite like camping·Burning rubber in the bushes·The "Joys" of Camping·I share a tub with Hillary Clinton·Sunset call for camping's elite
Warmbaths Spa 1× in 1 column
Where he met the divorcee, while taking the waters.
Waterberg 1× in 1 column
West of Warmbaths, which Mabula Safari Lodge nudges.
Wemmer Pan 3× in 3 columns
Named in the column.
C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Who said running is fun?·Meet my son the rock star
Wemmer Pan Bowling Club 1× in 1 column
One of the possible venues suggested for the boys’ band.
West End 2× in 2 columns
A quick bite and a West End show, then on to a party.
Western Cape 5× in 4 columns
Where there have been over 70 of them in the past couple of years.
Schools crisis a threat to all in SA·Forget soaps, just switch to pre-election politicians·I used the word lemming advisedly·The PAGAD March
Wild Coast Sun 3× in 1 column
Casino hotel on the Wild Coast. Jamie hitched there and came away R5 down.
Willows Drive-in 3× in 2 columns
Drive-in cinema on the far side of Blackheath, found at the second attempt on New Year's Eve 1980.
Windhoek 2× in 2 columns
Where the press party first discovered the army had one toilet for all of them.
You're in the army now·If only the ghost of old Hog would rise up and bite
Witbank 1× in 1 column
Mpumalanga coal town, and a stop in Cyril's professional history.
Zimbabwe 13× in 10 columns
When spare parts hardly happen·So who's afraid of crocs?·Hey, look! It’s big Les and little Carol on the mean machine·There’s nothing quite like camping·Army surplus store proved to be accommodating·Don't camp if you're a wet, it's only for the foolhardy·Gearing up for my son's Caribbean splicing not easy·New Year's Eve·Come on all, give whatever you can ...·Life in Cape Town
Zoo Lake 83× in 61 columns
Johannesburg park, long the home of open-air art shows.
Jogging's for the birds·Oh death where is thy sting?·Flush your worries away — ask the kids·Property tycoon trauma·Cast off the gherkins·Life is one big yoyo·Naughty, naked and oh so nice·Of plague ... and things·Health freaks of the world unite·Culture vulture strikes again·1982 — the year of the mole cricket·Mothers of the world unite for you have only brown paper to lose·So who says fresh air is healthy?·So who wants to be a fish?·C’mon – it’s nearly Christmas, let’s have another swinging party·Drink champagne and do your bit for South Africa·Oh death where is thy sting?·Hamburgers still beat slow dancing when you’re a kid·Henry the hog falls in love·Help! help! I’m a prisoner in a body·They call it high-flying living·Fun in the sun — or when holidays happily happen·When jogging goes to Carol’s head·Who said life was just one big hoot?·A tragic tale·All about camels, cogs and turkeys and other things·Every mother should have her day·Who said running is fun?·Every mother should have a Jody Scheckter in her life·If you haven’t stuffed cannelloni ... you really haven’t lived·When the stay-fit freak strikes again·Who says every mom has to suffer? The traffic department·Uteri for hire·Hooray, it's happy holidays again·If you feel like exercising just lie down until the feeling goes away·Naked is nice . . . so they say·Lay on jacuzzis for Fifi and Spot·Guru Spock moves over...·The ultimate civilised breakfast, SA style·On the slippery slope to fame·Stubby’s farewell a pulverised garden·Some fishy tales of feminine prowess·I'm not hogging it over the jet set·Fattening and flexing in the great flab war·It’s enough to make you ask what’s in a name·Total onslaught all over again·It’s not junk, it’s our history·Parenthood’s prosaic myths·Heaven is ... a heedful dog·Boris was Hugo looking for love·Bye-bye smelly, lovable, comical canine·Suffer the little children·Taking a bath with the neighbours saves water·If only the ghost of old Hog would rise up and bite·Who says our animals don't have spiritual souls?·Maltese poodles are intrepid South African settlers·As the wors sizzles, where did Renata spend Easter?·Who is this amazing cook and whiz with the vacuum?·I miss our fluffy little scrap of energy·Is this a secret weapon, or what?·The Parrot
Zoo Lake Restaurant 3× in 3 columns
Setting for an imagined naked candlelight dinner, and where Henry-the-Hog was seen escaping with someone's lapin aux pruneaux. Printed with both a capital and a small r.
Naked is nice . . . so they say·I'm not hogging it over the jet set·Who says our animals don't have spiritual souls?