Matthys Pretorius5 Common Misconceptions about South AfricaHaving been raised on a rural farm in the South African Bushveld, I was ill-exposed to world culture and had very little idea of what went…Jan 6, 2020Jan 6, 2020
Matthys PretoriusA Beginner’s Guide to Eating Raw OystersIf, like me, you grew up far inland, and was raised on a staple diet of red meat and chicken, seafood was a rarity, enjoyed mostly on…Mar 6, 20171Mar 6, 20171
Matthys PretoriusTHE DAY I NEARLY DIED ON KOH CHANG, THAILAND“I don’t know. I can’t think.” The words struggle from my lips.Mar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
Matthys PretoriusNot Using Instagram to Promote Yourself As a Writer? You Should!Instagram: The photo app that took the globe by storm, allowing its users to daily showcase their lives to the world. But if you still…Feb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2017
Matthys PretoriusNevermoreFear and wonder and lust and lies: I am guilty of allFeb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017
Matthys PretoriusDead Men Tell no TalesIronic as it were, I was the last in line to pay my respects. I cannot recall the month, nor the year. Perhaps it was late winter. It was a…Feb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017
Matthys PretoriusOn Almost any DayThe kind people of Sombreville nailed a bronze plate with Dad’s name to the new church building. A ribbon was cut, Dad’s hand was shook and…Feb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017