Ingrid van der Heijden2020-11-12Very personal but so real and true. The relationship of father and son is complicated and touching. Well done Zu. Love it. Keep on with the good work. Nothing as fulfilling as being creative.
Sandra Botha2020-11-12Zubayr - I salute you for the courage it must have taken to write this poignant piece on your intricate relationship with your dad. Good memories and painful memories skillfully weaved together by a master craftsman.
Gamida Matthews2020-11-12Well written Z♡I can relate to it and loves the honesty and the fact that you phoned your Dad up and the way he responded♡means their is definitely room for change♡♡♡I wish you all the best in your writing and you do us proud♡
Nazeem Zain2020-11-12Now that was a good read... It is so well written that one feel that I'm missing out on a lot more.
I didn't want it to end, patiently waiting for part two!
WOW...
Well done Zubayr. Took me on my special journey with my father.
Mariam2020-11-12Well done Zubair, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your piece. I specially enjoyed your vivid description of the pronunciation of Jose's name and the drama of mispronunciation, quite hilarious. A well timeline-structured piece. Your piece has been excellently
Miriam Khatib2020-11-12Truths about relationships are important. The best one is always the one who refuse to burn bridges.
Well done Zubair. With your honesty only great stuff lies ahead for all your endeavours to be successful by God's Grace Aameen.
Geraldine Parker2020-11-12Lovely piece, Zubayr. Very well written. Love the detail of your memories. Your Dad is from my era and I can picture and 'hear' him. A good portrait.
Maria2020-11-12Hi Zubayr, I have no words to say how great is your essay. I'm so proud of you and to have you as a lovely friend.
I remember how your father loved music, he introduced me to Engelbert Humperdinck, I loved his songs also.
And you, wow! You could manage yo
Mogamat Sedick Gamieldien2020-11-12A very insightful and honest essay. I am also a big fan of Jose Felicaino, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Engelbert etc. They are the greats when music was still played with instruments. You seem to have exceptional talent for writing. Keep up the good work.
Louise Van Rooyen2020-11-12Goeie kontrastering van lig en donker. Ek hou van die tong-in-die-kies humor, dit balanseer die gedig baie mooi. Sien uit na nog van jou kunswerke, Jana!
Yasaar Jaffer2020-11-12Definitely can relate to your love-hate relationship on so many levels. Your writing connects people, Zubayr. Stay true to your writing 😘
Faldila Abrahams2020-11-12My beloved nephew, I am just so pleased that you connected with your dad. Real amazing piece of work. Super proud of all your achievements.
Rachelle2020-11-12Die sterkte van jou skrywe, Zubayr, berus onder meer in die afwesigheid, die stilte, van al die issues wat 'n mindere skrywer met lemme, sirens and tissues in the wings aan die leser sou opdis.
Johannes Comestor2020-11-12"Hoe hard ek ook al probeer, val my publikasies in Engels en ander tale my as nie-outentiek op; asof dit nie ek is wat dit geskryf het nie." Dit geld ook vir talle ander Afrikaanssprekende akademici. Sommige van hulle volhard egter uitsluitlik in Engels,
Mikafredricks2020-11-12Wow, this article is absolutely amazing. I love how well it is structured and the words are just so touching 💚
Honestly the best that I've ever read.
