Do you experience the same conflicted emotions about South Africa on a daily basis that I do? I am continually enraged and enchanted in equal measure by South Africa every day. Today’s outburst by Gwede Mantashe at the Mining Indaba in Joburg about the ownership of the mines in South Africa made me realise why there is a “moratorium” on investment in new mines. Later as I walked across the carpark to the Spar at Retail Crossing, my spirits were buoyed when the Highveld sun streamed down onto my face, exhilarating me.

These photographs will show you why I love South Africa