Join Pretoria-based architect Ruan Erasmus as he shares his journey from learning under mentors to founding his own firm. He explores creative freedom in architecture, the importance of understanding a client’s vision, and why interiors are the heart of every building.
Ruan also discusses reimagining 1960s South African homes, transforming spaces to add value to neighborhoods and communities. His love for architecture shines through in every insight — from discovering unexpected design moments to shaping spaces that truly matter.
A must-watch for anyone passionate about architecture, design, urban renewal, and creating meaningful spaces.
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Join Pretoria-based architect Ruan Erasmus as he shares his journey from learning under mentors to founding his own firm. He explores creative freedom in architecture, the importance of understanding a client’s vision, and why interiors are the heart of every building.
Ruan also discusses reimagining 1960s South African homes, transforming spaces to add value to neighborhoods and communities. His love for architecture shines through in every insight — from discovering unexpected design moments to shaping spaces that truly matter.
A must-watch for anyone passionate about architecture, design, urban renewal, and creating meaningful spaces.
Pamela Power: South African Writer and Script Editor on Storytelling, Patience & Creative Evolution
Petra Sittig
35 minutes 3 seconds
3 weeks ago
Pamela Power: South African Writer and Script Editor on Storytelling, Patience & Creative Evolution
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Pamela Power, a Johannesburg-based television scriptwriter, script editor, novelist, and former actor. Pamela’s journey through the worlds of acting, teaching, and writing offers a fascinating glimpse into the craft of storytelling in South Africa today.
She has worked on some of the country’s most beloved television productions — Top Billing, Generations, Rockville, and Uzalo — and currently serves as the script editor at Muvhango. Beyond television, Pamela is the author and co-author of several novels, including Ms Conception, Things Unseen, and Chasing Marian (written with Amy Heydenrych, Qarnita Loxton, and Gail Schimmel).
In our conversation, Pamela shares how she first discovered writing, how real-life experiences often shape her characters, and why for her, storytelling can sometimes be a form of venting or healing. We also talk about patience, persistence, and the realities of building a creative career that doesn’t happen overnight.
It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth discussion about creativity, resilience, and the everyday life of a writer.
Petra Sittig
Join Pretoria-based architect Ruan Erasmus as he shares his journey from learning under mentors to founding his own firm. He explores creative freedom in architecture, the importance of understanding a client’s vision, and why interiors are the heart of every building.
Ruan also discusses reimagining 1960s South African homes, transforming spaces to add value to neighborhoods and communities. His love for architecture shines through in every insight — from discovering unexpected design moments to shaping spaces that truly matter.
A must-watch for anyone passionate about architecture, design, urban renewal, and creating meaningful spaces.
