From Nieuwoudtville to Clanwilliam via the Pakhuis and Botterberg passes. Dirty roads and dusty fields: Words and photos: Ann Gadd Dirty roads and dusty fields was originally published in Country Life Magazine In taking the dirt road from Niewoudtville to Clanwilliam, Ann Gadd discovers that it’s more about the journey than the destination. “Dirty roads Read More
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Ann Gadd is a South African artist, author, Enneagram coach and photojournalist. Her main series of paintings are her "ewe/sheep" and African Wildlife. She is the author of 27 books, mostly non-fiction. A student of the Enneagram for over 15 years, her latest five books relate to this fascinating subject. When not writing or painting, you'll find her in the bush taking photos and looking for interesting stories. She is married to artist Anthony Gadd.
Best Beaches in South Africa
Best Beaches in South Africa: One of Kenton’s beautiful beaches. Photo: Ann Gadd I’ve traveled to over 400 beaches around the coast of South Africa, photographing and doing research for the book Life’s a Beach. As a result, from the ghost town of Alexander Bay along the coast to Sodwana Bay, we stuck as much Read More
South African place names with Khoi origins.
You //#!name it! South African place names with Khoi origins. Ann Gadd discovers some common place names that are Khoi in origin and reveals their meanings. Photos and words: Ann Gadd ann@anngadd.co.za South African place names with Khoi origins. I just love South Africa! Where else in the world would you find names like Tannies, Read More
Turtle Rescue
Ann Gadd sticks her neck out and heads to the Two Oceans Aquarium. Here she finds out more about the Turtle Rescue Program and meets an extraordinary young woman. I’m lying flat-out on a small deck above a huge water tank, camera poised, watching something amazing happening. Beneath me are Talitha Noble and Sandy. Talitha Read More
Back from the Burn
Driving back from AfrikaBurn through the Skitterykloof, Katbakkies, Gydo, and R303 passes Image Ann Gadd Back from the Burn (AfrikaBurn) The red dust hangs heavy in the Tankwa air. Long after each car has passed there’s a telling suspended trail. It’s everywhere – in the car seats, hair, throat, camera bag, and a fine film Read More
Have the Great Whites Gone?
Have the Great Whites Gone? I investigate the disappearance of the great white sharks from False Bay and along the coast. Adapted from the article that appeared in Country Life magazine. Words: Ann Gadd Photos: Ann Gadd, Dr Sara Andreotti, Elsa Hoffman and Shark Spotters Have the Great Whites Gone? Years ago, my gran aged Read More
Africa Exposed – painting
Ann Gadd – Africa Exposed – painting Africa Exposed – painting. During COVID lockdown I wanted to make the gift of time count. I decided to do what I’d been wanting to do for some time—explore a new art direction. With little interference from the outside world, it seemed an ideal time—a gift really. I Read More
Diamonds and Dust –
Port Nolloth revisited Diamonds and Dust: Ann Gadd takes a walk on the wild side to Port Nolloth and McDougall’s Bay to discover the best of the west First published in Country Life magazine as Get Jolly in Port Nolly Photos and words: Ann Gadd Diamonds and Dust: The rich orange of the earth alters Read More
Sylvester the Badgering Badger
Sylvester the Badgering Badger: From an article in Country Life magazine Photos and Words: Ann Gadd. Badger images: Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Ann Gadd badgers veterinarian and urban wildlife specialist Dr Dorothy Breed to find out more about honey badgers, and in particular, the one that took itself on a seaside holiday to Melkbos. Something strange Read More