Death recently snatched Veteran journalist and writer Zubeida "Juby" Mayet, a woman who had first-hand experience with the erstwhile apartheid system while practising journalism. She was an octagenarian whose full story had yet to be told in the memoirs she was working towards before her passing. The writer - Madala Thepa - is one of the fortunate few who managed to have a conversation with her almost three years ago and now shares fond memories of his experience in her company.
Meeting Juby Mayet, was like visiting with mom. Long white hair sitting at her waist, she came across like a mystic even though her oeuvre was journalism. The mysticism was warm and inviting - she was great company any time of day. She seemed to have been around when manners were still handed out at home.
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