By Wanique Block
If you’re a person of colour living in South Africa then you can attest to the fact there are certain items that we are not allowed to use, touch, or even throw away.
With no reason or justification, you would refrain from questioning why we couldn’t use these items because you simply knew that any questioning would probably lead to your demise (lol).
On Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana, Andy asks listeners about the items in their households that are not allowed to be used or thrown away.
A first-time caller from Welkom, Oceania tells Andy about how her Aunt completely refuses to use her specific curtains.
Another user Thulani shares how his late grandmother had a special room divider for all the items that shouldn’t be used.
“My late grandmother now had a room divider. Inside that room divider, there were things we couldn’t touch at all. From fancy glasses to Tupperware. She refused!”
Thulani continues by sharing how when his grandmother passed, he started using those fancy glasses and Tupperware.
Another listener shared on Twitter how every time she uses her mother’s precious items she feels guilty.
Here is a list of items that are generally not allowed to be used or thrown away in South African households:
- Plastic bags
- Special fine china
- Fancy pots
- Glassware
- Tupperware
- Not allowed to use the dining room table
- Curtains
Read Next: Have you ever dated for potential?
