attachment

Our culture teaches us that disappearing into another person’s heart is what “love” means, and women, especially, are taught not only to seek this kind of extreme attachment, but that they are worthless without it.

"But there's something stronger than fear that drives me to stay here – the scent of my ancestors and an attachment dating back hundreds of years – even if I pay the price with my blood."

But the council's statement said placing "unauthorised attachments" on street furniture could be dangerous - adding that "stress tests" were carried out by the council ahead of celebrations in the city.

What can you do: Always exercise caution before opening any attachments in an email, Manky said.

My attachment to South Africa has shaped me in enduring and indelible ways too.