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About

Hi I’m Jonelle, welcome to my blog. I’m from Swaziland originally, I lived in Cape Town for a really long time and now I live in Wellington, New Zealand with my family. 

I’m passionate about living authentically and fighting against the expectation to be a certain way just to fit in. It took me a long time to realise that the only way to be happy is to just be myself. 

ABOUT TYRANNY OF PINK

This blog is about my journey into motherhood, surviving a traumatic near death birthing experience and our decision to move as a family of three to New Zealand and start a new life. We packed our bags and moved to a brand new city that we had never visited and didn’t know anyone in. Right now, we are still figuring it all out. Within three months of arriving in Wellington, I’d found my dream job and we knew that there was no going back. Proud and passionate about our South African heritage, this adventure was never about escaping the current political climate. After waking up from a coma, surviving two stints in ICU and six life saving surgeries in the space of a year, the time just felt right to pack up and chase the dream; a new adventure for our family. Follow along on our journey and our experiences as a family in this new country and my personal navigation through being a woman and mother in the world today!  

NEW HERE AND NOT SURE WHERE TO START? TRY THESE ARTICLES


Art in Berlin | Tyranny of Pink

Germany | Berlin Baby! Where Art is Everywhere!


Cape Town

South Africa | Where to Stay in Cape Town


art on the wall

11 Months since emigrating to New Zealand


Dear Daddy - A letter I needed to write

Dear Daddy – A letter I needed to write


The only way to thrive, is to live authentically!| Tyranny of Pink

The only way to thrive, is to live authentically!


Don't Worry Be Happy | Tyranny of Pink

The List – Eleven of my all time favourite songs


The Empowered Woman Programme

The importance of empowering women!


Shanitas Story | Tyranny of Pink

Shanita’s Story – Moving to a new country: A tale

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Hi, I’m Jonelle

I write things, I make art, I like good food, wine, a whisky after a rough day and I’m always up for a new adventure. I believe we can all contribute to a better world and we should do it while living authentically. I answer to “mommy,” live in Wellington New Zealand with my family and work for Local Goverment. Welcome to my blog…

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The most beautiful girl in the world 💕 The most beautiful girl in the world 💕
Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beauti Absolutely thrilled that I get to wear this beautiful coat this winter again… only good thing about winter is dressing for the cold. #zaracoat #winterdressing
My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlove My little corner of happiness #monstera #plantlover #greenliving
Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Could Something so peaceful about an old cemetery. Couldn't visit my dad's grave on his birthday today so spent the afternoon wandering around here. I know people will find this strange but it's my favourite place in this city 🖤

#karoricemetery #happybirthdaydad
A few graduations over the years. A few graduations over the years.
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When did you grow up so big? #BabyOden When did you grow up so big? 
#BabyOden
Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Poli Throw back to a week ago when I drove a giant Police boat around the Wellington Harbour. Like a boss.

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