Breathing Space

Sticks and stones can break my bones, 

but words will never harm me
Words are not mere words. They are a powerful weapon.Words can bring about peace, friendship, invention, understanding and education. That happens when words are used wisely, to build bridges and solve problems.Words can bring about war, murder, hate, riots, destruction and disinformation. That can […]

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The ever increasing cost of energy is placing every greater stains on the household budgets.
The South African national electricity supplier (Eskom) has proposed tariff increases of 45% for each of the next three years. The effect will mean that clients will have to pay triple the current rate in three years time. […]

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Louis Theroux’ documentary is well made and interesting. If focuses on two of the poorest and most crime-ridden areas in South Africa, Diepsloot and Hillbrow. It is obviously a journey of discovery for Louis as well as the viewers.
His next documentary is on the world’s worst crime-spot - Philadelphia.
Overseas viewers of documentaries can be forgiven […]

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I have lived in three continents, but was born in South Africa and this is where I live. South Africa is a great new democracy offering everything from natural beauty, good food, great hospitality and freedom. Of course the country has faults. If it didn’t it would be on another planet.
A recent TV documentary about […]

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In a recent radio interview Jacob Zuma stated that there was no split within the ANC. COPE was merely a number of members that decided to breakaway to form a new party. He cited the PAC as an earlier example. Indeed, PAC has had little impact on the political landscape in South Africa.
COPE has emerged […]

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