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Never say: "It can't get any worse," because - as recent events have shown - it can. On top of economic collapse, pandemic, corruption, isolation and jobs meltdown, we now have the blithe assurance from Eskom that we are stuck with intermittent loadshedding for the next 18 months at least. If one abides by the aphorism that 'whatever doesn't kill you makes you strong' then the average South African is teflon-coated by now. And this is most likely not a bad thing.
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What we can hope, is that the green shoots of positive action regarding corruption, Eskom, a vaccine, and a return to economic activity will grow into a large tree with plenty of fruit. We are a resilient people. We are proud of our resilience.
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So our edition this week takes a few digs at Eskom, along with our other usual, eclectic features. Enjoy.
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Lean years, Zondo blues and a red harvest
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A rather dark Weak in The News today, but then again, darkness is our theme.
While the Zondo commission continues to lay bare the corrupt networks that literally turned the lights off in our country, a new politics of violence and patronage is emerging
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Wisdom from Africa in a time of Challenge, Crisis and Courage
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I was thinking about the last five months and what it means to be in Africa at this time. I looked to one of my little books for inspiration: Wisdom from Africa. Here is a small selection of proverbs from our continent that may be pertinent or even prophetic at this time.
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No lights: what a bright idea!
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An unanticipated benefit of load shedding
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Literary connections add a cultural touch during a short rambling tour on the Isle of Wight and in parts of South Devon in England
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This book should be compulsory reading in our high schools. Starting out with how Trevor is born illegally to a mixed couple during the apartheid years, Born a Crime takes you along on the improbable journey of a young coloured boy growing up in the township to the bright lights of New York City.
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How to stand out in a world of crappy online presenters
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When you’re dealing with all of the unfamiliar pressures that accompany digital presentations, you must ensure that all your other ducks are in a row. Here are some quick content, design and presentation tips.
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How to deal with your home loan when you get retrenched
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Dealing with your home loan should be considered in the context of your overall debt profile and the size of the retrenchment pay out you will be receiving.
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Life is full of rules. We are told what we can and can’t do. How we deal with it and how we react will determine our path in life and how we succeed. I made a few silly mistakes Actually, I have made many, and fortunately, survived. These stories might help you.
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Otitis externa - ear infection
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As pet owners, many of us have learned to recognise the signs of an ear infection – scratching, head shaking, and whining are usually the first symptoms of the problem. Ear infections are fairly common in dogs, especially those with floppy ears.
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Dr Karin Wilson, a knowledgeable vet from Teva Clinic in Somerset West, has kindly provided some valuable insights into the diagnosis, symptoms, potential causes, and treatment of this condition.
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Come over to the Dark Side....
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Loadshedding is now here to stay. On and off, to coin a phrase.
So we make jokes about it - even if some of them are tinged with bitterness or frustration....
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