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Headlines in South Africa this last week were dominated by government officials who were found unfit for their positions, but are still trying to hang in there. When the obituary for South Africa is written, it will be summed up in three words: Absolutely No Consequences.
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We have elections in a few weeks. If you do not vote, then you have abdicated your responsibility as a citizen and have no right whatsoever to complain about corruption or poor service delivery. Local government elections historically have a lower voter turn-out than national government elections. This is now our opportunity to change that. And - when making your choices - remember that a political party is not a soccer team. You don't support them out of loyalty: you support the party that, in your opinion, is most likely to fix roads and streetlights, keep your city clean, and enforce those trivial but crucial bylaws.
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There is a voter registration weekend coming up, it seems. Our Chroniclers will most likely, apart from working on their next episode for your entertainment, make sure that they are on the correct voters' roll for their suburb. After all, you get the government you deserve. And you get the Chronicle you deserve. Enjoy.
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SA’s rental market: Challenges and opportunities
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The rental market has seen agents and landlords having to adapt to the challenges brought by Covid-19; however, there are still untapped opportunities.
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Rhino Rock Art - Spitzkoppe Namibia
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Many examples of Bushmen artwork can be seen painted on the rock in the Spitzkoppe area. One, in particular, is called “Rhino Rock”.
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Health and Fitness Feature:
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Part 2: Don't exercise to get fit – Do move, play, live, have fun!
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Author: Delilah Nosworthy
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Part 2: Discard any thought about exercise. Simply get off the couch, bed, chair, or wherever you regularly place your rear-end and try some of these activities.
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Cardboard - a metaphor for life
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"Cardboard," announced my friend, Roseanne, "is a metaphor for life". It seemed a far-fetched notion, until Rose explained it.
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Poor par 22 caddie for the rich and infamous
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Poor caddie training in signature orange kit There are times in life when a change in profession becomes a dire necessity. I have reached that crossroads. Or at least I thought I had. After years as a freelance writer, editor and whatnot, I’ve decided, nay, I’ve been forced to make a radical change in my professional life. The intricacies of …
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Die anderkant van die spektrum
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Ek dink ek moet iewers in ‘n gemeenskapsaal of ‘n plek, op ‘n ongemaklike harde stoeltjie, in ‘n kringetjie mense gaan sit. Dan sal ek my hand kan opsteek: “Hallo julle, my naam is JJ en my seun is outisties,” dan kan die mense my help, of ten minste móét hulle dan luister. My seun is outisties. Hy was eers ‘n …
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Journals of a Journalist - Episode 3
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Filming a documentary underwater is not easy. There are a number of different things to think about, not the least of which is not getting drowned.
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Taking me for a (taxi) ride
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As the taxi driver speeds away from my hotel to the airport, I soon realise he is heading the wrong way. But it’s not simply a question of turning around: he has to “trick” the taxi to save his skin...
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Got the shot? Had the jab? Anti-vaxx! Vaccinate!!
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Which are you? Which words do you use to describe yourself? Which choice have you made?
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How to eat eggs for a gun-free society
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A send up a gun-free sentiment inspired by an image of gunned eggs.
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