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Two people died this last week. And they could not have had two more different lives, deaths, or legacies.
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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died peacefully at home a little short of his centenary after a long and illustrious life of service: mourned by a nation, saluted by world leaders, loved by people who knew him, celebrated for his political incorrectness.
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Rapper DMX died at age 50, in a hospital from a drug overdose, with fans dancing to his music outside: after a life of drug abuse, brushes with the law, personal demons and public controversy.
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Both had rough and tumultuous starts to their lives; both made difficult choices; both were worshipped (in the case of the Duke, formally by the Vanuatu islanders); both were role models; and both leave a confused and contradictory mythology.
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While one is a symbol of a bygone age (an age that many people would like to consign to the dustbin of history), the other is a symbol of a generation of discontent (a layer of society that many people would prefer to ignore). Each spoke to a large number of followers from opposite ends of the scale, and each will have their legacy examined and pigeonholed.
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It is, actually, rather wonderful that our world can accommodate and admire two such different people, for such different reasons, and in such different ways. I wonder what they would have made of each other if they had ever met - I suspect they would have got on famously.
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For the rest, there is just our usual collection of the different, the unusual and the entertaining. Enjoy.
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Tracy Rowles’ Vervet Monkeys Seized by KZN Wildlife - By Vaughan Jones
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Tracey Rowles has so lovingly cared for orphaned and injured vervet monkeys saved from the wild for many years at her reserve, Umsizi Vervet Rescue in KwaZulu Natal. And then to learn that sixty of those vervet monkeys, who she had fully restored to health and were ready for release back into the wild, were seized by Ezemvelu KZN Wildlife.
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What is it about a flashy car and its driver? We have Henry Ford to thank for mass producing the motorcar, which empowered people and became useful to us. Now there are just too many, adding to greenhouse gas emissions. Hopefully not for long.
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But for many the car equals status; a symbol of wealth and power. That's fine. But many of these obnoxious fools drive like hell, and park where they want. Confront them at your peril: they become abusive and threatening.
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Making healthy choices while still eating chocolate
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By Delilah Nosworthy
For thousands of years, people have been captivated by cacao. It is a large part of modern cuisine in the form of chocolate. To top it all, it has many health benefits, including improved heart and brain health, blood sugar and weight control, decreased inflammation, and even promotes healthy teeth and skin.
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Women are prone to higher stress levels
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by Neesa Moodley Edited by Denise Mhlanga As we continue with various levels of lockdown, stress levels continue to rise. People are adapting to a new normal and social interaction has become strained. If you sometimes feel overwhelmed or incredibly stressed out, don’t despair, there are steps you can take to cope when this happens. April is National Stress Awareness …
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South Africans believe now is a good time to buy property
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A large percentage of consumers have positive sentiments towards the South African property market and consider this an appropriate time to buy, according to Absa, writes Denise Mhlanga
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A freelancer’s mini-guide to taking a good brief
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If you’re reading this and you’re a creative, odds are you’ve seen a couple of bad briefs in your time — as in, “I dunno. Maybe make it blue? No, a less-blue blue.”
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FREE ADVICE FOR MATURE LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS
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By Blake Wilkins A quote that cannot be attributed to Mark Twain states that if he felt the need to exercise, he lay down until the feeling went away. I’m sure many of us have had personal encounters with (shall we say) mature folk whose habits lie on either side of that distinct Rubicon. I have been fortunate to grow …
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Mental health care must be holistic and humanised
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In shack settlements and remote rural communities, treatment for mental illness is inaccessible, unaffordable and not pertinent to the realities on the ground.
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Back to the Future - ‘SIMBA Chips’
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Another amazing South-African brand that has been around since the days where we’d spot a friend an extra two bucks for a pack at the school tuck shop or spaza, is SIMBA Chips. Sharing is caring.
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Off The Record - My Amazing MTN Story - Episode 4
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Written by Niki Moore, edited by Gudrun Kaiser
The Ballad of the Brick Walls. Or …the Closed-Ranks Comedy or.....Tight-lipped Titans Clammed Up and Close
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