So, I have had another thought around my concern over whom to vote for in this months national elections: My fall back voting standpoint has always been to vote for the strongest opposiion - a little bit of a lonely task in the pre-1994 days when the 'stongest' opposition could only field one parliamentary representative! So maybe it is now time to choose from ONE of these surviving members* of the Multi Party Coalition: DA (Democratic Alliance) - Liberalism/Federalism, Centre IFP … [Read more...] about In the land of Coalitions we need to vote with that in mind
Editorial
Who the Farg Are We Gonna Vote For?
If you are confused as to whom to vote for this month why don't you try one of my two methods? Method 1: From the time that I first qualified to vote my voting behaviour was driven by one axiom; "Vote for the strongest opposition." Reason - a strong democracy perpetuates only on a strong opposition. Elections 2024 now present a major problem for me and I am severely divided on whom to gift my precious votes to. Historically the DA is still the strongest opposition and yet, in the back … [Read more...] about Who the Farg Are We Gonna Vote For?
Sjoe – Another Comedy of NMB Errors
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is replacing around 80 000 meters in the Metro. Cynics are now saying that this is just another money making project targeting the normal soft suburban households. And some may have that suspicion as water bills for over a million rand are being received by one or two consumers. The real reason for the change is that some of the older meters may underread by as much as 20% - according to an Acting analyst in the Metered Services Budget & … [Read more...] about Sjoe – Another Comedy of NMB Errors
Ciabatta With Stature
For some people finding the right Ciabatta is a pilgrimage as they study the history and type of grains that the baker uses in the baking of this bread. For others a great Ciabatta is only about price with taste a distant second/third/fourth. For me a great Ciabatta must have these characteristics: A great 'heft' A superb artisanal look Few 'holes' A great taste inviting you chew the end crust with vigour before slathering your favourite spread on immediately and inhaling … [Read more...] about Ciabatta With Stature
And you thought that the accolade ‘Iron Lady’ applied only to Margaret Thatcher?
With reference to Kirsten Neuschäfer being named the country’s Sportswoman of the Year at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night 5 May 2024: As seen in this article: https://mype.co.za/sa-sailing-hails-gqeberhas-kirsten-neuschafer-for-another-well-deserved-accolade/ Allow me to highlight this comment from the President of SAS, Michael Robinson; “It is one thing to excel when the entire country is behind you and the grandstands are full of supporters and funding is unlimited. But when you are … [Read more...] about And you thought that the accolade ‘Iron Lady’ applied only to Margaret Thatcher?
Well Now, THIS is Embarrassing as MBDA Give Better Service Than NMB
On Tuesday 9 April 2024 I posted a question to the Nelson Mandela Bay Media WhatsApp group asking for clarity on why the Municipal web site was down, stating; "It has been a while now - Is it JUST me? No luck on Safari, Chrome, Opera, Maxthon or Firefox" AS PER NORMAL - I was once again ignored prompting me to wonder whether I should change my names to reflect my African'ness. Something like Andile Wandile Sisulu or just AWS for short! Today I popped on over to the NMBT web site and got … [Read more...] about Well Now, THIS is Embarrassing as MBDA Give Better Service Than NMB
Anele Qaba – Another View
The Shock, Gasp, Horror around the MBDA's appointment of Anela Qaba refers. I have placed myself in his shoes and imagine as follows: If I was NOT qualified in terms of the appointment and was witness to the wholesale condemnation of my appointment and even slander against myself I do NOT think that I would be able to sleep at night and would have walked away a long time ago. It MUST be said that Anele was APPOINTED and those that did the APPOINTING must examine the reasons why they did … [Read more...] about Anele Qaba – Another View
Has this ever happened to you?
You are the head of a committee and a decision that your committee makes goes against what a stakeholder would like to see happen and what you recommended to the committee would morally be the correct action to take. The stakeholder then holds you personally responsible for this perceived slight towards them. You explain the situation to your stakeholder and that explanation is not heard or understood or believed or your stakeholder is so far up their own arse that they wouldn't know the … [Read more...] about Has this ever happened to you?
Contrary to What Elon et al Say Not ALL Media are Heartless, Unthinking, Click Grabbing Bastards
There is a disturbing narrative around people in the media being just what it says in the title of this article and I will whole heartedly disagree with that - and from personal experience. The latest of which involved someone in the legal fraternity (NOT from South Africa) who had been hauled in front of the courts, named in one of my publications (as it correct and legal as per the rules of engagement for any court reporter), and subsequently had his cas thrown out. But, unluckily for … [Read more...] about Contrary to What Elon et al Say Not ALL Media are Heartless, Unthinking, Click Grabbing Bastards
+: An Easy Way to See Which Web Site Sold Your Email Address
We all have the same problem - spam. And then that spam problem is made worse by companies selling your data on to more spammers. There is a 'hidden' feature in Gmail that will help you address the problem AND identify just who sold your email address on. In Gmail, you can add a “+” symbol and any word you want to the end of your email address, and it will still reach your inbox. For example, if your email address is JohnDoe@gmail.com, you can use johndoe+shopping@gmail.com, … [Read more...] about +: An Easy Way to See Which Web Site Sold Your Email Address
The Real Reason Why FB is Called ‘Group Sex for Amoebas’
If I had One Rand for every time I read this following message I may just have enough to buy a fairly decent EV: "I hereby state i do not give my permission for facebook to use any of my information or posts!! I do not give permission!!!!" We have all seen variations of the above message being posted by many of our online 'friends'. Allow me to burst your bubble. Saying the above is akin to going to the casino and writing the same message on every Rand you gamble with - after all the money … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Why FB is Called ‘Group Sex for Amoebas’
STOP Playing the Blame Game! Join the We CAN Fix It Movement!
Either I need new friends (social and real) or this is something experienced by every South African. South Africans have a very irritating mannerism in that, when presented with something that has gone wrong or failed we all say; "So, who is responsible for that fuckup?" We really need to change our mindset and rather say; "Let's FIX it together!" I find it very disingenous of people in power who for years tell business what to do, make the cost of doing business very expensive and … [Read more...] about STOP Playing the Blame Game! Join the We CAN Fix It Movement!
TikTok v YouTube v Twitter – Riddle me This?
How is is possible that a brand new TikTok Account with zero subscribers beats long established Twitter and YouTube accounts with thousands of subscribers? I recently restarted my TikTok Channel after hearing titans of business (Dragons and Sharks) wax lyrical about the selling power of the platform. This past weekend I uploaded four videos to my virgin TikTok Channel which has NO followers and no presence at all. One of the videos I chose for my A-B Test and, to make it harder for … [Read more...] about TikTok v YouTube v Twitter – Riddle me This?
Patrice Motsepe – Whiter than You Think
Politics Season Seven (The Coalition Threatens) is upon us again. Eager voters are swiping right and left with abandon as they choose between over 300 political parties clamouring for their attention in the run up to our General Elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Even more eager wanna-be politicians are running aorund kissing snotty babies; shaking unwashed hands that have just steadied, squeezed and shaken a short leg in the urinal; breathing in the stench of the great unwashed and … [Read more...] about Patrice Motsepe – Whiter than You Think
Good Day Fellow Data Subjects
Our ancestors all used to say; "There is no such thing as a free lunch!" Which, to this day, remains true - no-one gives you anything not expecting something in return. Nowadays the mantra is; "If you cannot see the product then you are the product." A prime example: We willingly give all of our private details to our Social Media of choice. Then we 'stock' that Social Media instance with lots of lovely content for free. Question: "If MyPE asked you to contribute articles and … [Read more...] about Good Day Fellow Data Subjects
