Let’s examine the flaws in this 'influencer' system - http://mype.co.za/new/how-can-cassper-nyovest-ask-for-r50-000-for-one-tag-localssharethebay/123167/2019/09/ … [Read more...] about Journalists? Remember Them?
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Service Delivery is NOT achieved by slagging your opposition
Our politicians actually have the audacity to think that by pointing out each other’s faults they are doing what we elected them to do. Read More … [Read more...] about Service Delivery is NOT achieved by slagging your opposition
Bloody Hell Springboks – Why is (some of) PE so Miff Wiff You?
To paraphrase a gentle wise old English Granny of my acquaintance; "Moenie met die Northern Areas Fok nie - hulle sal jou erg byt!" It seems that a tight and almost impossible schedule, along with a late start and probably too much politicking at City Hall forced the Springbok World Cup Victory Parade through the streets of Port Elizabeth to be cut, missing out a few stops on the way. The cry from our mates in the Northern Areas started way before the Springbok Tour Bus hit the streets, … [Read more...] about Bloody Hell Springboks – Why is (some of) PE so Miff Wiff You?
So what if the Springbok Captain is a Black Man?
Busy? Want to read but a teensy bit lazy? Slap those headphones on or just push play and share this with your office, your nearest or that special furry friend of yours. Multitasking is the new you. Let me get the uncomfortable stuff out of the way first - Claire and I went to Zwide intending to watch the game there BUT the gees at the Zwide Stadium and Lunga General Jazz (PRIOR to the game) was completely lacking. Added to that it was a first time for Claire and I decided to head off … [Read more...] about So what if the Springbok Captain is a Black Man?
#BackOurMann – There is ONE sure way to get Algoa FM to #BackDown
Media runs on money - money to pay staff, writers, presenters and all the other infrastructure required to keep a business afloat. In the traditional world not so many years ago the public PAID to consume media content: The paper boy offered you a paper at a price, you paid the price and consumed the content. If the content resonated with you, you bought the paper again and again. When television first came to South Africa we all bought TV Licenses which paid for that media … [Read more...] about #BackOurMann – There is ONE sure way to get Algoa FM to #BackDown
On Eskom’s plans to reduce costs – Just racism/apartheid in another form
In an ailing business the first thing most business people do is reduce costs - this is the easiest thing to do. Most will first look externally to find other cheaper or more reliable or more long lasting sources of supply. Then they will look internally to weed out the rot, the coasters, the more expensive employees, the expense accounts, the bloat. Finally they will look at increasing sales and margins. In Eskoms case they have a number of 'nation building' imperatives (OR, as most … [Read more...] about On Eskom’s plans to reduce costs – Just racism/apartheid in another form
Why do we ONLY hear the Bad News around Tourism?
An e-mail and WhatsApp doung the rounds at present reads; "In the last 2 weeks, there have been 2 (two) violent robbery incidents involving tourist buses visiting the Donkin as well as Zwide. Unfortunately, apart from having their belongings stolen, some Dutch visitors were injured and hospitalized. In addition, an American couple were robbed on the beachfront promenade." I say YES to indignant outrage at the terrible experiences meted out to our foreign visitors and YES my heart goes out to … [Read more...] about Why do we ONLY hear the Bad News around Tourism?
THIS is what is so Rotten in Politics and Humanity
The tweet that you see a bit further below is just a small example of what is wrong in our world - specifically our world of politics. Simply put - Our politicians actually have the audacity to think that by pointing out each other's faults they are doing what we elected them to do. Examine any utterance from any politician from any party and you will see that most of the time they play a divisive blame game that speaks to our fears. I would hazard a guess to say that our politicians … [Read more...] about THIS is what is so Rotten in Politics and Humanity
How can Cassper Nyovest ask for R50 000 for ONE tag? #LocalsShareTheBay
The recent disquiet over celebrities and influencers visiting Nelson Mandela Bay and barely igniting a blip on the Social Media merry go round bears reference. On Saturday 14 September the Weekend Post's Zizonke May wrote an article title; "Celebs fail to ignite #sharethebay tagline" within which the question was asked if locals were even aware that a groups of 12 celebrities (including Khanyi Mbau and Cassper Nyovest) and some of SA's top influencers had enjoyed a free vacation sampling the … [Read more...] about How can Cassper Nyovest ask for R50 000 for ONE tag? #LocalsShareTheBay
