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!
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Slamming ‘vaccine apartheid’ export not compatible with empty jab sites – Gqeberha in the News
Slamming ‘vaccine apartheid’ export not compatible with empty jab sites: This could also be viewed as yet another cynical, neocolonialist practice where the people of the South labour on plantations to make the rich of the North comfortable. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Inspirational activist releases children’s story book: Inspirational HIV activist and social entrepreneur Nozibele Qamngama-Mayaba will release her second book on living positively with HIV/Aids via a virtual launch on … [Read more...] about Slamming ‘vaccine apartheid’ export not compatible with empty jab sites – Gqeberha in the News
Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid – News from GroundUp
Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid: “Reboot Eden” celebrates ten years of puppetry in Barrydale Source: GroundUp News. Informal miners claim police demand bribes: Miners in Benoni say police confiscate their gold unless they pay Source: GroundUp News. Barrydale musicians’ bittersweet success: First album is out, but their teacher is not there to see it launched Source: GroundUp News. Solar-powered computer lab opens up new opportunities for students: Lab set up in a … [Read more...] about Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid – News from GroundUp
Education assistance for TRC apartheid victims
Application for financial assistance to study for the victims of apartheid, their qualifying relatives and dependents are now open. However, according to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, qualifying victims must have been declared as such by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). “The regulations relating to assistance of victims, in respect of basic education and higher education and training, came into operation on 7 November 2014, providing for … [Read more...] about Education assistance for TRC apartheid victims
Apartheid vs Coronavirus
Some food for thought as we compare the denial of rights and freedoms introduced by the National Party during the dark years of Apartheid with our current Coronavirus Lockdown situation. Judging by the number of restrictions for Coronavirus could this really mean that our current situation is worse? For clarity - a CROSS indicates that the activity WAS/IS restricted and a TICK means that the activity WAS NOT/IS NOT restricted. Compare the number of Apartheid Deaths with the present … [Read more...] about Apartheid vs Coronavirus
Apartheid: the Tyranny of Racism Made Law – Port Elizabeth
This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Apartheid: the Tyranny of Racism Made Law Image by United Nations Photo Auto workers in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, waiting to be paid at the factory gates during a labour dispute. South Africa's work force is about 70 per cent black. But blacks earn many times less than whites, are excluded from most skilled jobs and, despite recent … [Read more...] about Apartheid: the Tyranny of Racism Made Law – Port Elizabeth
Apartheid – SADF in Port Elizabeth
This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Apartheid - A Crime Against Humanity Image by United Nations Photo South African army at Port Elizabeth. 1/Mar/1985. UN Photo/x. www.unmultimedia.org/photo/ This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. … [Read more...] about Apartheid – SADF in Port Elizabeth
7 July 1950 Heralded a Bitter Winter for South Africa
A long, angry, tumultuous winter that was to last almost 40 years until 30 June 1991 as South Africa slipped the shackles of AEE and Afrikaner Nationalist Party Rule. The Group Areas Act No. 41 of 1950 was an apartheid era act to provide for the establishment of group areas, for the control of the acquisition of immovable property and the occupation of land and premises, and for matters incidental thereto. This Act was passed by the then Parliament of South Africa under the majority … [Read more...] about 7 July 1950 Heralded a Bitter Winter for South Africa
Makhanda News: 25 years after apartheid, many ‘South Africans ‘still not free’, says president
25 years after apartheid, many ‘South Africans ‘still not free’, says president: Speaking at a ceremony in Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, in the south of the country, Ramaphosa said that South Africans were “gathered here to celebrate the day we won our freedom.” The first ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. South Africa marks 25 years of freedom: held at the Mili Yili Sports Grounds in Makhanda on Saturday, commemorated 25 years since South Africans headed to the first democratic elections … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: 25 years after apartheid, many ‘South Africans ‘still not free’, says president
Read my lesson from apartheid
Read my lesson from apartheid - http://bit.ly/2PTTudM - to understand why my vote is not based on any loyalty or manifesto... #xseday #elections2019 #portelizabeth #democracy #alanstraton #mype #southafrica - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Read my lesson from apartheid
Uitenhage News: DA: DON’T BRING BACK APARTHEID
DA: DON'T BRING BACK APARTHEID: Maimane visited people in Motherwell and Bethelsdorp before addressing students at Port Elizabeth College’s Iqhayiya campus and a community meeting in Uitenhage. He was accompanied by DA Eastern Cape ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. DA leader Maimane hits campaign trail in Nelson Mandela Bay: Maimane took the party’s campaign to Motherwell and New Brighton before stopping in its stronghold of ward 37 in Betheldorp, before addressing a packed community … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: DA: DON’T BRING BACK APARTHEID
PE Business in the news: Journalist says apartheid unit that may have staged suicides is being probed after death of Mark Minnie
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Journalist says apartheid unit that may have staged suicides is being probed after death of Mark Minnie: Chris, please take care." Thamm also reported that several more victims of the alleged paedophile ring‚ which is also said to have involved apartheid environment minister John Wiley and Port Elizabeth ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. PORT ELIZABETH ( ZA ) Port Schedules: Schedules, ports of call and prices described here above, … [Read more...] about PE Business in the news: Journalist says apartheid unit that may have staged suicides is being probed after death of Mark Minnie
Hamza Farooqui comments on rumour that SARB has recommended banking apartheid is maintained
Hamza Farooqui comments on rumour that SARB has recommended banking apartheid is maintained: On Friday (3 February), Bloomberg News published a story in which it claimed the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) made a recommendation to the Treasury that Vardospan’s bid to create South Africa’s first 100% black-owned bank, should be rejected. If Vardospan were to be successful in its bid to acquire Habib Overseas Bank, it would be a significant first step in ending the banking … [Read more...] about Hamza Farooqui comments on rumour that SARB has recommended banking apartheid is maintained
Why #FeesMustFall went Violent – Lessons learned from Apartheid
We South Africans need to unlearn many of the painful lessons from the days of Apartheid which taught citizens that violence and the threat thereof were the only ways that we could bring about meaningful change. Nelson Mandela warned of the failure of peaceful means of negotiating an end to apartheid. It was left to the youth to bring focus onto apartheid - the vocal white protestors being led largely within South African universities by the wives and girlfriends of young men … [Read more...] about Why #FeesMustFall went Violent – Lessons learned from Apartheid
Grahamstown in the news: Apartheid and the making of a black psychologist
Apartheid and the making of a black psychologist: Consequently, throughout the 1980s my services as an expert witness were sought from as far afield as Pietersburg, Cape Town, Grahamstown and Durban. My early experience included emergency calls for assistance from lawyers who sometimes contacted me only a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. BWW Review: Artworks, Music and Dance Offer an Immersive experience in BIRD/FISH in the Commemoration Church Hall at #NAF16: The first Standard Bank … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Apartheid and the making of a black psychologist
