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That’s me, the elephant balancing on the cards

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I’m the elephant on the cover of ‘Waiting for Miracles’, an album by The Flower Kings. I balance precariously atop a house of playing cards whilst trying to keep my eye on the time of the watch that dangles before one eye. At any moment, an orange could fall from the tree and bump a card, knocking me to the ground. That’s what its like being an Activist against the odds, passionately focusing on a goal whilst random misfortune could unravel me. Because I don’t have much, everyday small things … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

The Lonely South African

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If you’re South African, you’re probably alone. If you’re a nurse, overworked with someone else’ spit on your lips and HIV fears in your head – you’re alone. If you’ve only got a shack and sell bananas on a pavement, everything else is competition or oppression – you’re alone. If you’re a single mom working at McDonalds but your kids have no side fries and salad at home – you’re alone. If you’re rich, that doesn’t stop you being lonely. But that’s a different type of sad because you wouldn’t … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Election Challenge: Capitalist Party, Cape Party & Land Party

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Dear Cape Party, Capitalist Party and Land Party. Are you the real deal? ELECTION CHALLENGE Corruption and propaganda are among our country’s biggest problems. I have reported DA corruption to you, giving you and your supporters free copies of my book, ‘Same Shit, Different Government’ (download link). What are you going to do about it? BETRAYAL I’m sick of corruption, false election promises, not knowing who political parties serve and where I stand as a South African. It’s guaranteed many feel the same way, wanting to support you as an … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!