Tag Archives: Menage á Trois

You’re going to be raped and stabbed and shot at….

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“You’re gonna be raped and stabbed and shot at…” It’s a line from a powerful South African spoken word/song called ‘Afterthought’ (which is what we are to the politicians). It’s dismay, protest and a shout for you to wake up. It’s also a damning indictment of the South African Government and ridiculous attitudes held by ‘its’ passive citizenry. Auriel Lefebre Van Zyl, the singer/lyricist of Menage á Trois, repeats the line, “You’re gonna be raped and stabbed and shot at,” in a way that it will give you shivers. Play … Read the full article…

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The DA’s Free Ride is Ending

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Normally, i’d get bashed for mentioning anything remotely wrong with the DA but of late there’s been an interesting slide in local and national mindset. The DA’s free ride is ending which is good for democracy and keeps political parties more in check with honesty (well, i can hope it leads there). The ANC has very little hope at gaining honest respect whilst COPE is useless, AGANG unproven, Malema a disaster opportunist and the ACDP uncaring for all South Africans – religion is not moral if it divides) but what … Read the full article…

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Raped and Stabbed and Shot at…

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Life has become extremely challenging on the Garden Route. Robberies, drugs, rates, electricity and unemployment are on the increase whilst tourists decrease. Stress alone threatens the family unit. ROBBED Of 5 of my neighbours I’ve spoken to in Knysna, 5 had been robbed. Some robberies have turned to violence. Empty shops are obvious in Knysna but a much bigger problem may be the number of owners behind on rent and hanging on for dear life. The Recession (or a return to normal) is here to stay so we need to … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!