The Bank Account of Life in South Africa
My mother, Illona Murray, gave me this message in 2000 while recovering from a severe depression. Maybe it is ironic that she has just retired from 33 years of working for First National Bank. Share this message with someone who is going through a hard time because they need to know someone cares about them. […]
Move magazine interview about other women
Recently, I was asked to answer some questions for Move magazine. I normally wait until after they go to print before publishing it on my own blog. That other women Question – I met this guy last year in May we started dating in June. The problem started when his ex-girlfriend phoned him and yelled […]
MXit responds to offensive lists of shame
In May 2007 the South African blogosphere was shook to its core with the abusive allegations from the SA Male Prostitute Blogger. Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats party, took this personal and raged a campaign against blogging and MXit to be controlled. Now the lists of shame that has been circulating on MXit is likely to cause a similar outcry from authorities, parents and the community at large.
Buying The Secret in South Africa is a bad idea!
Last week, I went to purchase some ink for my Lexmark printer at CNA. While there, I asked the saleslady whether they had a copy of The Secret DVD (not the book!). As it turns out, they were sold out. But what really shocked me was the retail price of R450! That is about US$65 […]
Khaya Dlanga does The Skype Dance
Khaya Dlanga is South Africa’s top video blogger with over 10,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. His most recent video is a hilarious little dance move he calls the Skype Dance. If you want to know more about Skype, download it; otherwise, if you want to learn more,e read this beginner’s guide for South Africans. […]