Tag Archives: news
A year ago today, it was here
This time last year I posted this rather bland piece of writing about the beginning of the World Cup in South Africa. My poor blogging performance was obviously due to … Continue reading
The difference between people and cows
The Australian government have recently decided to pause our export of live cattle to Indonesia. It is sent live so the abattoirs there can slaughter the cows in culturally appropriate … Continue reading
Mercy and Justice
News everywhere this week has of course been the murder of Osama Bin Laden by a force of American soldiers in Pakistan. While nicely taking the focus off Obama’s truthful … Continue reading
International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. I’m not certain what the point of the day is. I’ve been trying to open the official website for the movement but it’s not working. … Continue reading
All in a day’s work
Too often in Joburg the stories I hear on the radio and read in the newspapers are depressing, harrowing or downright heartbreaking. But this evening I heard a story that … Continue reading
