Perspective

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I have been looking at the South African news this week and I have come to the conclusion that we live in a crazy world. Each news item is a perspective of some sort, of life in South Africa. Although we are a microcosm of the world, we are a pretty unique microcosm.


Jub Jub gets out on R10 000 bail


I am actually at a loss at what to say on Jub Jub's bail figure, or even that he was given bail for such irresponsible behaviour. One part of me empathizes with the protesting school kids, but another part of me feels that they are behaving in the same manner as Jub Jub with their death threats and rock throwing. So much anger has caused many to lose sight of the tragedy of four young people being killed prematurely.


Price War on Uncapped ADSL


Well done to MWeb for starting uncapped ADSL prices. Vox have already jumped on board and I'm sure that others will too. It is a a sliver of hope in the recessionary times we still find ourselves in. Although it is not huge news on the grand scale, it is good news and worth twittering and chirping about.


Potholes in Jozi


The potholes in Joburg are as bad as ever. As fast as they are repaired, they develop again. The roads agency is not coping with the ever increasing problem. I personally have gone through three tires in six months and have had more than enough. On a positive note, it has been encouraging to see local businesses stepping up and repairing the potholes and gaining a little marketing out of it. 


Brutal Murder of a Seventeen Year Old Schoolgirl


The senseless killing of Anike Smit brought outrage throughout the nation with the Freedom Front calling for a state of emergency. South Africans have had enough of crime and the huge response to the new release of  "Shout" organised by Danny K and Kabelo have proved this. Surely in pre World Cup South Africa, our government and law enforcement should be doing everything in their power to reduce crime.

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Die Antwoord


There are rumours that the irreverent South African music sensation, Die Antwoord, are being signed up with one of the world's largest recording companies. In one week they leapt to fame on the internet with artists like Katy Perry twittering praise about them. They are an indie band glorifying the "zef" side of South African culture with an interesting music style soaked in foul language. Like I said, it's a crazy world we live in.


Perspective


So, at the end of the short news wrap up, we have had a week of tragedy, frustration, hope and surprise. Through it all, we continue to build up to our event of the decade and each one of us loudly voices our opinions and perspectives.  You got to love this land.