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July 2010

Want to Go to Stone Town, Zanzibar?

Then read this for what you must see and know before you pack for your tropical holiday on one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Stone Town, Zanzibar – Sights and Attractions

Life of 20-something Year Olds: Living in Less than Luxury

Like most 20 something year olds, I have a low bank balance and constant urge to have a good time. This has lead me to avoid shopping malls and all the pretty things that live within, packing my home made lunch for work instead of walking to Wimpy (yes, my budget does not allow for [...]

Should the SAA Board be Scrapped?

BY AKANYANG MEREMENTSI
One cannot help but wonder what is actually going on at South African Airways. The former SAA CEO Khaya Ngqula was paid R935m last year to terminate his contract by the very same company that is now suing him. Why?
The payment, according to media reports, include his R3, 831-million salary and ‘termination of contract benefits’ [...]

What Love?

BY GENEVIEVE VIEIRA
What love is love if overcome?
He promised an undying love
but pardons turned num.
Glory, glory loveless mercies
For now he lays in the arms of another.
What love is love which has no name?
I’ve sacrificed my heartships
but lovers shamed to claim.
Glory, glory desired covers
For now he lays in the arms of another.
What love is love if [...]

A jolly July

This week, The Soapbox is bursting with fresh news and views!
In Politics & Society, Hylton Taylor applies an engineer’s scepticism to global warming and the BP oil spill.
Our style columnist reports on London’s Fashion Week in her latest dispatch for What Kate Did, our regular roundup of fashion.
Akanyang Merementsi reviews the conman caper I Love [...]

London Fashion Week and Crystal Renn for Gaultier

The schedule for London Fashion Week has been released. Vogue UK is reporting on all the labels set to hit the catwalk this September. Heavyweights like Matthew Williamson, Antonia Berardi, Burberry Prosum and Jonathan Saunders will continue to show with a whole range of newcomers. Those popping their LFW cherry [...]

Some Oil for My Coffee Please…?

BY HYLTON TAYLOR
The environment is a topic which seems to bring out a number of emotions in most people. Because of this it is usually difficult to obtain any “facts” which haven’t been manipulated in favour of one side or the other, and so my facts come with a disclaimer!
As an engineer I [...]

Living Overseas – How to Move

Moving to another country can be both frightening and exciting, with lots of potential rewards.
If you are interested in living abroad either temporarily or permanently, read my article on Suite101 – Living Abroad: How to Move Overseas and please tell me what you think.

Self Portrait of Premilla Murcott

What it Means to Look White?

Poem by Premilla Murcott
What it means to look white?
Can’t help but think about it…
State of mind, random concept,
or just a lot of bullshit?
Some try to wrap me in a tiny box,
with a ribbon and a bow
Who I am, what’s on my mind -
they don’t really wanna know
What it means to be [...]

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