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Joburg in Focus: A Public Transport Nightmare
Well, the traffic drama in Johannesburg has more acts than a Shakespeare play. Metropolis expansion? Check! Failed public transport solutions? You betcha! Metrobus as the knight in shining armour? Of course. World Cup sparking changes? Naturally. Alas, the dream of a seamless transport system remains as elusive as a polite honk on the highway. The inefficiencies get as complex as...
How to Capture Stunning Long Exposure Photography
In the highly imaginative world of long-exposure photography, even time can be toyed with to spin a visual yarn. This art is all about catching stillness amid a whirl of movement, using camera-ready tripods and quick thinking. Craft beguiling stories using not just light and shadow, but also the whispers of passing time. So grab a camera, toss reality out the...
Celebration of the life Alida Johanna Van Blommestein
Physical comedy: still on point after 80. Despair: rising with forgotten faces. Farewell: deep and sore. Alida Johanna van Blommestein was a woman of strength, quirks, excess mother-love, and a strange, long-lasting fling with Spice Girl platforms. Quad-bike accidents after sixty, ice cube dining, taxi extravagance, and an unyielding passion for berry farm cheesecakes. Pietersburg 1938-10-05 — Parys 2022-06-06....
Heritage | The Neck Tie
Pondering about the humble necktie? Those strips of fabric originating from 17th century Croatian mercenaries elevated by King Louis XIII to royal accessory status? Now, they undergo countless changes, reflect art movements, and give men a shot of expressing their artistic sides. Lads, next time you tie one on, remember it's not just fashion, it's history against your Adam's...
Retail | Does Macy’s Measure for Suits?
Struggling to land your dream job despite being highly qualified? Turns out it's not what's on paper, but rather what's on you. Dressing smartly might just help you outshine other candidates. To help you sweep into that boardroom like a corporate superstar, Macy's offers tailored suits that fit like a glove. But remember, catsuits aren't made overnight, so better...
Electricity in South Africa: History and Current Challenges
Tracing South Africa's electrifying history from early telegraph usage in 1860 to today's frequent blackouts and soaring prices, it's clear that Eskom's in a pickle. From being the pioneer of bright ideas, like illuminating railways in 1881, to now juggling load-shedding schedules, Eskom seems to be stuck in a dark loop. Between large-scale corruption, non-payment issues, and an overburdened...
Exploring the Remote Job Market: Copywriting for Captain Words
Pause before downing that cup of coffee; the path as a contributor for Captain Words isn't the tranquil $8-per-1000-word utopia. While there's the appeal of remote work and flexible schedules, crafting 10,000 words while managing household chores isn't suited for the timid or those with shaky internet connections. Amidst project challenges and occasional hunger pangs, you delve into the realms of...
Pollinator Bees on the Brink: Big Problem
Bumblebees, nature's handy GPS-using, spoon-tongued pollinators, are in serious trouble. Thanks to modern farming practices, these flying pollinators face the threat of home eviction and pesticide poisoning. However, hope lies in plant diversity, reduced pesticide use, and bee-friendly community projects. So, let's get buzzing and help these smart little creatures before their tiny suitcases get packed!...
Lost to Time: Tom Gillespie, 1907–1947
Tom Gillespie, fifth among eight siblings, was born in 1907 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. After initially embracing barber-hood, military life caught his fancy. He served, got married, cut hair, served again, then settled in Kimberley. In 1947, at only 40, he concluded his life's whirlwind adventure, leaving a legacy of an absent father and husband, despite the merits earned in...
