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Fred Gillespie's life, tracing back to South African settler heritage, was marked by significant personal transitions. He formed multiple family connections, including two marriages and subsequent partnerships, resulting in five children. His journey spanned various locations across South Africa, from Kimberley, Swaziland to Namibia, before his passing in Mtubatuba. in 1994....
Embark on the hilariously woeful tale of international job applications, misleading immigration agencies, and a whirlwind journey from Africa to Canada and New Zealand. The saga features tedious bureaucratic hassles, ensnaring job portals, and bewildering role requirements (cleaning staff with MBA's, anyone?). Fear not! Enter Cultivated Culture, the career knight in shining armour, armed with magical modules ensuring you navigate the...
To jobseekers, crafting resumes and cover letters can feel like trying to tame a wild beast, but fear not! Rezi is your secret weapon for crafting perfect resumes, cover letters, and resignation letters – because who doesn't love a drama-free exit? From AI-powered resume builders to cover letter wizards, Rezi has everything you need to help you conquer the...
In this “Who Moved My Cheese?” saga, I revel in the joy of remote labour. But the ticking clock of an ending contract sends the winds of change my way. New opportunities beckon, but they could be sandwich artists on Etsy or cow milkers on a farm, pay cheques pending. Meanwhile, my life partner's inflexibility could land us back in Gauteng,...
I remember the awkward moment when I came out to my mom during another potential introduction to another female friend. Mustering up courage, I blurted out, “Mom, I'm gay.” Her response? “Well, that's certainly a unique choice.” I could practically hear the crickets chirping in the background, briefly. Growing up closeted, embracing diversity was a challenge. I felt isolated and...
Since the rise of the World Wide Web, finding digital assets is as easy as pie, but beware: you can't just snatch and use stock art or any other digital media! The copyright trap lurks around every corner, with eagle-eyed companies and software prepared to raise hell for any infringement. But fear not, fair freelancers and careful creators, there's...
Get paid to sort, scan, deliver, and possibly dodge falling books as an EPWP Intern at Swellendam Library Service. Must sport Grade 12 education, youth (18-35 years), computer skills, and excellent verbal/written chatter. Offers are open only for the Swellendam crowd. Apply before 15 March 2023. Go, go, go! ...
Stroll in Paris and spot a Haute Couture shop? It's not just fancy babble! A combo of exclusive, tailor-fitted clothing, obsessively handmade from bizarrely high-end fabrics—it's "high sewing." Prepared to mortgage your car or home for one piece, though. Today, it still represents luxury, regulated by Paris' 'Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.' Alas, if, like me, you're an...
In a time when time is literally money, here's a quirky inch-high bottle of time, a forgotten but used-to-be-handy surfing and telephony companion, that ignites a night of dreaded listlessness. It inspires hypnotic contemplation and a startling realization: maybe this relentless hourglass has the power to pause after all! ...
Each country have a currency unique to itself. In Namibia, both South African Rands and Namibian Dollars is accepted as payment for services and goods. These two currencies trade one to one, although it seems like the South African Rand is worth less than the Namibian Dollar, as you pay more in ZAR currency if you pay by card,...