Red Revolution – EFF – ANC – DA and others

* 2019 - The EFF leader Julius Malema spat fire during an EFF press conference on Tuesday, 2 July 2019.   He took aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations that his 2017 presidential campaign was funded by Bosasa, his "protection" of public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan, as well as the dismissal of Peter Moyo from… Continue reading Red Revolution – EFF – ANC – DA and others

“Kill the boer” song

When any white person will sing exactly the SAME "ANC struggled song" for black citizens during court cases or black funerals and replace the "word" Boer with "K-word" or "black" (to kill the black people), the current government will take action against those white singers as in the case of Vicky.   What happened in the… Continue reading “Kill the boer” song

JMPD investigating viral blood test video

  The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation into a video doing the rounds on social media. It shows an officer restraining a woman, while another person, supposedly a nurse, draws blood from her.   It shows an officer restraining the one woman, while another person, supposedly a nurse, draws blood from her.   … Continue reading JMPD investigating viral blood test video

Blood and alcohol toxicology tests – Parliament SA

  3 January 2019 - James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health -  January 2019 -  Question NW3602 to the Minister of Health. Question : How does his department intend to improve the turnaround time for blood and alcohol toxicology tests which remain a concern? Reply: 1. Blood Alcohol We have made a huge progress in… Continue reading Blood and alcohol toxicology tests – Parliament SA

Anne Herbst – Bloemfontein – murdered

Anna Herbst was murdered on Saturday in her home in Martindale, outside Bloemfontein. Her attackers murdered her then set her house on fire and the fire brigade discovered her body after they put out the flames. A police spokesperson said her hands were tied up.   Police are investigating a case of murder after a… Continue reading Anne Herbst – Bloemfontein – murdered

Violent Farm invasion – KZN – Mathulini CPA

On 7 July 2019, a farm manager in KwaZulu-Natal was hospitalised with burns on Saturday after "violent thugs" invaded a farm, set it alight and allegedly threw him into the flames.  IFP MP Inkosi Bhekizizwe Luthuli revealed details about the incident in a statement on Sunday on behalf of the Mathulini Communal Property Association (CPA).   “The… Continue reading Violent Farm invasion – KZN – Mathulini CPA

Drunk Driving and the Blood Test

An official statement regarding the incident will be released by JMPD on eNCA tonight at 18.30.    A video has emerged on social media calling the protocol of drunk driving enforcement and prosecution into question.   This after a woman – who can be heard screaming hysterically throughout the clip – was allegedly held down by METRO… Continue reading Drunk Driving and the Blood Test

History Lies – Sosiale wetenskap leuens 1994

  * Die regering van die dag en parlementslede, wat ook liberale blankes insluit, verander die geskiedenis om hulle te pas en dis wat aan die nuwe "reënboognasie" oorgedra word om meer haat teenoor blanke minderhede te saai.  En dit is presies wat die afgelope 25 jaar aan die gang is.  Hulle word elkeen onder… Continue reading History Lies – Sosiale wetenskap leuens 1994

Japan Mozu Kofungun (Ancient)

Although small in scale, Nonaka Kofun is one of the few kofun that has been investigated among tombs of the Furuichi Tomb Cluster. While the identity of the interred is still shrouded in mystery, the presence of technologically advanced weapons and armor imply military power, the wide range of tools and farming implements suggest productive… Continue reading Japan Mozu Kofungun (Ancient)

Japan – Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters

The World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe a group of ancient tombs in Osaka Prefecture to UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List at its meeting in Baku.   Collectively called the Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, the group of burial mounds, or kofun in Japanese, was built from the late fourth to the late fifth centuries — during the… Continue reading Japan – Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters

Mozu-Furichi tumulus – Japan

  Collectively called the Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, the sites are expected to be officially approved at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee starting in  June in Azerbaijan.   The group of burial mounds, or kofun in Japanese, was built from the late fourth to the late fifth centuries — amid the height of the Kofun… Continue reading Mozu-Furichi tumulus – Japan

Maggie Taraska and John Singleton

  What an experience for a 17 year old.   Shortly after takeoff from Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts, the pilot of a Waco that was to depart behind her reported to the tower that the right main gear of the Piper Warrior Taraska was flying had fallen off. Maggie Taraska’s flight on the Sunday was… Continue reading Maggie Taraska and John Singleton

In flight … not just a dream

Fixed Wing – Helicopter – Microlight.    PPL, CPL, ATPL – Do your flying licences in South Africa.   Airborne assists students from all over the world to achieve their dreams, and become proud, safe and competent pilots.   It is run in co-operation with flying schools in Durban, Cape Town, Orange Free State, Pretoria, Johannesburg and other locations.… Continue reading In flight … not just a dream

Johannesburg – Man-Made Urban Forest in the World – others

* To get a clearer picture of which cities have the most tree coverage today, MIT’s Senseable Lab partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to create Treepedia. Treepedia is a site with interactive maps that show the density of greenery in major cities around the world.    The World Economic Forum recently released a list… Continue reading Johannesburg – Man-Made Urban Forest in the World – others

Agapanthus campanulatus

Margaret Roberts, a renowned herb grower, author and specialist in the use of herbal remedies, advises hikers to put leaves in their shoes to soothe the feet, and to wrap weary feet in the leaves for half an hour. The long, strap-like leaves also make an excellent bandage to hold a dressing or poultice in… Continue reading Agapanthus campanulatus

DRC – Mining – illegal miners – Glencore

* Thousands of illegal miners operate in and around mines for ages in southern Congo and also other countries.    Some are dangerous mining activities and areas.    At least 36 artisanal miners were killed during 2019, when part of a copper and cobalt mine owned by Glencore collapsed in southeast Congo, the provincial governor… Continue reading DRC – Mining – illegal miners – Glencore

SA Soldiers to DRC

PIC taken at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein. Guess what an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 is doing in Bloemfontein...taking SA soldiers to the DRC for another 6 months. And most people don't even care. Also. Shows how badly the SAAF needed those A400M planes.  (James Styan) More questions than answers: He said he find… Continue reading SA Soldiers to DRC

Reports to EU leaders and governments – and reactions

Daar word al vir etlike jare berigte aan ander lande uitgestuur, voorleggings is en word gehou, wat nie gratis is nie.   Besoeke is gebring deur verskeie organisasies en persone, veral in EU lande en regerings.  Hoeveel klagtes moet nog gelê word voor die Internasionale regerings en howe regtig optree, sover kom dit voor hulle wil… Continue reading Reports to EU leaders and governments – and reactions

Ramaphosa and his mission(s)

  "The deadly Public Protector/President dance comes to a close".   This considered, knowledgeable report on the looming showdown between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the office that proved the nemesis of his predecessor, is essential reading. That’s if you want to understand how badly an unfavourable finding by the controversial Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, might affect the nation’s… Continue reading Ramaphosa and his mission(s)