Inspirational Quotes
" Energy and persistence conquer all things. "~ Benjamin Franklin
"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. "~ Emily Dickinson
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. "~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap,but by the seeds you plant." ~Robert Louis Stevenson
"If you're going through hell, keep going. " ~ Sir Winston Churchill
"Your talent is God's gift to you.What you do with it is your gift back to God. " ~ Leo Buscaglia
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on. " ~ Robert Frost
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
"It is never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot
"The future depends on what we do in the present." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
"To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerfuland hopeful than to be forty years old." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
"What we think or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence.The only thing of consequence is what we do." ~ John Ruskin
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Xenephobia
Xenophobia in South Africa: Thabo Mbeki hasn’t Received the Memo Yet
It is unfortunate that South Africa, the economic power house of black Africa, has gone “south’ since Thabo Mbeki assumed office: His questionable “quiet diplomacy” with Robert Mugabe and statement on the election crisis; his failure to assume leadership position on the Darfur crisis; and his inability to curb the increasing rate of crime and unemployment all speak volumes. Even as xenophobic rage is consuming his nation, what did Mbeki do? He jumps on the plane and head for Tokyo, Japan!
When some frustrated black South Africans became consumed by rage of the worst kind, and descended on their immigrant brothers and sisters - killing in the goriest manner possible - the conscience of Mr. Thabo Mbeki ought to have spurred him into action to speak to the issue immediately. He could have been more visible. He chose not.
Although Mr. Mbeki has gone on air to speak to his nation - some call it “a rare televised national address”, waiting till Sunday to address his nation’s embarrassment, almost three weeks after violence commenced, is indicative of a man with severe moral lapses and poor leadership qualities.
Oh, I heard he was away when the attacks started. Is this an excuse?
Mr. Mbeki, just like any other president, has his media crew and political advisers with him at all time when on the road. He could have very well spoken from overseas – if he deemed it necessary and urgent. Better still, he could have jumped on the plane and return home – just like the Nigerian president did. Mr. Yar’Adua abandoned an event in Arusha, Tanzania and returned home immediately he heard of the death of some forty Nigerian soldiers killed in a road traffic accident. The soldiers were returning to their base after serving in a peace keeping mission.
How Mr. Mbeki could decide to abandon his burning cities and travel to Tokyo, Japan for a two-day meeting on African development is perplexing!
The report states that “Mbeki was later set to move on to Yokohama, southwest of the capital, where leaders of more than 40 African countries are due to meet on issues on poverty, the global food price crisis and development.”
African development?
As Thabo socializes with his counterparts in Japan, he needs to educated (and his African counterparts as well) that the antidote to Africa’s poverty and poor development can’t be found in foreign lands, but at home: By being socially responsible and sensitive to the people’s need and having the capacity to solve problems. It is this simple!
Watch this video clip and chew over the mess in South Africa. The violence against foreigners has killed 50 people and displaced tens of thousands:
It is unfortunate that South Africa, the economic power house of black Africa, has gone “south’ since Thabo Mbeki assumed office: His questionable “quiet diplomacy” with Robert Mugabe and statement on the election crisis; his failure to assume leadership position on the Darfur crisis; and his inability to curb the increasing rate of crime and unemployment all speak volumes. Even as xenophobic rage is consuming his nation, what did Mbeki do? He jumps on the plane and head for Tokyo, Japan!
When some frustrated black South Africans became consumed by rage of the worst kind, and descended on their immigrant brothers and sisters - killing in the goriest manner possible - the conscience of Mr. Thabo Mbeki ought to have spurred him into action to speak to the issue immediately. He could have been more visible. He chose not.
Although Mr. Mbeki has gone on air to speak to his nation - some call it “a rare televised national address”, waiting till Sunday to address his nation’s embarrassment, almost three weeks after violence commenced, is indicative of a man with severe moral lapses and poor leadership qualities.
Oh, I heard he was away when the attacks started. Is this an excuse?
Mr. Mbeki, just like any other president, has his media crew and political advisers with him at all time when on the road. He could have very well spoken from overseas – if he deemed it necessary and urgent. Better still, he could have jumped on the plane and return home – just like the Nigerian president did. Mr. Yar’Adua abandoned an event in Arusha, Tanzania and returned home immediately he heard of the death of some forty Nigerian soldiers killed in a road traffic accident. The soldiers were returning to their base after serving in a peace keeping mission.
How Mr. Mbeki could decide to abandon his burning cities and travel to Tokyo, Japan for a two-day meeting on African development is perplexing!
The report states that “Mbeki was later set to move on to Yokohama, southwest of the capital, where leaders of more than 40 African countries are due to meet on issues on poverty, the global food price crisis and development.”
African development?
As Thabo socializes with his counterparts in Japan, he needs to educated (and his African counterparts as well) that the antidote to Africa’s poverty and poor development can’t be found in foreign lands, but at home: By being socially responsible and sensitive to the people’s need and having the capacity to solve problems. It is this simple!
Watch this video clip and chew over the mess in South Africa. The violence against foreigners has killed 50 people and displaced tens of thousands:
Life
Life
Life is all about chances and choices, the chances that we take and the choices that decide our fate. This life that we live is just a game, a game that we play every moment, every minute, everyday, each time trying to overtake the finish line.
That’s the life that we are living today, the race against time. We have innumerable things to do and yet the time is just not enough. In each and every day, we hope to achieve all the material things we desire, tour the world, laugh till our stomachs burst, run like there’s no tomorrow, scream so that the world can hear or just merely fool around and feel like a child again. In doing all these magnificent and incredible things, no matter how great they may seem, we always forget the one thing that makes our lives complete, the one thing that we can turn back to when we feeling disappointed and the one thing that never lets us down…our religion…our creator…Allah!!
How many times, after our tiresome days at work or annoying days at school do we come home and simply thank Allah, thank him for this wonderful life he has bestowed upon us, for the knowledge that we gain everyday, or for granting us the most beautiful gift of being Muslims so we can worship him. How many times do we turn our head in prayer and purely pray for the pleasure of Allah alone?? All this we forget because we are too busy living our lives, the lives we take for granted and the life that we feel is going to last forever.
Life should be lived to the fullest. We should tour the world, laugh, scream and fool around but in doing this we should also remember that it’s not going to last forever and we should prepare for the time when it has to end. We should sometimes just take that little extra time and devote it mainly to please Allah.
Life is like the game we play, we might experience some of the most terrifying and tough challenges along the way, but its up to us to play them…
Life is all about chances and choices, the chances that we take and the choices that decide our fate. This life that we live is just a game, a game that we play every moment, every minute, everyday, each time trying to overtake the finish line.
That’s the life that we are living today, the race against time. We have innumerable things to do and yet the time is just not enough. In each and every day, we hope to achieve all the material things we desire, tour the world, laugh till our stomachs burst, run like there’s no tomorrow, scream so that the world can hear or just merely fool around and feel like a child again. In doing all these magnificent and incredible things, no matter how great they may seem, we always forget the one thing that makes our lives complete, the one thing that we can turn back to when we feeling disappointed and the one thing that never lets us down…our religion…our creator…Allah!!
How many times, after our tiresome days at work or annoying days at school do we come home and simply thank Allah, thank him for this wonderful life he has bestowed upon us, for the knowledge that we gain everyday, or for granting us the most beautiful gift of being Muslims so we can worship him. How many times do we turn our head in prayer and purely pray for the pleasure of Allah alone?? All this we forget because we are too busy living our lives, the lives we take for granted and the life that we feel is going to last forever.
Life should be lived to the fullest. We should tour the world, laugh, scream and fool around but in doing this we should also remember that it’s not going to last forever and we should prepare for the time when it has to end. We should sometimes just take that little extra time and devote it mainly to please Allah.
Life is like the game we play, we might experience some of the most terrifying and tough challenges along the way, but its up to us to play them…
Poem
Poem
Its amazing how once,
you were there,
And everyone did care.
You shared your smile,
When everyone cried.
You did your best,
to cure the rest.
You were the stars in the sky,
How beautiful, Oh My!
Its funny though,
That when you were gone,
Everyone mourned,
And day by day
You just slipped away…
Its amazing how once,
you were there,
And everyone did care.
You shared your smile,
When everyone cried.
You did your best,
to cure the rest.
You were the stars in the sky,
How beautiful, Oh My!
Its funny though,
That when you were gone,
Everyone mourned,
And day by day
You just slipped away…
Poem
Poem
Raising his weapon against his rival,
He remembered the words of his bible.
He then saw a beam
And the moon did it seem,
For him, was it the brightest of all nights.
A voice echoing through the valleys,
It seemed to be coming from the alleys
Was his fate now decided?
Sinking to his knees
The pain rushed down his spine
But to him,
It was all fine…
Raising his weapon against his rival,
He remembered the words of his bible.
He then saw a beam
And the moon did it seem,
For him, was it the brightest of all nights.
A voice echoing through the valleys,
It seemed to be coming from the alleys
Was his fate now decided?
Sinking to his knees
The pain rushed down his spine
But to him,
It was all fine…
Propaganda-Summary
Propaganda: The Open Secret
Propaganda is the technique used to persuade people into believing something. For propaganda to be effective, only one side of the story is presented. Advertisers and politicians use media strategies to flood people with information. Propaganda shows how well one side of an argument’s ideology is and portrays the bad side of the opposing system. It can also be described as being biased. Propaganda in the past was used to make one believe in a system of government. Many who make use of propaganda deny it, and declare it as the truth.
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Propaganda is the technique used to persuade people into believing something. For propaganda to be effective, only one side of the story is presented. Advertisers and politicians use media strategies to flood people with information. Propaganda shows how well one side of an argument’s ideology is and portrays the bad side of the opposing system. It can also be described as being biased. Propaganda in the past was used to make one believe in a system of government. Many who make use of propaganda deny it, and declare it as the truth.
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Review of Animal Farm
Review/Prediction of Animal Farm
Animal Farm" is a satirical fable of great symbolic value, The novel is an allusion to the Russian Revolution and can be seen as the historical analysis of the causes of the failure of communism. The novel aims to prove that the greed for power in human nature surely does corrupt him and makes him more self-centered. The novel was a clever and finely disguised attack on communism
Whatever the good intentions of political movements and developments, power corrupts, and the strong will always exploit the weak.
. After chasing the owner away, the animals feel free to function the way they want and keep all the produce to themselves. But this is until the greed for power becomes prevalent. The pigs on the farm take over management and convince the other animals of their supremacy. The other animals, entrenched in the philosophy of the revolution, obey the pigs and work hard for the betterment of the farm. However, the pigs use them to satisfy their own selfish needs and desires.
Animal Farm successfully presents how the mechanism of propaganda and brainwashing works in administration and management, by showing how the pigs could make the other animals believe practically anything.
The novel maybe seen as an analysis of the Soviet regime, or as a warning against political power.A very moving and touching novel, which highlights the disappointment of an idyllic vision gone wrong. Assists in understanding history and Capitalism and Communism.
Animal Farm" is a satirical fable of great symbolic value, The novel is an allusion to the Russian Revolution and can be seen as the historical analysis of the causes of the failure of communism. The novel aims to prove that the greed for power in human nature surely does corrupt him and makes him more self-centered. The novel was a clever and finely disguised attack on communism
Whatever the good intentions of political movements and developments, power corrupts, and the strong will always exploit the weak.
. After chasing the owner away, the animals feel free to function the way they want and keep all the produce to themselves. But this is until the greed for power becomes prevalent. The pigs on the farm take over management and convince the other animals of their supremacy. The other animals, entrenched in the philosophy of the revolution, obey the pigs and work hard for the betterment of the farm. However, the pigs use them to satisfy their own selfish needs and desires.
Animal Farm successfully presents how the mechanism of propaganda and brainwashing works in administration and management, by showing how the pigs could make the other animals believe practically anything.
The novel maybe seen as an analysis of the Soviet regime, or as a warning against political power.A very moving and touching novel, which highlights the disappointment of an idyllic vision gone wrong. Assists in understanding history and Capitalism and Communism.
SWOT analysis- Mr Sujee
SWOT Analysis- Mr Sujee
S: Mr. Sujee, there were many strengths which I had identified in you in the past few months. Firstly is that you have a remarkable command of the English language which is excellent in the way you teach. Also your standard of teaching is high which is great as it makes us pupils familiar with the English language. I really appreciate it!
W: I found that for me as a grade 10 learner, the leap from grade 9 to 10 was great. To adjust to all the new rules, the different manner of teaching and the fast pace of work, although I found no real weakness as it has made me independent and improved me as a person. Someone would have had to make that change sooner or later and I am glad that it was you!
O: Mr. Sujee, in the few months that you have started teaching us, you have bestowed upon us some of the greatest opportunities. For example, the greatest opportunity I had was doing the audio assignment. It made me grow as a person and become aware of other peoples personalities and capabilities. It gave me the chance to interact with the outside world and become more involved in the media and the way it works. It was splendid and really motivating.
T:The main threat that I have faced, is the step of adjusting to a completely different world.
Also with the audio assignment, there were times when I wasn’t so sure about myself anymore and whether I could accomplish all that I have with all the trouble shooting and the problems, I though it would never end!
But when I look back, I feel that I can accomplish anything and that it just requires tough work and a lot of time!
Mr. Sujee, I really admire your enthusiasm for the English language and I highly appreciate the way you teach it as well. I think its brilliant and I hope we experience more of it in the years to come!!
S: Mr. Sujee, there were many strengths which I had identified in you in the past few months. Firstly is that you have a remarkable command of the English language which is excellent in the way you teach. Also your standard of teaching is high which is great as it makes us pupils familiar with the English language. I really appreciate it!
W: I found that for me as a grade 10 learner, the leap from grade 9 to 10 was great. To adjust to all the new rules, the different manner of teaching and the fast pace of work, although I found no real weakness as it has made me independent and improved me as a person. Someone would have had to make that change sooner or later and I am glad that it was you!
O: Mr. Sujee, in the few months that you have started teaching us, you have bestowed upon us some of the greatest opportunities. For example, the greatest opportunity I had was doing the audio assignment. It made me grow as a person and become aware of other peoples personalities and capabilities. It gave me the chance to interact with the outside world and become more involved in the media and the way it works. It was splendid and really motivating.
T:The main threat that I have faced, is the step of adjusting to a completely different world.
Also with the audio assignment, there were times when I wasn’t so sure about myself anymore and whether I could accomplish all that I have with all the trouble shooting and the problems, I though it would never end!
But when I look back, I feel that I can accomplish anything and that it just requires tough work and a lot of time!
Mr. Sujee, I really admire your enthusiasm for the English language and I highly appreciate the way you teach it as well. I think its brilliant and I hope we experience more of it in the years to come!!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Book Review
A Long Walk Home
By Naazneen Ayob
Reviewed By Zakiyyah Kolia
I’ve never been through apartheid but by reading this book, A Long Walk Home, it gave me a view of apartheid through a young boy’s eyes, Joseph Mackenzie, who lived through apartheid. He lived with his family in the township of Soweto during the old South Africa, not of what I know today.
Joseph Mackenzie tells us the story of him growing up with his mother and finding ways of supporting and protecting her. He just wants to tell people how he had to grow up in the rough times of apartheid and how it affected him.
Joseph has told a story of truth about apartheid and speaks of his experiences very clearly. Naazneen has sequenced the story in an excellent way for the reader to understand. It is also a great book in educating youngsters to understand apartheid.
As a ten year old boy living in the townships, life without his father was tough. Joseph seemed to have a low self esteem due to apartheid and this gives him a very serious character for a young man.
Apartheid was over in 1994 but the effects of it still lives on today like racism however this didn’t bring Joseph and many others down. They all overcame it in their own way and got help from those want to hear their stories.
By Naazneen Ayob
Reviewed By Zakiyyah Kolia
I’ve never been through apartheid but by reading this book, A Long Walk Home, it gave me a view of apartheid through a young boy’s eyes, Joseph Mackenzie, who lived through apartheid. He lived with his family in the township of Soweto during the old South Africa, not of what I know today.
Joseph Mackenzie tells us the story of him growing up with his mother and finding ways of supporting and protecting her. He just wants to tell people how he had to grow up in the rough times of apartheid and how it affected him.
Joseph has told a story of truth about apartheid and speaks of his experiences very clearly. Naazneen has sequenced the story in an excellent way for the reader to understand. It is also a great book in educating youngsters to understand apartheid.
As a ten year old boy living in the townships, life without his father was tough. Joseph seemed to have a low self esteem due to apartheid and this gives him a very serious character for a young man.
Apartheid was over in 1994 but the effects of it still lives on today like racism however this didn’t bring Joseph and many others down. They all overcame it in their own way and got help from those want to hear their stories.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Evaluation-Term 3
Evaluation-Term 3
Term 3 has been a great experience! I looked forward to our English lessons everyday. I really enjoyed the poetry lessons and the reciting of the poems on the microphone. I have developed as a person as well. We had also delivered our plays based on our visit to Sharpeville. I loved doing the plays as I played a ‘sangoma’ and enjoyed the experience…it was exciting. It gave me confidence- the fact that I put myself out there and did what I enjoy!!!
Term 3 has been a great experience! I looked forward to our English lessons everyday. I really enjoyed the poetry lessons and the reciting of the poems on the microphone. I have developed as a person as well. We had also delivered our plays based on our visit to Sharpeville. I loved doing the plays as I played a ‘sangoma’ and enjoyed the experience…it was exciting. It gave me confidence- the fact that I put myself out there and did what I enjoy!!!
Evaluation of teaching lesson
Evaluation of Teaching lesson
I enjoyed studying the poem “An abandoned bundle”. It made realise what this world is really all about and the reality of life. I now look at this world differently. I thought the manner in which Mr. Sujee taught us the poem was amazing by introducing articles on abandoned babies. The fact that we are now going to teach the poem the grade 9 learners is overwhelming. I never actually thought this is what our English lessons would be like. An inspiration!!
I enjoyed studying the poem “An abandoned bundle”. It made realise what this world is really all about and the reality of life. I now look at this world differently. I thought the manner in which Mr. Sujee taught us the poem was amazing by introducing articles on abandoned babies. The fact that we are now going to teach the poem the grade 9 learners is overwhelming. I never actually thought this is what our English lessons would be like. An inspiration!!
Evaluation of book
Evaluation of book
When I had first heard we were going to write a book for the grade 3 to 6 learners I was speechless and nervous too as I had never experienced doing this kind of work. It was difficult at the beginning to get the idea that should appeal to younger readers. The manner of writing had to be that of a lower level. Writing the book was really enjoyable and amazing. Made me feel like a little child again when I read it thereafter. A great experience!
When I had first heard we were going to write a book for the grade 3 to 6 learners I was speechless and nervous too as I had never experienced doing this kind of work. It was difficult at the beginning to get the idea that should appeal to younger readers. The manner of writing had to be that of a lower level. Writing the book was really enjoyable and amazing. Made me feel like a little child again when I read it thereafter. A great experience!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Arthur Jarvis
Private Life
He is an opponent of racial injustices. He writes many things of the injustice in South Africa. Although we don’t hear much of Arthur as he dies, we learn that he doesn’t live for glory
Public Life
Absalom Khumalo murders Arthur. His motives may seem selfless but he is aware of the situation in South Africa i.e. the injustices and oppressions.
People’s perceptions
He may be viewed as very supportive and caring to his community, i.e. spends his time at the centre of the debates on racism and poverty.
Private Life
He is an opponent of racial injustices. He writes many things of the injustice in South Africa. Although we don’t hear much of Arthur as he dies, we learn that he doesn’t live for glory
Public Life
Absalom Khumalo murders Arthur. His motives may seem selfless but he is aware of the situation in South Africa i.e. the injustices and oppressions.
People’s perceptions
He may be viewed as very supportive and caring to his community, i.e. spends his time at the centre of the debates on racism and poverty.
Theophilus Msimangu
Private Life
Msimangu is a kind, warm-hearted man who takes Khumalo through Johannesburg. He understands the injustice in South Africa at the time. He believes that the black oppress the whites because they are afraid of the numbers.
Public Life
He helps Khumalo and guides him through Johannesburg and make sit easy for him. He is caring and helpful.
People’s perceptions
People view him as a good, humble man and he is respected throughout the community.
Private Life
Msimangu is a kind, warm-hearted man who takes Khumalo through Johannesburg. He understands the injustice in South Africa at the time. He believes that the black oppress the whites because they are afraid of the numbers.
Public Life
He helps Khumalo and guides him through Johannesburg and make sit easy for him. He is caring and helpful.
People’s perceptions
People view him as a good, humble man and he is respected throughout the community.
James Jarvis
Private Life
James Jarvis is very caring and attached to his family. After the death of his son, he learns that Arthur has become a respected man in the community.
Public Life
His son Arthur has been killed. He strives to improve things for the people in his village. E.g. he gives milk to the children. After the death of his wife, he builds a church for the community.
People’s perceptions
James Jarvis may be viewed as a very caring, humble and respected man. He’s efforts have contributed to this by helping the people of his community. E.g. he builds a church etc.
Private Life
James Jarvis is very caring and attached to his family. After the death of his son, he learns that Arthur has become a respected man in the community.
Public Life
His son Arthur has been killed. He strives to improve things for the people in his village. E.g. he gives milk to the children. After the death of his wife, he builds a church for the community.
People’s perceptions
James Jarvis may be viewed as a very caring, humble and respected man. He’s efforts have contributed to this by helping the people of his community. E.g. he builds a church etc.
character analysis-cry the beloved country
Character Analysis
Private life
Absalom Khumalo appears to be a thief, which spoils his reputation and the then his girlfriend becomes pregnant which makes him seem so irresponsible and foolish. He becomes disruptive and starts committing crimes e.g. the burglary, murder and his disappearance. He also becomes involved with bad company, which shows his ignorance.
Public life
Absalom Khumalo becomes a thief, which publicly destroys him as he is further sent to a reformatory. He is ten let out on the fact that he will do well but that notion does not prove true. He disappears from his job; he commits a burglary and a murder. This shows that he has become troublesome and irresponsible. He leaves home without thinking about his family and what will become of them.
People's perceptions
People might view Absalom as being uncaring, irresponsible, disruptive and so on. His flawed actions may be the cause of people’s analysis of him in this way. He has chosen to be like the way he is and doesn’t think of the consequences facing him at the time.
Private life
Absalom Khumalo appears to be a thief, which spoils his reputation and the then his girlfriend becomes pregnant which makes him seem so irresponsible and foolish. He becomes disruptive and starts committing crimes e.g. the burglary, murder and his disappearance. He also becomes involved with bad company, which shows his ignorance.
Public life
Absalom Khumalo becomes a thief, which publicly destroys him as he is further sent to a reformatory. He is ten let out on the fact that he will do well but that notion does not prove true. He disappears from his job; he commits a burglary and a murder. This shows that he has become troublesome and irresponsible. He leaves home without thinking about his family and what will become of them.
People's perceptions
People might view Absalom as being uncaring, irresponsible, disruptive and so on. His flawed actions may be the cause of people’s analysis of him in this way. He has chosen to be like the way he is and doesn’t think of the consequences facing him at the time.
Infant Murders
Infant murders
There’s no happiness when they’re born,
Only because not their mothers, but others mourne.
They’re innocent, what have they done wrong?
They’re just born and have never even heard a song.
They were brutally killed by knives; the only sound they heard was slice,
And then dumped…and eaten by mice.
When they, the babies, were attacked, they could not fend.
And after dead, they lie in the slums for weeks on end.
Why kill? Rather put them up for adoption,
And at least show them some affection.
The mothers who do this should be sent to jail,
Where they’ll be fenced and closed by a rail.
There’s no happiness when they’re born,
Only because not their mothers, but others mourne.
They’re innocent, what have they done wrong?
They’re just born and have never even heard a song.
They were brutally killed by knives; the only sound they heard was slice,
And then dumped…and eaten by mice.
When they, the babies, were attacked, they could not fend.
And after dead, they lie in the slums for weeks on end.
Why kill? Rather put them up for adoption,
And at least show them some affection.
The mothers who do this should be sent to jail,
Where they’ll be fenced and closed by a rail.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Poem
The centre of the world is Saudi;
And the centre of South Africa is Jozi.
From deep and down in the slums;
From different regions they come.
From high in the sky, New York it seems;
With all the lights and all the beams.
Zoom in and get a better look,
And amazingly, you’ll see the truth.
Is it so stunning and striking?
OR…is it just me stereotyping?
Naazneen Ayob
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor-Crime
http://www.tallus@sundaytimes.co.za/Sir / Madam
R: E: Listen! Else we fall.
I am writing this letter with reference to the article published in the ‘Sunday Times’ dated 22 July 2007 regarding the son who found his parents brutally murdered in their farmhouse, after being notified by foreman.
I was rather disturbed and appalled to read that the couple’s car (late in their 70`s) had been stolen and their tuck shop in Kwa-Zulu Natal rummaged and torn apart.
The couple were stabbed and beaten to death which brings me to the very, very edge of my concern.
Each day the media saddens us with reports of violence, brutality, senseless attacks on innocent travellers and shoppers, mindless mayhem, family murders and suicides. People don’t like themselves and have thus turned to substance abuse and violence. People don’t like others because they constitute a threat to their way of life, and so they will do all they can by fair means or foul to change their situation. Unemployment, greed and laziness has made robbery, theft, hijacking, abduction and kidnapping the way of life.
September 2 1993 was a great moment in our nation’s history when people everyone stopped, joined hands, sang and prayed for peace. What an encouraging sight it was as we looked out and saw people from all walks of life holding hands as a pledge to work for peace. But that dream is far from reality. Welcome to the real world where children cannot play freely, women cannot walk freely and men cannot earn money freely. They are shot in their business places.
In South Africa, it seems as though night has invaded, has plunged our land into violence and is now nudging her over precipice of anarchy. The veiling blackness has blinded the people to hope and has settled heavily on their hearts. Sunny South Africa seems to have vanished into the coves of a ‘lost order’ along with peace and prosperity. Abnormality has become the norm to us, weapons are our bread especially the AK-47 seems to be a favourite ‘loaf’ and the spilling of blood, our ‘red wine’. The souls of the children reflect despair through their eyes and on the lifelines of their palms lays a prediction of a dismal future, of no tomorrow, only doom and gloom.
Now, an orphan, does this boy, like many others, see hope for tomorrow. He could have been a leader of tomorrow. This can all be changed in preparation for 2010. Children can smile again if the death penalty can be brought back with a passion, a promise of peace again. Murderers must be stopped, killers, rapists must be castrated and then killed. A passionate plea from all women who are victims. Every night, dark frightening night has its dawn. South Africa, there is hope for a violent-free World Cup.
I hope and trust that you will take my recommendation into consideration as well as publish this letter to make the public more aware of the situation in our country.
Yours faithfully,
Concerned
N. Ayob (www.naazneenayob@yahoo.com)
Character analysis
Character analysis- Absalom Khumalo
Private life
Private life
Absalom Khumalo appears to be a thief, which spoils his reputation and the then his girlfriend becomes pregnant which makes him seem so irresponsible and foolish. He becomes disruptive and starts committing crimes e.g. the burglary, murder and his disappearance. He also becomes involved with bad company, which shows his ignorance.
Public life
Absalom Khumalo becomes a thief, which publicly destroys him as he is further sent to a reformatory. He is ten let out on the fact that he will do good but that notion does not prove true. He disappears from his job; he commits a burglary and a murder. This shows that he has become troublesome and irresponsible. He leaves home without thinking about his family and what will become of them.
People’s perceptions
People might view absalom as being uncaring, irresponsible, disruptive and so on. His flawed actions may be the cause of people’s analysis of him in this way. He has chosen to be like the way he is and doesn’t think of the consequences facing him at the time.
Public life
Absalom Khumalo becomes a thief, which publicly destroys him as he is further sent to a reformatory. He is ten let out on the fact that he will do good but that notion does not prove true. He disappears from his job; he commits a burglary and a murder. This shows that he has become troublesome and irresponsible. He leaves home without thinking about his family and what will become of them.
People’s perceptions
People might view absalom as being uncaring, irresponsible, disruptive and so on. His flawed actions may be the cause of people’s analysis of him in this way. He has chosen to be like the way he is and doesn’t think of the consequences facing him at the time.
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