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8th of November 2017
by Steuart pennington
We all sit with bated breath, chewing our nails, scratching our posteriors, ‘maring while we sleep as we witness the cumbersome ‘throwing chairs’ process of the ANC arriving at the decision as to who their next President will be come 2018 and who our next President will be come 2019.
As is typical of Kayfabe Wrestling it may all be a façade. So while the ring has the heavy weights slugging it out with a few contenders trying to enter, some neutral referees, like the Mail and Guardian are keeping score (below).
But the man in charge of SA Kayfabe Wrestling Inc may have other plans.
Results so far.
Of the 1 138 ANC branches (out of a total of about 3 800 branches in good standing) that had held their branch general meetings (BGMs) by Thursday, 768 nominated Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president Jacob Zuma’s successor and 360 nominated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
These numbers are almost certain to change in the next few weeks as the remainder of the BGMs are held.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS WHAT COUNTS
Paul Harris, former Director at FirstRand Bank, now retired, was invited to his old school, Maritzburg College to deliver a talk to the Old Boys and current students at a fund-raising event entitled “The Inaugural Captain’s Dinner”. Besides reminiscing in an entertaining manner, he concluded by commenting on the current state of nation.
“Another question that always comes up is whether “South Africa is in its moer” he said. “How much energy has been wasted discussing, complaining, worrying and generally whingeing about the state of the country? I know people who only ever talk about this subject.
Generally, they have two things in common. First, they do nothing about it, and second, they are unhappy.
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Celebrate South Africa’s Future NGO Leaders by telling their story
The delivery of basic social welfare services in South Africa is hindered by a huge shortfall in Social Worker numbers, estimated to be around 77%. In this context, the work of NGOs becomes critical to fill the gap and provide support to those in need.
Realising the important role played by these organisations, the Community Chest developed Capacity Building Training aimed at uplifting NGOs by providing them with the skills they need to access funding and operate effectively. This week over 200 NGO members from across the Western Cape celebrated their successful graduation.
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THIS WEEK'S FAST FACT
Biggest Braai:
According to Guinness World Records, South Africa holds the record for the most people cooking simultaneously (multiple venues). The record was achieved on Heritage Day in 2013, with 2,353 individuals braaing at registered venues across the country. The previous record was set by Japan in 2011, with 2,311 participants. (Source: www.Eighty20.co.za )
