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2023-03-22 Africa Subsaharan

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-03-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11125 views ] Top

#1 Go solar!

Posted by Skidmark 2023-03-22 01:20|| 2023-03-22 01:20|| Front Page Top

#2 South Africa was in a bad spot economically

Ha, yes, since about 1995.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-03-22 01:23|| 2023-03-22 01:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Cape Town: Unfortunately, not all of Cape Town is safe. ...the poorer the neighbourhood, the more dangerous it is: CAPE FLATS: Cape Flats is known for high crime rates and should definitely be avoided. ...and is ruled by gangs. Since 2019, the government has stepped in and the crime statistics have improved, however, it’s still considered a no-go area. LANGA and Nyanga: These two areas are the oldest townships in Cape Town, but also one of the poorest. Therefore, crime rates are relatively high and it’s not a safe area for tourists.
KRAAIFONTEIN: has an extraordinarily high crime rate, and is best missed if possible. Over 10000 crimes were committed here in 2020. Other Township Areas: These areas are on the outside of Cape Town’s popular neighbourhoods. While they offer an incredible culture, they’re not the safest place for tourists. ...
And you ought to try Durban!

Posted by Slavising Unineting5672 2023-03-22 09:17|| 2023-03-22 09:17|| Front Page Top

#4 /\ And you ought to try Durban!

Wat? Jy kan nie ernstig wees nie? (u can't be serious)

Posted by Besoeker 2023-03-22 09:48|| 2023-03-22 09:48|| Front Page Top

#5 Yet another sterling example of the rich, cultural benefits the common people derived from the overthrow of that pesky British Colonial rule.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2023-03-22 12:46|| 2023-03-22 12:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Back in 1996, when Mr. Wife was being transferred Stateside, a friend’s husband was looking at a possible promotion to South Africa country manager for his country. After my friend looked into it, she persuaded him to turn it down; she’d been warned by some of the other wives that she should plan to be raped on average of once a year while they were there, in addition to the probability of break-ins and robberies.

Posted by trailing wife 2023-03-22 16:26|| 2023-03-22 16:26|| Front Page Top

#7 ^ This is what's in store for CA, with all the reparations talk. We're already seeing the effects. When billions of $ are on the line, do not expect "folks" to be civil and wait in line. And this, of course, is what is expected.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-03-22 16:33|| 2023-03-22 16:33|| Front Page Top

#8 In one of those curious bits of synchronicity our universe is famous for, this popped up on my radar the other day. I have not yet read the book.

Book Review: South Africa's Brave New World, by R.W. Johnson

Posted by SteveS 2023-03-22 18:05|| 2023-03-22 18:05|| Front Page Top

#9 /\ Thanks for posting 'Brave New World' Steve.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-03-22 18:30|| 2023-03-22 18:30|| Front Page Top

#10 ^4, above. https://bereamail.co.za/242777/crime-stats-durban...
WebPolice Minister, Bheki Cele, Durban Central has once again been labelled as the most dangerous place to live in the country

Posted by Slavising Unineting5672 2023-03-22 20:18|| 2023-03-22 20:18|| Front Page Top

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