Today I have really been saddened by the news that the editor in chief of the daily newspaper decided that she would retracted the portrait of Zuma and the Spear that they posted.
What does this mean for the country's constitution and the freedom of expression. If someone as high profiled and powerful like her can be intimidated so easily then I think what hope is there for the "smaller" less infamous people to ever have the courage to speak up and express their opinion.
What saddens me even more is that we have our very own political leaders that are at the forefront of this oppression. Remember this is exactly how the Apartheid started with a few powerful leaders deciding to go beyond the laws and oppress the citizens of the country and a few years later it led to Apartheid. Whats next are the ruling party going to demand that they approve all art ever exhibited in the country or that they clear everything that the newspaper publishes. Well I have one word for them....internet and once its out there you cannot control it. Even if you try you wont be able to stop the freedom of expression that we can illustrate online.
What was Blade Mzimande thinking when he supported the protest of this artwork he is the minister of Higher education what hope is there for the graduates of this country...How about focusing on real issues facing the students in this country like the steep cost for studying or the racial quota of tertiary institutions. Instead of devoting his time to those issues which is what his job title actually is he is wasting his time over a stupid painting.
Truly I am feeling very bleak about the future of South African Democracy.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sick and tired
So this is the third time this month that I am getting sick...what the hell is wrong with me...this is not good. Especially not if I want to be president. because how am I going to be a great president if I am always sick...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Cleaning out the closet
Have you ever been stuck in a job thinking that dam if it was not for those stupid bills I would definitely quit this job?????
Well I am stuck in one of those situations but I have decided to make the most of what I have. So even though my job sucks I don't have to suck at what I am doing. Been thinking that for the past year I have been in defensive mode always fighting against the job just doing what I need to do but this past week I have decided that I am no longer going to live like that. I have decided that only the diligent will be rewarded, so I need to give my best.
I must say once I stopped being in defense mode and actually tried my best at the task given to me no matter how small the task seemed I have actually found that I am a lot more happier. I no longer find myself dreading coming in to the office. I am actually enjoying it and you would be surprised how fast time goes by now in the day I barely have enough time to complete everything that I need to complete.
Like for example last week even though it was not requested from me to clear out the storeroom it was in such a mess that I decided on my own that I will clear out the storeroom and now it is much more functional.
i felt good after looking at what I had done even though no one requested and even noticed I still feel good. There is another life lesson there right that no matter what you do if you do it with the right motive you will enjoy whatever you do...
Anyway have to go remember that the moment you stop being in defense mode you give yourself the opportunity to actually enjoy the game....After all the truth is not that the best offence is a good defense but that the best defense is a good offence.
Well I am stuck in one of those situations but I have decided to make the most of what I have. So even though my job sucks I don't have to suck at what I am doing. Been thinking that for the past year I have been in defensive mode always fighting against the job just doing what I need to do but this past week I have decided that I am no longer going to live like that. I have decided that only the diligent will be rewarded, so I need to give my best.
I must say once I stopped being in defense mode and actually tried my best at the task given to me no matter how small the task seemed I have actually found that I am a lot more happier. I no longer find myself dreading coming in to the office. I am actually enjoying it and you would be surprised how fast time goes by now in the day I barely have enough time to complete everything that I need to complete.
Like for example last week even though it was not requested from me to clear out the storeroom it was in such a mess that I decided on my own that I will clear out the storeroom and now it is much more functional.
i felt good after looking at what I had done even though no one requested and even noticed I still feel good. There is another life lesson there right that no matter what you do if you do it with the right motive you will enjoy whatever you do...
Anyway have to go remember that the moment you stop being in defense mode you give yourself the opportunity to actually enjoy the game....After all the truth is not that the best offence is a good defense but that the best defense is a good offence.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Stop Underestimating yourself
So It been an epic week for me...got back to gym so that is always exciting and gives me so much more energy.
I was also at a workshop yesterday, and let me just say this I am never going to sell myself short again...the workshop was horrible everything was disorganized and it started about an hour late. Then the first facilitator would did the first presentation was speaking the entire time either with her hand in front of her mouth or standing in the corner behind a computer and was making no eye contact at all I could not hear anything she was saying and was totally not engaged in what she was saying...then the presentation was all over the place and the only thing I got out of everything they said was that they should never again facilitate a workshop.
What made me even more worried was that after researching the company and the people who did the presentations I found at that both ladies who facilitated are post graduates and have their honours in the respective fields of study and are working on their masters. (one was from the university of Fort Hare the other from the "prestigious" University of Pretoria) Also that the hold positions and titles in the company that they clearly are not capable of doing effectively.
The workshop entirely was not organised properly and the whole time I kept thinking OMW I would have done a much better job at organizing the entire workshop. (Not to sound to conceited) I have organised workshops and summits that was much bigger in capacity and it went smooth.
So I walked away with two very important life lessons:
1. No matter how much qualifications one has and where you studied it will all just be pieces of paper unless you have the necessary skills it will get you no where. The question to ask at the end of Graduation is not what title my degree is or how many degrees have I attained but rather ask yourself what skills have i gained from studying this particular degree and where can I apply it. (Dam I just thought of all of that...yes the old me is back haven't thought such profound thoughts in a while...)
2. That I should stop insulting myself by underestimating myself and know what I can do and what I am not capable of ever learning to do and sell what I have confidently. i mean if they get paid to do a job and do it horribly wrong then why cant I apply and get jobs that pay and do it effectively and efficiently...
Anyway thats enough for today will chat more tomorrow....
you number one future president firstly signing off
I was also at a workshop yesterday, and let me just say this I am never going to sell myself short again...the workshop was horrible everything was disorganized and it started about an hour late. Then the first facilitator would did the first presentation was speaking the entire time either with her hand in front of her mouth or standing in the corner behind a computer and was making no eye contact at all I could not hear anything she was saying and was totally not engaged in what she was saying...then the presentation was all over the place and the only thing I got out of everything they said was that they should never again facilitate a workshop.
What made me even more worried was that after researching the company and the people who did the presentations I found at that both ladies who facilitated are post graduates and have their honours in the respective fields of study and are working on their masters. (one was from the university of Fort Hare the other from the "prestigious" University of Pretoria) Also that the hold positions and titles in the company that they clearly are not capable of doing effectively.
The workshop entirely was not organised properly and the whole time I kept thinking OMW I would have done a much better job at organizing the entire workshop. (Not to sound to conceited) I have organised workshops and summits that was much bigger in capacity and it went smooth.
So I walked away with two very important life lessons:
1. No matter how much qualifications one has and where you studied it will all just be pieces of paper unless you have the necessary skills it will get you no where. The question to ask at the end of Graduation is not what title my degree is or how many degrees have I attained but rather ask yourself what skills have i gained from studying this particular degree and where can I apply it. (Dam I just thought of all of that...yes the old me is back haven't thought such profound thoughts in a while...)
2. That I should stop insulting myself by underestimating myself and know what I can do and what I am not capable of ever learning to do and sell what I have confidently. i mean if they get paid to do a job and do it horribly wrong then why cant I apply and get jobs that pay and do it effectively and efficiently...
Anyway thats enough for today will chat more tomorrow....
you number one future president firstly signing off
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Detour over
So I have decided its time...
Its time I pull myself out of the gutter where I find myself in...So its been like what a year almost two years since I graduated and I told myself that I would give myself 1- 2 years break where I will just do whatever and just relax but detour is over its been great while it lasted but now I need to get back to my journey...the one that I know I am destined for....so watch this space if you want to see whats going to happen next...
Its time I pull myself out of the gutter where I find myself in...So its been like what a year almost two years since I graduated and I told myself that I would give myself 1- 2 years break where I will just do whatever and just relax but detour is over its been great while it lasted but now I need to get back to my journey...the one that I know I am destined for....so watch this space if you want to see whats going to happen next...
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