Save the Bok!

Yet again, politicians stick their idiotic noses into a matter that they should leave alone.

Parliament's Sport Portfolio Commitee member, Butana Komphela has decided that the Springbok emblem on the South African Rugby team jersey, must go.

Two of the greatest sporting achievements that this country has ever produced have happened under this emblem, yet he says there is "no negotiation" about this.
There is a proud heritage to the Springbok emblem, not least, the momentous occasion when Nelson Mandela wore it to hand Francois Pienaar the William Webb Ellis trophy when SA won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. That did more for reconciliation than any self serving current politician could.

In 2007, we won it again, The nation cheered, screamed and occasionally yelped for the Springboks, now these people want to take it away.

I reckon the only thing that should be taken away is Komphela, take him away - far, far away.

A new party...

Former ANC chairperson, Mosioua Lekota speaks during a press briefing at Primedia Place in Sandton, Johannesburg. Mosioua Lekota has hinted that he is going to start a new splinter party of the ANC. Now, personally, I feel that is great, as I have always thought that the ANC's outright majority is a cause of concern in a real democratic country, so all I can do is wish him luck in his endeavours and hope that the party he forms will become a viable opposition for the voters that may be disillusioned by the current situation in the ANC.
The more power the opposition parties have, the harder it is for power to be abused by the ruling party.

Mandela meets our heroes

The medal winners from the SA Paralympic team and the one medal winner from the SA Olympic team visited Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. One of them that stands out to me is Oscar Pistorius, I really admire his attitude and passion for success, hopefully next Olympics, he will be able to compete with able-bodied athletes and give them a good run for their money.
Nelson Mandela meets with Oscar Pistorius.

What a "pole' dancer!

Tracey Simmonds, Miss Pole Dance UK performs during the first day of SEXPO, the health, sexuality and lifestyle expo at Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg. I'll admit that I haven't had much experience with pole dancers, but this woman was amazing, the upper body strength she must have, to hold herself up and do all those gymnastic moves on this skiny pole, without once looking like she is straining. I was very impressed.