Here it comes again.
Panic. Fear. Run for the hills!
Another episode has unfolded in this, Season 14 of the most successful Series in South African history – The Law, The Land and Her People, as we see one of the show’s stars, Thabo Mbeki, stepping down as South Africa’s president.

Thabo Mbeki
South African President
1999 – 2008
Again we find ourselves exchanging casual conversation with varying degrees of debate, littered with never-ending conflicting opinions that we repeat and change a thousand times; depending on what new information we have picked up from so-and-so’s son, who’s father is “one of the heads of” Anglo, or Rembrandt, or Pick n Pay, or the Government itself!).
[I thought a little semi-colon would do the trick back there]
And again I urge those who feel that “THIS time we REALLY are all fucked,” to get on the next plane and let us be. Because the “we” you refer to has nothing to do with US. The “we” you are using is, in fact, YOU.
Because WE have chosen NOT to live like that. WE will continue to do everything WE can to uplift this nation. WE know full well how damaging and influential talk of the apocalypse can be to others. Those less educated. Those who follow and fuel the fearmongers. The hatemongers. Joining the league who have no understanding of energy and the universe. Something WE too have little understanding of, but manage to survive on the most basic of the given concept – that of positivity. Whatever the context.
My simple understanding or lack-thereof of politics does not permit me to abuse my soap-box position with misunderstood comments regarding deep political issues and factions and parties and the myriad of ongoing issues including the “arms deal,” with a straight face. But, in keeping with the positive attitude to which I refer, I wish to congratulate Thabo Mbeki.
From where I’m sitting, Thabo Mbeki was fingered, fired, and will step down, as requested. Immediately. When last did you see that in African politics, let alone South African politics? From Jackie Selebi to Robert Mugabe, our lot don’t move a fucking muscle when urged to do so. Thabo could have had half the ANC arrested over the weekend if he wanted to. Things are running their course – there is no war.
And, for a man so mocked for his quiet diplomacy over Zimbabwe and his seemingly failed negotiations between the MDC and Zuna PF, what an incredible example he will be showing to Robert Mugabe. Perhaps, for Bob, actions will speak louder than words.

Catch Jacob Zuma in Season 15
I grabbed a R100 loaf of bread and a Sunday Times from Melissa’s on Sunday morning and a young African girl at the counter commented on the headline and her fears of how the country will look to the rest of the World, come the World Cup 2010. Referring in particular to our next leader, Jacob Zuma’s string of misdemeanors.
I agreed that it won’t look 100% savoury, but would you prefer a clown like Bush? Or England most hated Prime Minister in history, Gordon Brown? They’re all just people with various limitations and indiscretions. For God’s sake, Bill Clinton was caught putting a cigar in an intern’s vagina – boys will be boys! But I’d prefer THIS to Iraq, or terrorism, or congestion charges, or religious wars, or hurricanes, or five hours of sunlight, or debilitating pollution levels and the other perks that come with living in countries that have “grown up.”
Keep in mind Zuma was acquitted twice, by a law that his nemesis is said to have been meddling with. Something that has led to his dismissal. The law works. This constitution is real.
Positivity, guys – we need more of it.

Travis Barker
Blink 182
In other EQUALLY topical conversation, did you see that Blink 182’s drummer, Travis Barker, was critically injured in a jet that crashed on the weekend, in which 4 others died? Seriously, he was seen using a fire extinguisher on his own body. I’m not bullshitting you. CLICK HERE.
Oh, and I see the Blue Bulls thumped the Cheetahs!
It’s all happening!
Have a lovely week, people!