Depending on how the ConCourt rules on a 'secret ballot' for the vote of no confidence in President Zuma, Baleka Mbete could become the most powerful person in SA, writes
Melanie Verwoerd
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About Me:
I'm a community helper/activist in Knysna. I'm an avid blogger, my main platform being my own website,
Small towns are suffering more than most of SA during this economic return to reality. Party politics in Plett, Oudtshoorn and my beloved Knysna ensure our ruin. The DA has unfortunately been given a free ride by white fear when, in fact, they have a lot in common with the ANC. I criticise and despise both parties for their corruption and for playing party politics instead of focusing on the locals they are supposed to serve.
Unfortunately, despite all the 'gory' action, the Garden Route has been mostly forsaken by national media bias. I blog in hope that more people start questioning our irresponsible leaders so that they no longer run, unchecked, away from us.
My Articles
Why is the DA silent about offshore oil exploration?
The Western Cape and Eastern Cape coasts have been divided between different companies seeking oil and gas. Yet the leadership is silent about this.
DA hypocrisy dishes Zille disciplinary charges
The DA is disingenuous and hypocritical but, to give them credit, they’re more clever at it than the ANC.
Knysna requests declaration as disaster area
The drought in Knysna led the Council to approve the request to Eden District to declare Knysna a disaster area.
ANC leak shows rebellion is Zuma's priority
It's extremely ironic that one of the topics on the agenda of the leaked ANC documents was "leaks in the organisation".
Cabinet reshuffle: Gordhan fired, Gigaba hired
Will the losers of this ANC power struggle join forces with opposition parties to oust Zuma? Or will Zuma consolidate his power?
This is the DA's fault
This article reveals the underhanded conduct of the Democratic Alliance and that they’re prepared to play with the future of a whole town.
The murders that refuse to die
In the small town of Knysna, there are 3 murders that refuse to die… Are they all connected?
Dear Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Dear Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe MkhwebanePlease add more resources to the sum of my complaints to your
Part 1: DA, Knysna & Public Protector
Dear Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, this is a summary of the first complaint of DA corruption in Knysna.
Public Protector investigating DA in Knysna
For 6 years, a long-running battle has ensued between the Democratic Alliance (DA) and myself, Mike Hampton, an activist and citizen journalist through online platforms.
DA bans me for asking uncomfortable question
When the DA in Knysna told the public to look at the development framework for the town, they omitted to tell people about the controversy surrounding their plans.
Will Europe side with China against the USA?
I expect our next decade to be the most challenging and fascinating since the fall of traditional apartheid.
The suicide of 12-year-old Katelyn Davis
How that dedication was possible for one so young is incomprehensible.
Silly Red Sale Shopping Season Attacks SA
A walk through your local shopping centre will probably find you experiencing the same VERY RED SALE advert attack I had in Knysna Mall.
Mmusi Maimane in Israel
Mmusi Maimane, the leader of the DA in South Africa, is in Israel against the wishes of the ruling party, the ANC. What must we deduce from this?
One Desire, One Vote = Foolish Democracy
One positive of Donald Trump winning the US election is that half the masses, the losers, and the economic powers that be, are now confronted by the enormity of public dissatisfaction.
Gordhan & Zuma Small Players in Big Game
The faces of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and President Jacob Zuma have become a far too easy way for the public to take sides in a conflict that is much bigger than it appears...
DA Loses Plettenberg Bay by 21 Votes
The Democratic Alliance (DA) must be crying in many ways. They lost Bitou Municipality, what most still call Plettenberg Bay, by only 21 votes. The Active United Front (AUF) must be smiling.
Election Update: Morning of August 5
I repeatedly predicted that these elections would be the most important since apartheid. I'm glad to say that's what they're becoming.
Ubuntu Party is the Ultimate Stupid Vote
Meeting Tellinger was an absolute disappointment. He relies on charm and, where that fails, arrogance. He was unable to provide practical answers supporting the Ubuntu Party's manifesto.
Old Brown Sherry Thoughts on Zille & Democracy
I was feeling frustrated and trying to gather my thoughts. When i listened to the recording this morning, I was obviously talking to you as well.
An Honest Helen Zille Will Be Outraged at Her Minions
An honest Premier Helen Zille will be outraged at her minions in Knysna.
Would You Sell Your Daughter?
Would you sell your daughter for the sake of poverty, tradition or both?
The Pastor Who Wants Homosexuals Executed
“The good news is that there’s 50 less paedophiles in this world".... this is the outrageous comment American Pastor Steven Anderson made after Orlando killings.
Animal Rights: Do Hunters Support Conservation?
Animal rights has long been a contentious topics. In recent years, the battle has become more vicious as activists become more radical and media more sensational.
Parliament asks Public Protector to Probe DA
A Committee of Parliament has responded to my allegations of Democratic Alliance (DA) corruption and maladministration by asking the Public Protector to investigate.
Women, STOP Saying SORRY
Don't apologise before asking for something. Don't apologise for your beliefs. Don't apologise to a guy whose in your way in a shop or at work. Don't "Sorry, can i have the bill" to the waitron.
South Africa: It isn't Democracy, it's Insane
The Municipal Councils that rule us sometimes have little to do with democracy and everything to do with a minority having too much power.
More School Days for South Africa?
I was wondering if a first step towards improving education in South Africa would be to increase the number of school days?
Tough Talk, Good Talk!
Pravin Gordhan's 2016 budget speech gave me more hope in one shot than i've felt in a whole year.
Zuma's SONA 2016 Promises
Last night’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in South Africa was as disruptive as expected.
I Will Serve YOU
This is what we need before the next local elections which are likely to be the most important since 1994. We need to stop acting like servants and be the boss that we, the public are.
The Rand Crisis
I'm not an economist. The goal here is to make average people (like me) understand how dangerous our country's financial situation is.
Red Tide Warning Issued to Garden Route
Warning: The Red Tide, a natural phenomenon which lasts for weeks or months, is bad news for holidaymakers to the Garden Route and for those tourist towns, such as Knysna, that rely on them. It's also bad news for shellfish and some line fish. BUT all is not bad because there is so much else to do...
Don't drive like a bloody fool, don't get bloody
My father never understood my repeated warnings, falsely assured by an N2 he considered to be in good condition and with long visibility. "Dad, you haven't met the fools who ride along here."
Minister & Mayor in Knysna Tender Scandal
For two-and-a-half years, the DA-led Knysna Municipality has supported a seemingly illegal tender award that will determine the future of its 72 000 citizens.
The DA Crisis - Here's How to Fix It
The DA is in crisis and there's the distinct possibility that they will lose Knysna in the 2016 Municipal Elections when 2 new wards change the playing field (and ICOSA and the EFF step in as players).
Did Donald Trump do South Africa wrong?
Donald Trump's big mouth lands him in the Tabasco again. This time, about his twittered opinion about South Africa.
Facebook's Dislike or Jislaaik Button?
DisLike button coming for Facebook! Sounds a lot like a South African "jislaaik", hey What do you think about it?
Do we have a future in SA?
I hit a low as I read the latest sad fact about our country: South Africa's intended public sector wage bill for the 2016/17 financial year will be R430-billion – that's 35.5% OF OUR GOVERNMENT'S TOTAL BUDGET.
Woolworths, Sweets and Not-So-Sweet Marketing
“Woolworths be praised”, seemed to be the general attitude to the company stating that it would be removing sweets from its checkout areas in South Africa.
Sex Decriminalised for South African Kids
SEX IS NORMAL. Teach positive sex, not negative attitudes about sex. If parents don’t grow up about it then how can kids?
My Racist Shame at the Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
The Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival makes me ashamed to be a white South African.Forget about the i
Is blindly supporting Maimane the right thing for the DA?
Mmusi Maimane talks big but is he true? Are they his own words? Is he his own man? Is blindly supporting Maimane the right thing for the DA?
Will South Africa's Downfall Begin in 2 Years?
In 1977, RW Johnson, one of my favourite writers, predicted that there would be a South African regime change in the mid-Nineties.
To Mosque or Not to Mosque?
Globalisation seems to arrive as property developers and the religious. Soon, Allah will be visiting next door to a pub near you in Knysna.
Should Overseas Families Move to South Africa?
Considering emigrating? Should you move to South Africa? Do South Africans want to live in their own country or would they move if they could?
Insane Art Prices Reflect Rich vs Poor World
Picasso’s ‘Women of Algiers’ painting sold for R2.26-billion. Alberto Giacometti’s ‘Pointing Man’ statue sold for R1.7-billion.
Maimane Must Be His Own Man, Not Zille's
Voting, at the DA's 6th Federal Congress (held in Port Elizabeth) favoured him, as expected. 93% of voters participated.
Dagga, Assisted Suicide and Hero Robin Stransham-Ford
The 'high profile' advocate died after a long battle with cancer, two hours before Pretoria High Court Judge Hans F
Awesome, Sweating, Pig-Catching, Cops
Are any of you around South Africa experiencing what we are?
The DA is Becoming the Mirror Image of the ANC
Helen Zille has become a repeated joke in the media lately, responding from emotion rather than leadership.
How to Damage a Whole Town in One Go
The latest episode, which appeared on the agenda of the Knysna Mayoral Committee on Thursday last week, is ultimate proof that the DA favours big business over any of us.
Friday 13 Began Dark Valentine's Weekend For Knysna
A murder of a man, the kidnapping and murder of a child, a husband and wife shot multiple times, and a bad vehicle accident - Friday the 13th was the beginning of a dark Valentine's weekend for the tourist municipality of Knysna.
Don't Forget SONA!
SONA was explosive. It demonstrated that Jacob Zuma and the ANC are willing to use force, ban communication and all round break the law to get their way.
We Don't Need You, Jacob Zuma! We Need a President!
At least one photographer, David Harrison from the Mail & Guardian, thought to catch his reaction whilst others focused on the EFF being thrown out.
Helen Zille versus Us
As Premier, how could she have been absent during the many crises that have occurred in Eden District? Who is in charge when something goes wrong?
Improper George Appointment Gets Thuli Madonsela’s Attention
All is not well in Eden District, the eastern region of the Western Cape. Oudtshoorn runs from crisis to crisis whic
New Political Party On its Way?
ANC envoys will undoubtedly be scurrying to and fro in an attempt to heal the Tripartite Alliance (ANC, COSATU and South African Communist Party) that has dominated the country's politics for 20 years.
We Don't Need What We've Got, We Need YOU!
Not since before the cave man discovered fire has South Africa been so damn dark.
If it Can Happen to This Town it Can Happen to Yours
Why did Helen Zille not use
The Mayor Who Stole Xmas
What?! The DA and ANC in Oudtshoorn have stopped fighting long enough to take a break from the disaster they made so that they can go to the Netherlands. How cool is that?
To Save Itself, the ANC Must Kick Out Jacob Zuma!
Riot police storming into South Africa's parliament to chuck out an opposition MP was as illegal as it gets. Like the Marikana Massacre, it's another nail in the fantasy that South Africa is a democracy.
Rough Politics
Politics is rough. In my experience in Eden District, South Africa, it’s rarely for the people it’s suppose to serve.
Battle For Oudtshoorn Heads to Highest Court
11 opposition councillors from the DA/Cope coalition in Oudtshoorn Municipality were removed by the ANC Speaker from their positions for non-attendance of 3 consecutive meetings early in 2014.
Tough Pit Bull Terrier Laws for Knysna
New dog laws are on their way for Knysna and were presented for debate at the Governance and Economic Development Committee meeting which was held on Tuesday, October 7 2014.
Saluting You (the Small Business Owner)
Electricity surges like only electricity can Rates make a date with government… like only government can
The Cape Police Lie and Lie and Lie...
I was walking to court when I saw Detective Warrant Officer Johan Burmeister on the balcony of our police station in Main Street.
Plettenberg Bay 2014 Crime Statistics
As it has since 2009, crime in Bitou Municipality a.k.a. Plettenberg Bay continues to grow. However, at 3% that is less than the national average and not as quickly as the 4.6% in the neighbouring town of Knysna only 30km away.
Knysna's Crime Climbed Quickly in 2014
There were 6575 crimes in Knysna in 2014, the highest in 10 years, up 4.6% since last year and 26.5% higher than it was 5 years ago.
DA Secrecy: The Death of Our Citizenship
My dreams for South Africa, and my place in the arms of her future, were seriously challenged when the death of apartheid was replaced by the ANC's anti-white autocracy.
DA & EFF Stand Together
The DA, EFF and smaller parties were real opposition when they acted together by walking out of South Africa's Parliament yesterday.
Knysna Issued Almost 15 000 Speeding Tickets in July
It seems too many to be true but Knysna's Traffic & Law Enforcement department issued 14 889 speeding fines in July this year.
Show Me Your Money, They Said
This week, Die Burger shocked its readers with an article claiming that the Municipal Managers of the Western Cape were being overpaid by millions of rands.
Municipal Manager Salaries Millions Over Limits
Yesterday, Die Burger dropped a bomb on the Western Cape's claim to good governance and austerity with an article entitled 'Verdien ‘Miljoene te Veel’ ('Earning Millions too Much').
DA's Press Release Stinks Like Rotting Fish
Ivan Meyer, the DA Western Cape Leader and Oudtshoorn Constituency Head, has condemned the ANC for using taxpayers cash for legal battles in Oudtshoorn.
Judge Criticises ANC/DA Battles Cost to Ratepayers
The battle between the ANC and the DA for Plettenberg Bay and Oudtshoorn has been legal vicious, costing a fortune that has far too often fallen on the shoulders of overburdened taxpayers.
Were Kids Possessed by the Devil at Knysna School?
Were 2 students possessed by the devil at Concordia High School in Knysna? Was the school's teen stabbing the work of the devil too?
Your Speeding Tickets Legal or Illegal? Know the Law
After I posted my open letter with many queries to the traffic department regarding the reason for fines and their breakdown, I was emailed many queries regards the laws themselves.
Knysna DA Overspends Big Time... on Furniture!
There was an outcry by the opposition at the last Knysna Governance & Economic Development meeting which was held on August 5 2014.
Mayor Drops Bomb on Property Developers
Knysna’s Mayor Georlene Wolmarans dropped a bombshell in Council Chambers during a Governance & Economic meeting yesterday, August 6.
A knife attack
Last Thursday, I witnessed a horrible fight between two Allsound Security guards and a Gershwin Jonkerman in Long Street, Knysna.
Bomb threat at Knysna Mall
Bombs threats are scary. They were a bad memory hopefully banished by the official end of apartheid in South Africa.
Helen Zille Takes a Position on Israeli/Palistinian Conflict
I'm continually asked for my opinion on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. I have strong convictions and i'm appalle
If I were the Devil in South Africa...
I guess I would leave things pretty much the way they are now.
Man Beats Knysna Cops in Court
On July 24 2014, Johann Burmeister defeated the controversial case of theft (of a laptop) that was brought agains
The Police versus Johann Burmeister
Johann Burmeister, as defendant, couldn’t have wished for a better prosecution… why… because the prosecution was that hopeless.
Nadine Gordimer inspired me!
There are writers who can inspire!3 days ago, on July 13 2014, one of those, named Nadine Gordimer, died.
Racism and Feminism as an Excuse
South Africa can't escape the R-Word where it's as embedded in our culture as the well-known products Marmite and Handy Andy.
Ex-ANC mayor becomes DAspeaker
Politics is sometimes as entertaining and fantastical as a Walt Disney movie.
Is a Good Cop Being Destroyed?
It's the biggest Knysna skinder of the year but for ex-Warrant Officer Johann Burmeister and his family it has been tragedy and challenge.
Plettenberg Bay on Verge of ANC Takeover
The locked doors of Bitou Municipality (fondly called Plettenberg Bay by holidaymakers) gave frustrated citizens and the majority of councillors a cold welcome on Friday morning.
Is Richard Branson Totally One-Upping the EFF?
Sophie Lilley, the PR Manager for Virgin Limited Edition (London) contacted me with this letter from Jon Brown, her Managing Director.
The Great Platinum Mine Strike is Over!
5 months ago, 70 000 workers downed tools on South Africa's platinum mines. Critics considered their demand for R12 500 plus benefits to be absurd.
Knysna ANC removes illegal posters
'Together We Move South Africa Forward' declared the ANC poster. I wondered if it was a joke.
Punish the Taxpayer, Reward the Politicians
R610.9million - that's what it takes to run Knysna. Thank goodness for taxpayers. Well, not really.
The French Destroy 'Knysna' World Cup Soccer Bus
The greatest international attention to tourism the small town of Knysna has ever received, was ironically during the 2010 World Cup.
Shock as Knysna's ex-ANC Mayor Turns DA Blue
Eleonor Bouw, the ex-ANC Mayor of Knysna, has joined the DA and announced that she's running for the Ward 5 seat (Rheenendal to Brenton-on-Sea) in the forthcoming by-election after Councillor Magda Williams (DA) died last month.
Should Elephant Edutainment Be Allowed?
Should elephant edutainment (education + entertainment) be allowed?
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Most people have been to, or at least heard of,
Vovo Telo
. This national chain is owned by Famous Brands (that also owns other well-known brands like Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs, Tashas, and many more), but very few people know that it started as a little bakery in Port Elizabeth.
Vovo Telo was not a flash in the pan; Port Elizabeth actually has a great selection of breakfast, brunch and lunch options. In this post we share just 5 of our favourites.
Fratelli Foods
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Fratelli’s is not just a restaurant, it’s a purveyor of authentic Italian foods. We’ve never been able to walk out of there without purchasing something, our favourite being their beautifully creamy Gorgonzola cheese.
Located on one side of a warehouse, with boxes of Italian goodies packed against the walls and on shelves, Fratelli’s reminds one of the gentrified but edgy industrial areas in some cities like New York. The warehouse is actually home to the Village Market once a month and Fratelli’s serves market-goers over their counter.
For breakfast I opted for the scrambled eggs on toast topped with crispy pancetta. The scrambled eggs you could find elsewhere but that pancetta might be the best I have tasted and it is worth visiting just for that.
There are not a lot of cooked breakfast options. Other options include things like croissants, muffins or fruit salad. The lunch menu has a selection of sandwiches and salads, or a selection of Italian meats and cheeses (yes please!).
(Alabaster Road, Baakens Valley | 082 877 6411)
Friendly Stranger
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The Friendly Stranger is just around the corner from Fratelli’s Foods (and just across the parking lot from Bridge Street Brewery and Colonial Kitchen), but it has been around for much longer.
Housed in a quaint old house under a big tree, this eatery offers an al fresco section in addition to the tables inside. Many people don’t know there is secret section downstairs which is perfect if you want some privacy or want to host a small function.
For breakfast I opted for the breakfast tart which sounded interesting and looked amazing but was quite dry, perhaps over cooked. But the other breakfast options were nice. I like that the scrambled egg and bacon comes with roasted cherry tomatoes and a squeeze of balsamic glaze.
I’d like to get there for lunch next time as people are raving about the burgers. The lunch menu also offers other items like wraps and salads.
(1 Bridge Street, Upper Valley Road | 076 437 6850)
Brioche
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The first of our two spots in Walmer, you’ll find Brioche in a beautifully restored house on Main Road. With seating inside and outside, this is a great option for winter or summer.
Apart from the usual breakfast options, Brioche offers a large selection of other interesting breakfasts like hot chicken livers on toast, halloumi cheese breakfast, porkies and beans breakfast and more. But the sweet options caught my eye and after my bacon and egg breakfast I ended up treating myself to another cup of coffee and a French vanilla custard pancake!
The lunch menu is also diverse with options like burgers, pizza, chicken schnitzel, savoury mince, pasta, etc. Brioche also has a big selection of Banting friendly meals.
(181 Main Road, Walmer | 041 581 2136)
Bocadillos
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As you walk into Bocadillos you will struggle to look at anything other than the cake counter. It’s filled with the tastiest looking pastries. When you manage to drag your eyes away you will probably next focus on the freshly baked breads for sale. Finally you’ll check the place out and realise it has very funky décor.
The breakfast menu is broken into sections. Healthy start has options like hot oats and fresh fruit but also flapjack stacks with bacon and maple syrup which doesn’t sound that healthy (but very tasty!). The Eggstatic section includes the English breakfast, omelettes, scrambled eggs and egg focused dishes. Then the Speciality section offers things like livers on toast, Bolognese on toast, breakfast pizza, etc.
It’s a PE thing to have a wide menu to please every taste and Bocadillos does it well. The lunch and dinner menu have a little of everything on them. Pizza, pasta, hamburger, meat, chicken, and, and, and. Whatever you feel like you’ll probably find it or something similar.
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Vovo Telo
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And we end where we started, with Vovo Telo. If you’ve eaten at any of the others around the country you’ve seen the menu but you’ve not experienced the food. The original is still as good as it was while the others are poor replicas.
My mother says the creamy scrambled eggs are the best in town. Her favourite trick is to order the scrambled eggs with a small portion of chicken livers on top. That combination is not on the menu, but it should be. There are some other interesting options like poached eggs on corn hotcakes or the buttermilk hotcakes with Mascarpone and blueberries. I enjoyed my croissant with cheese and ham.
The lunch menu offers a selection of salads, pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. Be sure to take home some freshly baked bread too.
(16 – 18 Raleigh Street, Richmond Hill | 041 585-5606)
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