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Bernie
Coming Out Stories | October 14th 2008 by ulla kelly
Look after yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually and realize that it’s your life, nobody else’s. Country & city: South Africa, Jozi Name/nickname: Bernie Age: 36 Gender: Female What did you come out as (gay, bi, transgen read more
Melissa
Coming Out Stories | October 14th 2008 by ulla kelly
I found the more people I told the easier it became but you have to realize that you will forever be coming out, it’s not a once off thing. Country & city: South Africa, Jozi Name/nickname: Melissa Age: 36 Gender: Female What did you come read more
An integrated transport system for Gauteng
Notes from underground | October 14th 2008 by Steve Hayes
An integrated transport system for Gauteng came one step closer with the establishment of the Gauteng Transport Management Authority, and the announcement of a single ticketing system being developed for public transport in Gauteng.city of johannesbu read more
Road Trip to the Mother City #10: The Long Road Home
Living in Jozi | October 13th 2008 by Mike
Sunday was our drive home… We set off again in the early hours and managed to arrive in Laingsburg just as the sun was rising and about to blind us. By the time we arrived in Three Sisters Ulricha and I were both exhausted. We had already driven fo read more
South Africa Gold Mining Exploration Companies Gain as Investors…
World Mining News | October 12th 2008 by santoso
AngloGold Mining Exploration Company Ashanti Ltd., Gold Fields Ltd. and Harmony Gold Mining Exploration Co. rallied at least 15 percent as investors sought a haven from financial market-turmoil in the metal, while a weaker rand boosted earnings prosp read more
Bush-videostreaming at Barcamp Jozi
White African | October 12th 2008
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South Africa Gold Mining Exploration Companies Gain as Investors…
World Mining News | October 10th 2008 by santoso
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., Gold Fields Ltd. and Harmony Gold Mining Exploration Co. rallied at least 15 percent as investors sought a haven from financial market-turmoil in the metal, while a weaker rand boosted earnings prospects. “The weaker ran read more
Diepsloot and Soweto townships
Funky Doodle Donkey | October 10th 2008 by Mireille
The contrast between rich and poor is unfortunatley very strong here in SA. Here in Fourways we live almost between 2 huge townships. One is Diepsloot and the other one is Soweto. Diepsloot is a suburb in the north of Johannesburg and is a sprawling, read more
A new party...
Neil McCartney | October 8th 2008 by Neil McCartney
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 a read more
Mining Stocks Rally As Gold, Silver Prices Surge
Investment-blog.net: Emerging Markets - Stock Tips - Discuss… | October 8th 2008 by Admin
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Shares of metals miners gained in premarket trading amid continued flight-to-quality as investors continue to flee from most equities during the worldwide sell-off. Gold futures were recently up $31.70 to $913.70 an ounce, extend read more
Harmony Gold Mining Exploration Company,Plans to Resume Work at P…
World Mining News | October 7th 2008 by santoso
Harmony Gold Mining Exploration Company, Africa’s third-biggest producer of the metal, said it will resume work in parts of its Elandsrand mine in South Africa today after a fatal accident shut the entire mine on Oct. 2. Production in the areas read more
Road trip to the Mother City #1: Holiday by the sea
Living in Jozi | October 4th 2008 by Mike
Usually one goes to the coast to enjoy high temperatures, but this holiday is a little bit reversed. For a local that has just returned from the UK, the recent high temperatures experienced on the Highveld feel REALLY warm, and so Ulricha and myself read more
Reasons to be cheerful
Living in Jozi | September 30th 2008 by Mike
Regardless of what you might decide as to where you want to live, or what you think of London, Cape Town or any other place on Earth, I defy you to find a place that offers such brutal and beautiful scenery as the Highveld of South Africa. Last eve read more
Wherever I lay my hat - London versus Johannesburg
Living in Jozi | September 29th 2008 by Mike
An article on News24 was brought to my attention, comparing living in London with living in South Africa. The author of the article, Georgina Guedes, tells of her latest two week experience in London, and of some of the comments made by South Africa read more
Grounded by the weather
Living in Jozi | September 28th 2008 by Mike
Having boasted liberally and to great lengths about the phenomenal weather that Johannesburg has enjoyed since I arrived at the end of June, today finally turned around and bit me in the butt – and the cloudy day has caused my flight lesson to be c read more
Change in plan...
Living in Jozi | September 28th 2008 by Mike
It was my intention to try to get some aerial photographs of Johannesburg today when I went flying, but as my wings have been clipped by the turn in the weather, this plan has fallen through rather dramatically. So instead I thought I would post an read more
And finally.... VIDEO!
Living in Jozi | September 27th 2008 by Mike
I finally have my new computer set up, and my favorite part of that experience is the ability it has to capture and edit video. And so, having spoken to you so often before about the geese at the small pond around the corner, and our various expedit read more
De Beers Says Asia Will Compensate for Weaker U.S. Gem Demand
World Mining News | September 26th 2008 by santoso
De Beers ,the world’s biggest diamond company, said gem sales in Asian markets will help compensate for stagnant or reduced U.S. demand caused by the credit crisis. “If somebody said they weren’t concerned about the States, theyR read more
Feeling like Nero
Living in Jozi | September 26th 2008 by Mike
I have the strangest feeling - rather like Nero fiddling while Rome burns... When I look at the news, I see headlines about Paulson and his billions and every politician appears to be heading to Washington to twist the arm of "negotiators" - whose i read more
Ace
Coming Out Stories | September 25th 2008 by ulla kelly
I don’t believe one has a single coming out story. For some, every day is another part of the process. Country & city: Jhb, South Africa Name/nickname: Ace Age: 21 Gender: Female What did you come out as (gay, bi, transgendered, use any te read more
Refugees ordered to leave camps by tomorrow
The World Through My Eyes | September 25th 2008 by Daniel Born
Today I heard news that the refugees who have not yet left the refugee camps around Johannesburg will be forced to leave tomorrow, or face arrest. Government has not made any plans for the thousands living in the camps, and seem to think they can for read more
The public holiday that was...
Living in Jozi | September 24th 2008 by Mike
A lovely day is coming to an inevitable end. We have had a very relaxed day. Our plans for going out to a local park for a picnic, changed into just having a lovely picnic at home in the gardens, enjoying the lovely sunshine and the simplicity of a read more
St Nicholas Church 21st birthday bash
Khanya | September 24th 2008 by Steve Hayes
Last night St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Brixton, Johannesburg, had a party to celebrate its 21st birthday. It was the first English-speaking Orthodox parish in South Africa. The party, appropriately enough, was held in the hall of the Pantanassa Ch read more
Another week in Africa
Living in Jozi | September 20th 2008 by Mike
It’s been a long while since I last put finger to keyboard and wrote something here – but it has been a busy old time. The weather continues to be glorious. The winter has been fine and crisp, and temperatures have been wonderfully warm. But the read more
More creepy crawlies from Africa
Living in Jozi | September 20th 2008 by Mike
In a new episode of "The Creepy Crawlies of Africa” I found the following spider scurrying away in fright as I opened the automatic garage door a few days ago. This is very similar to the one I blogged about a few weeks ago, though somehow this one read more
Anonymous
Coming Out Stories | September 20th 2008 by ulla kelly
I love you more than my life and love you no matter who you love…you are still you to me. Country & city: South Africa/ JHB Name/nickname: Anonymous Age: 21 Gender: Female What did you come out as (gay, bi, transgendered, use any terms you read more
TigerEyes
Coming Out Stories | September 20th 2008 by ulla kelly
“My mother’s not gay, she likes men too much” Country & city: Johannesburg Name/nickname: TigerEyes Age: 45 Gender: Femail What did you come out as (gay, bi, transgendered)? Lesbian / Gay / Bi What other words would you use to read more
Graham Bucks
Coming Out Stories | September 20th 2008 by ulla kelly
all one needs to do is to take a long walk in a forest until you walk into yourself Name or Nick Name : Graham Bucks Country or City you are from: : Johannesburg, South Africa Your Age : 37 Your Gender : Male What did you come out as? : Gay What othe read more
Sally
Coming Out Stories | September 19th 2008 by ulla kelly
If you are ashamed to stand by your colors, you had better seek another flag. Name or Nick Name : Sally Country or City you are from: : Johannesburg, South Africa Your Age : 20 Your Gender : Female What did you come out as? : Lesbian What other words read more
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