* The ANC Youth League's President - Julius Malema - coming out in support of the Free State University rector -Professor Jansen - over the latter's pardoning of the Reitz 'four'.
The Youth League met with Professor Jansen on Thursday. After this meeting, Julius Malema said that they - as the ANC Youth League - were fully behind Professor Jansen in his efforts to transform the university.
Malema's support for Jansen is greatly welcomed by some of us who had cheered the Professor's pardoning act. We are relieved that another public figure - in addition to Archbishop Tutu - has declared his support for Jansen.
In the days following his pardoning gesture Professor Jansen had been a subject of unprecedented criticism by some sections of the nation. Not only did they call for his removal from office, but some went as far as to say he must be 'removed from society' i.e.killed.
Now, the 'President' has spoken.
Can we now please all get back to the task of building this nation of ours.
* The many different responses from our customers when they receive their
KUDUZELAS.
A Kuduzela is a form of a Vuvuzela, which is a trumpet-like instrument that is blown in celebration at our local soccer games. A Kuduzela is made of a Kudu horn instead of synthetic material that is used to make a Vuvuzela.
FNB customers stand a chance of winning a Kuduzela when they purchase cell phone airtime through the cell phone banking service.
On receiving a 'KUDU' some customers are taken back by its appearance. It is about the size of an outstretched arm, black in colour and thick in width.
Some tell us outright how happy they are to have won. They have hardly won anything in their lives, they tell us. Others want us to show them how to blow it i.e how to make it produce a sound. And this we cannot do of course. Getting a sound out of a 'KUDU' is an acquired skill, just like blowing a trumpet.
Those that I love are those customers who may be witnessing this handing over of a 'KUDU'. They suddenly want it too, despite them not using the cellphone banking service. They tell us that they are prepared to buy it if they have to. But you can't buy a 'KUDU'. You can only win it.
From this clamour for Kuduzelas it looks like Mzansi people are going to be blowing up a storm during next year's FIFA World Cup.
* The minister of national planning - Trevor Manuel - admitting that the expensive ministerial car - a BMW limo - that cost around R1,2 million was a mistake. He said that in retrospect he should maybe have bought a less expensive car - notwithstanding the fact that as a minister his car allowance allowed for this purchase. He apologised to the nation for not leading by example, especially in these financially trying times.
To hear Mr Manuel make this public admission felt good. If there is any belt-tightening that has to be done by the nation it has to start at the top with our leaders in government.
Just like when he was minister of finance, Mr Manuel continues to inspire South Africans to be good citizens.
"Awe Trevor."
THANK YOU UNIVERSE. THANK YOU FOR OUR 'FEEL GOOD MOMENTS'.
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Our FEEL GOOD poem of the week:
On Second Thoughts
_________________
On a 2nd take,
Maybe you were right Prof.
Maybe you were right all along.
On second thoughts,
Maybe forgiving someone is not such a bad thing.
Maybe we are better humans.
Far more than we credit ourselves.
On 2nd thinking,
Maybe you have seen the future Prof.
A future of racial harmony.
A future of a united Mzansi.
On second thoughts,
Stay where you are Prof.
That seat belongs to you.
The Gods have willed it.
Even the 'President' concurs.
==============================
SO, SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WORLD OUT THERE, WHAT MADE YOU
FEEL GOOD THIS WEEK?
Let us know at - feelgoodmovement@gmail.com
=====================================
The Youth League met with Professor Jansen on Thursday. After this meeting, Julius Malema said that they - as the ANC Youth League - were fully behind Professor Jansen in his efforts to transform the university.
Malema's support for Jansen is greatly welcomed by some of us who had cheered the Professor's pardoning act. We are relieved that another public figure - in addition to Archbishop Tutu - has declared his support for Jansen.
In the days following his pardoning gesture Professor Jansen had been a subject of unprecedented criticism by some sections of the nation. Not only did they call for his removal from office, but some went as far as to say he must be 'removed from society' i.e.killed.
Now, the 'President' has spoken.
Can we now please all get back to the task of building this nation of ours.
* The many different responses from our customers when they receive their
KUDUZELAS.
A Kuduzela is a form of a Vuvuzela, which is a trumpet-like instrument that is blown in celebration at our local soccer games. A Kuduzela is made of a Kudu horn instead of synthetic material that is used to make a Vuvuzela.
FNB customers stand a chance of winning a Kuduzela when they purchase cell phone airtime through the cell phone banking service.
On receiving a 'KUDU' some customers are taken back by its appearance. It is about the size of an outstretched arm, black in colour and thick in width.
Some tell us outright how happy they are to have won. They have hardly won anything in their lives, they tell us. Others want us to show them how to blow it i.e how to make it produce a sound. And this we cannot do of course. Getting a sound out of a 'KUDU' is an acquired skill, just like blowing a trumpet.
Those that I love are those customers who may be witnessing this handing over of a 'KUDU'. They suddenly want it too, despite them not using the cellphone banking service. They tell us that they are prepared to buy it if they have to. But you can't buy a 'KUDU'. You can only win it.
From this clamour for Kuduzelas it looks like Mzansi people are going to be blowing up a storm during next year's FIFA World Cup.
* The minister of national planning - Trevor Manuel - admitting that the expensive ministerial car - a BMW limo - that cost around R1,2 million was a mistake. He said that in retrospect he should maybe have bought a less expensive car - notwithstanding the fact that as a minister his car allowance allowed for this purchase. He apologised to the nation for not leading by example, especially in these financially trying times.
To hear Mr Manuel make this public admission felt good. If there is any belt-tightening that has to be done by the nation it has to start at the top with our leaders in government.
Just like when he was minister of finance, Mr Manuel continues to inspire South Africans to be good citizens.
"Awe Trevor."
THANK YOU UNIVERSE. THANK YOU FOR OUR 'FEEL GOOD MOMENTS'.
===============================
Our FEEL GOOD poem of the week:
On Second Thoughts
_________________
On a 2nd take,
Maybe you were right Prof.
Maybe you were right all along.
On second thoughts,
Maybe forgiving someone is not such a bad thing.
Maybe we are better humans.
Far more than we credit ourselves.
On 2nd thinking,
Maybe you have seen the future Prof.
A future of racial harmony.
A future of a united Mzansi.
On second thoughts,
Stay where you are Prof.
That seat belongs to you.
The Gods have willed it.
Even the 'President' concurs.
==============================
SO, SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WORLD OUT THERE, WHAT MADE YOU
FEEL GOOD THIS WEEK?
Let us know at - feelgoodmovement@gmail.com
=====================================
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