Robbers Target Tourists
I find it most disturbing that tourists are the targets of these felonies. Do the criminals not realise that those very tourists are the ones who increase our economy? Not to mention the bad reputation of South Africa these tourists are forced to take back home with them.
With an increase of tourists in the country, it results in the increase of jobs, businesses and yes, the increase of our economy. Is poverty not one of the problems we wish to destroy? South Africa is beautiful, has a rich history, but our escalating crime rate threatens any possible tourist to change his mind. Citizens are not the only ones ay risk.
Within a short span of three years, we are to host the prestigious Fifa World Cup. Causing a flood of foreigners to our soil. Or not? Considering the fact that tourists are the new targets of our famous hijacking and muggings. It bothers me to think that foreigners would be (and are) afraid to come to South Africa. What image do we portray to the rest of the world? I assure you, not a very good one in this regard.
Also, these crimes are so intricately planned, down to the finest detail. It’s not difficult to believe that information is leaked from inside and it is all part of a syndicate.
I shudder to think what these tourists have been through. Just arriving in a foreign country, not knowing anyone or anywhere. To be held at gun point, kindly requested to give up their money, valuables, luggage and passport. Only left with the clothes on their backs, in a terrifying country (as first expectations always last) wishing they hadn’t come in the first place. Doing anything and everything to get back home. Safe home.
A possible solution to crime and murder especially, would be to bring back the death penalty. Criminals wouldn’t want to risk their lives. An eye for an eye. If you kill someone it’s only fair that your life be taken as well. These days, jail is more comfortable than living on the streets as one has a roof over their head and food in their stomachs. Also, when bail is so easily granted. If criminals are not afraid of the consequences of their actions, then what stops them from commiting the crimes that they do.
If the consequences of crime against foreigners, yet alone crime itself, is not disgraceful enough, than I don’t know what is.
Yours sincerely
Fatima Khakie
Saturday, August 25, 2007
CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF GERTRUDE KUMALO
PRIVATE LIFE:
It is known that she was a prostitute so in her private life that is what she does. She could not be happy about what she is doing but she needed money and that was the easiest way to go about for her to earn her living. She could regret and be ashamed for what she had done but she needed to provide food for her son. For she could not find her husband.
PUBLIC LIFE:
She was not very honored in the public eye and people knew her for her job. They thought that she was cheap. They didn’t have much respect for her and due to her actions she lost her dignity. It can be said that she has ruined her reputation.
PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS:
People perceive Gertrude to be a woman who has lost her morals and her dignity. This could be easily explained due to social dislocation. However, people could also see her as the poor woman from the rural areas, who came into the city and got caught up in all the sin in it. There could be some pity felt for her.
CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF ARTHUR JARVIS
PRIVATE LIFE:
He disagreed with his father on the issue regarding the blacks. He believed that all people were equal. He even started a black boys club. He was a good family man and he still had respect for his parents. It must be said that he was a very fair and just man.
PUBLIC LIFE:
People knew him for the righteous man that he was and had a lot of respect for him. However, not all people did, some people thought him to be foolish to do the things that he did for the blacks. His own father was one of them. His Unfortunately, it was only after his death that his father began to understand. A pity for that.
PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS:
People could be divided in terms of their perceptions for him. The one side would be the more liberal, democratic side of people that looked up to him and thought that what he was doing was very honorable and noble. The second part of people would be the strict Apartheid people who thought that he was being foolish in believing that blacks were equal and blacks had their place in society. It’s a great sorrow that he was killed by blacks.
PRIVATE LIFE:
It is known that she was a prostitute so in her private life that is what she does. She could not be happy about what she is doing but she needed money and that was the easiest way to go about for her to earn her living. She could regret and be ashamed for what she had done but she needed to provide food for her son. For she could not find her husband.
PUBLIC LIFE:
She was not very honored in the public eye and people knew her for her job. They thought that she was cheap. They didn’t have much respect for her and due to her actions she lost her dignity. It can be said that she has ruined her reputation.
PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS:
People perceive Gertrude to be a woman who has lost her morals and her dignity. This could be easily explained due to social dislocation. However, people could also see her as the poor woman from the rural areas, who came into the city and got caught up in all the sin in it. There could be some pity felt for her.
CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF ARTHUR JARVIS
PRIVATE LIFE:
He disagreed with his father on the issue regarding the blacks. He believed that all people were equal. He even started a black boys club. He was a good family man and he still had respect for his parents. It must be said that he was a very fair and just man.
PUBLIC LIFE:
People knew him for the righteous man that he was and had a lot of respect for him. However, not all people did, some people thought him to be foolish to do the things that he did for the blacks. His own father was one of them. His Unfortunately, it was only after his death that his father began to understand. A pity for that.
PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS:
People could be divided in terms of their perceptions for him. The one side would be the more liberal, democratic side of people that looked up to him and thought that what he was doing was very honorable and noble. The second part of people would be the strict Apartheid people who thought that he was being foolish in believing that blacks were equal and blacks had their place in society. It’s a great sorrow that he was killed by blacks.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
more character analysis
Character analysis of James Jarvis
Private life:
In his private life James is a loving family man, who is passionate about his farm. He works hard to maintain it. His farm is one of his pride and joy in life. He somewhat disagrees with his son on issues such as racism.
Public life:
He seems to be as a workaholic who is obsessed with his farm. Also, as a racist as he doesn’t involve himself with the black people living in the village near to him. It is only after the death of his son that he mends and changes his way.
Peoples perception:
People will perceive James as a racist for he was discriminatory to black people. Also as a selfish person as he did not help the blacks even though he had the funds to.
Character analysis of Theophilus Msimangu
Private life:
It was not shown whether he had any family or not. He dedicated his time to helping people and his church. He was a very selfless man.
Public life:
People knew him for the work he does and how he helps people in need. He was quite well known and quite liked in the public as well.
Peoples perceptions:
People thought of him as the not selfish, helpful man that he was. That always stood for Christianity and foe doing good.
Character analysis of John Kumalo
Private life:
He wasn’t married to the woman that he lived with. He disregarded family. He was sly and manipulative an was able to help his son when he was caught for stealing.
Public life:
He was known for his speeches that he made to the public, and his “bull voice”. He had many friends who came to his shop to have discussions with him. He was well known. Probably as a man of power. He also had his own shop and was regarded as wealthy. He found living in the city better to living in the rural areas. He forgot his childhood and was more for the modernistic way of living.
Peoples’ perceptions:
People think of him as a man who has wealth as well as power due to his voice. Also, as a coward because even though he has this great voice, he controls what he says in the presence of the police. He is afraid of being arrested. People might not necessarily think all good of him, taking also into consideration that he lived with a woman to whom hw was not married to.
Private life:
In his private life James is a loving family man, who is passionate about his farm. He works hard to maintain it. His farm is one of his pride and joy in life. He somewhat disagrees with his son on issues such as racism.
Public life:
He seems to be as a workaholic who is obsessed with his farm. Also, as a racist as he doesn’t involve himself with the black people living in the village near to him. It is only after the death of his son that he mends and changes his way.
Peoples perception:
People will perceive James as a racist for he was discriminatory to black people. Also as a selfish person as he did not help the blacks even though he had the funds to.
Character analysis of Theophilus Msimangu
Private life:
It was not shown whether he had any family or not. He dedicated his time to helping people and his church. He was a very selfless man.
Public life:
People knew him for the work he does and how he helps people in need. He was quite well known and quite liked in the public as well.
Peoples perceptions:
People thought of him as the not selfish, helpful man that he was. That always stood for Christianity and foe doing good.
Character analysis of John Kumalo
Private life:
He wasn’t married to the woman that he lived with. He disregarded family. He was sly and manipulative an was able to help his son when he was caught for stealing.
Public life:
He was known for his speeches that he made to the public, and his “bull voice”. He had many friends who came to his shop to have discussions with him. He was well known. Probably as a man of power. He also had his own shop and was regarded as wealthy. He found living in the city better to living in the rural areas. He forgot his childhood and was more for the modernistic way of living.
Peoples’ perceptions:
People think of him as a man who has wealth as well as power due to his voice. Also, as a coward because even though he has this great voice, he controls what he says in the presence of the police. He is afraid of being arrested. People might not necessarily think all good of him, taking also into consideration that he lived with a woman to whom hw was not married to.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Evaluation of term 1:
It was very difficult starting grade ten as the amount of work was incredibly more than that of grade nine. Also, the work approach to English was not the traditional style of work that I was used to. It was a challenge, it was different, but all and all it was a good experience.
Evaluation of term 2:
Having the experience of term 1 as practice it was less difficult than it was in term 1. I became accustomed to the work, and the way of working. However, with the exams there was a high level of stress, considering that there was studying to do and work to complete. Thankfully, I was able to get through that. Now, I know what is facing me for the rest of the year and I’m able to cope, to have fun and to enjoy the remainder of the year. I will always give my work my all.
Evaluation of the audio assignment:
The audio assignment was very unusual, yet also a whole lot of fun and still being a challenge. I appreciate the opportunity to use all these different types of technology and being introduced to it all. It also gave me a chance to interact with my parents and ask them for help, since I’m very stubborn in that regard. When assessing peers work, it was great to hear them talk in ways I haven’t heard them talk before.
Evaluation of the trip to Sharpeville:
Unfortunately, I was unable to join in this much anticipated trip, due to a funeral in the family. However, from what I gather it was the trip of a lifetime. I have seen all the photos and it looks like I have missed out. I think that after this trip one becomes more appreciative of the small thing one has every day. Like fresh, clean, hot water or electricity, after seeing people who don’t, and live like that on a day to day basis. One realises how ungrateful we are to these luxuries. It makes one feel that one should do things to make the lives of these people better.
It was very difficult starting grade ten as the amount of work was incredibly more than that of grade nine. Also, the work approach to English was not the traditional style of work that I was used to. It was a challenge, it was different, but all and all it was a good experience.
Evaluation of term 2:
Having the experience of term 1 as practice it was less difficult than it was in term 1. I became accustomed to the work, and the way of working. However, with the exams there was a high level of stress, considering that there was studying to do and work to complete. Thankfully, I was able to get through that. Now, I know what is facing me for the rest of the year and I’m able to cope, to have fun and to enjoy the remainder of the year. I will always give my work my all.
Evaluation of the audio assignment:
The audio assignment was very unusual, yet also a whole lot of fun and still being a challenge. I appreciate the opportunity to use all these different types of technology and being introduced to it all. It also gave me a chance to interact with my parents and ask them for help, since I’m very stubborn in that regard. When assessing peers work, it was great to hear them talk in ways I haven’t heard them talk before.
Evaluation of the trip to Sharpeville:
Unfortunately, I was unable to join in this much anticipated trip, due to a funeral in the family. However, from what I gather it was the trip of a lifetime. I have seen all the photos and it looks like I have missed out. I think that after this trip one becomes more appreciative of the small thing one has every day. Like fresh, clean, hot water or electricity, after seeing people who don’t, and live like that on a day to day basis. One realises how ungrateful we are to these luxuries. It makes one feel that one should do things to make the lives of these people better.
Experience of the Vaal Hearings
So alike to the work and assignments of Mr.Sujee, the interviews were so unique, unlike any other work done before. I knew apartheid existed, and I knew about the racial segregations, but I did not know how bad it actually was. Hearing the stories, the hardships, from people who were involved with it, makes it more real. Makes me want to hear and learn more about my country’s history that I know so little about. People really suffered and were tortured, and many people are unaware about this, including me. It was a great opportunity to socialize with these people, to hear their stories. Most of all, the Vaal Hearings gave these such people an opportunity for their stories, sufferings and advice to be heard. It goes without saying that these people are wise and have been through life, after listening to the advice that they gave, I learnt a lot. I learnt to stand up for myself, to never give up and to have hope for the future. Fighting for freedom was not only the morally correct thing to do, but some also believed it to be the religious thing to do. Lastly, after hearing how much pain these activists have been through, I learnt to appreciate the small things I have, to appreciate my freedom. And to always have hope for the future, and the future of this country.
So alike to the work and assignments of Mr.Sujee, the interviews were so unique, unlike any other work done before. I knew apartheid existed, and I knew about the racial segregations, but I did not know how bad it actually was. Hearing the stories, the hardships, from people who were involved with it, makes it more real. Makes me want to hear and learn more about my country’s history that I know so little about. People really suffered and were tortured, and many people are unaware about this, including me. It was a great opportunity to socialize with these people, to hear their stories. Most of all, the Vaal Hearings gave these such people an opportunity for their stories, sufferings and advice to be heard. It goes without saying that these people are wise and have been through life, after listening to the advice that they gave, I learnt a lot. I learnt to stand up for myself, to never give up and to have hope for the future. Fighting for freedom was not only the morally correct thing to do, but some also believed it to be the religious thing to do. Lastly, after hearing how much pain these activists have been through, I learnt to appreciate the small things I have, to appreciate my freedom. And to always have hope for the future, and the future of this country.
Character Analysis Of Absalom Kumalo
Private life:
Coming from a village like Ndotsheni, I would think that Absalom was a good man and who appreciated family. When he came to Johannesburg he was lost and totally socially dislocated. He involved himself with bad company and thus became involved in crime. In his private life though, I think he regrets his actions and is too embarrassed to go back home.
Public life:
Publicly Absalom was known as a burglar and a murderer. He didn’t have a good reputation as he stole and took a life. He was known as a criminal to all, however, that is what he was, even if he might regret his actions and wishes he hadn’t done them. He will still remain a criminal in the eyes of the public, for the public does not know how the move from rural to urban may have affected him.
Peoples perceptions:
As mentioned above, people saw him as a criminal. This perception is based on his actions which are factual; therefore such a perception of him is accurate. Considering that he is the son of a reverend, people could think that he is rebellious, by leaving his home and coming to the city, were he gets involved in all these illegal activities, with bad companions. This makes one think that he is going against the ways of his father, his church, and is just trying to be different. To be the rebel of Ndotsheni.
Private life:
Coming from a village like Ndotsheni, I would think that Absalom was a good man and who appreciated family. When he came to Johannesburg he was lost and totally socially dislocated. He involved himself with bad company and thus became involved in crime. In his private life though, I think he regrets his actions and is too embarrassed to go back home.
Public life:
Publicly Absalom was known as a burglar and a murderer. He didn’t have a good reputation as he stole and took a life. He was known as a criminal to all, however, that is what he was, even if he might regret his actions and wishes he hadn’t done them. He will still remain a criminal in the eyes of the public, for the public does not know how the move from rural to urban may have affected him.
Peoples perceptions:
As mentioned above, people saw him as a criminal. This perception is based on his actions which are factual; therefore such a perception of him is accurate. Considering that he is the son of a reverend, people could think that he is rebellious, by leaving his home and coming to the city, were he gets involved in all these illegal activities, with bad companions. This makes one think that he is going against the ways of his father, his church, and is just trying to be different. To be the rebel of Ndotsheni.
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