HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES IN & AROUND JOBURG
If you're staying in Johannesburg for all or part of the holidays, there are wonderful activities on offer to keep your kids stimulated and entertained. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
ART:
Arabella's Art Studio in Parktown North, Dec 3-6th / 18-21st
Scribble and Splot Art Classes in Fourways, Dec 7,14,21
CRAFTS:
Children's Holiday Creativity Club in Petervale, Dec 3-7th, 11-15th, 18-21
Kids Craft Workshops in Weltevreden Park, Dec 7,11,12,14
Moyo magic holiday workshops at Zoo Lake in Parktown, Dec - weekends and public holidays
COOKING:
Ushef Cooking School in Olivedale, Sandton, Dec 3-14
Cookery Kids Workshop in Savoy Dec 10-13th
PLAYBALL:
Darrenwood Playball Holiday program near Cresta, Dec 3-7th, 10-12
CRICKET:
Last Man Stands in Houghton, Dec 3-7th
TENNIS:
International Tennis Academy clinics in Melville, Dec 3-6
SCIENCE:
Experilab in Randburg, Nov 27-Dec 20th
Technolab in Auckland Park, Dec 10-14th
SWIMMING:
Linden Pool, swimming clinics Dec 5-7, 10-14, Jan 2-4, 7-9
YOGA:
Yoga 4 Youngsters in Randburg is offering FREE holiday classes, Dec 3-14
GENERAL:
Ilanga Day Camp, Kempton Park Dec 3-14
HOLIDAY CAMPS OUT OF JOBURG Click here to see details for the various camps:
Gecko Valley Performing Arts Camp, Adventure and Beyond, Happy Acres, Camp Nelu, Inkwenkwezi, Bushtrail
HOLIDAY THEATRE/SHOWSUntangled Marionettes presents the Xmas story in a show called 'Episodes' in Westcliff, Dec 1,4,8,11,22
Click here to see details for the various childrens theatre productions showing in December/January like The Jungle Book, Grim Tales, The Swallow Fairy, Veldmuis en Stadtmuis, Lion King, Peter Pan Pantomime, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty.
For various gift ideas, special offers and competitions, check out the Jozikids website here.
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Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007
'I believe in the war, but being here sucks'
This was a headline in today's Mail & Guardian. (Read the article).
Sounds rather a lot like parenting, doesn't it?
Sounds rather a lot like parenting, doesn't it?
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Our Future in the Air
(Jonathan Shapiro 14.11.07)
Joke if you will, but it's still safer in the air than it is on the ground.
Sunday, 11 November 2007
SA in UN Rape Resolution Row
In an article published by the Mail & Guardian entitled " SA responds to US in UN rape resolution row ":
" South African diplomats have expressed shock at strong United States government criticism of the country's stance over a United Nations resolution, introduced by the US, that condemns rape by governments and military formations. "
( Read full article ....)
" In an article in the New York Times on Thursday, the US accused South Africa of obstructing an American-drafted General Assembly resolution that would specifically condemn rape and sexual abuse used by governments and armed groups to achieve political and military objectives.
While the resolution does not mention any countries by name, the Bush administration has cited accusations that rape is being employed by soldiers and militia members as a tactic for intimidation and warfare, notably in Sudan and Burma."
The South Africans state: "We are objecting to the resolution because it is politicised and singles out clear categories of rape. We want a resolution that is non-politicised and that looks at rape in a holistic manner in all its situations, including rape by soldiers in detention centres and in situations of foreign occupation."
On Friday, South Africa's ambassador to the United Nations, Dumisani Kumalo, echoed Sangqu's comments.
"As usual our US colleagues are being very disingenuous, because what they were trying to get us to do is to support a resolution only condemning rape by military and government institutions. We are saying we want to condemn rape in all its forms," said Kumalo, who is currently in South Africa.
Rape is rape. We don't want rape to be dealt with selectively. It is a cruel and despicable crime. We said rape should be condemned in all its manifestations, that it does not matter if it's perpetrated by governments or individuals. The Africa group within the United Nations introduced our amendments. It was Angola who actually introduced them. "
I am sure that we all agree, Mr Kumalo, on the general condemnation of rape. We are painfully aware of it in this country (and of the Government's lack of success in remedying the situation). However, it seems to me that the United Nations are trying to pass a law that actually holds governments responsible in those political / military cases, and not just the individuals who perpetrate it.
I feel that, not unusually, the South African Government is trying to duck responsibilty for actions of its representatives, hiding behind a barrage of noble-sounding sentiments, while they continue to flounder ineffectively.
" South African diplomats have expressed shock at strong United States government criticism of the country's stance over a United Nations resolution, introduced by the US, that condemns rape by governments and military formations. "
( Read full article ....)
" In an article in the New York Times on Thursday, the US accused South Africa of obstructing an American-drafted General Assembly resolution that would specifically condemn rape and sexual abuse used by governments and armed groups to achieve political and military objectives.
While the resolution does not mention any countries by name, the Bush administration has cited accusations that rape is being employed by soldiers and militia members as a tactic for intimidation and warfare, notably in Sudan and Burma."
The South Africans state: "We are objecting to the resolution because it is politicised and singles out clear categories of rape. We want a resolution that is non-politicised and that looks at rape in a holistic manner in all its situations, including rape by soldiers in detention centres and in situations of foreign occupation."
On Friday, South Africa's ambassador to the United Nations, Dumisani Kumalo, echoed Sangqu's comments.
"As usual our US colleagues are being very disingenuous, because what they were trying to get us to do is to support a resolution only condemning rape by military and government institutions. We are saying we want to condemn rape in all its forms," said Kumalo, who is currently in South Africa.
Rape is rape. We don't want rape to be dealt with selectively. It is a cruel and despicable crime. We said rape should be condemned in all its manifestations, that it does not matter if it's perpetrated by governments or individuals. The Africa group within the United Nations introduced our amendments. It was Angola who actually introduced them. "
I am sure that we all agree, Mr Kumalo, on the general condemnation of rape. We are painfully aware of it in this country (and of the Government's lack of success in remedying the situation). However, it seems to me that the United Nations are trying to pass a law that actually holds governments responsible in those political / military cases, and not just the individuals who perpetrate it.
I feel that, not unusually, the South African Government is trying to duck responsibilty for actions of its representatives, hiding behind a barrage of noble-sounding sentiments, while they continue to flounder ineffectively.
Friday, 9 November 2007
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Jo'burg Street Names To Go Green
According to an article published in the Mail & Guardian online, Jo'burg street names are to go green:
"The naming and renaming of streets and public places in Johannesburg should be after flora and fauna and not people, according to the city's new naming policy released on Monday.
Anyone who wants a place named after a person will have to provide a detailed motivation, including a profile of the person and why he or she is worthy of the honour."
Excellent idea. I wonder how many words we have for "dagga" or "weed" in eleven official languages?
The article goes on to say:
"Recently, Hans Strijdom Drive, a main road running through Randburg and crossing the N1, was renamed Malibongwe Drive.
"Malibongwe" means "to give praise". "Malibongwe igama lamakhosikazi [Praise the women's voice]" was a slogan normally used by women during apartheid protest marches and gatherings.
Johannesburg Development Agency head Lael Bethlehem said earlier this year that the new street name would still remind South Africans of Strijdom as the slogan was used in protest against his government.
Hendrik Verwoerd Drive in Randburg also has a new name: Bram Fischer Drive, after the anti-apartheid activist."
In that vein, I guess we could use the names of flauna and fauna that remind us of prominent people, like "Beetroot" to remind us of Manto? (Lest we forget.) Mind you, one could name a whole zone of streets after her ...."Cane Street", "Barley", "Hopst", "Marula" ...
I like it. I shall ponder the Flora and Fauna of our democracy with glee.
"The naming and renaming of streets and public places in Johannesburg should be after flora and fauna and not people, according to the city's new naming policy released on Monday.
Anyone who wants a place named after a person will have to provide a detailed motivation, including a profile of the person and why he or she is worthy of the honour."
Excellent idea. I wonder how many words we have for "dagga" or "weed" in eleven official languages?
The article goes on to say:
"Recently, Hans Strijdom Drive, a main road running through Randburg and crossing the N1, was renamed Malibongwe Drive.
"Malibongwe" means "to give praise". "Malibongwe igama lamakhosikazi [Praise the women's voice]" was a slogan normally used by women during apartheid protest marches and gatherings.
Johannesburg Development Agency head Lael Bethlehem said earlier this year that the new street name would still remind South Africans of Strijdom as the slogan was used in protest against his government.
Hendrik Verwoerd Drive in Randburg also has a new name: Bram Fischer Drive, after the anti-apartheid activist."
In that vein, I guess we could use the names of flauna and fauna that remind us of prominent people, like "Beetroot" to remind us of Manto? (Lest we forget.) Mind you, one could name a whole zone of streets after her ...."Cane Street", "Barley", "Hopst", "Marula" ...
I like it. I shall ponder the Flora and Fauna of our democracy with glee.
Sunday, 4 November 2007
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