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ihateza http://www.easy2blog.com It's really easy to create your blog en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:18:58 -0500 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:18:58 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PHP simple_xml info@easy2blog.com info@easy2blog.com 2010: 'we've pulled it off before' http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1694/post While South Africa has good reason to be optimistic about its ability to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup, doubts still linger in the minds of the international media, says International Marketing Council of SA (IMC) chief executive Yvonne Johnston. "Old stereotypes die hard," Johnston told hundreds of newspaper editors from around the world at the World Association of Newspapers conference in Cape Town this week. Speaking at a luncheon hosted by the IMC, Johnston answered the doubters by saying that South Africans had established an unbeatable track record for "fixing what others have written off as terminally broken, and for finding solutions where others have despaired." Not many outside observers believed South Africans would come together the way they did in 1994, Johnston noted - some had even predicted a bloodbath; but South Africans in their millions turned out to vote in the country's first democratic elections, and apartheid passed away peacefully. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:54:03 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1694/post OR Tambo Airport labelled greedy http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1693/post The International Airline Transport Association's AGM recently took place in Vancouver. Delegates at the AGM heard that the airport companies for <a href="http://www.southafrica.to/transport/Airports/O-R-Tambo-International/O-R-Tambo-International-Airport.php5">Johannesburg International</a> (i.e. ACSA), Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong and Seoul have returned profit margins of more than 40%; and at the same time the cost saving initiatives which airlines have implemented have been wiped out by the high costs airports are charging for landing. According to Giovanni Bisignani (IATA director general and CEO), ?Too many airports still operate as happy monopolies?. This is certainly the case in South Africa, where ACSA makes massive profits, whilst baggage handling is slow and ground equipment is often not ready by the time aircrafts have landed. Not that ACSA should be blamed, they're simply doing what any monopolist would do - it is the responsibility of government to instil a competitive environment in airport management. This article, or extracts thereof, may be printed on other websites, provided that this message and a link to <a href="http://www.southafrica.to/">www.southafrica.to</a> is included. The article or extracts thereof may be used in the print media provided that credit is given to www.SouthAfrica.TO Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:40:50 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1693/post Apartheid 'no longer an excuse' http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1675/post Apartheid and lack of resources are no longer justifiable arguments to defend mediocrity, Education Minister Naledi Pandor told Parliament this week, urging South Africans to choose excellence and reject mediocrity for the sake of "nation building, socio-economic development and true liberation". Delivering the Department of Education's budget speech in Parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday, Pandor said mediocrity in South Africa was being supported by "unjustifiable arguments". "Some cite apartheid," the minister said. "I acknowledge that the legacy of apartheid continues to affect us, but it no longer serves to explain continued failures on our part. "Others cite inadequate resources. Yet this is also no longer a persuasive argument." Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:37:20 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1675/post KwaZulu Natal youngsters marched against crime http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1674/post KwaZulu Natal youngsters marched against crime An initiative against crime and violence in Durban brought home the shocking effect crime has on the country's most vulnerable citizens. Thousands of children from schools in the Amanzimtoti area have described in letters how their lives were changed by crime. These were presented at a protest march today, as International Children's Day was also celebrated. Over a 1 000 letters were received, many addressed to President Thabo Mbeki. The young citizens hope the authorities will take heed. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:23:07 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1674/post Blair backs Mbeki on Zimbabwe http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1673/post Tony Blair, the outgoing British prime minister, says he fully supports efforts by President Thabo Mbeki and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to mediate a solution for Zimbabwe. Blair says there must be a regional solution to Zimbabwe's economic and political crisis. The British leader held bilateral talks with Mbeki at the conclusion of his two-day official visit to South Africa. The bilateral meeting at the Union Buildings allowed Mbeki to update Blair on his mediating efforts in Zimbabwe. Blair says the only thing that mattered was the plight of Zimbabwe's people. The two leaders discussed trade and political relations between the two nations. Developments around the African continent and the G8 summit next week featured high on the agenda and climate change. Blair is wrapping up his farewell tour to Africa today. The United Kingdom is the largest investor in South Africa with about R175 billion worth of investment. World at critical point Blair says the world stands at a critical point with regard to Africa's development and climate change. Blair says that while the world's industrialised nations have fulfilled some promises to Africa, they can do a lot more. He also says that for the first time, the world has an opportunity to strike a global agreement on climate change that would include the United States. For a moment, the green lawns of the Union Buildings were almost invisible in the thick white cloud of gun powder. The Presidential Guard of Honour and Defence Force saluted Blair, who has been in the thick of international developments for 10 years. Mbeki thanked Blair for his bold stance on Africa. At the G8 summit meeting in Gleneagles, Scotland, two years ago, Blair was instrumental in getting the industrialised nations to commit to greater assistance for Africa. Mbeki says it would be a good farewell present for Blair, if the G8 leaders accelerated their undertakings at their meeting in Germany next week. Blair says a lot had happened since the Gleneagles meeting, but much more could be done. He acknowledged US president George Bush's call for the world's major economies to agree on long-term targets to curb greenhouse gasses. Blair's visit provided a glimpse of the line that he is likely to take on Africa and climate change at the upcoming G8 meeting. That gathering will be Blair's last key international engagement before he steps down on June 27. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:22:01 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1673/post 2010 Increased opportunities for tourism http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1672/post Olympic chief makes South Africa stop The International Olympic Committee President, Jacques Rogge received a warm welcome from the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, Dr Irvin Khoza, during his visit to SAFA House on Friday. Khoza felt it important to welcome Rogge, saying "it is crucial that we acknowledge the visit of the President of the IOC, who with FIFA, ensured that there would be normal sport in South Africa." Both the IOC and FIFA banned South Africa from participating in sport while the policies of segregation during the apartheid era were in place. During his visit, Rogge was briefed on the progress of the Local Organising Committee in the preparation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He seemed pleased with the progress and was unwavering in his commitment to the African continent, emphatically stating that he was "absolutely convinced that South Africa in particular and Africa general are capable of the hosting of a major sports event." Khoza felt it important to welcome Rogge, saying "it is crucial that we acknowledge the visit of the President of the IOC, who with FIFA, ensured that there would be normal sport in South Africa." Both the IOC and FIFA banned South Africa from participating in sport while the policies of segregation during the apartheid era were in place. During his visit, Rogge was briefed on the progress of the Local Organising Committee in the preparation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He seemed pleased with the progress and was unwavering in his commitment to the African continent, emphatically stating that he was "absolutely convinced that South Africa in particular and Africa general are capable of the hosting of a major sports event."2010 Increased opportunities for tourism The World Cup was attracting international conferences, and thousands of delegates who were not connected to the tournament would be coming to SA in 2010, according to Dirk Elzinga, managing director of the Cape Town International Conference Centre. First National Bank?s Solutions for Tourism department said that since SA was chosen to host the event there had been a huge increase in applications for finance for tourism-related projects, ranging from accommodation to tour buses. According to Business Report, Pieter de Bruin, the head of the department, said there would be increased opportunities for tourism even before 2010. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" align="left" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%">New aircraft and vehicles for SAPS </td></tr> <tr style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)"> <td colspan="2">With government focusing on visible policing to deter criminals, the Minister of Safety and Security announced a raft of new equipment, including several helicopters, for the SA Police Service (SAPS). Charles Nqakula said it would be spending R13.5m on three new mobile command vehicles fitted with modern technology and R20.2m on four new helicopters this financial year. According to an allAfrica.com report, in 2009/10, in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup, the police services will be further strengthened with another two high-tech mobile command vehicles at a cost of R9m.</td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:19:40 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1672/post Sex crimes bill welcomed http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1657/post 23 May 2007 Gender activists have welcomed the National Assembly's decision to approve South Africa's new Sexual Offences Bill, which is set to change the way the country's courts deal with rape cases - and widens the definition of rape to cover both men and women. This means that "forced penetration" will be taken to encompass both anal and vaginal penetration, and will include penetration by any object. Forced oral sex will also amount to rape under the new law. Lisa Vetten of the Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre said it was good news that the long-awaited bill, which codifies and modernises South African law relating to sexual offences, was moving again. However, Vetten warned against seeing the bill as a cure-all for the ills in the criminal justice system in its response to rape. read full article: http://www.southafrica.info/public_services/citizens/your_rights/sexual-offences-bill2.htm Fri, 25 May 2007 22:32:14 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1657/post Maddie McCann update http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1640/post a Norwegian tourist claimed she might have spotted Madeleine in Morocco. Marie Olli, who lives in Spain and once lived in Leicestershire, says she saw a blonde girl who looked just like the four-year-old at a petrol station in the city of Marrakech nine days ago. The "sad" girl initially appeared to be standing on her own, but Olli claims an "anonymous-looking" man in his late 30s then came over and the girl asked him: "Can I see mummy soon?" Madeleine was abducted 16 days ago as she slept in her bed in her parents' holiday apartment in the seaside village of Praia da Luz, Portugal. Sun, 20 May 2007 01:56:27 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1640/post Super 14 Rugby final result http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1639/post Durban. South Africa. Saturday,19 th May,2007 The crowd cheers after the Bulls first try by Pierre Spies in the final of the Super 14 Rugby Finals between the Bull and the Sharks. Both South African teams qualified for the final in a history making moment last weekend. At the half-time whistle,the score was 14 -10 in favour of the Durban home side,the Sharks,following a try by J.P. Petersen,penalty and conversion kicks by Montgomery. Only good,solid defense by the Bulls on their own try line, has saved the scoreboard for the Bulls. The Bulls had lady luck on their side at the kick-off,when their star player was nearly red carded following a late and dangerous tackle on the fullback of the Sharks,Percy Montgomery. During the break, locker room cameras showed the Bulls coach,Heineke Meyer giving the Bulls a tongue lashing as opposed to Dick Muir's quite demeanor. In the 45th min, Hougaard missed a 35 meter penalty kick which came short and would have brought the Bulls within 1 point of the Sharks.A titanic forward battle followed with both sides gaining and losing ground across the field. In the 55th minute Albert van den Berg nearly went over in the corner but the Bulls defense held firm. Hougaard added another 3 penalty points to his tally with a 25 min penalty kick bringing the score 14-13 in favor of the Sharks.In the 66 th minute Sharks fly-half Butch James knocked the ball on in his own in goal area but the Bulls could not capitalize on this fortune and lost possession of the ball. With 9 minutes to go on the clock,it was still anybodies game.The Bull Jaco van der Westhuizen missing a drop kick attempt handing possession back to the Sharks. The Sharks the took advantage of a penalty line kick and Albert van den berg went over for a try bringing the score to 19-13 and then Steyn missed the conversion which could have won the Sharks the Final. The Bull immediately went on a renewed attack, swinging the ball all over the field with Brian Habena going over for a try next to the posts. Hougaard converted and the Bulls won by 20 to 19 to become the 2007 Super 14 Rugby Champions. By Jan Meyntjes for www.huntersouthafrica.co. Sat, 19 May 2007 23:29:30 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1639/post Maddie McCann http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1638/post I-HATE-ZA has joined the worldwide search to help find this missing child. Madeleine McCann is a 4-year-old little girl from Britain. She was taken by an unknown abductor from her hotel bed in a holiday resort in Portugal on the the evening of Thursday 3rd May 2007. It's been over a week now, and she could be anywhere by now. YOU can help raise awareness of this little girl's plight. Madeleine McCann (Maddie) has not yet been found and Interpol believes she is alive. The focus in on new leads. Can you help? PLEASE EVERYBODY - be vigilant, this child has been taken by a suspected professional peadophile ring who planned this meticulously. Let us unite around the world by forwarding this on to everybody. <a style="color: rgb(255, 204, 255);" href="http://www.findmadeleine.com/">www.findmadeleine</a>.com has an appeal in 11 languages for those who don't speak English well. You can download the poster and put it up everywhere you can think of. Description of Madeleine: Maddie is 0.9m, blonde and from England with an English accent. Her hair might be cut and dyed, but her distinguishable features are her eyes. Her left eye is blue and green and her right eye is g! reen with an odd brown spot in retina. She has a small brown mark on the left leg calf. It is going to take just ONE person to notice something suspicious and give the police the breakthrough they need. If you have any information, contact: - The Local Police (in your country) - The Portuguese Police by telephone 00 351 282 405 400 - Crimestoppers (UK) by telephone 00 44 1883 731 336. Useful Links Download poster here and put IT UP EVERYWHERE - shop windows, lamp posts and notice boards. <a href="http://www.interpol.int/public/data/children/missing/notices/data/2007/03/2007_23403.asp">Interpol's description of Maddie</a> Maddie's Mum's emotional TV appeal to the abductor <a href="http://www.interpol.int/public/data/children/missing/notices/data/2007/03/2007_23403.asp">Why was Maddie taken?</a> <a href="http://news.sky.com/skynews/video/videoplayer/0,,31200-1265278,.html">David Beckham Appeals for your help</a> <a href="http://www.findmadeleine.com/">The appeal in 11 languages</a> <a href="http://www.bringmadeleinehome.com/">Madeleine's official site</a> Thank you to all of you for your help. I know Maddie's parents will appreciate all our efforts. Sat, 19 May 2007 23:24:48 -0500 http://ihateza.easy2blog.com/permalink/1638/post