Simply Aasia

To the man and the father to the nation he inspired to the workers and haters who practiced tolerance saw hate and raised love to the work he did and the bridges he crossed even those who could have burned to the nation he forgave and didn't ask for it to the doors he opened and the ceilings he removed and forced a people to look in the mirror and learn to love their flaws to every child who was old enough to feel the transition and who got to meet him. We're part of his legend. The responsibility is ours to carry forward. Make the difference everyday especially when no one is watching Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela 18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013 You will live forever through love and tolerance

I been fortunate to have been in some awe-inspiring company lately. More than just inspired it has forced me to think about my choices and my future. When I asked one guy, why we feel pressure from our peers to conform or have a certain life, he said "Change your peers" that simple. Winds of change are sweeping once again and hopefully I make better choices this time around. Ye like the new layout?

Everyone and their mother will now have an opinion on what is happening in Eldos and wether or not its actually as bad as it seems. For as long as I can remember I have had to stand up for my hometown and convince people I didn't live in Baghdad Ext12. We had no drive-bys and other criminal activities. I am not sure if I have been living under a rock, or if I disassociated a long time ago.  Recently Eldos has been in the press for all the wrong reasons. Death, Torture, Crime,Drugs almost every evil thing that has come to mind. These issues are real and if I could have moved out I think I would and will. Not because I don't care, but because it gets tougher and tougher to remain. Loud drunken parties by neighbors who spare no thought to anyone but their good times. Cars racing down the road at break neck speeds. Absolute chaos of the festive and Easter Seasons. Openly drinking with your parents in front of your homes. Drag racing. Everyone talks about the drugs a...

Zuma's "african way" remarks sparks concern. This story about Prez Zuma " The Centre for Constitutional Rights expressed concern over President  Jacob Zuma 's reported comments that the justice system was "the white man's way" for solving "African problems". I might not be the man's greatest fan at the best of times, but I think Prez Zuma has a point. If we as a people conduct ourselves using tradition and our culture as the reference to how we live, why on earth would any justice system work for us? Many might disagree with it, hoever we only have to look at honour killings and child marriages in Islam (Here I am talking about the UK) Entire communities hush up when police officers enter the area with whispers of abuse happen. But no one will out the abuser at all. I see it in the coloured communities as well, although I still call the police when I witness doemstic abuse, battered wives wont file charges. Under-age drinkin...