What is the colour of the wind in Cape Town?

Does the wind have a colour, or does the wind take on the colour around him?

I think in Cape Town we have a lot of experience in the wind. After all our wind has a name, the Cape Doctor. Why? because the South Easter blows all the pollution and dirt away. When you walk in Cape Town on a windy day, you could say the wind is brown, because it grabs all the sand, dust etc. On a rainy day in Cape Town you could think the wind is grey, because people’s mood are grey and the clouds cover the blue sky, so you just see grey. On a beautiful summers day in Cape Town the wind is orange. The Sun is shining a beautiful shades of orange and yellow.. On this day the wind takes on the colour of the sun and blows against the slopes of Table Mountain.

Do you know the story of Van Hinks and the Devil that sits and smokes on Table Mountain. One day van Hinks and the Devil started an argument. They argued about who can create the biggest cloud of smoke. The competition between them is still continuing, and that is why when the wind blows and you see a blanket of clouds blowing over the top of Table Mountain, it is the Devil and van Hinks smoking and trying to blow the biggest cloud of smoke. On these days the Wind is white.

The wind can take on any colour, almost like a cameleon, but what is the real colour of the wind, is it necessary to know?

If I were the boss

I know that you don't have to be a certain age to become a boss. However I think this plays a role. I believe age gives you a bit more authority and respect. This is true especially if you have older people reporting for you.

However I think that a boss should earn respect and not only think they can treat people inferior because they have the title.

A boss should have good leadership quality, people should want to follow the boss. I am not saying that the boss should be Mr/Ms "Nice" Guy but treat collegeaus as people. A boss should be somebody one can talk to, be able to give you advice and also understand when you have personal issues to attend to.

However a boss should be a strong leader and be able to give direction. A boss should take charge, take responsibility when things go wrong or right.

I do not think that it is easy to be the boss. I think it is challenging but also very rewarding when people look up to you.

There is a saying: " A good reputation is much more worth than the value of money"

If I were the boss, I would like to be remembered for the person I was the positive influence I left on peoples lives.

Phenomenon: Fish falling from the sky

Fish falling from the sky? You got to be joking? This is what my reaction was when I first heard of this. This is a strange phenomenom but this happended over 600 times in this century.

Why does this happen? Scientists discovered that this happen when strong whirlwinds and tornados blows over the sea or rivers. The winds then raises small animals like fish or frogs. These animals can then be carried for miles and then dropped just like that. This is when it will rain fish. This is also called the "fafrotskies" phenomenom. In this past this phenomenom happened in the following countries: Singapore, Rhode Island, India, Australia.

Nedbank currently has an Television advert about this Phenomenon. I think it is brilliant says in the Advert: "So it's certainly unexpected but it's not impossible. Just as in life, where we're often faced with unforeseen circumstances. And that's what brings us to Nedbank Capital – we expect the unexpected, and we're equipped to make the most of it.".

I think this is a brilliant advertisement campaign.

So next time when it rains watch out for flying fish, maybe we should change the idiom it is raining cats and dogs to it is raining fish and frogs!

Two people came out of a building and ....

The month of February 2010 wasn't very eventful. Each day was the same as the previous, wake-up at 06:00; shower, get dressed and eat and rush to work. The same routine took place on Monday, 22 February but something felt different. You know that feeling that you get, that you just know something is going to happen.

The day at work passed fairly quickly and it was time to go home. Driving home struggling to get through the City Centre a car almost drove into another car. People ran across the Street while the traffic light was Green and a lady fell down in the middle of the Main Street. There were people helping her up and nobody got injured. Other than these two events nothing much happened.

The drive home was ok and arrival was earlier than usual. When arrived at home the dog needed to be fetched and the plan was to climb in the car and drive home and have a relaxed evening with a real Afrikaans braai.

This is what everybody thought including the two people in the building.

The next moment a "BANG" sound was heard and two people ran out of the building within seconds. The "BANG sound was one car reversing into another car. One of the two people sitting in the building's car. So the two people became part of a story, a story that they necessary didn't want to be part of.

The tow bar of the front car went in underneath the back car and lifted the car. The car was jacked and the tow bar could be lifted of the car. Needless to say there is damage to the car. An Accident report number was given at the Police station and tomorrow the insurance company would get involved and hopefully pay for the damage.

This is an example of a story that the two people that sat in the building didn't know they were going to be involved in. Although they necessary didn't want to be part of the story, because of the "slep" they are going to have to be part of, they have a story to tell.

Things in life happens for a reason I believe but without things happening nobody will have stories to tell or stories to listen to. So next time when you sit in a building maybe think about the story you would like to walk into and be part of. This will maybe let the time go faster if you sit and wait. Share and tell your stories!

What does a Designer and Public Relations Practitioner have in common?

Thinking about Designer PR

A Graphic Designer and a Public Relations Practitioner have a few things in common. In short the Graphic Designer conceptualise and designs the corporate identity and corporate image for the company. A PAaioner ensure that the corporate identity and corporate image for the company is communicated correctly, creates and ensure that a positive image and identity remains out there. So in other words the PR department and Design department should understand each other and work very closely together. Communication in a company is key so why don't initiate a PR campaign in your company and ask the Design department to get involve. The design department will definitely assist in visualising the campaign and the Public Relations Practioner will ensure communication through out the company. A Designer and a Public Relations Practitioner definetely a recipe for Excellence. A mix of Design and PR to ensure Designer PR.

Is Polygamy a Feminist issue?

Yes, I believe it is. What is Polygamy? Polygamy is a form of marrigage where the person has more than one spouse at the same time. What is Feminism? Feminist can be seen as a movement where women fought for gender equality, women rights, have a voice, Receive equal opportunities in terms of jobs etc. When a man is married to more than one wive, does he treat all the wives the same, does he love them the same, respect them the same, give them equal opportunities? In many African countries the first wive have a lot more priviledges than others, she has the biggest home, travels every where the husband goes, have more say than the others, the first wives have to give consent that the husband can marry another wife in some cases etc. Feminism fought for the right for a women to divorce her husband, use contraceptives, have the same social and political status than men etc. Does Polygamy allow for that? In these marriages all the children belongs to everybody, are raised by everybody etc. Do you think Polygamy is a feminist issue?

What will your answer be?

What would your answer be if a Tourist comes up to you in Long Street and ask you is this place safe? I think it is something to think about. Today, 04 February 2010 I walked in Long Street at about 14:30 and a oldish man came up to me and asked me: "Is this place safe at night, I just go here." Obviously he was a Tourist. He catched me by surprise. My answer was yes, in this area especially Long Street. This is the Street that has a night live and their are security all the time. He asked me: "What area in Cape Town is not safe, that area?"; he pointed towards Greenmarket Square side. I said yes, you will be safe it you stay in the bigger Streets. He thanked me and walked away. Did I answer correctly, I thought afterwards. I am a very patriotic person and positive and I am crazy about South Africa. Yes, we have our crime problems, but which country in the World hasn't. Today on KFM they spoke to Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear and they asked him what does he think about South Africa and does he feel safe. He said that a lot was said in the newspapers and on radio in London about how unsafe South Africa was before he came. He however said, he was in Cape Town last week and he is now in Johannesburg and he has never felt so safe in his life. If Tourist can say this about our beautiful country, I think we also need to think about how much we have here. What would you answer if I Tourist comes up to ask you is it safe here at night? Would you be a Patriot and promote your country?