The pros and cons of advertising and maak-a-ting
A lot of anger over that hair advert has been directed at Clicks. But they didn't make the ad. Let's not forget where it all originated. Here's something I wrote a while ago about the industry that ca...
Clicks-bait and other hair-raising tales
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The art of applying for a job – #8
Here is #8 in my helpful series on what the ideal job application should look like.
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To the National Gambling Board for the position of Chief Executive Officer
De...
Add one baboon and stir well
Down in the Deep South, we give our baboons names. Like George and Jezebel and Kataza. Ah, Kataza. Who among us has not heard of your tales of derring-do? Now you're in trouble, bru. Try a little derr...
Clicks-bait and other hair-raising tales
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The art of applying for a job – #7
Here is #7 in my helpful series on what the ideal job application should look like.
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To Truworths: for the position of Ladieswear House Model
Dear Madam,
I pre...
The art of applying for a job – #6
Here is #6 in my helpful series on what the ideal job application should look like.
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To the Chief Executive Officer: Potchefstroom Hospital
Dear Comrade Doctor Si...
Cheers to Viking berserkers
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Latest news from the ‘Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Weirder’ department.
Beaches across South Africa were opened to the public today. In Cape Town, people swam in the sea. Not for very long, obviously, or they'd die of hypothermia.
In Durban ... ay, my bru. Durban ekse....
The art of applying for a job – #5
Here is #5 in my helpful series on what the ideal job application should look like.
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To the SA Dental Association for the position of Chief Executive Officer
Dear...
A letter to Ace
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Trannies without fannies
Men don’t really know how to celebrate Women’s Day without running the risk of being called patronising or sexist. All we can do, really, is dress up as a woman and feel what it’s like to walk in thei...