Black Tuesday take two

It's Black Tuesday again tomorrow, so all you South Africans better be sporting your mourning attire!

I'm not usually very fond of hackers, but this one...

Someone hacked the ANC's Wikipedia page and classified certain unflattering information (a sneak peak into our future, perhaps?).  I jumped at the chance to take a picture because I knew it would be removed within minutes. Also, the National Press Club has decided that Tuesday will be another Black Tuesday. The ANC must be fuming right now.

A very Black Tuesday indeed

So, the ANC passed the Bill. I was so upset that I was on the verge of tears, no jokes. It will now go to the National Council of Provinces before ol'JZ has to sign it. If nothing is done about the public interest clause by then, the opposition parties are going to take the battle to the Constitutional Court. It's difficult not to be discouraged, especially when you're confronted with what feels like a wall of ignorance and short-sightedness. It baffles me how the same people who fought so hard for freedom in this country are the ones who are throwing it away. But, it is not the end of this battle, only the beginning. I've decided that I want to get more involved in campaigning against the Bill, not only because it affects my aspirations to be a journalist but because I don't think I could sit idly by while the country I love becomes more and more like a draconian state. I encourage you all to do the same.

Greek Protests

It doesn't happen very often that one gets to actually see international news that you have been bombarded with on TV. Last week, when I was in Athens, I went to Syntagma Square, the main stage for the Greek protests against austerity measures. A few days before, I had been to the islands of Rhodes and Santorini, where I experienced quite a different atmosphere to that of Athens. From an outsider's point of view, I felt a sense of tension and desperation in Athens. The Greeks are angry people at the moment. And so, they should be. Their government has let them down. The protesters, however, are relentless. They have taken to camping in the Square 24/7, while an angry voice can be heard on a speakerphone. As I witnessed all of this, I wondered what the future has in store for Greece. I guess I can only hope that the Greeks' call for change is not in vain.

 Greek Parliament

Syntagma Square is directly opposite parliament.
First banner, addressing the evasive goverment: "Wherever you go, we will find you"

Protesters that have set up camp in the Square.
Banner: "Be the change that you want to see"

Banner: "Fascism never again"

I struggled to translate all the banners. Should have paid more attention at Greek school. If anyone can help me with the translations, please let me know. I would really appreciate it!