Social Development Sounds Alarm on Alcohol Spending in South Africa

The Department of Social Development has revealed that South Africans spend approximately R150 billion on alcohol each year, averaging more than R400 million per day. Spending peaked on Christmas Day alone, reaching an estimated R7.7 billion.

By comparison, South Africa’s national health budget stands at around R64 billion, less than half of what is spent annually on alcohol. Alcohol consumption also exceeds the country’s policing budget, placing additional strain on two critical sectors that already face significant challenges.

Health and law enforcement authorities continue to grapple with the consequences of excessive alcohol use. A large proportion of violent crimes and road accidents are linked to alcohol consumption, further increasing the burden on hospitals and police services.

The figures highlight a stark imbalance in national priorities, raising serious questions about the long-term social, economic, and public health impact of alcohol abuse in South Africa

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17 Mk Members

There are allegations that the 17 South Africans currently stranded in Russia are actually members of MK, who were originally sent there for training with the intention of returning to South Africa as bodyguards for Jacob Zuma. Instead, these 17 men have found themselves caught up in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and have since requested assistance from the South African government to facilitate their return home. If the rumors hold any truth, even if they manage to come back, they could face jail time, as it is illegal for South African citizens to engage in warfare abroad without government permission. It’s somewhat ironic that if these men were indeed dispatched by Zuma, they’re now turning to Ramaphosa for help. Why can’t Zuma deploy an aircraft to bring them back?

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A Man

As a man, never stay at home.

Go out, talk to people, make friends,

and create new connections.

A man's job is to face the world, take

risks, and embrace difficulties.

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break up

The end of a relationship doesn’t always signify failure. Sometimes, despite all the love in the world, certain connections just can’t be saved. In these situations, it’s not about assigning blame to either person. Some things simply aren’t meant to be, and that’s just the way it is.

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Sometimes, it’s not necessary to grasp every detail of life. Some things are simply meant to be accepted rather than understood. What truly resonates in your heart doesn't always need to be articulated. You must trust that you'll come to understand what needs to change when the time is right. Occasionally, understanding involves stepping back and accepting situations that are beyond our control, having the courage to let go and make sacrifices for a cause greater than ourselves.

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NTOKOTO MABASA GRANTED R10K BAIL

Murder suspect Ntokoto Mabasa has been granted bail of R10,000 after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death. As part of her bail conditions, Mabasa must surrender her passport, refrain from contacting state witnesses, and report weekly to the nearest police station. The magistrate made it clear that any breach of these conditions would lead to the immediate revocation of her bail.ate revocation of her bail.

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Julias Malema Found Guilty

Julius Malema has been convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and for discharging that firearm in a crowd. He is set to be sentenced in January 2026 and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

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Music is Gambling

For years, I’ve faced criticism for saying that music isn’t a hustle—it’s a gamble. Selling tomatoes on the street is a more reliable hustle than making music. Let me explain: when you sell tomatoes, you’re going to earn some money, no matter how small the amount. Music, on the other hand, is a different ball game. Just think about it: how many hits has Zahara had? What about Zola? Right now, the artist behind “Biri Marung” is in Nigeria, struggling and abandoned by his team. That’s the gamble of music—it can pay off, but it often doesn’t. Anything that works like that can’t really be called a hustle, which is why so many artists end up broke. There’s no guarantee that you’ll make money from it. In contrast, working as a cashier provides a level of assurance. Just look at how record labels can vanish with artists' money, leaving them financially stranded. But if you work at Shoprite, you can count on receiving your salary. A hustle means you put in the effort first and see a return. Music, however, can have you working tirelessly only to find yourself lost in Nigeria.

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chaos

You Have To Remember That Nobody In This World Can Give You What They Themselves Don’t Have. If Your Partner Doesn’t Have Peace Inside Them. There’s No Way That They’ll Give You Any Kind Of Peace. Same Goes For Love. Human Beings Are Not God. We Can’t Create Out Of Nothing. We Can Only Give You What Is Already There. Too Many Of You Are Looking For Love In Places Where There Is None. Looking For Peace In Places Where There’s Chaos. Trying To Fix People Who Are Not Even Aware That They Are Broken

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energy

Energy is a powerful force that reveals inner truths. When conversing with someone, we can often sense their true essence. Remarkably, children have a natural ability to perceive this, often more acutely than adults.

When a child dislikes someone, their instincts prompt them to shy away, resist touch, or even cry when that person approaches. This reaction comes from their purity, giving them sharper discernment—they can sense negativity without a word being exchanged.

Adults, on the other hand, may recognize these signals but often doubt their intuitions, choosing to engage with toxic individuals. It’s only after painful experiences that they reflect on the red flags they ignored, realizing the truth that was evident all along.

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People àre Different

As People We Are Not The Same. There Are People Who Like Order In Their Life. They Wake Up At A Specific Time. Eat At A Specific Time. Go Out & Return At A Specific Time. At The Same Time. There Are People Who Don’t Want Order. They Are Walking In The Streets At Midnight. They Don’t Want Rules. They Don’t Want Order. They Will Knock At The Window At 3am & Ask You To Open The Door. People Like This Feel Like They Can’t Breathe In A House With Rules. They Don’t Like Locked Gates. Locked Doors. They Want To Enter & Leave At Any Time. Sometimes They Forget To Lock & Get Surprised When They Are Questioned. There Are People Like This. People Who Don’t See The Difference Between Day & Night. To Them It’s The Same Thing. Even After Getting Robbed. They Return To The Night Life, Almost As If. Nothing Happened

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Realistic Thinking

In this image, I was telling my brother a story, Story ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I Once Had A Conversation With A Girl I Was Interested In (At The Time) While We Were Talking. She Was Telling Me About Her Ex & The Good Things He Did For Her. At The Same Time, She Was Telling Me (A Stranger) About His Secrets & Failures.

 So Me Being Me. I Realize That I Am Not A Special Person. If This Girl Can Throw Mud On The Name Of The Same Man That Took Her Out Of A 2-bedroom House & Rented An Apartment For Her. The Same Man Who Was Helping Her Further Her Studies & Had Plans To Marry Her. Obviously, Nothing I Do Will Protect Me From The Same Outcome.

 I Don’t Look At Women & Think She Will Be Different With Me) That’s Not Realistic Thinking. I Had Nothing To Offer Her (At The Time) & Even If I Did. I’m A Student Of Reality. While You Are Laughing At Your Girlfriend Tearing Her Ex Down. Prepare For The Day She Does The Same To You.  Women (& People In General) Repeat Their Past Behaviours. 

That’s Why An Abusive Man Is Abusive No Matter Who He Dates.  It’s Not About The Other Person. Character Is About The Situation Inside A Person’s Head. I Ran Away From That Girl. Not Because I Didn’t Want Her But Because She Was Naturally Ungrateful. People Who Speak Negatively About The Hand That Feeds Them Cannot Be Trusted.

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National ID

URGENT NOTICE

Whenever you do photocopy of your national

valid ID, please open your eyes and don't

leave any photocopy behind, even spoilt

copies. Because, when you leave them, they

will now use your details to register sim

cards and sell to criminals for their criminal

activities. Please notify family and friends to

take note of this. People are in real trouble

for this little act of carelessness. Brothers

and sisters, let us be careful. Share to your

loved ones. Thank you!

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In Life

In life, you’ll encounter individuals whose intentions vary—some engage with you based solely on transactional value, drawn to what you can offer, while others are opportunists who seek to benefit from your presence without offering reciprocity. Then there are exploitative personalities who use you purely for your resources, whether emotional, financial, or social, lacking any true regard for your well-being. In contrast, a rare few will value you for your authentic self, not what you provide, and these are the ones who remain consistent through both prosperity and adversity. Developing emotional intelligence is crucial to distinguishing between these dynamics. Once you're aware of who’s genuine and who’s self-serving, it becomes imperative to emotionally detach and create healthy boundaries from those who pose a threat to your peace and growth. Prioritize and protect the sincere connections they are rare, but deeply valuable.

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In The Past

In the past, boys were taught how to become men, and girls were taught how to become wives.
Tribal societies understood something important: people can't succeed at roles they were never taught. Training and guidance were essential parts of growing up.

Today, that structure is gone.
Modern society expects women to know how to be wives without ever being shown how. Men are expected to act like men even if they grew up without a father or strong male role model. As a result, many people are lost and confused about their roles in relationships and life.
Some men today have lost touch with traditional masculinity.
They no longer take pride in being providers or protectors. Instead, some rely on women for financial support, emotional comfort, and even basic needs. They don’t want partners — they want mothers. They want to be cared for, driven around, and emotionally nurtured like children.

This shift is creating an imbalance.
While many men are becoming more passive and dependent, more women are stepping into traditionally masculine roles — becoming independent, career-focused, and taking charge. The traditional roles are reversing.
As this continues, we may see a larger cultural shift.
Men may continue to lose their sense of purpose and self-reliance, while women take on more responsibility. Some men may begin to resent this, feeling neglected or left behind. But the core issue remains: people are not being taught how to thrive in the roles they’re expected to fill

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South African Future

One of the most sobering realizations about South Africa today is the widening divide between two fundamentally different visions for the country’s future.

On one side are South Africans who simply want the country to work. They long for effective service delivery, a strong and inclusive economy, reduced crime, less corruption, and more job opportunities. These citizens are focused on building, improving, and moving forward. Their aspirations are grounded in pragmatism, accountability, and hope.

On the other side, however, exists a growing movement that seems to thrive on chaos. This group often appears more interested in destruction than development. They speak of revolution rather than reform. They are driven by historical grievances, calls for land expropriation, and the idea that South Africa can regress centuries to settle past conflicts through current upheaval.

This segment is often characterized by economic hardship, limited education, and deep frustration. With little left to lose, their vision of a “better” South Africa often resembles one where institutions collapse, the economy deteriorates, and the currency mirrors that of Zimbabwe’s worst days. They reject the need for foreign investment, productive agriculture, and trade relationships. Some even believe that subsistence-level solutions—like growing tomatoes in a backyard—can replace industrial agriculture and sustain a nation of over 60 million people.

What’s clear is that South Africa stands at a crossroads. The future depends on which vision prevails: one rooted in building a better tomorrow, or one that seeks to tear down the present in pursuit of an idealized but unrealistic past. The challenge is to bridge this divide—not by ignoring the legitimate grievances of the disillusioned, but by creating real pathways for progress, inclusion, and shared prosperity.

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Emotional Economy

Contrary to popular belief, a man’s love isn’t measured by how much money he spends on you. That notion is fundamentally flawed—and here’s why.

The only woman a man will willingly spend on purely out of love is his mother. For every other woman—be it a girlfriend, wife, or partner—financial generosity is driven by something deeper: peace of mind.

Men do not spend money simply because they’re in love. They invest where they feel calm, respected, and free from stress. Peace opens a man's wallet—not love alone.

This is why slay queens often attract lavish spending. They're detached emotionally, bring minimal conflict, and create a stress-free environment. Their appeal isn’t rooted in deep emotional bonds, but in the absence of demands.

In contrast, a wife or long-term partner often finds herself burdened with the realities of life—rent, school fees, household responsibilities. Naturally, this emotional and financial pressure can create friction. Overwhelmed, some men retreat—to where there’s silence, not screaming. And in that silence, they spend.

The hard truth? Men finance their peace, not their problems. This is why many baby mamas find themselves on the losing end financially—not because they’re less loved, but because the emotional stress outweighs the serenity.

It’s deeper than love—it’s about emotional economy.

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Being Good

For years, I played myself—tryna be the nice guy. Thought that was the move. Thought that’s what made you solid. But nah, that wasn’t on me. That’s how I was brought up. See, as kids, we get fed this dream—be good, be kind, be polite. I get it, our parents meant well. But let’s keep it real: good intentions don’t always mean good results.

Here’s the truth nobody tells you—being good ain’t enough. If all you got is goodness, life gon’ chew you up and spit you out. You need balance. Gotta keep a little “F you” in the back pocket. Sometimes, you gotta be like a cab driver—tell folks where to get off.

Let people know: you ain’t soft. You got layers. You got edge. If all you ever do is be the nice one? You’re signing up for heartbreak, broke days, and sleepless nights. That’s facts.

See, humans—we ain’t as evolved as we think. Still got that beast in us. Still got that survival mode. A wolf don’t care how pure a chicken is—white feathers or not, when the wolf’s done, those feathers turn red.

That’s the world. Wolves and chickens. And just ‘cause you raise your kids to be chickens don’t mean the wolves ain’t out there.

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Man vs Support

If You Find A Man Trying In Life. Your Support Will Take Him To Where He Needs To Be. A Trying Man Will Never Waste Your Support. At The Same Time. If You Find A Man Living A Useless Life. A Life Of No Ambition. No Plans. No Effort. Even With Your Support, He Will Continue To Be Useless. 

A Man That Is Useless Has No Need For Support. Am I Too Harsh? Look At It This Way in Soccer. There Are Teams In The Top 5 & Then There’s Everyone Else. Teams In The Top 5 Can Realistically Win The Trophy. They Need Support. They Need Encouragement. They Need Positive Affirmations. Teams In The Bottom 5 Don’t Actually Need Support. 

They Need To Decide If They Even Want To Play Soccer Or Not. That’s The Only Thing They Need. Self-Introspection. Why? Because No Amount Of Support Will Put Them In The Winners' Bracket. It’s Just Not Going To Happen. 

Men Are No Different. I’m A Man Myself & I’ve Had Real Life Experiences With Men Who Are Close To The Finish Line & Men Who Are Completely Lost. The Difference Is Day & Night. Never Waste Your Life Supporting A Man Who Hasn’t Decided What He Wants. There Are No Trophies At The Bottom

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Quikie Questions

Can you still remember the day you were appointed in that position? can you still remember the excitement? yeah you were the best candidate for the job. congratulations were pouring in from leaders, family and friends. it's one of the greatest feelings you can get.

The question: if you have to go for the same interview today will you still be the best candidate for the job? will there be the same excitement and celebration? how much did you develop yourself to stay relevant to ensure you can consistently contribute to the position and that your contribution will still have an impact long after your left?

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