CENTURION TOUR AND ELECTIONS

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2014

State of the Nation Address 2014

Politics drain me, long speeches drive me up the wall. I rather read. I started listening to the president but I couldnt take it anymore. So glad I'm not a member of parliament. Not only for long speeches, but for that red carpet nothingness.
Today the president of South Africa read the State of the Nation Address 2014.

MEETING IN ARCADIA PRETORIA

Meeting in Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa

Lots of new developments in Arcadia. Most of what is in this image is newly demolished structures that are in the process of re-construction. I just cant believe how quick this place is evolving. Not so long ago, I was driving past this area daily. Well, that's a country at work for sure.

Anyway, today I had a meeting in Arcadia Pretoria. Whilst everyone was packing, I took a couple of photos through the window of the boardroom we were in. Other photos show the other side of Pretoria, towards the CBD. Its a gorgeous city.

VORNA VALLEY, MIDRAND

Vorna Valley, Midrand, Johannesburg

Such nice food I had at my friend's house in Vorna Valley, Midrand, Johannesburg. I kept thinking about my not having an e-tag. E-toll guys are not playing. I feel great I went. She is just amazing. I reminded her guy about my Washington book.
Today I attended the send-off party thrown by a friend for a hubby going to Washington.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2014

books on the first day of school 2014

Schools are really on now in South Africa. The Geek (son) came with a diary with what read like a million rules. I guess its what you get for choosing a school that is regarded as good. And the rule is that you read and SIGN. The first entry in the diary was "cover English books", "cover Maths book". My sister covered her nephew's books.
Today is the first day of school 2014.

MATRIC RESULTS IMPROVED

Class of 2013 Matric Results

My little brother in law was in the matric class of 2013. Like all of the matric students, he is some sort of a nervous wreck together with all of us. The Hubby seems to be in more suspense. The minister is presenting the national results tonight. So today, me and hubby are doing nothing but starring at the TV screen with occasional comments about the whole speech. The national matric pass rate is at 78.2%, an improvement from 2012's 73.9%. Individual student results are only out tomorrow. I wish little brother all the best.