i want to buy an apple mac book in america can i use the charger in south africa?
when i come back from there or is it possible to get another charger here in SA and it wont harm the computer...i know stupid but its alot of money...so i just want to make sure...
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Yes, but you will need a Step Down Transformer & a set of plugs. So. Africa is on 220volts, where as we in the US use only 110v. U will need Plugs C & D see link below http://www.starkelectronic.com/fzfv.htm holla! dj Enigma
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Will throwing money at the problem of corruption really work?
Will throwing money at the problem of corruption really work?
Judge Dikgang Moseneke said that better pay for public office bearers will help combat corruption. His review makes recommendations on the pay and benefits of politicians including President Thabo Mbeki (hence his 57% pay increase), cabinet ministers, MPs, members of provincial legislatures, judges, magistrates, and local government councillors. Considering how much these public office holders get when compared to how much they actually accomplish I don't think throwing more money at the problem will make it go away. Greed is not finite and you won't rehabilitate a corrupt official by giving them a salary hike. Why not simply take legal action against some of them. Give them actual jail time instead of setting a precedent where criminal public office holders are treated with kid gloves. Protected by their superiors and president. http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,9294,2-7-1442_2091713,00.htm
South Africa - 5 Answers
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A very good question, increasing the salaries would help in corruption but not all the time, it might save corruption for five months but then the human greed will out number the needs, There is enough in this world for mans need and not for mans greed. Like in India they have started the RTI i.e. Right to information Act where all the revenue and expenditure should be publicised so that there is no scope for corruption, The Taxation system of any country offers loop holes and the only way to save corruption is to change the taxation system and make it difficult for people to be corrupt. the money in circulation should change and smaller denominations should be introduced and more of credit payments and bank payments should be introduced, Imagine one million in 1$ notes..indeed difficult...There are so many ways to moot corruption but it depends upon the proper authorities to look into the matter and make it happen. Sometimes the authorities who check the corruption are also bribed and they become corrupt. Thus a proper frame of reference is needed.
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Jail time is definitely one of the solutions, the other is not appointing personnel who are not approprietly educated and qualified for specific positions, that problem has been brought about by BEE and AA as well as the brain drain from South Africa because of the governments racist policies. The sooner the ANC realise they have lost a generation of capable workers because of their "liberation before education", the sooner the corruption problem can be resolved.
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pay them more???? stop, you're killing me!!! government officials in south africa are considered to be some of the highest paid in the world! it boils down to plain greed. typical rsa, you give a hand and they want the body, nevermind the arm.
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No. Rising salary to any level will not stop corruption. Only salvation is people should stop paying, for getting things done,
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The only way crime and corruption ever reduce is with a shift in consciousness. The consciousness that I am referring to is that which helps us discern as to how we would like to be treated and how we would like to treat others. The irony is that since Apartheid ended there has been a downward shift in consciousness. If one focuses on the general social environment in which most South Africans live today you see a noticeably greater disrespect for fellow citizens and their possessions. This shift will take many times longer to correct than it did to cause it (social order and skills take centuries to evolve), and South Africa still has to recognise that there has been a shift. The present situation is only perpetuated by the ANC's stance on crime, the crime within the government and their current alignment with governments who have a poor human rights record.
Judge Dikgang Moseneke said that better pay for public office bearers will help combat corruption. His review makes recommendations on the pay and benefits of politicians including President Thabo Mbeki (hence his 57% pay increase), cabinet ministers, MPs, members of provincial legislatures, judges, magistrates, and local government councillors. Considering how much these public office holders get when compared to how much they actually accomplish I don't think throwing more money at the problem will make it go away. Greed is not finite and you won't rehabilitate a corrupt official by giving them a salary hike. Why not simply take legal action against some of them. Give them actual jail time instead of setting a precedent where criminal public office holders are treated with kid gloves. Protected by their superiors and president. http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,9294,2-7-1442_2091713,00.htm
South Africa - 5 Answers
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A very good question, increasing the salaries would help in corruption but not all the time, it might save corruption for five months but then the human greed will out number the needs, There is enough in this world for mans need and not for mans greed. Like in India they have started the RTI i.e. Right to information Act where all the revenue and expenditure should be publicised so that there is no scope for corruption, The Taxation system of any country offers loop holes and the only way to save corruption is to change the taxation system and make it difficult for people to be corrupt. the money in circulation should change and smaller denominations should be introduced and more of credit payments and bank payments should be introduced, Imagine one million in 1$ notes..indeed difficult...There are so many ways to moot corruption but it depends upon the proper authorities to look into the matter and make it happen. Sometimes the authorities who check the corruption are also bribed and they become corrupt. Thus a proper frame of reference is needed.
2 :
Jail time is definitely one of the solutions, the other is not appointing personnel who are not approprietly educated and qualified for specific positions, that problem has been brought about by BEE and AA as well as the brain drain from South Africa because of the governments racist policies. The sooner the ANC realise they have lost a generation of capable workers because of their "liberation before education", the sooner the corruption problem can be resolved.
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pay them more???? stop, you're killing me!!! government officials in south africa are considered to be some of the highest paid in the world! it boils down to plain greed. typical rsa, you give a hand and they want the body, nevermind the arm.
4 :
No. Rising salary to any level will not stop corruption. Only salvation is people should stop paying, for getting things done,
5 :
The only way crime and corruption ever reduce is with a shift in consciousness. The consciousness that I am referring to is that which helps us discern as to how we would like to be treated and how we would like to treat others. The irony is that since Apartheid ended there has been a downward shift in consciousness. If one focuses on the general social environment in which most South Africans live today you see a noticeably greater disrespect for fellow citizens and their possessions. This shift will take many times longer to correct than it did to cause it (social order and skills take centuries to evolve), and South Africa still has to recognise that there has been a shift. The present situation is only perpetuated by the ANC's stance on crime, the crime within the government and their current alignment with governments who have a poor human rights record.
Friday, October 7, 2011
How do I get paid from internet work without using Pay Pal?
How do I get paid from internet work without using Pay Pal?
I live in South Africa and Pay Pal does not operate here yet. I need sites to make money where I get paid directly or via check without Pay Pal.
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There are no such sites. They are all ripoffs and scams designed to steal your identity, or to get you to recruit others. You are best advised to avoid them like the plague....
I live in South Africa and Pay Pal does not operate here yet. I need sites to make money where I get paid directly or via check without Pay Pal.
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There are no such sites. They are all ripoffs and scams designed to steal your identity, or to get you to recruit others. You are best advised to avoid them like the plague....
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Fly to South Africa from DEN.. PLEASE HELP!!?
Fly to South Africa from DEN.. PLEASE HELP!!?
I have a some what complicated situation.. My husband is from South Africa and hasn't been able to see his family there for 3 years because of lack of money! His mother's birthday is in Feb and we would love to surprise her. I have never booked a flight myself and I have never been outside of the states. I just looked on delta.com for flights from DEN to JNB on Feb 17th to Feb 21st round trip and the total price was $2,265.90 I was shocked!! Any other time I've ever just randomly looked for flights, the price was the two of us to fly was over $5,000!! So why this sudden change? Did I do something wrong, am I missing something? Is it only that cheap if I buy it before 2011? Are there other airlines that would offer cheaper prices to fly from DEN to JNB? Am I just being fooled by this price? It seems so unreal!! My husband is dying to see his family, his mom misses him so much this would be so fantastic if we could go. Any advice you can offer? I don't care how many stops we make or what time we leave, we just need to get there. I STILL HAVEN'T EVEN MET HIS FAMILY!! This is SO important. We won't be able to buy the tickets ahead of time, we do not have a lot of money this is very very important to us, will the price increase by feb? thanks
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Try checking websites like Kayak.com that check several websites at the same time- that will save you some time. Also, Kayak has good prices on flights outside the US. Try to book flights from Mexico City, for example, or Toronto (or another Canadian city). Flights from the US are so expensive because we have to pay so much extra for all the additional abuse we receive in way of unnecessary security (my opinion anyway). It is so relaxing to go to an airport in another country and be treated like a human being. I think a lot of Americans are doing this more and more. Mexico City is really easy to get to, short commuter flights from Texas anyway. Drive to Texas. Fly a commuter airplane to Mexico City, then go to South Africa from there. I think if you go North to Canada, you will find similarly inexpensive fares. Just a thought.....
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All I can say is both of you should save a lot of money and have patience. Soon you both might be able to go see the family.
I have a some what complicated situation.. My husband is from South Africa and hasn't been able to see his family there for 3 years because of lack of money! His mother's birthday is in Feb and we would love to surprise her. I have never booked a flight myself and I have never been outside of the states. I just looked on delta.com for flights from DEN to JNB on Feb 17th to Feb 21st round trip and the total price was $2,265.90 I was shocked!! Any other time I've ever just randomly looked for flights, the price was the two of us to fly was over $5,000!! So why this sudden change? Did I do something wrong, am I missing something? Is it only that cheap if I buy it before 2011? Are there other airlines that would offer cheaper prices to fly from DEN to JNB? Am I just being fooled by this price? It seems so unreal!! My husband is dying to see his family, his mom misses him so much this would be so fantastic if we could go. Any advice you can offer? I don't care how many stops we make or what time we leave, we just need to get there. I STILL HAVEN'T EVEN MET HIS FAMILY!! This is SO important. We won't be able to buy the tickets ahead of time, we do not have a lot of money this is very very important to us, will the price increase by feb? thanks
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Try checking websites like Kayak.com that check several websites at the same time- that will save you some time. Also, Kayak has good prices on flights outside the US. Try to book flights from Mexico City, for example, or Toronto (or another Canadian city). Flights from the US are so expensive because we have to pay so much extra for all the additional abuse we receive in way of unnecessary security (my opinion anyway). It is so relaxing to go to an airport in another country and be treated like a human being. I think a lot of Americans are doing this more and more. Mexico City is really easy to get to, short commuter flights from Texas anyway. Drive to Texas. Fly a commuter airplane to Mexico City, then go to South Africa from there. I think if you go North to Canada, you will find similarly inexpensive fares. Just a thought.....
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All I can say is both of you should save a lot of money and have patience. Soon you both might be able to go see the family.
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