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The Bangladesh market now boasts of international recognition whereby tourists must visit the area so that they can pick up their much needed bargains and is now a dignified landmark in Chatsworth which is attended by people all over KZN. I created this movie to illustrate the cultural diversity and togetherness of the people of Chatsworth. The spirit of “Ubuntu” that exists among these people. They are without a doubt some of the most impoverished, but the happiest as they go about their daily job respectfully. They are people who enjoy life and enjoy what they are doing. There are all types of race and culture that co exists at the Bangladesh market. Many types of traders are seen selling various types of goods. This movie depicts that diversity and happiness of the people of the Bangladesh market.
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University is an integral part of an individual’s life if they wish to pursue tertiary education. It allows for further training of an individual after they have completed their schooling education with good results. I am currently studying at university. Universities have evolved and are improving all the time.
South Africa's universities are leading the way in Africa. The country's 23 public higher education institutions were restructured to offer a range of study and research options for both local and international students. The restructuring focused, and in some cases reconfigured, the programmes on offer at South Africa's universities - which previously still reflected the structure and priorities of the old apartheid-based system. The restructuring also brought in comprehensive universities, a new type of institution designed to cater for the merger of some universities with former "technikons." Comprehensive universities offer a broad range of degrees, diplomas and certificates, and will help widen access to tertiary education in the country.
In order to study at UKZN one must apply through the CAO (Central Applications Office) which is situated in Cator Manor in Durban. Registration is deemed as one of the most stressful and laborious processes in University life. Rule one and two of registration is to not arrive late. There are winding lines, congested rooms and many confusing forms to be considered as part of the registration process. I had to register for two courses for LLB Law and two other complimentary electives. There are many ways to improve registration such as making adequate use of technology and the internet. Also incorporating clearer signage and simple step by step instructions to follow.
In UKZN the year is divided into two semesters which comprise of lecture and tutorials. Lectures take place in lecture rooms with a large amount of students. A lecturer lectures the course and the students participate or write notes. In tutorials we are divided into smaller groups and are tutored by tutors. In our tutorials we are assigned assignments and we partake in a more active lesson than that of the lecture. We as students are not allowed to absent from more than three lecture or tutorials or we shall not receive our duly performed certificate. If we do not receive our duly performed certificate then we do not qualify to write the examination. We write two examinations a year one in the first semester and one in the second.
My expectations of university were broad but one of my challenges was a lifestyle change. The transition from school to university is not a very easy one. University life is very different from school life. You need to have discipline and strong motivation to achieve your goals. In school you could say that we were “spoon fed”, but in university you have to learn to be responsible for your own decisions. Rules from school are very strict, but a bit lenient. If a rule is transgressed of university then there are serious consequences. In school you can have your fun and learn, for it was compulsory, but in university as long as your fees are paid, the lecturers could not care less about your activities. It is therefore your responsibility to be present at your lectures and take down your own set of notes.
Apart from my adjustment on a student level I also had to adjust my social life. I had to join a lift club, because university is a great distance from my home. I also had to make new friends. My friends are excellent people and have a positive influence on my studies. I am a sportsman but never had the chance to partake in any sport, but would love to try out for the volleyball team, as I am an excellent player. There are also various other extra-curricular activities such as various clubs at university which I would not mind joining. University poses many opportunities educationally and in extra-curricular. I would like to use every opportunity to improve my life and become active in playing a positive role in our country.
University is a place that allows our minds to expand and virtually, “The world becomes your oyster!” It is an adjustment for the better and has fulfilled my expectations. If you are well disciplined, humble and confident you can achieve almost anything at university. Always keep your head up and learn from your mistakes. University becomes the stepping stone to your success in life so make the most of it.
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One of the main interventions against violence and crime was that against gang violence. There has been creation of alternative activities and areas for youth rather than gang and delinquency. Community centers extracurricular activities, clubs mentoring and other programmes. Apart from alternatives to gang activity there have also been services to gang members such as counseling and leadership training. Preventing gun violence also is very linked to gang programmes. The most publicized programmes are the buy-back guns programmes in which they buy-back guns. The most common strategies and interventions are diversion programmers’, which include community service, skills development, counseling and mentoring. Victim offender is also used in conjunction with a diversion programme. There is still room for improvement that that skills training and poverty reduction should be Imported into diversion programmes. In some impoverished areas there is lack of resources in diversion programmes. Fewer probation officers are located longer distances. They made need to use school holidays provide transport or have shorter but more important programme to save time. In some communities diversion does not always work out to be positive. It takes the community along with the programmes and interventions to help combat and prevent crime amongst the youth. The most successful diversion programmes are those that provide adequate skill as part of the rehabilitation of the youth offender.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was the author of “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on November 13, 1850. As a child Stevenson was often in poor health. Alison Cunningham who was an old nurse educated him and told him unforgettable stories of demons, ghosts and devils. This is what inspired his writing in adulthood. During adolescence he used to partake in “immoral” behavior and this is what could have given him an insight into mans dual nature that is portrayed frequently in “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Family criticized his first work that he had created and it was destroyed. He then wrote a second edition. He has said that the first edition was one of the best works he had ever created.
“The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is an extraordinary novella that is very interesting. This text was written in the Victorian era which was in the 1800’s. The Victorian culture consisted of many moral codes to live under as the middle class. Some values that had to be attained was to live a life without sin and take care of their families and lives. It is about Dr Jekyll who is a well respected man in the Victorian society that creates a potion that allows him to experience the evil side of himself. “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is full of suspense and was written and inspired by a dream that Stevenson had. The main characters of the “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” are Dr Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, Mr. Utterson, Enfield, Dr Lanyon and Poole. Dr Jekyll is a well respected man with the ideals of the Victorian society, in that he is sociable, respected, decent. Mr. Hyde murders a young girl, Sir Danvers Carew and later commits suicide towards the end of the novella. Mr. Utterson tries to piece together information about the relationship between Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Mr. Utterson is a good friend and respects Dr Jekyll and does not want to taint his image after his findings of the relationship of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dr Lanyon reveals the shock of his death in the letter addressed to Mr. Utterson towards the end of the novella.
The duality of nature is a main and central theme of the novella as Dr Jekyll is in fact Mr. Hyde. This is only discovered in the final chapter of the story as Stevenson has built up the entire emotion and suspense from the beginning and now reveals all in the form of a letter. Utterson could never imagine identifying the two being related as he finds it extremely difficult to reconcile the strikingly different behavior. Dr Jekyll being well respected, clean, educated, civilized man compared to the uncivilized, disgusting and evil Mr Hyde. Dr Jekyll knows his good side is dominant but still persists in bringing out Mr. Hyde because he feels that his life is not exciting. He makes a mistake in that he underestimates Hyde and this becomes his downfall. Every time Hyde is brought back he becomes stronger and eventually takes over Dr Jekyll. Dr Jekyll tried to separate these two identities but they still would remain one as the evil side grew stronger and took over the good. It has also been debated that man has been primitive being and tamed by the laws and societies norms. Parents, education, religion, law and society all form a part of the norms that could allow us to sculpt an image. We are trained and taught between right and wrong and manners from our parents in order to be a good person. Then we are given formal education and training in school that enables us to be responsible. Religion gets us spiritually involved and so that we can decipher between right and wrong. Law is also rules that teach us what we can and cannot do. Society also portrays us in different ways. Dr Jekyll may have been adapted and went through these processes in his life. He created his potion that would separate both good and evil entities and this may have been his downfall. They are indeed the exact opposites are Jekyll and Hyde. The other forms of duality in the novel could also be the city of London being foggy, dreary and nightmarish yet also well kept and bustling with commerce.
“The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is an extraordinary novella that is very interesting. This text was written in the Victorian era which was in the 1800’s. The Victorian culture consisted of many moral codes to live under as the middle class. Some values that had to be attained was to live a life without sin and take care of their families and lives. It is about Dr Jekyll who is a well respected man in the Victorian society that creates a potion that allows him to experience the evil side of himself. “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is full of suspense and was written and inspired by a dream that Stevenson had. The main characters of the “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” are Dr Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, Mr. Utterson, Enfield, Dr Lanyon and Poole. Dr Jekyll is a well respected man with the ideals of the Victorian society, in that he is sociable, respected, decent. Mr. Hyde murders a young girl, Sir Danvers Carew and later commits suicide towards the end of the novella. Mr. Utterson tries to piece together information about the relationship between Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Mr. Utterson is a good friend and respects Dr Jekyll and does not want to taint his image after his findings of the relationship of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dr Lanyon reveals the shock of his death in the letter addressed to Mr. Utterson towards the end of the novella.
The duality of nature is a main and central theme of the novella as Dr Jekyll is in fact Mr. Hyde. This is only discovered in the final chapter of the story as Stevenson has built up the entire emotion and suspense from the beginning and now reveals all in the form of a letter. Utterson could never imagine identifying the two being related as he finds it extremely difficult to reconcile the strikingly different behavior. Dr Jekyll being well respected, clean, educated, civilized man compared to the uncivilized, disgusting and evil Mr Hyde. Dr Jekyll knows his good side is dominant but still persists in bringing out Mr. Hyde because he feels that his life is not exciting. He makes a mistake in that he underestimates Hyde and this becomes his downfall. Every time Hyde is brought back he becomes stronger and eventually takes over Dr Jekyll. Dr Jekyll tried to separate these two identities but they still would remain one as the evil side grew stronger and took over the good. It has also been debated that man has been primitive being and tamed by the laws and societies norms. Parents, education, religion, law and society all form a part of the norms that could allow us to sculpt an image. We are trained and taught between right and wrong and manners from our parents in order to be a good person. Then we are given formal education and training in school that enables us to be responsible. Religion gets us spiritually involved and so that we can decipher between right and wrong. Law is also rules that teach us what we can and cannot do. Society also portrays us in different ways. Dr Jekyll may have been adapted and went through these processes in his life. He created his potion that would separate both good and evil entities and this may have been his downfall. They are indeed the exact opposites are Jekyll and Hyde. The other forms of duality in the novel could also be the city of London being foggy, dreary and nightmarish yet also well kept and bustling with commerce.
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Based internationally and guided on locally there have been 5 principles designed to which help to show how the physical environment either reduces or increases opportunities for crime. These principles are known as Surveillance and visibility, territoriality, access and escape routes, image and aesthetics and target hardening.
Surveillance and visibility is the area that can be visible and how much in can be surveyed by either the passive or active surveillance. Passive surveillance is the causal observance of the public or private areas during the course of everyday activities. Active surveillance is that of the law and police whose duty is to enforce the law. A good area of surveillance is if there is good lighting in that area and the manner in which roads and doorways are laid out can be an act of good surveillance. If we render good visibility in an area then we can get good surveillance.
Territoriality is a sense of ownership to ones property or area and people tend to identify with this space and it is legible to them. Certain places should be maintained accordingly by the owners to allow crime deterrence. Territoriality can be increased through defining public and private spaces by utilizing human space limiting unused space and maintaining areas and more.
Access and escape routes are very integral as most of the time an offender is able to plan there route of escape before they commit the criminal offense. Havens for offenders could be vacant lands, places where there is not much visibility, tracts of open land. The layout of transport routes and the different arrangement of space influence the escape routes of the offender. Clear signage and posting and visibility of buildings exit routes and streets can help a potential victim. The design of an area must be considered in order to curb easy access routes for criminals.
Image and aesthetics also play a role as if an image of a place is not attractive then there will not be much people there thus reducing surveillance and criminals could use this to there advantage. This could also be deemed “crime and grime.” These hotspots for crime could be deterred if we revamp these dilapidated places and manage them properly to create a more user friendly area that attracts people and does not become crime infested. Vacant land and buildings with litter and not maintained can contribute to decay. Designing this area to be more colorful, well lit and more formative in design can improve these spaces.
Target hardening is one of the most popular manners in preventing crime in South Africa. This reduces the vulnerability or attractiveness of an area by manipulating the building facades or walls. Target hardening is often the first form chosen by residents because it is immediate and protects them from opportunistic criminals. Burglar bars on windows, high fences, electric fences and locks on gates and doors are some forms of target hardening. Hardening can be ineffective if the visibility is disrupted and is an obstruction. Target hardening must be controlled and must be properly evaluated before put into action so that it does not clash with other principles.
Environmental has an underlying core that involves planning and design. Any intervention placed or designed for the environment can only be positive if the community works together to ensure it works and that they are in conjunction with these principles in order for it to be effective against crime.
Surveillance and visibility is the area that can be visible and how much in can be surveyed by either the passive or active surveillance. Passive surveillance is the causal observance of the public or private areas during the course of everyday activities. Active surveillance is that of the law and police whose duty is to enforce the law. A good area of surveillance is if there is good lighting in that area and the manner in which roads and doorways are laid out can be an act of good surveillance. If we render good visibility in an area then we can get good surveillance.
Territoriality is a sense of ownership to ones property or area and people tend to identify with this space and it is legible to them. Certain places should be maintained accordingly by the owners to allow crime deterrence. Territoriality can be increased through defining public and private spaces by utilizing human space limiting unused space and maintaining areas and more.
Access and escape routes are very integral as most of the time an offender is able to plan there route of escape before they commit the criminal offense. Havens for offenders could be vacant lands, places where there is not much visibility, tracts of open land. The layout of transport routes and the different arrangement of space influence the escape routes of the offender. Clear signage and posting and visibility of buildings exit routes and streets can help a potential victim. The design of an area must be considered in order to curb easy access routes for criminals.
Image and aesthetics also play a role as if an image of a place is not attractive then there will not be much people there thus reducing surveillance and criminals could use this to there advantage. This could also be deemed “crime and grime.” These hotspots for crime could be deterred if we revamp these dilapidated places and manage them properly to create a more user friendly area that attracts people and does not become crime infested. Vacant land and buildings with litter and not maintained can contribute to decay. Designing this area to be more colorful, well lit and more formative in design can improve these spaces.
Target hardening is one of the most popular manners in preventing crime in South Africa. This reduces the vulnerability or attractiveness of an area by manipulating the building facades or walls. Target hardening is often the first form chosen by residents because it is immediate and protects them from opportunistic criminals. Burglar bars on windows, high fences, electric fences and locks on gates and doors are some forms of target hardening. Hardening can be ineffective if the visibility is disrupted and is an obstruction. Target hardening must be controlled and must be properly evaluated before put into action so that it does not clash with other principles.
Environmental has an underlying core that involves planning and design. Any intervention placed or designed for the environment can only be positive if the community works together to ensure it works and that they are in conjunction with these principles in order for it to be effective against crime.
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I have thought long and hard about my idea for 
my final project and I am currently still undecided.There are many things that are informal of Durban and unique. I have many ideas such as the Chats worth Bangladesh market, the graphic art industry in Durban and the street haircut industry
The Chatsworth Bangladesh market is a market that is based in Westcliffe Chatsworth and provides a range of culture as well as good that are sold. You can find almost anything you wish at the market. The prices are reasonable and flexible which means you are free to bargain. It is mainly open on weekends and I would like to
bring an experience of this diverse and lively
The Chatsworth Bangladesh market is a market that is based in Westcliffe Chatsworth and provides a range of culture as well as good that are sold. You can find almost anything you wish at the market. The prices are reasonable and flexible which means you are free to bargain. It is mainly open on weekends and I would like to
bring an experience of this diverse and lively spirit of “ubuntu” that exists within this market in my final project. The informal graphic industry is also a very unique aspect of Durban and is both formal and also informal. The transport industry especially in Durban has graphic art plastered on their vehicles. These attractive slogans and artistic pictures depict a story that one has to understand. This would be an excellent unique story that would show much creativity especially at the hands of informal artists.
The street haircut industry is also a unique and informal part of Durban. If one walks down the streets in the heart of Durban they
would notice tents with various pictures of hair
The street haircut industry is also a unique and informal part of Durban. If one walks down the streets in the heart of Durban they
would notice tents with various pictures of hairstyles on them. These tents are small and
very informal but once you enter it is an experience the art is to remember. These informal hair salons are very cheap and bring the culture of the salon to you. The hairstylist works as you are mesmerized by his talent. He works with his small mirrors and you are sit on a very informal chair but do not receive an informal hairstyle. The expertise of these informal hairstylists should be considered.
These ideas are just a few that I have come up with but I will soon decide which is the most fitting. I will select the idea that would be convenient for me and also showcase the informal side of Durban in a unique manner. It must be an idea that fits the topic well and is very informative and entertaining.
These ideas are just a few that I have come up with but I will soon decide which is the most fitting. I will select the idea that would be convenient for me and also showcase the informal side of Durban in a unique manner. It must be an idea that fits the topic well and is very informative and entertaining.
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My idea for my final project is still in the making as I do have an idea but am not too sure about it at this point. The Chatsworth Bangladesh market is an informal market in the heart of Chatsworth’s Westcliffe community. It is informal and provides a living for most of the impoverished people of Chatsworth. Hundreds of people flock to this historical market every weekend to spend their money wisely. If one had to visit the Bangladesh market they will notice a diverse range of culture. The people are extremely friendly and diligent. A mixture of culture and race has bloomed in the market. You can almost find anything that you wish to buy at very reasonable prices. Many goods are sold at the market but mainly fruit and vegetables, clothing, household items, toiletries and much more. If the price is not fitting you can always be free to try and bargain. The market is open on Fridays and Saturdays. My project would be showing an experience at the Bangladesh market and the various culture and “ubuntu” that exists in this small but lively area. I will take pictures from various angles and showcase an exciting and lively market. It is a type of place that will only exist among the community of Chatsworth.
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The FIFA 2010 world cup will be a monumentous occasion for South Africa as it will help develop our countries exposure internationally. It will create either a positive or negative influence of our country. This event will be very tedious to hold in our country if one would consider the current state of South Africa.
Serena Naidoo(20) of Durban who is currently a student at UKZN studying sociology said, “I think our country is in dire straits as it is plagued by crime. If tourist s come to South Africa and become a victim to crime then it will certainly have a negative impact on our image internationally.” This is a very interesting statement
as we all as South Africans would want our country to be
portrayed in a positive manner. In order to create a 
good impression on foreigners we should and must try our best to curb crime. In order for one to do this we would have top work in partnership with the community and justice system. Crime can be a problem for South Africa’s exposure especially in the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
The next issue which needs to be discussed is the job opportunities which will be available to the South African citizens. Firstly there is the obvious reason why job opportunities are going to increase and that’s because of the increased goods and services which are going to be required . There will be a number of certain jobs which will be required which will not be indicative of South Africa because the world cup is something which South Africa has no experience of hosting .
We could also impact the international community during world cup if we are able to create an atmosphere of excitement. We are a unique nation and a very integral part of South Africa is the diverse culture that we share. Kaveer Koobair(19) who is currently studying a for a diploma in Architecture at DUT said, “Our country is very diverse and we should create a memorable opening to the tournament as this is a defining moment in most countries. The defining moment of a countries ability to showcase itself during the World cup has always been during the opening.” Kaveer also commented on the attraction of newly built stadiums. “being an architectural student myself, I am very impressed with the design of the South Afr5ican stadiums and it would also show the power of South Africa. The Durban Moses Mabhida stadium is absolutely mind blowing. The design itself is superb. It will contain a cable car that is transported amongst the overhanging arch which would give an aerial
I interviewed Nagesh Deenanath from Verulam , and we discussed how the 2010 will benefit South Africa’s economy . He had a lot of hope in the world cup and believed that it would be beneficial to our economy. The main issue we discussed was the influx of international income that will be coming in from all he tourists. First place to start with is the use of the airports, and how they are going to bring in a large income. The airports are going to be a key place for the generating of income and it needs to be utilized efficiently and used to our advantage . secondly there is going to income arising from the hotel industry as these people are going to require a temporary place to reside . There are also going to be transportation incomes, whether public or private. Overall it can be seen that the economy is definitely going to benefit from the soccer world cup. More services and goods are going to b required.
Our country has many elements that would showcase our talent internationally. There are many benefits of the world cup and we should use it wisely. If we grasp this opportunity we can be able top increase our countries potential tenfold.We can definitely impact our countries economy, job opportunities and our tourist attractions. We have much work to do and as citizens of South Africa we can be able to help the government in creating a masterpiece of our country and the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
The next issue which needs to be discussed is the job opportunities which will be available to the South African citizens. Firstly there is the obvious reason why job opportunities are going to increase and that’s because of the increased goods and services which are going to be required . There will be a number of certain jobs which will be required which will not be indicative of South Africa because the world cup is something which South Africa has no experience of hosting .
We could also impact the international community during world cup if we are able to create an atmosphere of excitement. We are a unique nation and a very integral part of South Africa is the diverse culture that we share. Kaveer Koobair(19) who is currently studying a for a diploma in Architecture at DUT said, “Our country is very diverse and we should create a memorable opening to the tournament as this is a defining moment in most countries. The defining moment of a countries ability to showcase itself during the World cup has always been during the opening.” Kaveer also commented on the attraction of newly built stadiums. “being an architectural student myself, I am very impressed with the design of the South Afr5ican stadiums and it would also show the power of South Africa. The Durban Moses Mabhida stadium is absolutely mind blowing. The design itself is superb. It will contain a cable car that is transported amongst the overhanging arch which would give an aerial
I interviewed Nagesh Deenanath from Verulam , and we discussed how the 2010 will benefit South Africa’s economy . He had a lot of hope in the world cup and believed that it would be beneficial to our economy. The main issue we discussed was the influx of international income that will be coming in from all he tourists. First place to start with is the use of the airports, and how they are going to bring in a large income. The airports are going to be a key place for the generating of income and it needs to be utilized efficiently and used to our advantage . secondly there is going to income arising from the hotel industry as these people are going to require a temporary place to reside . There are also going to be transportation incomes, whether public or private. Overall it can be seen that the economy is definitely going to benefit from the soccer world cup. More services and goods are going to b required.
Our country has many elements that would showcase our talent internationally. There are many benefits of the world cup and we should use it wisely. If we grasp this opportunity we can be able top increase our countries potential tenfold.We can definitely impact our countries economy, job opportunities and our tourist attractions. We have much work to do and as citizens of South Africa we can be able to help the government in creating a masterpiece of our country and the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
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Our story on the graphics that were displayed on taxis in Durban was exciting and fun to do. We had to interview many people of different ages and backgrounds to find out what they had to say about their views of the art displayed on taxis. We were able to capture many pictures of taxis and forms of art around the community of Chatsworth.
I spoke to a local taxi driver who gave us his interpretations about the art on taxis. Ants Art
I spoke to a local taxi driver who gave us his interpretations about the art on taxis. Ants Art
was a graphic designing company
and Mr.
and Mr. Anthony who works there was very helpful as he welcomed us. He told us about how they design and create these fantastic forms of art and the reason why taxi drivers want the art on the taxis.
Many forms of art are seen on taxis. Phrases, celebrities, adverts and many other forms of art all designed to capture the attention of the public or send a message. We drove around Chatsworth in Navarones B.M.W and searched for some of the art on taxis.
This business is growing and the art will continue to be even better and attractive than what it is at present. It is evolving especially in Durban. We thanked those who helped us in the process of gaining information about this topic.
Many forms of art are seen on taxis. Phrases, celebrities, adverts and many other forms of art all designed to capture the attention of the public or send a message. We drove around Chatsworth in Navarones B.M.W and searched for some of the art on taxis.
This business is growing and the art will continue to be even better and attractive than what it is at present. It is evolving especially in Durban. We thanked those who helped us in the process of gaining information about this topic.
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Inequality is a reality that we all have to deal with, whether directly or indirectly. I have experienced inequality directly and indirectly in my life. It culminates in an amalgamation of emotions, in our lives and can cause a huge impact both positively and negatively.
I was once a victim to racial inequality in my society. This was directed to me when I was in a mall, with a couple of my friends. We decided to park our car at the Pavilion shopping mall, in Westville. As we were looking for a place to park, another person (who was white) accidentally ran pass our car. Our car startled the white male, as he tripped over and fell, when he saw our car. In a rage he then picked up his fist and hurled rude and derogatory words at my friends. He said, “You bloody coolies don’t know how to drive, wake up!” It was his fault as he ran pass our car and for those of you who don’t know a coolie is a derogatory word for an Indian, which was used by whites during the dreaded apartheid era. Being real Chatsworth “Outees” my friends and I didn’t let him leave without placing a few “Warmers” on his face!
In 2006 I was invited to Washington DC to attend a Leadership Summit. In order to travel I had to arrange/apply for a passport (travel document) and various other documents from Government departments.My biggest nightmare of inequality started when I called to the Dept. of Home Affairs with my Dad. I arrive there with all my relevant documents and my photos at 08:15. I had completed all my documents in order to possess my application. We followed the queue for forty five minutes and was approached by an official who demanded to check our documents. He scrutinized all my documents and asked me to follow another queue for the the processing of the application. After following this queue for one hour which went through a tea break of twenty minutes we had managed to arrive at the front of the queue and continued to wait. I noticed a old black man behind me who seemed to know the person behind the counter. I could say by them greeting each other in their native language. After a short while I heard the official from behind the counter shout “woza baba.” Which means come old man (for service). I Looked at the official angrily and was confused, because it was my turn to be served. I went to the official and politely demanded to see the manager or a senior person. She asked me to ”just wait.” I waited for ten minutes and eventually was approached by another official who claimed to be the Supervisor. I told him how unfairly I was treated. His reply was very sarcastically “the darkies now own the country a laughingly, “so what’s the matter?” in a loud voice. By now my turn had arrived and I rushed to the counter and demanded service, and my application was processed quickly and a receipt was placed on the counter with a bang. I gave her a cheeky look , took my receipt and walked away. My Dad thanked her very much, while she continued to talk to her Supervisor in her language. My Dad and I rode home still shaken by that poor customer service and promised never to go to the home Affairs again. My dad had sent a leter to the mibnister and is still awaiting a reply until today.
As you can see my friend that Durban, just like other places in S.A has its faults and racial inequality should not be allowed whether it is direct or indirect. This has not lowered my confidence in any way, but it just goes to show how many ignorant people are out in our world especially Durban and South Africa
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This is something that is apart of our every day life.We should respect people around as always and respect ourselves as also in the process.Humans all have emotions and live in society as a whole.We all live in this society in inter lniking chains and we should converge in love ,equality, freedom and peace.
Even to be a political leader one needs to have human dignity. The president of certain countries is always treated with human dignity and we also see that the citizens treat the president in return with dignity. Just because you are a higher stature does not mean that you can not be a person of good human dignity.
To be a good social person in society is to have human dignity not only for one self but the people around you. It is a form of being social and if this factor does not exist then you could be seen as anti- social. Human dignity does not cost much but has to be a thing of every day life and should be very positive especially in today’s society. People who have human dignity for oneself and other tend to be more respected as individuals of our society. Certain things like being polite, decent, using manners and also treating people fairly and equal. These are just some of the qualities that can make up having human dignity.
To be a good social person in society is to have human dignity not only for one self but the people around you. It is a form of being social and if this factor does not exist then you could be seen as anti- social. Human dignity does not cost much but has to be a thing of every day life and should be very positive especially in today’s society. People who have human dignity for oneself and other tend to be more respected as individuals of our society. Certain things like being polite, decent, using manners and also treating people fairly and equal. These are just some of the qualities that can make up having human dignity.
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