Jetour T2 owners would have felt both ends of the emotional scale lately.
Beaming with pride at the recent clinching of a South African Car of the Year (COTY) victory, countered by worry over a widely shared post on social media highlighting its limited payload.
Storm in social media tea cup or valid concern?
The T2, classed as an SUV — and advertised as an adventurous lifestyle partner — has a payload of between 300kg and 375kg. In theory, this could be easily exceeded with five passengers, their luggage and other paraphernalia should the vehicle be used for outdoorsy pursuits.
The T2’s payload is bested by many smaller, compact crossovers and hatchbacks. In addition, the direct rival to…
Challenges: Despite press freedom, journalists face challenges such as threats,
harassment, and censorship, particularly when reporting on sensitive issues.
Intimidating Presence
Ubuntu – compassion, kindness, humanity [oo-boon-too] An ancient African word used to describe common philosophical feeling of humanity and family, meaning “I am because we are”.
Red Woman
Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\”
\”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a great white shark came up and got my leg clean off. \’twas scary yes, but thus is the life of a pirate.\”
\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
\”Oh now that\’s quite the tale, y\’see I were fighting a rival pirate, and we had locked swords. We had been fighting for a few hours, and were both terribly fatigued. I had a bit of exhaustion and confusion, and when I went to block one of his sword blows, I met him with me hand instead of me sword. Took it right off, but it shocked him so much I managed to get him back pretty good and have him submit. So the hook hand was given as a replacement.\”
\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
\”Well, one day, a seagull was flying overhead, and I looked up. It pooped right in me eye.\”
\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t think just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”