Against the better judgment of my friends and colleagues, I drive a 2011 Peugeot 308 hatchback.
When I got my first full-time job, I bought this vehicle – largely because of its affordable R80,000 price tag.
Now, over 7 years into my career, I could definitely afford an upgrade to something newer and more reliable.
The fact that I haven’t done this is the source of many jokes and barbs in our office – a few of which carry an undercurrent of genuine concern.
After all, breaking down on the side of a nondescript road…
Data Journalism: Many South African publications are adopting data journalism
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Fun South African Fact: An approximate of 20% of the world’s gold is mined in South Africa.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa hosts the world’s largest bicycle race.