This interest in the subject we are exploring today, stems from conversations, thoughts about the curse of genuis and the moral connundrum of seperating the artist from the art. I was reading a book by Claire Dederer called Monsters: A fan Dilemma. Essentially the book explores that theme seperating the artist from the art. I recollect a passage wherein Claire, the author was battling whether should she carry on consuming the master pieces of Roman Polanski. Whether the henio

Its been a long awaited draft regulation for the smokers of cannibis. It was one thing for it to be decriminalized for private purpose use. Its another thing to want to know whether would i get the book thrown at me should i be caught being in possession of a bankie. From my experience with how cannibis smoking was engaged with after the Prince judgment, i could say that smokers really figured it was legal. As in, we can smoke it anywhere, and we buy it at malls so that means

I imagine, after 57 blog posts, you’ve probably realized that I consume a lot of movies. One would think I’m a cinephile who studied film—a total cinema geek who knows my angles, lighting, and the technicalities of the art. Honestly? I just enjoy watching cool shit, good shit, great shit, and even bad shit. Watching genuinely terrible movies might actually be my guilty pleasure. I respect someone doing something, no matter how "terrible" it is, and putting it out there becaus

Weeee Oe, Uyashisa umdoko. The block is hot as they would say emalokshini waseMelica. This here writing is one of those which has everything we like, well let me speak for myself, everything i like- A mazza, firing of semi-automatic firearms and an ignorant intelligent brazo. Therfore it was an easy write for me write. "Ohhhhh man, ohhhh man, i love you Juju"- the bag was deep from Zake Batwini and Black Coffee on that record. You remember my trifecta of shit i like- "a mazza

The Context: A Behind-the-Scenes Look You must have noticed by now that before we get into the nitty-gritty of things, I like to provide context—a sort of "behind the scenes" look at how the writing actually came about. We are reading this today because on the 30th of January 2026, I came home from work and immediately started having problems with the internet connection in my bedroom. I was about to start my work process, but I got stifled by the lack of a connection. Yes, i

I chose the dandelion as the primary image for this blog because of the children who stay constantly in my thoughts. My heart holds onto the deepest faith that they are now in the most peaceful of places—a place where they laugh, smile, and are surrounded by warmth and love. I can imagine they might feel a sense of sadness when they look down and see the pain their parents carry, but I believe that from their place beside God, they have become angels themselves. They are now

First and foremost, we pay homage to the legend, Paul Walker, who immortalized the character of Brian O’Conner. While Tokyo Drift  might take the top spot for some, 2 Fast 2 Furious  remains an all-time classic. Today, we aren't just reminiscing about the film; we are using O’Conner—a character who drove fast, drove well, and left everyone else in the rearview—as our case study. Given that today’s topic sits at the intersection of high speed and the law, there is no better fa

The first point of engagement with the state is through municipality. It is therefore imperative that residence understand their Municipality, their obligation towards abahlali of am area the Municipality serves and have a working knowledge on how to ensure that the Municipality is servicing the residents needs effectively, ofcourse within the resources available. And by available i do not mean available after funds have been chopped and screwed, but resources fully available

Let’s return to our traditions and examine the recently drafted Traditional Courts Regulations and Code of Conduct , which have been released for public comment. These documents are set to govern the operations and functions of Traditional Courts. It is essential that we remember our position and existence in society as "sons and daughters of the soil." We must never forget our heritage; therefore, it is vital that we actively participate in the legislative processes regardin

The date is January 3rd, 2026. I am in my room, sitting in front of my computer, hoping that a solution to fixing all my life’s problems will suddenly click in my brain. I’m waiting for that moment when I finally have a plan of action and a clear direction of where my life is supposed to go. So, I read different stuff, write different stuff, and watch different stuff, all with the hope that an idea will pop into my mind and finally chart the course to my life’s ultimate goal.

Executive Summary On January 3, 2026, the geopolitical architecture of the Western Hemisphere underwent a seismic shift with the execution of "Operation Absolute Resolve." This unilateral military operation, authorized by the President of the United States and executed by elite elements of the US Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), resulted in the forcible extraction of Nicolás Maduro Moros, the de facto  President of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, from the Miraf

Written by: EDEDDEDDY Understanding inflation is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for navigating the modern economic world. Inflation is more than a statistic—it is a powerful economic force that can erode savings, destabilize nations, and ruin lives. It directly affects the purchasing power of our income, shapes investment decisions, and influences the overall stability of the economy. At its heart, inflation is a measure of how quickly the money in our walle

First and foremost, compliments to the New Year, 2026. We made it baby, we here baby. We learn from our shortcomings in 2025 and improve on our victories in 2026. I read a post on linkedin which said and i am paraphrasing, in 2025 we learned how much we can take, and 2026 we get what we want. And i hope this year is the year everyone gets what they want and have desired since they were children, dreaming. So shall it be. Now with the Kumbaya stuff out the way, dont get it twi

"Alternative Realities"—now, I can imagine what you’re thinking: What does "spooky things happening at a quantum distance" have to do with the legal standard of proof?  Well, that’s why we are both here: to explore the application of the "Balance of Probabilities"  in a universe of infinite alternative possibilities. In this post, we will delve into the standard of proofs, their practical application, and whether such standards needs to evolve given that our definition of "po

I have watched the movie Perfect days, twice now and strangely enough, I always watch it on a Sunday. I thought about why and came to the conclusion that the acceptance of being alone without being lonely as the theme of the film, I feel, and Sundays seem to be those days wherein you feel lonely the most, and this movie provides me with the comfort of accepting that I am alone and that I do not need to feel lonely. I don't know, might not be making sense with this one. But ou

This is one of the cases I remember being in a lecture in university and it being the topic of discussion for that day. At the time, I did not appreciate how impactful this judgment is because I was too busy focused on passing the module instead of learning, understanding, developing wisdom around the subject, and finding my opinion in it. And reading it now, I realize that its clarity regarding the question it answers will stand the test of time. Currently I don't know as to

As is customary, before we get into why we are here, i like to share a small behind the scenes about how we got to where we are now wherein we discuss a judgement that touches on the jurisprudence of Reconsideration Application. Prior to my focus shifting to the abovementioned judgment, i was reading the book "Life is Short and so it this book" (not a paid promotion). It is a short book that, straight to the point, touches on the importance of living your life. Your time here

Before we get into the nit and gritties, i kindly request to share something personal. I remember the first time i watched 2 fast 2 furios. It was an experience of a lifetime at that time. Everything in that movie was the coolest anything i have ever seen. Then boom, Tokyo drift came out. I dont remember where i was or what i was doing, but i do remember the first time the movie introduced DK and that race in the parking lot was a masterclass in cinema. I am not a motor head,

I know this is a throw back to many. The Carmichele judgment was the focus of lectures in various legal modules, from delict, to jurisprudence, criminal law, this judgment was in every lecture hall. And if i had paid better attention in school, i can bet you that it was also taught in Communication Management. It and S v Makwanyane where the two that rang in lecture halls and required citation in answers to exams question. Basically, if there was a south african legal judgmen

I have been obessed with the stills of the Close on Sunday Music video. Every frame is pretty and i regard the music video as one of the greatest music video of all time. Hype williams can chill. Anyway, i have always seen S39(2) of the Constitution being cited- The courts when developing the common law has to do while aligning with the spirit, purport and object of the Bill of Right. This is the first time where i read a judgment wherein the court is sought to develop the co