Making A Better World - Milton Louw

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A code of conduct released this week between credit providers and debt counsellors is expected to significantly improve the debt counselling process and possibly puts South Africa at the forefront globally in dealing with over-indebtedness. An estimated 8-million South Africans are indebted with 110 000 people under debt review making debt repayments of R214-million a month with total outstanding debt at R40-billion of which 75% is made up of mortgages. Every month a further 7 000 people apply for debt counselling. There are 92 000 people whose home loans are now delinquent and face repossession. The codes of conduct seek to streamline the debt counselling process by standardising the content of debt proposals and payment plans; establishing an ombudsman scheme to resolve disputes; and providing clear guidelines for debt counsellors to determine whether consumers are able to afford to take on more debt. As part of this code of conduct, realistic timeframes have been set for the...

Your bank manager looks at your credit report – Not at You. This is one list you never want to be on – the Credit Blacklist. A bad credit rating can put your life on hold for many years as it makes getting credit impossible. More and more Namibians are getting caught out, sometime unfairly, and the Namibia Consumer Protection Group felt more information must be circulated to consumers about the issue. A credit default is a black mark against your name that doesn't wash away and the three Credit Bureaus, (Transunion ITC, Compuscan and Credit Information Bureau Namibia) currently list over 50 000 Namibians that are branded as credit lepers. I have found that mostly young Namibians are prone to having problems with credit. The advertising makes it sound so easy, “Buy Now, Pay Later”. Unfortunately, when it comes time to pay, these items are not always first on their list. This then causes problems as they start falling in arrears and eventual find themselves blacklisted. Often...

The company Credit Information Bureau Namibia has developed a consumer and business database of Namibia. The complete database comprises of approximately 1 million individuals and 10,000 businesses. CRIB provides mailing and telemarketing lists to clients in the financial and personal services industry. The company has filtered this database to create a "Professionals Database" made up of over 15,000 mobile numbers of high-net worth professionals throughout Namibia. HOW LIST RENTAL WORKS Most of the lists we have available are offered on a list rental basis, ie they are supplied for once off use only at a rate quoted as a cost per 500 individual consumers or company executives. For example - the cost to rent 1,000 professionals from the Namibian Professionals Database will be 1,000 x N$ 3.50 per 1000 for once off telephone, mailing and fax usage = N$ 3,500.00 excluding VAT. A processing charge of N$ 500.00 is also charged for any order. We will supply you with counts an...

Namibia’s regulatory position is like stepping back ten years if you’re more used to the competitive rough and tumble in Africa’s more developed markets. The historic incumbent Telecom Namibia still has some monopoly privileges and the new incumbent, Government-owned mobile operator MTC is in danger of behaving in much the same way. Sadly the country has closed its regulator with a view to opening a new one. However, this has meant all things regulatory have gone into a holding pattern. Russell Southwood looks at the key market barriers that are holding things back. Historic incumbent Telecom Namibia has an infrastructure monopoly and although the power utility NamPower has fibre assets, it has only recently tendered them: MTC (which may build a link to South Africa), Telecom Namibia and some ISPs are all interested in the capacity. Telecom Namibia invested in what was then Africa’s only real international cable, SAT3 but didn’t invest enough to get a landing station. This is someth...

Background The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an on-going dispute between the Jewish and Arab peoples living in Palestine under Ottoman or British rule. There are numerous issues to resolve before a lasting peace can be reached, including strong emotions relating to the conflict on both sides; Palestinian concerns over Israeli settlements and land; status of Jerusalem; Israeli security concerns over terrorism, safe borders, incitements, violence and Palestinian refugee issues. These are encapsulated as the six core issues: • Jerusalem • Palestinian refugees of the 1948 war • Israeli settlements in the West Bank • Israeli security concerns • International status • Water resources Peace proposals Generally speaking, the peace process is driven by the US and Israel’s Arab neighbours, most prominently Egypt. The proposals are for either: a. Two-state solution This would entail the creation of an independent Palestinian state alongside an independent Jewish state. b. One-s...

PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY September 2010 BY Chief Ankama, SWAPO MP & Deputy Minister: MWT Comrade Speaker Fellow MPs The Bill on the floor of this eminent House in my view is long overdue. Almost two years ago for three consecutive sessions of parliament I tabled here a motion on unemployed Namibians both professional trained and those without. When I motivated the said motion for the first time, the idea was to get a prompt reaction from the floor of this august house across the political spectrum represented here. Sadly the debate was shoddy and it had to tabled for the second time in hope for improved contributions. Even for the second motivation many of us in this house did not take the motion on unemployed Namibians as serious shown by the poor debate and therefore the motion was re-tabled for the third consecutive time. Comrade Speaker Honourable Members The Employment Service Bill squarely responds to motion on unemployed Namibian...

PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 2009 BY: Chief Ankama, SWAPO MP Comrade Speaker, I regard this motion as an extraordinarily important one, not just to me but to other many Namibians if not all. This is the third time that I move this motion in the house. It first lapsed during the first term of 2008 when parliament went into recess and then re-introduced during the last term of last year but ended without reaching its intended goal, the goal of finding a lasting directive to solving unemployment situation in Namibia. Now comrade Speaker, I am here again standing to re-introduce the motion on unemployed Namibians with or without professional qualifications, accompanied by some amendments. The motion seeks to: 1. discuss, assess and ascertain the seriousness of unemployed Namibians with professional trainings and qualifications obtained from recognized educational institutions here in Namibia or abroad; 2. this motion equally should include in ou...

By: Milton Louw The banking population in Namibia has increased substantially in 2009 according to the World Bank’s Financial Access 2010 report released on Thursday, 16 September. The number of deposit account holders in Namibia has grown by 23 percent, with statistics confirming the resilience of the seven commercial banks during a year weighed down by the international financial crises. According to the report, more than three quarters of the population (752 per 1000 adults) hold deposit accounts and 20 percent have loans with financial institutions. In comparison, the report shows that sub-Saharan Africa had an average of 163 deposit accounts per 1000 adults and only 28 bank loans per 1000 adults. In addition the report shows that the disbursement of loans shrank across sub-Saharan Africa last year, with Namibian loan accounts declining in volume by 36 percent. The most remarkable was that Namibia scored the highest with 1185 “Depositors with Other Depository Corporations” ...

A Namibian Consumer Protection Act should specifically target unfair discrimination and enforce the right of equality in the consumer market. The Act must put the onus on the landlord to prove that he is not discriminating in any way against a tenant on the basis of things like race, gender, nationality, and even income. In addition, we believe the new Act should allow for automatic renewal of the rental agreement. This will prevent landlords from using this as an excuse to terminate when the tenant wishes to stay. At present many agents and landlords are using the end of the year contract to get rid of tenants so they can increase the rent amount for the next person. Normally the rent will only go up by around ten percent, and the landlords are pushing up the prices to the new tenants by a lot more. Lastly, we propose that the Consumer protection Act must include the right to fair and honest dealings. “No physical force, coercion, undue influence, pressure, duress or harassment ma...

According to wikipedia: A contemporary working definition of "indigenous people" for certain purposes has criteria which would seek to include cultural groups either: * before or its subsequent colonisation or annexation; or * alongside other cultural groups during the formation and/or reign of a colony or nation-state; and who furthermore * have maintained at least in part their distinct cultural, social/organisational, and/or linguistic characteristics, and in doing so remain differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. To the above, a criterion is usually added to also include: * peoples who are self-identified as indigenous, and/or those recognized as such by other groups.

Took my daughters out for a birthday celebration last night and they ganged up on me and wanted to go to Panarotti's for "Eat all you can Thursday". Well, we got there past seven and waited for almost an hour and a half for a table (we were 9 people in total). I did not mind the wait, but when we sat down we were informed the special only went till 9 'clock. Whoaw. I can eat as I like in half an hour. Nowhere in the advertising does it state it stops at 21H00. Especially after waiting so long. But would you believe it! the waiter arranged that we can pay the special price, and arranged at least five bottomless pizza (including a seafood) for the same price. I am not sure if it is because I have five daughters, or this is the normal service. So from my side, congratulations to Panarotti's Windhoek for good food and EXCELLENT service. I hope we all get such service elsewhere this weekend. "Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the serv...

The ability to save information on a computer (for example in the central register) will also necessitate new legislation to be promulgated. These laws are especially necessary in our Information and Communication enabled society where information is stored on electronic retrieval systems. Legislation for informational privacy The Namibian Constitution states in Article 13 Privacy: “(1) No persons shall be subject to interference with the privacy of their homes, correspondence or communications save as in accordance with law and as is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the protection of health or morals, for the prevention of disorder or crime or for the protection of the rights or freedoms of others.” The Constitution thus guarantees only “Physical Privacy”. The storage of personal and business information (“Informational Privacy”) must have legislation that will prevent misuse of...

My brother and I once lived together as one But life was bad for me back then You see, he’s white while I’m not But, these are all rules set but mortal men And I’ve often wondered why they said such thing, Things that really hurt me deep inside, While they pretended they were kings. Now I’ve come to realize that they lied Because we are all equal And even though our skins don’t match Everybody should be entitled to follow his own will But if I said this, the jail door behind me they’d latch! Now, I know these words may not mean a lot But the truth is, they all I’ve still got.

Can’t we all come and meet each other And no matter what colour we may be Be able to show we love one another And then together we’ll stand, you and me The leaders of Tomorrow, Planning for what is to come Otherwise there will be lots of needless sorrow Over killing which are quite dumb. So come closer now and grab my hand And we’ll accept each other as brothers And then together we’ll be able to stand To show our Father and Mothers We want to plan for a common future No matter what our race, colour or culture.

“Look at me my white brothers Come closer to me And show you care about the others By letting us all live free” This request may sound funny But you all are enjoying your lives While we struggle for money So we can feed our children and wives Now I know what the laws are But they are really quite unfair And so if you’ll lift the colour Bar It will prove you really care. So now that you’ve heard my cry Go home and ask yourselves; Why?

I always wanted to be a writer And this is something I’ll be I’m sure But the problem is what to write about So people will sit up and take head. That is why I wish my skin was whiter So people will stop thinking they are more pure Because they are wrong have no doubt As we were all created equal And that’s why I wrote this poem: So everyone the truth can read!

Tonight I got peace in my soul, A song in my heart And a smile on my lips All because I know once more what it is to love. I’ve always said this feeling is not for me I believe that loving was not possible Because I never found someone But now I have, And it’s you I know I love!

What hit me? This night of the 22nd I won’t forget ‘Cause something really special happened As our hearts (and bodies) eventually met. I know I promised to forget And tomorrow will be just another normal day But inside me, my heart will be going wild And I’ve never ever had it feel this way. Why weren’t we willing to accept it? Others saw it before we did While we always joked about it But only ourselves it seems we were trying to kid Now, whatever happens between us I hope we give it a chance to work Otherwise we’ll both end up sad While in our hearts this love will lurk. Tonight I’m not going to be able to sleep And if I do, I’ll dream of you Because tonight you and I said those three magic words ‘I Love You’

Last night I promised you a poem So now read this and think of me And you might not have believed my words But can now these feelings on paper see It all started at registration When you came in all dressed in pink I nearly felt of my chain right then Cause at the sight of my heart started to sink. (Just don’t ask why, O.K?) Yesterday was lots of fun I enjoy walking with you through town; Even though I talked too much And continuously acted like a clown. But this is because you intrigue me As its not often I meet a girl I admire A girl who knows what she wants And from responsibility never tire. This poem is starting to sound real weird And that’s like my feeling towards you too And my heart is going wild Because I know I like you!

For what we are to receive, dear Lord Make us truly doubly Thankful. Friends in times of need Who prove they are friends in deed, In times of heart-ache Our days to make, When tears may fall Or laughter won’t come at all They’ll stand you by Never letting you lay down and die That’s what being friends is all about, This is stated without any doubt ‘Cause True Friends are Friends Forever!

What am I living for I’ve no reason to live no more! I use to manage Now no more I live on the edge Now no more I thought you really loved me Now No More!

Life used to be lonely and dreary Then you came into it; It was fun. Then it Ended. Now it’s lonely and dreamy again ‘Cause I’m without you living on my dreams losing touch of reality

What Now? Nothing Where too? Nowhere. With whom? No – one Why? Don’t know. Will I accept this? Why not!

What makes me so restless Causes me to search Looking, never finding Continuing on this lonely path Without ever getting rest, Peace of mind? I always blame others for this Yet I know it seems from inside Deep in my soul, This search for something Never minding the pain, The pain I cause others. I want answers, Answers to questions not yet asked; I want truth, So I know how to lie; I want knowledge Knowledge to impress others with; I want fame, Yet standing in a cocoon of privacy; I want things Yet I never give to anyone, Yes all this I want, and more Yet none are what I seek; So I will always have to keep searching.

The words of songs run through my head Scenes, flashes from the past Remembering me of what I’ve lost What I’ll never regain; Lost forever. I’m always this way when I’m lonely Thinking back – about the two of us What we used to dream of What we will never achieve; Not together. True love was supposed to be forever Yet it seems to be a force As it only remains in me You have already forgotten; Our paradise. Now I weep when I’m alone at night Thinking on the past we used to share Wishing I could have it back Treasuring thoughts from the past, Loving memories. Maybe my secret dream will one-day be true And you and I will be one Sharing, regretting time lost Going forth in life; As one.

High above the earth he soars Alighting here, then there Never still He is free, Can come and go when he wishes He is King of the sky, He is an eagle. I too, feel akin to him Never stopping, never still Moving forth Always free Coming and going as I wish Living out a lie Pretending to live Yet both of us are wrong We are captives of freedom We are caught by it Longing for it, Thirsting, Never getting enough. Yes mighty bird, You and I are kin Captives of freedom Captives of life Always free Yet never!

An eagle soars the sky, Floating high above the earth, He looks down on tiny specks of life He knows not what they think, Cares not! Cause he is free. Yet in life all this is a lie For even from our birth We are living lives filled with strife Caring only for ourselves Never others All wishing to be free. But all of you I’ll defy As I too am free Soaring Never captive Yet, one – day I’ll be no more – And who’ll remember?

Your beauty never ceases to amaze me And I know now I never deserved your love But I’m thankful for what we had And everyday I thank the one above For loving memories we share! Chorus Oh these wonderful memories we share Of so many fun times we had Times when we were totally bare Even though we weren’t really “Bad” Oh memories can’t you stop eating at me And just please, please leave me be! Do you member the times… We promised each other we’d get wed? That we fell asleep in each other arms? And meant every word we said When we said “I love you!”? How many times didn’t I promise you the world? Promise to forget your (and my) past? Promise to love you forever and ever? At least I’ve kept the last And I promise I always will! Repeat chorus Are these memories a blessing or a curse? I don’t know! But they are things I’ll Always in my heart nurse!

I feel so sad these days When I sit and think of what we had And I wish things I could change So they wouldn’t turn out so bad! But this is a useless hope As you found someone new And without you I’ll just have to cope! I’m trying real hard to forget you; To think just about what lies ahead But all I do is revert to memories When I lay myself down on my bed. “Memories of wonderful times we spent When everything was happy And every loving word we meant”. You once wrote down the words of a song, And I like to think you meant what you said When you wrote “I just can’t stop loving you!” ‘Cause these are words that stuck in my head As these words for me are true! Now it seems you’ve forgotten me And that kind of makes me feel blue. So many things have happened in between That I wonder what is still to come – Whether things will work out for us Or whether our feelings for each other Will just go numb. I’m hoping it won’t end that way: So if you find someone else...

You mean a lot to me And I know its now too late to see But I still wish these words I did utter Instead of always “nothing” mutter As to me you are lost Even though I still want you back! (No matter what the cost: As in Love I’ll make up for the money I lack.)

I remember the first time we met And now I’m really happy we did Even though I acted like a real wet; Which you probably didn’t even notice ‘Cause you were laughing too much. Chorus Your laugh is something I enjoy hearing As it makes me think you’re happy – And that’s makes my heart want to sing As it is me making you laugh. Now I’m sleeping out a lot And my Dad has spoken to me about it But I don’t mind as it’s you I got And that’s the most important thing As I care about you!

Its been a long time sine I wrote something decent Something out of my heart that is really meant And this is because my heart was too sore But now I’ve found out that to life there is more More than just loving you You did the same as the others And I hate all girls for being mothers! Now I feel heart healing As Cupido to me a new hand is dealing In the form of another Heart –breaker! But all of those who broke my heart You were the only one about who I didn’t get smart So revel in the fact that you’ve won And I’ll worry about what you done As you girls are all the same!

Sitting here looking at you I don’t know what to say ‘Cause all I have on my mind Is seeing you each and every day. I know I have to study And you also have many years ahead But I’m a patient kind of guy So I’ll just wait until we can get wed. There’s a bunch of stories about me Stories about me being a Dad But I know you won’t believe them Because you know I ain’t that bad! Your mom mounted at me the other day And the worst part was: I didn’t know what to say But that has all been left behind ‘Cause now I have made up my mind “That you are the girl for me!”

A friend of yours has been whispering a lot in your ear lately and I’m getting worried; She seems to be carrying messages from other guys with whom I don’t what you did So tell me, can I be sure of your love? Sometimes I wonder how its possible that a beauty like you can like a guy like me and all I seem to get for an answer is – that you like my personality; but how do I know that will always keep you true? I’ve always tried to pretend that I’m not the jealous type who watches you with other guys But lately I just can’t control myself and keep watching you to see if you tell any lies ‘Cause I’m quite in love with you, that’s for sure! I was kinda wondering real heard about how much you care for me when I wrote this song And that’s why I ask you these questions so I can look in your eyes and see I’m wrong ‘Cause now I’m real sure of your love for me!!

I met a girl called Bernadette And now I’m really glade we’ve met ‘Cause she really intrigues me And what that is what I like in a girl, see! I know she’ll probably think this poem’s dumb But it is the fault of her… ‘Cause when I see them, my brain goes numb. (-Because they don’t look like washing pegs!) Why am I writing this poem? I don’t know either: but just wait:- Maybe she and I will set up Home If she turns out to be the ideal mate. This is the end of the lyric And to be quit honest, it is quite sick.

What is the meaning of life? If you know please tell me:- Some say its finding a compatible wife Others: knowing how to help those in strife. To me it means; - (1) being able to love And having some special to receive it; (2) Being able to worship the one above; And (3) being remembered by those you love. I’ve seen people trying the first and last But never caring much for the second As they want to live in the lane marked fast And in so doing never really achieve happiness that can last My next question would then naturally be What are we doing to find meaning in life? Why I ask is quite simple see, Cause everyone only cares for “I; Myself and Me” So how do I achieve it you ask. I’m not sure but I’m trying real hard And I must admit it’s quite a hard task But I’ll keep with it till I’m put in a cask. So why don’t we all try To achieve these three ideals Cause then there’ll be much less reason to cry And none of us with the Devil will have to fry!! God know...

I spoke to you once more today And I realize the following words I should not say But I feel in love with you once And that feeling is still with me today; Even though you think we should just stay friends How many times haven’t I wondered, Wondered: - if things weren’t the same: Would you and I have been a pair, And maybe even shared a surname, And been “happy forever after”? I know its no use thinking that way As things are the way they are But this won’t stop me saying what I have to say As I’m continually wishing on a falling star That one-day I will know for sure. I often make jokes with you About the two of us becoming a pair And you probably never took any notice So I write these words to show I really care, Care about you: More than what a friend should. So please remember these few words These words that comes out of my heart: I really like you a lot see; As to me you’re a beautiful piece of priceless art And my feeling for you increase your value ...

Love is never very straight – forward, As once again my love for you proves this to me. I realize now that I should have worked out something see And then we could have worked out something see And not to be stuck in this damn Love Triangle. You have your boyfriend, I have my girl Why then, do I think we will fit better? But, I suppose in your way you’re right When you say you don’t want to hurt her; But that still leaves me in a Love Triangle Chorus Love Triangle You’re busy running my life: - A girl I have, but I want another for my wife. So perhaps with a little help from above I’ll be able to get the one I really love And break up this Hosted Love Triangle We talked quite a lot, or at least I did And maybe you right, I should have lied And not told you about her, but I can’t Cause if you’d found out I’d have died And I would still have been stuck in a Love Trianle Now I cannot sleep with my thoughts As they keep returning to think of you girl And I reali...

Well I’ve decided to write you a birthday poem Something to make you think a little of me right now And of the day we plan to set up a home But don’t ask, as right now I don’t know how This poem has started to sound real silly to me And I thought about starting another one But, I’ve got to have something special for you, So I’ll just have to go on till it’s done. Maybe I should write about the way I feel; Or, about how I really want you again; Or, about how your heart I want to steal; Well, I better decide quick otherwise I’ll probably go insane. I know this poem isn’t much of a present But until I’m qualified that’s all I can afford But you got to realize every word is meant So please, when you read this, don’t get bored! Why the heck can’t I be rich, rolling in money? So I can buy everything your heart desires Whether it be clothes, pots containing real honey, Or even a hot set of tires. But my lot I suppose I must accept And the most I can do is to give yo...

I’ve finished writing you a poem So I thought maybe I’ll write a song; To you how much I care And how our love just can’t be wrong; So here’s looking at you, Birthday girl. You’re entering the magic years of youth now The time you should be free So if at any time you want your freedom Just come and tell me Because I’ll do anything for my Birthday girl. As you get older, you get more beautiful And that can’t be proven as a lie Cause I’ve seen the guys looking at you All wishing I’d just peg off and die So they can get a chance with my Birthday girl This song is up to s(peep)t It seems I just can’t think straight, I keep getting side-tracked by memories of you And the nights when we stayed up till late – So here’s to memories of you Birthday girl. I hope you like these couple of lines And that you’ll realize I mean every word And not laugh your head off Because you think them real absurd So think once more of me My Birthday Girl

(This article was originally published on Marketingweb a few months back. It drives home some key points that we've been trying to emphasise here on Bruin-ou.com since the site was launched, that the Coloured community is unjustifiably neglected by corporate South Africa and in so doing, is incapable of properly advancing in South African society today. We'd love to hear your views on this article.) Fragmented, stereotyped and misunderstood, South Africa’s 4.4 million strong Coloured market is as big as the white market in South Africa (9.1% of the population vs. 9%) and yet so many marketers have made the mistake of overlooking opportunities within this previously disadvantaged group. This is a shortsighted, given that the Coloured market makes up 63% of the total population in the Western Cape (Stats SA 2009), and therefore it is no surprise that so many brands that are successful elsewhere fail to connect with consumers in this province. To understand this complexity, on...

South Africa used to be our colonial master. The ant-apartheid struggle in South Africa was also our struggle. Many of us have family on both sides of the Orange River. We import most of our consumer goods from South Africa. Our money, the Namibian Dollar is directly equal to the Rand. All, but one, of our banks is South African owned. These are facts we must accept, there are the good, the bad and the difficult things in this relationship. The Good Namibia is a member of the oldest custom union in the world, namely the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU). The members are Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa. Being part of a customs union means that all goods brought into the Union will face the same amount of customs duty. More importantly, all goods produced by any member will not face duty when sold in one of the other member countries. In effect this means a company can choose to produce in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Gaberone, or Oshakati and have the same ac...

Start early life – short go through Extreme hardship and good luck. But still walk off the edge Do something wrong Get another chance – begin at the Beginning – a place I knew Still live large – larger than you Can dream in a year – night after night Have it bad – yet have it all The most beautiful Girl in the world I had not yet met ‘Material Girl’ was the way I judged Didn’t go away – yet did study Was against politics – what a fool Became the best politician Learning the dangers of the Gravy train A goddess was given to me To name as in the time of Adam Thought I was god – Really messed up That’s when I lost sight of reality Cancer – was very lucky in the beginning Understood that I had never been taught Tried new things – became the boss Resigned because of principles not Fortune Ran away – luckily I had friends People who at least made an effort Got there made a home, without her Missed them to much Came back master of destiny A phoenix arisen – ...

Thank you for your wonderful (love) – letter, I know no guy could have got a better And it makes me doubly happy Because you say you really do love me, And I can say the same too As I do really love you Cause this feeling is really good And this feeling is really good And that’s the way it should I love you plenty And this is my way to say I’m glad you love me As I really do know so And maybe together –one day – we’ll stay, And I hope that you won’t then say no!

I’ve been listening to “Love Notes” And I realize they know what they are singing about Because love is definitely a wonderful thing This I know beyond a doubt As your love has shown this to me. I know they are singing from experience But there’s still one thing bothering me, And that’s that they thing of love as a “physical thing” While I don’t think that’s really necessary, As we seem to be getting along just fine Without having to hop into bed Because I know you are totally mine Without this “proof of love” And even though we come close, I’m kind of glad we didn’t, Even though I could have done with a dose Of having your body joining with mine, I know it would have been wrong And this is my way of showing you. My real reason for writing this song – To tell you I really do need you But, that I’d rather wait, Until we are truly wed But of late I’ve been wondering again And in the process nearly going insane But I know we have been right (Even though I’d sti...

Last night we watched video’s till late And soon as the others were gone Neither of us could really wait To jump into each others arms Which proves to me really do love each other. C horus Its real pity about what your family said – They seem to have a funny idea in their heads Which makes them think I’ve had you laid But I realize we’ve got it made Because even with this charge against me We’ve stayed together see To prove we really do love each other. I’ve been close to other girls at times And I’ve never been tempted away Because it all seemed like mimes When I’m not with you Which proves to me I really do love you Once, not so long ago I tried to break away from you But my heart said no, don’t go Stay with this girl force you die Which proves to me I really do love you. Repeat chorus Now you’ve taken me back And I’m really glad Because with me you’ve got a knack To keep me forever happy Which proves to me, you really do love me.

My life has been turned upside down As I never realized how much you love me And now I know; I’m wearing a crown And even though it’s made of thorns I’ll still do it for you At school, life is turning out funny As they putting pressure on me Thinking I was out just to get money But even if I had the same choice again I’ll still choose you forever. Chorus I’d love to start our friendship again And this time I’m willing to listen And even try acting a little sane So I can keep you, Cause all this I’ll do for you As I know I love you Collette And that’s something on which you can bet! Now once more I’m getting lots of flak Cause people think we don’t fit And how you stuck me in my back And our relationship has come to an end But with you, I’m willing to try again People often say I’m a Casanova Just because I’ve know a lot of girls But they’re all blown over As I know what I want And I know what I want And you the one I’m trying to keep.

I wish I were older So I could know just what to do Because lately we’ve got a bolder And now I feel my heart pounding Cause I want to make love to you. Sometimes I think maybe I’m just scared But I want you to realize I’m waiting till the day we wed But sometimes I don’t think I can wait that long Cause I want to make love to you. The other day we were nearly caught But I don’t think they’ll believe That of that day came nought So now I’m trying to cool down real fast Cause I still want to make love to you Having sex sound so crude I try to think of it a little different Just thinking of it as kind of nice with both of us being nude And now you have to give me a break Cause I want to make love to you. Looking at you naked gives me a chill But we both know what’s right And if you go on the pill It’ll certainly change things Cause I want to make love to you.

I tried pretending about how I felt towards you girl But I realize now I can’t keep on lying to myself As I’ve got to swallow this pill Which says to me I’m still in your power. Chorus For a long time now I’ve been trying out this verse Wondering how I can say I love you And that I always will, even “for better or worse” As I’m kind a glad I’m still in your power. The other day I even tried out someone new But this came to nothing as I soon knew That I’d rather have this bout with you As I’m fully aware I’m still in your power. My songs just seem to be getting worse and worse Because I realize I don’t need them as I’ve got you And without you I’d probably end up in a hearse Because I know I’m still in your power Repeat chorus What’s this power you hold over me I’m kind of hoping its love Because my hearts real precious see And now I’m thanking the one above That I’m still in your power Repeat “In your power is where I want to stay” (softly fading awa...

Today you kissed me once again But then you did something real bad And it makes me believe you’re playing with me And this thought makes me quite sad Because I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. Why do you play with me, And think of me as just another boy With whose feelings you can play as if it were a toy But, I’m different you see Because I don’t like being treated like dirt And this is what is really making my heart hurt Because I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. I keep telling you about how I feel But I don’t think you believe everything I say And if you don’t stop playing with me We’ll be forced to part one day Even though I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. Next time we kiss as we did today Just promise you won’t do it again And I’ll promise to make sure you get home, early, as this is not just a simple game Because I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you.

This verse may not rhyme But maybe in time You’ll understand what I’m trying to say Because the truth is I don’t want Janey, Felicity or Dianne As I want you, the one who makes me feel like such a man. But you still believe what others say about me, even though most of it is lies, and if you really don’t believe me, watch me close and look in my eyes while I tell you, You’re the one whose stolen my heart! Heart-thief, why did I meet you now, after I promised myself that for love I’d wait, But now I’ve suddenly up and realized I’m far too late, As you’ve already stolen my heart! I’ve known many girls, some named, Yvonne, Janice and Elaine But they think I’m going quite insane, Because I left them all for you. I’ve written you a couple of letters, and meant everything from within my heart But now its seems you are willing with me to part But, no matter with how many girls I’ll go out with my years I’ll always prefer (and wish) it was you so I could draw you n...

A friend of yours told me that you like me But I want to hear it from you personally! I’m actually a very shy guy And that’s why I keep asking myself, why? Why do you like a guy like me? Chorus I’ve watched you many times with admiring eyes So tell me now, without any lies, Why, Please tell me, why, do you like a guy like me? I’ve seen you with a couple of other boys And I’m sure you did not think of them as toys You see, I’m a kind of doubting Louw And for this reason I’ve just got to know, Why do you like a guy like me? I now wish I had a car So I could take you and ride out far And there I’ll perform once more this task Because I’m just wanting to ask, Why do you like a guy like me? Repeat chorus

Today a song played on my Radio And as it began to play, I lost myself in loving memories As the words seemed to touch my soul Because my heart they seemed to tease, And the suddenly I realized To me, You Are The Greatest Love of All! Chorus I know my song will never be as good as Whitney’s But I’m sure my message you’ll understand And maybe one day, when I begin my own band You’ll hear my song on your radio! My ears are once more tuned To the song playing so sweet And, then, I know that if I lose you My heart will cease to beat, So move closer now And together we’ll produce a band new beat! And now as it plays to an end My heart seems to turn to lead As I’m forced to think About all those really mean things I said And so with this melody I write I really mean to say “I’m sorry!” And that, I still love you! Repeat Chorus No matter what I seem to do I’m continually reminded of you Which definitely proves, I only love you!

Love is a piece of heaven which fell Down to earth to give me problems. I gave you my heart as if it were a ½cent Cash it in and its worthless, but keep it and you’ll have priceless memories Love is like a bag of fruit, wonderful to chew on but hard to preserve. Thinking of you is fun; being near you, … better. Love is like a rose, beautiful to hold, but real prickly to hold. Love is like bubblegum, too much chewing and it goes stale Love is … talking to the one you love!

I’ve got this urge once more To write a poem declaring my love Because you’re the one who makes my heart real sore! Why, I’ve even asked advice from the one above But I realize that’s real unfair As I have to ask you the one for whom I care, And so to you I put this test, Am I really the one you love best? Now once again I’ve asked that question Not because I doubt your word, But because I find it hard to believe You love me, even though I’m such a turd! Now as I end this poem To you a promise I want to make, A promise that no matter what happens My feeling for you, I’ll never forsake.

Chorus I thought I could go through life And never think about getting a wife But now I suddenly know Down the aisle with you I want to go But, I’m forced to wonder Do you really love me too? I’ve decided to write this song Because I’ve really got to ask you And try and right this wrong Because I’ve really want to know Do you really love me too? I’ve decided to ask you one more time And maybe if I’m really lucky The wedding bells for us will chime; I know this could be premature I’m sure you’ll say yes. So once again ask … Do you really love me too? Repeat chorus Today you spoke about another guy And I pretended not to notice But inside I thought, O why? So I’ll have to ask again, Do you really love me too? Now you may be wondering why And this is my simple reply, “Because I really do love you!”

Chorus What is love but a tender feeling A feeling I wish you felt for me. I know I have that feeling And, it’s a feeling for you; The lady of my Dreams At night I go out and romance With women I don’t even know And dream its you with who I dance The Lady of my Dreams. Now even my waking moments are bound in dreams While where I want to be, is simply near you. This feeling of love makes me want to scream All because I know I cannot have you; The Lady of my dreams. Repeat chorus. I’d really like to know your name (I’m not kidding with this request, even though you think it’s a game) But to me you’ve become an obsession, The lady of my Dreams. Repeat “Dreaming of you, the Lady of my Dreams” (softly fading away)

I do not present a case for how the Cabinet should be structured, but rather concentrate on the individual tasks of Departments. In other words, the discretion of which Ministers should be appointed is not for my efforts, but rather only the makeup of the individual Departments into Ministries that could combine certain tasks. Re-engineering the Public Service It is easy to be critical of the government and the “bureaucracy of the state”. However, it is not always easy to provide an alternative plan or structure. In the following section, I suggest not only how government ministries and departments can be restructured based on my perception of economic and political changes, but also changing social needs, and new technologies available. 1) Office of the President • The Office of the President shall include a Minister of Presidential Affairs. • The following shall resort under the Office of the Minister of Presidential Affairs: i. Auditor-General ii. Director-General of the C...