Living Will – What should you do when ‘the end of the line’ draws near?
Whether or not to end one’s life by choice is only one of several difficult end-of-life matters to consider. In this article we look at some of the other choices you may face.
Euthanasia in South Africa – When you reach the end of the line
What is the most difficult decision you might ever have to take? Archbishop Desmond Tutu has shocked the religious world … and others … by releasing a video supporting the right of individuals to an assisted death, when quality of life is gone, and asserting his own wish for that right. The 85-year-old, much […]
To legalise marijuana, or not to legalise? That is the question.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to dealing with marijuana. Information about the advantages and disadvantages of drug use is widely available but everyone interprets that information differently to arrive at their own conclusions, often widely divergent.
Should marijuana be legalised in South Africa?
A very controversial subject – everyone has an opinion and there are many conflicting views. In this article, we’ll outline some background information with special relevance to South Africa. Marijuana / Cannabis Marijuana, the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, is popularly known as cannabis or hashish, bhang, hemp, kef, kif, charas […]
Unlawful Arrest, Detention & Police Brutality
Few things are more traumatic or humiliating than being arrested – you can find yourself in a situation you are totally unprepared for; and if the arrest is unlawful, the distress is even greater. The following information tells you what to expect and how to handle the process, if you are unfortunate enough to find […]
Women in the workplace: How equal is equal?
Women – It’s hard to believe, but it has been 60 years since that famous march on the Union Buildings by women protesting against unjust pass laws. So much has changed for the better in our society since then. We have one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, enshrining equal rights and […]
Suffer the little children – Narcissist Behaviour
A while ago we wrote about narcissistic relationships. We were shocked and humbled by the response. It seems there are many people in our fair city who are suffering abuse at the hands of partners – male and female – and many were unaware that the behaviour they were experiencing constituted abuse.
Coming out of the shadows – let sex work be work
Recently the public health community welcomed the news that sex workers are to be provided with a tablet a day to help prevent HIV – called PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).As sex workers and their clients are one of the populations most at risk from HIV this is a huge step forward in halting the spread […]
Diversion – better than gaol?
No one would deny that crime is a serious problem in South Africa, particularly violent crime. Sadly, a life outside the law often takes hold at a young age. Young people from challenging home situations may join a gang, or wind up hanging out with another unsuitable group of friends, often older, because it gives […]
Special Event Liquor Licence and How To Get One
Special Event liquor licence: Summer is in full swing and it’s the season for outdoor events and parties. Many charities take advantage of the good weather and long days to hold fund-raising events. If you are planning an event for your cause, make sure you stay within the law and obtain all the necessary liquor […]
Abusive relationships – why do some stay in them?
We all know someone in a toxic relationship, or someone who has been in one. Maybe you have a colleague who regularly comes to work with bloodshot eyes, and smudged mascara.
Oscar Pistorius – A Knife Edge For The Blade Runner?
Oscar Pistorius, just when freedom seemed so close the Supreme Court of Appeal had other ideas. As has been widely reported in the news, the verdict of culpable homicide in the case of the State versus Oscar Pistorius has been overturned on appeal and instead a verdict of murder has been returned.