Gender Based Violence

A Cape Town, woman, Rebecca Karlovic, alleges that she was recently verbally abused and threatened by a motorist, later identified as Adam Bulkin -- reportedly a head of global portfolios at Sanlam -- for displaying pro-Palestine posters on her car, which he took offence to.

According to Karlovic, the confrontation occurred near De Waterkant, where Bulkin allegedly blocked her car and hurled derogatory remarks at her, including anti-Semitic slurs and wished collective harm upon Palestinians. Karlovic claims that Bulkin followed her to a parking spot and continued his verbal assault, leaving her feeling intimidated and fearing physical harm.

Karlovic further asserts that Bulkin, upon noticing her attempt to document the incident by taking a photo of his vehicle's registration plate, vandalized her car by keying its side. Bulkin has not been reachable for comment, and his social media accounts have been deactivated following the incident.

Following Karlovic's public sharing of her ordeal on Twitter and tagging Sanlam, the company responded by stating that they take the allegations seriously and are investigating the matter. A behaviour that equates to Gender Based Voilence.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in Cape Town and globally over the conflict in Gaza, with thousands participating in protests and demonstrations against Israeli actions. The South African government recently accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians in historic hearings at the International Court of Justice.

Karlovic, who displayed posters advocating for a free Palestine and condemning Israeli occupation, emphasizes the importance of responsible expression and vows to continue her activism for justice and liberation.

Sanlam's response indicates a commitment to addressing the allegations and underscores the significance of holding individuals accountable for discriminatory and violent behavior. While investigations are ongoing, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering respectful dialogue and condemning all forms of discrimination and aggression in society.

In light of these allegations, public opinion has swiftly condemned Bulkin's reported behavior, viewing it as an unacceptable display of intolerance and aggression. Many have expressed solidarity with Karlovic and called for accountability from Sanlam regarding their employee's actions.

The incident has sparked discussions surrounding freedom of expression, the responsibility of individuals in positions of authority, and the need to confront prejudice and hate speech in society. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against discrimination and violence, both locally and globally.

As investigations into the matter continue, there is an expectation for a thorough examination of the facts and appropriate disciplinary measures if wrongdoing is confirmed. The outcome of Sanlam's investigation will undoubtedly influence perceptions of the company's commitment to upholding principles of respect, diversity, and inclusion.

In the meantime, the incident has prompted broader conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the role of individuals in advocating for justice, and the importance of fostering understanding and empathy in addressing complex geopolitical issues.

Ultimately, the incident involving Adam Bulkin underscores the need for greater awareness, empathy, and accountability in our interactions with others, both online and in the real world. It serves as a reminder that words and actions have consequences, and that promoting a culture of respect and understanding is essential for building a more inclusive and equitable society.

Lies & Collusion

The Pandemic of 2020

Professor Smart told me that each and every citizen of the world without fail will be infected or at the very least affected by this global pandemic. Either by the virus itself or by lockdown or the subsequent ills brought about by both.  

These includes poverty brought about by loss of employment, permanent closure of businesses and suicide, illness and disease due to in-access to medication, hunger and malnutrition due to lack of food and basic food insecurity, plunder due to desperation among others.

Many people will die and only those with a good immuno response may survive. Death by natural causes will be many but blamed on the virus, death by police's heavy handedness and army brutality will escalate, and so will death by murder due to theft and robberies. 

Gun violence will go through the roof, domestic and gender based violence will escalate beyond help; and debt will cripple virtually every household for years to come. In a nutshell, a whole lot more people will die than what would have specifically succumbed to the virus. 

Its a calloused statement indeed yet absolutely true as this is much of what we've witness thus far, enable through brutal policy, arrests, fines, denial of truth, draconian control, gag orders and disinformation.  The million dollar question is; Is this all based on truth or is it all smoke and mirrors? 

A National lockdown in South Africa which wasn't absolutely necessary, could have been optional when compared to countries like Sweden, South Korea and Thailand. Considering their infection numbers are not that much different from that of South Africa and that they were infected at least a month prior to SA. Beside lockdown didn't destroy their economies.

Be that as it may, lockdown with it's specific financial aid to those who have fallen through the cracks gives government the perfect opportunity to have all its citizens accounted for in a database. It's a small price to pay for the subsequent taxation they would be liable for in future, now that the government has their info on file. 

With the millions of pensioners more susceptible to the virus due to co-morbidities, hence the likelihood of death, it gives government an opportunity to reduce the social grant bill by as much as 50 percent if not more. On death, thereby also reducing their hospitalisation and medication dependency bill predominantly taxed by these pensioners by an equal amount or more. 

This would saves the country at least 5% of its annual GDP on social grants and 9% on health care. A whopping 4% higher than the WHO's recommended spending for a country of SA's socioeconomic status. As a monetary sum it would equate to some R48 billion.  

This may be a tidy sum of money  for a population as low as that in South Africa but multiplied by the number of countries globally, amounts to a massive chunk of change, well over R50 trillion. 

It's  a conservative sum of money the powers that be will gain by depopulating the world, since it is said that most of the challenges faced by humanity today stem from over-consumption and overpopulation. 

Remembering that the WHO is an office of the United Nations and SA carry a non-permanent member status, which fits perfectly within their Agenda 21.  So, you may ask what is Agenda 21? Well it's  a United Nations drafted non-binding document, agreed to by consensus by all member states at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. 


A comprehensive plan of action, masked as the "United Nations  Sustainable Development Goals 2030" to be implemented globally. It calls on all organs of the UN, all member and state Governments  and their subsidiaries at the local level to intervene and regulate virtually every potential impact that human activity could have on the environment. 

Noting that the foremost human impact on the global environment is the product of over population. To put it bluntly Agenda 21 outlines the UN globalist Orwellian imposed  plan for a completely managed global society, all under the auspices of the United Nations. A New World Order....using "biodiversity" to negate and undermine traditional and private property rights. 

I see smoke and mirrors? Essentially illusions obscuring or embellishing the truth of a situation by presenting misleading or irrelevant information and crooked guidance, is exactly what this lockdown is. 

What's your view? Is South Africa involved with lies and collusion with WHO is an office of the United Nations?

Audible ponderances

AUDIBLE PONDERANCE 

Audible ponderance is a collection of  my thoughts about diverse subjects spanning the realm of life. Essentially, it's my unspoken opinion. That said, there's a phrase that goes something like, "some things are best left unsaid" and I surmise its sole purpose is to warn the speaker from landing him or herself in deep trouble.

Understandably people say things which others find offensive, or say things that make others feel uncomfortable. This is not my intention yet some may very well  become annoyed at me, or even recent me to the point of  anger or feel insulted by what I say. 

Then there is Mark Twain adage, "Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't." 

However, I feel protected by Article 10 of the Human Rights Act: Freedom of Expression and to some degree the Bill of rights and Section 16 of the Constitution of South Africa which says; 

“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, 

which includes freedom of the press and other media; 

freedom to receive or impart information or ideas; 

freedom of artistic creativity;  and academic 
freedom and freedom of scientific research.” 

Bar its exclusions... I reckon I'm OK, as my ponderings do not include propaganda for war; nor incitement of imminent violence; nor will it spark hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and certainly does not constitutes incitement to cause harm in any way whatsoever, since "some things are best left unsaid."

Out there, are several people who are downright racist many of whom cannot contain their racism. Among them are the likes of Helen Zille -the mother of race generalizations- with her controversial tweets, claiming that colonialism wasn't "only" negative. 

There is also the likes of controversial singer Steve Hofmeyr with his defense, saying "I've never been found guilty of racism nor hate speech and my aging comments are decidedly lame compared to what our party leaders are mouthing off", yet all the while sticking to the "you and us" and the "we and them" references.

A Price Waterhouse Cooper executive who racially profiled a mom and daughter at Cape Town International airport was subsequently dismissed after swearing and throwing racial slurs at mom and daughter whist in his drunken state. 

Even though apartheid ended decades ago, every so often racism still rears its ugly head in SA and outside of the country, Case in point, Adam Catzavelos who used the "k-word" whilst on holiday in Greece was fined R50k for recording a video of himself saying, "Not one k****r insight. It's f*****g heaven on earth. You cannot beat this!"

Kessie Nair former KwaZulu-Natal councilor  and convicted fraudster claiming to be an ex-member of the 26s prison gang became a household name after he posted a video on Facebook of himself calling President Cyril Ramaphosa the k-word. 

Adding that Ramaphosa should be charged for “defrauding this nation‚ for oppressing this nation‚ for high treason‚ for being the source of all crime and violence and poor healthcare and poverty in this so-called true democracy”. Strong words that earned him seven counts of crimen injuria and two counts of incitement for his racist rant. It doesn't mean much of what is alleges is untrue!

Having said that, its quite evident that it's not only white citizens who have racist tendencies, but even celebrities and foreigners are also guilty of this shameful prejudice. 

DJ and radio presenter Sasha Martinengo called EFF leader Julius Malema a “monkey” during his breakfast show on Hot 91.9 FM. But he isn't the only DJ who got caught up in racial controversy. 

DJ Mario Jorge Viegas allegedly called black people the k-word on Facebook‚ saying they were "worse than animals and worthless maggots". 

Then there is Durban based Estate Agent Penny Sparrow - subsequently deceased - who gained nation-wide notoriety in 2016 for making a racist rant against black people on her Facebook post, comparing black people at the beach to monkeys.

Then we have Gretchen November from Port Elizabeth who called Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani a "baboon", saying ''Plz don't allow those bobejaan to be mayor … lets march and show them PE is no circus." 

I suppose it's their scholarly indoctrination into the theory of Darwinism that makes them all believe that other human beings are "monkeys and baboons"  who haven't evolved to their personal level of civilization. 

It's quite sick of some people to place their egos above other people's humanity. It's just their way of showing their true colours! (excuse the pun).

"I suppose it's their indoctrination into the ungodly theory of Darwinism
that makes them believe that other human beings are "monkeys and baboons"
or originates from them.  But it's an attitude that shouldn't divide 
South Africans because we are one, offspring from a common progenitor. 
The generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth 
divided into tribes and nations so that we may recognize one another."

Yet there remain numerous racists among us. Talent scout Mary Ann Miller was involved in a race row after she reportedly swore at black group members, telling them to go back to their "caves" and "wait for Mandela to resurrect" them.  

Former South African rugby union player Luke Asher Watson has publicly apologized for a racist outburst, after saying that, "the problem with South African rugby was that it was run by "Dutchmen."

Racist American President Donald Trump says and believes that "America Is a ‘White Man’s Country", saying "If you are white, then regardless of origin, you have a legitimate claim to American citizenship and everything that comes with it. If you are not, then you don’t."

Real estate agent Vicki Momberg, a white South African woman,  lashed out at black police officers with highly charged racial slurs. Suzanne Govender the ANC Youth League, eThekwini regional executive member resigned after being accused of using the k-word against her colleague in a WhatsApp conversation. And the list goes on.....

Racism is very much alive and well among millions of people across all nationalities - Europeans in particular.