comment by Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} Super European Champions of the World (U2720)
posted 4 minutes ago
God's Window
It's called Mpumalanga now...they did away with the Apartheid naming of Eastern Transvaal lol

True though there are some really nice places across the country. Nice history.

I wouldn't say Randburg is thaaaat close...still a 2hr/2 1/2 hour drive one way.. When I lived in Pretoria East that was close...like an hour easy.
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Yeah God's window.. took a cherry from Lens over there.

God was watching

Crystal Springs, they had lekker chalets and stuff.

comment by Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} Super European Champions of the World (U2720)
posted 8 minutes ago
God's Window
It's called Mpumalanga now...they did away with the Apartheid naming of Eastern Transvaal lol

True though there are some really nice places across the country. Nice history.

I wouldn't say Randburg is thaaaat close...still a 2hr/2 1/2 hour drive one way.. When I lived in Pretoria East that was close...like an hour easy.
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Randburg is north of Joburg right?

Had some family member that decided to live in Zeerust.. fok that was a schlep.

Had some great times and learned a lot... favourite food was dagwood sandwich from wrap it up and the AK47 akhals subs..
Never told my uncle that, he had the Chicken Licken at the Nirvana circle BP you get to as you come off the N12

Yeah Northern Suburbs.

You talking about Trade Route Mall? Can't say I frequent there.
AK47s/Gatsby are epic. I actually haven't really had one in a while now that you mentioned it

I don't even know how to get to Zeerust

comment by Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} Super European Champions of the World (U2720)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Yeah Northern Suburbs.

You talking about Trade Route Mall? Can't say I frequent there.
AK47s/Gatsby are epic. I actually haven't really had one in a while now that you mentioned it

I don't even know how to get to Zeerust
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No man trade route mall I never even seen.. that's how long I've not been there.

There's a filling station, a BP right on Nirvana Drive - that's where.
Bribed my first cop there.

You lissing for an AK?

There's a mall there now That whole area is completely different lol.

I haven't had a bunny chow in ages...I lis for that.

Just found out that we're going to be working from home from next week Wednesday

comment by Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} Super European Champions of the World (U2720)
posted 4 hours, 1 minute ago
There's a mall there nowThat whole area is completely different lol.

I haven't had a bunny chow in ages...I lis for that.

Just found out that we're going to be working from home from next week Wednesday
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No load shedding due?

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Also midtable at moment meaning no CL football hence the desperation.

Just had a nice turkey sandwich for lunch. Big glass of milk. Didn’t spend any time thinking about null and void vs suspended.

comment by (kash) I'm the Mané - 6 Times Baby (U1108)
posted about 2 hours ago
Also midtable at moment meaning no CL football hence the desperation.
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same with arsenal the mid table cants

Arsenal fans don't seem to care even half as much as Spurs fans. They all have a very small club mentality, caring too much about another team winning something.

80% of wages up to £2,500 a month for workers. And a promise to reimburse laid off workers if they are taken back by the company.

I'm sure you guys will find something to moan about but...

Have to say that's pretty amazing.

comment by Take Mahomes, Country Roads (U3979)
posted about an hour ago
80% of wages up to £2,500 a month for workers. And a promise to reimburse laid off workers if they are taken back by the company.

I'm sure you guys will find something to moan about but...


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You moan as much as anyone tbf.....

comment by Take Mahomes, Country Roads (U3979)
posted 13 hours, 25 minutes ago
80% of wages up to £2,500 a month for workers. And a promise to reimburse laid off workers if they are taken back by the company.

I'm sure you guys will find something to moan about but...


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Theres plenty to moan about..

Coutries that had their first case 4 weeks after ours, had their worker protections out 2 weeks ago..

We have dithered for 6 weeks longer, unlike on corporate protections which were released weeks ago. Which means people have already lost jobs..

I would rather have seen a UBI than this and the corporate protections (which accounted for £8k per person in the uk) so that we could still keep the economy flowing, those who are stuck on the front lines get some extra from the government too.

It was a much needed chance to try a system that's going to be necessary as jobs are shed by automation.

Its a great week policy, but a 6 week lag compared to other countries has cost loads of livelihoods already

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Questions...

"We have dithered for 6 weeks longer, unlike on corporate protections which were released weeks ago. Which means people have already lost jobs.. "

I think that's been considered because if workers take those staff members back on, their wages will be paid.

How is a UBI which anybody would receive regardless of their situation (even those not remotely affected by this like me) preferable over targeted spending?

"Its a great week policy, but a 6 week lag compared to other countries has cost loads of livelihoods already"

Any numbers as to the loads of livelihoods? Also this was covered in the original post by companies being able to take back their staff and receive the same benefits.

The yanks are still arguing amongst each other about their help packages. At least our own government was able to put aside party politics for once in their lives.

Also, it’s very easy to sit behind a keyboard and say what the government should be doing. You have the luxury of not having to implement what you say. Maybe the government was a little slow to implement this plan, but it’s a huge decision to make and as long as the right one was made, then who cares?

comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 6 minutes ago
The yanks are still arguing amongst each other about their help packages. At least our own government was able to put aside party politics for once in their lives.

Also, it’s very easy to sit behind a keyboard and say what the government should be doing. You have the luxury of not having to implement what you say. Maybe the government was a little slow to implement this plan, but it’s a huge decision to make and as long as the right one was made, then who cares?
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We still don’t have a government due to the outbreak escalating just after the general election.
IMO we should have a National government in times like these with all politicians working for the good of the people.
Probably too much to ask

comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 6 minutes ago
The yanks are still arguing amongst each other about their help packages. At least our own government was able to put aside party politics for once in their lives.

Also, it’s very easy to sit behind a keyboard and say what the government should be doing. You have the luxury of not having to implement what you say. Maybe the government was a little slow to implement this plan, but it’s a huge decision to make and as long as the right one was made, then who cares?
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We still don’t have a government due to the outbreak escalating just after the general election.
IMO we should have a National government in times like these with all politicians working for the good of the people.
Probably too much to ask
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I agree. Should basically be the same as a war cabinet 👍

comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 27 minutes ago
The yanks are still arguing amongst each other about their help packages. At least our own government was able to put aside party politics for once in their lives.

Also, it’s very easy to sit behind a keyboard and say what the government should be doing. You have the luxury of not having to implement what you say. Maybe the government was a little slow to implement this plan, but it’s a huge decision to make and as long as the right one was made, then who cares?
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You can't please all the people all time, and you will always have people looking to point score.

I think the Gov are slowly walking us into a complete lockdown, could it have been done quicker maybe but I think they are dong ok.

it's now about the greater good and acting responsibly, tough times ahead but if folk try and stay calm most of us should get through this ok and the same for family and friends.

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Fecking milk is now wiped out. We produce our own and don’t need to feckin stockpile it😡😡😡😡

Greatteams - I live opposite the big sainburys in knaphill and the food is in good supply there. There was a small line this morning but nothing to major at 7am.

What's it like in your area

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I reckon they should ban trollies except for those who are infirm.

That way people just use a basket to buy that which they need for the short term.