The time for family and friends to get together for good food and company.
The time of year when some men and women and even children, do things that sometimes even surprise themselves.
Some positive and some negative.
Some will embark on drinking binges to 'forget' and some will swear to stop bad habits and try to regain some 'control' of their lives.
All in all I've noticed that the festive time of the year affects people in different ways.
My thoughts and well wishes go out to all that are alone this festive season especially those folk that have permanently lost their family or friends for whatever possible reason.
I'm happy to say that I'm at home for the rest of this year and for me it's the best possible place to be at this time of year.
It's great to be alive and well.
You?
Biden: "We made a sacred commitment to Article 5 that if in fact anyone were to invade or take action against our NATO allies, we would respond. Same with Japan, same with South Korea, same with - Taiwan. It's not even comparable to [Afghanistan to] talk about that."
I'm not so sure this is the right stance to take with a country like China.
Crazy talk can cause a huge drift between the super powers.
Biden 'knew' he would be deteriorating at this pace, would he have still campaigned for president?
Maybe he was just bamboozled into running?
Maori All Blacks speedster Sean Wainui has died in a car crash in New Zealand on Monday morning.
Bay of Plenty police issued a statement saying one person had died after a single-vehicle crash at McLaren Falls Park.
According to my vaccination certificate, I had the Comirnaty Booster vaccine for certain populations.
For certain populations????
Can anyone please tell me what this means exactly?
The National Resistance Front, says the fight goes on.
Keep a close eye on this group.
Jmo.
Its one thing to hear of all the protective qualities etc. of the Ridge-back, but to actually experience how they will fight and even die for what they believe is theirs is phenomenal.
I don't want a dog that enjoys killing another dog or is so anti-social that sometimes you are not sure about the neighbors safety.
I have great respect for these level headed though highly intelligent dogs.
My neighbor (ex Rhodesian) told me how her grandfather used them for their courage while Lion hunting on the farm. Simply the best for a loyal farm dog.
These are SA’s 5 most lethal snakes.
Active now.
Cape Cobra
Africa’s most potent species of Cobra having a mainly neurotoxic venom, these snakes do not spit/spray their venom. Polyvalent anti-venom is used in the effective treatment of bites.
Black Mamba
Undoubtedly the most iconic and feared snake in Africa, mostly without reason, as these snakes do not readily feature in snake bite statistics in Durban. They’re the largest venomous snake in Durban and can reach a maximum of 4.5m.
Mozambique Spitting Cobra
This is one of the most common, highly venomous snakes found in and around Durban. The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is responsible for the majority of the serious snake bites that occur in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly in the Northern regions. Averaging only 1.2 metres in length, these snakes are commonly found in the west of Durban; often in residential gardens particularly, those bordering nature reserves.
Boomslang
These snakes are strictly tree-dwelling animals and seldom venture down to the ground, except to feed or drink. Boomslangs are not commonly found in Durban due to their secretive nature and excellent camouflage. They are one of the few snakes in Southern Africa that are sexually dimorphic, meaning that the males and females feature different colouring. Often the males are bright green, and the females dull brown/grey or olive.
Puff Adder
Probably South Africa’s most widely-spread, common venomous snake, the Puff Adder is relatively scarce in Durban itself, only being found just west of Durban.
The Mozambique Spitting Cobra and the Puff Adder account for the majority of serious snakebites in KwaZulu-Natal. The Puff Adder is a snake with excellent camouflage, and it prefers to sit and wait for an opportunity when it comes to feeding. These snakes may remain in an ambush position for several weeks, waiting for a potential meal to pass by.
The government has commenced with the development of a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate which will confirm that a person has been vaccinated in South Africa, says health minister Dr Joe Phaahla.
“This initiative is in line with the World Health Organisation initiated vaccination certificate. Through this, the WHO attempting to standardise vaccination proof all over the world,” he said.
The certificate would likely be used for certain services in the future, but the government has no intention to make the certificate a requirement for accessing public services.
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