News24 Georgina Guedes

The media's not to blame

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:53:17 +0200

The media did nothing wrong, says Georgina Guedes. Donovan Moodley clearly isn’t learning anything in prison, other than that he doesn’t want to be there.

'Mea culpa' isn't good enough

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:26:05 +0200

Raising your hand in apology isn't a good enough excuse for terrible behaviour on our roads, says Georgina Guedes.

Check your date!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:49:50 +0200

A service that allows people in the USA to run a background check on their prospective dates takes all the fun - and trust - out of meeting new people, says Georgina Guedes.

A toilet for your bride

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:21:35 +0200

Georgina Guedes learns that Indian mothers are setting an unusual imperative for men hoping to marry their daughters - that their villages have toilets.

But I've paid my bill!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:44:30 +0200

Georgina Guedes was awakened at 06:00 by representatives from City Power in her very own slice of service delivery insanity.

A con or a cry for help?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:20:20 +0200

Many people responded to Georgina Guedes's column about a man who approached her for help to tell her she'd fallen victim to a scam.

Tragic tale of a man in Spar

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:48:51 +0200

A chance encounter in her local Spar has left Georgina Guedes feeling very blessed, and heartbroken for those who are struggling to feed their families.

'Failed in their duty'

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:44:20 +0200

Georgina Guedes, who has faith in homoeopathy herself, was horrified to read about the Australian couple who refused to seek out medical help for their daughter until it was too late.

Is that our heritage?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:04:32 +0200

People from all over the world think that SA is just a dusty collection of huts and diamond mines, with zebras roaming the streets, writes Georgina Guedes.

10 things I love about Spring

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:12:21 +0200

The inevitable turning of the seasons has given Georgina Guedes pause to reflect on the things she loves best about Spring.

We're proud of you, Semenya

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:40:44 +0200

Georgina Guedes is ashamed to be a member of the press today, and hopes that Caster Semenya has the support she needs from friends, family and ASA.

'Like a sore thumb?'

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:16:41 +0200

Georgina Guedes was astonished to learn that a white South African has been granted asylum in Canada, just because of the colour of his skin.

Identity crisis

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:49:46 +0200

What's in a name? A lot of admin, Georgina Guedes learns, upon discovering that Home Affairs changed her name when she got married.

Men can be hormonal too

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:44:14 +0200

Georgina Guedes recently learnt that male menopause is caused by a very real syndrome, which gave her pause to reflect on the world's view on women.

Rooting for the bad guys

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:27:33 +0200

Georgina Guedes was surprised at her response to news that two men had robbed a jeweller in London and got away with half a billion rand's worth of spoils.

SMS etiquette

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:50:00 +0200

We're in need of a code of conduct to govern how SMSes are sent and when, says Georgina Guedes, who is guilty of breaking all her own rules

Farewell MTN

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:35:29 +0200

After two weeks of atrocious service, with no apology from MTN, Georgina Guedes has decided to port to the competition.

Rica disaster

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:17:30 +0200

Georgina Guedes will soon be RICA compliant, but she's waiting to see how those who live in informal settlements manage.

Feeding the fear of flying

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:20:57 +0200

The recent upsurge in airplane crashes has Georgina Guedes's husband even more afraid of flying than he was before.

Pick-pocketing corporations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:14:40 +0200

Technology has allowed big corporations to line their coffers with the small change from our pockets, claims Georgina Guedes.