News24 Georgina Guedes

What Angelina's choice means for SA women

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:14:17 +0200

Angelina Jolie's article about her double mastectomy has been heralded as brave and inspiring, but what are the implications of her choice for SA's women? Georgina Guedes finds out.

Know your neighbours

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:26 +0200

The story of the rescue of three kidnapped girls in Cleveland, Ohio has reminded Georgina Guedes of the importance of neighbourliness.

Love your gay children for who they are

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:57:35 +0200

The case of the three boys who were murdered at a "game ranger training" camp is horrific, but Georgina Guedes wonders about the motivations of the parents who sent them there.

Take a walk on the bright side

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:24:29 +0200

You can get overwhelmed by media reports about terrible things, but if you're like Georgina Guedes, you’ll try to get out into the real world to remind yourself that most of us are decent.

Queuing for an education

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:24:34 +0200

Parents camping overnight for a chance to apply for the handful of decent government schools still left are a sad testimony to the state of education in our country, says Georgina Guedes.

Handling the holidays

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:10:25 +0200

Holidays these days are more about micromanaging the kids and your work pressures than putting your feet up. Georgina Guedes provides 10 tips to cut through the chaos.

News worth shouting about

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:15:44 +0200

The news items grabbing our headlines just won't go away. Georgina Guedes finds a quieter news story she feels people should be getting more upset about.

Are loyalty programmes worth it?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:02 +0200

Loyalty programmes make you feel good about your affiliation with a certain brand or company, but they’re only worth it if you spend very, very carefully, says Georgina Guedes.

State resources are my resources

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:30:59 +0200

The government can have my tax money, but I want a say in how they spend it, says Georgina Guedes.

The tough questions

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:21:50 +0200

Answering kids’ queries is a tough task. Georgina Guedes realises that even the simplest queries about things like marriage can shape their views on the world forever.

We'll never know the truth

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:57:35 +0200

Some of us are convinced of Oscar Pistorius's innocence, others are sure he's guilty. Whatever happens, says Georgina Guedes, we’ll never really know the truth of what happened that night.

Searching for the turnaround

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:15:50 +0200

None of us know what to do in the wake of Anene's terrible rape, but Georgina Guedes is going to try asking the right questions to find the good answers.

Big Concerts, rescue me!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:13:25 +0200

The Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Johannesburg was a shambles. Georgina Guedes feels let down by Big Concerts denial that her safety was at risk.

What would you save from your burning house?

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:48:43 +0200

In considering what she would save from a burning house, Georgina Guedes makes an important realisation about what she truly values in life.

Kindle addict, coming through

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:37:26 +0200

A Kindle's most compelling feature is not how convenient it makes reading, it's how convenient it makes buying, says Georgina Guedes.

The benefits of being raised by a gay family

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:56:45 +0200

Gay parents are not only not undesirable, in many cases being raised by homosexuals has benefits over being raised in a traditional family, says Georgina Guedes.

Matrics, get it rite!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:16:56 +0200

Georgina Guedes has one message for this year’s matriculants – when it comes to written communication, the hard work is just beginning.

Doggone it! I'm white.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:47:19 +0200

Until President Zuma set her straight, Georgina Guedes had no idea that owning a dog was an intrinsic part of her whiteness.

Ten reasons why I don’t want to survive the apocalypse

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:05:36 +0200

When the apocalypse hits tomorrow, Georgina Guedes will be the first to hurl herself into the rolling ball of flame (or whatever).

Don't make the call

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:03:15 +0200

Prank calls - even when they don't result in someone's death - aren't funny, says Georgina Guedes.