Georgina Guedes

What Angelina's choice means for SA women

2013-05-16 11:46

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

2013-05-09 15:13 6 comments | 1824 views

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

2013-05-02 12:57 39 comments | 3031 views

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

2013-04-25 15:24 1 comments | 801 views

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

2013-04-18 11:24 23 comments | 2571 views

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.

News worth shouting about

2013-04-04 15:15 10 comments | 2331 views

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.

State resources are my resources

2013-03-07 13:30 21 comments | 2269 views

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

We'll never know the truth

2013-02-21 15:22 27 comments | 7894 views

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.

Big Concerts, rescue me!

2013-02-07 11:13 29 comments | 5375 views

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.

Kindle addict, coming through

2013-01-17 13:37 16 comments | 2846 views

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

Matrics, get it rite!

2013-01-03 15:25 27 comments | 1819 views

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

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

2012-12-20 08:14 22 comments | 5151 views

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

Beggars hold up a mirror to you

2012-12-06 13:23 47 comments | 4357 views

Do you pretend not to notice the outstretched hands of beggars at street corners? Your actions and their justifications say a lot about you, says Georgina Guedes.

Does my bank know whom it is addressing?

2012-11-23 10:27 36 comments | 3841 views

Georgina Guedes appreciates a bit of informal language as much as the next guy, but she wants her bank to treat her like an adult professional.

The loss of Beauty

2012-11-08 17:32 11 comments | 2393 views

A wonderful woman died because of the lack of caring, skill or capacity of our public health system. While she's doubtlessly one of many, Georgina Guedes mourns her loss particularly.

 
Georgina is a full-time freelance writer with over ten years' experience in the media industry. She worked at and edited many IT and business publications, before going solo. This gives her more time to indulge in her passions - food, travel and literature.

Handling the holidays

2013-04-11 12:10 7 comments | 1347 views

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.

Are loyalty programmes worth it?

2013-03-28 08:00 24 comments | 4189 views

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.

The tough questions

2013-02-28 16:21 2 comments | 1284 views

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.

Searching for the turnaround

2013-02-15 15:15 5 comments | 1361 views

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.

What would you save from your burning house?

2013-01-31 14:48 26 comments | 2138 views

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

The benefits of being raised by a gay family

2013-01-10 08:50 117 comments | 4677 views

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.

Doggone it! I'm white.

2012-12-27 14:47 76 comments | 7098 views

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

Don't make the call

2012-12-14 07:03 26 comments | 1776 views

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

16 Days of Activism closing ceremony: Chris Brown

2012-11-29 14:02 11 comments | 1913 views

Going to the Chris Brown concert? Go right ahead and throw your panties at a known woman abuser, says Georgina Guedes.

Bring on the condoms

2012-11-16 17:00 25 comments | 2333 views

The United Nations has called for contraception to be a basic human right. Georgina Guedes adds her voice to that call.

 
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