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Tourist plunges to his death

2008-01-21 23:26
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Johannesburg - A German tourist has died while paragliding near the slopes of Table Mountain, the SABC reported on Monday.

Police said the tourist apparently lost control of the glider.

Details were sketchy. It was believed that the man plunged to his death.

- SAPA

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Pieter says... No disrespect to blacks who would like to own a farm, but is it not obvious that by giving someone a piece of land, it does not guarantee a successful farmer. I am from a farming community, and let me tell you, our family have been farming for over a 100 years, and it is no walk in the park! Can it not be understood that farming, and succesful farming is needed in this country, so that we can feed the nation!!!! It is pointless to try and rectify the wrongs of the past by trying to re-distribute land (farms) to people who does not know how to farm(once again, no disrespect, as it is not their fault). Does it not make more sense to rather give them property in the larger cities (flats or housing units, which can also generate an income, but does not necessarily needs a lot of skills)! Oufr municipalities own lots of land, which does not get used to it's full potential, now they rahter want to take someting from poeple who was put their lives work into it, and built it up over generations to be productive, just to be ruined. Buildings and other structures are also land, but will at least not affect the feeding of the nation. Farming does not always equel wealth, it takes hard work, lots of skills and dedication, which you don't get overnight!!! Read the article...

 
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