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MrGrumpy

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I am quite happy to go and sit in the naughty corner once I've had my rant. Yes, this really is me and I'm not hiding behind an alias - I strongly believe in having the conviction in your beliefs and encouraging debate.

I write for a business website, sharing experiences and advice, with aspiring South African entrepreneurs - called Our Business? Your Success!

The idea is to encourage and assist all willing South Africans to foster the spirit and share the knowledge of starting a new business - this is the only way in which to drive job creation and personal fulfillment significantly and sustainably forward.

Recently launched The Progress Project for aspirant South African entrepreneurs on http://www.rudiernst.co.za

Follow my rants on twitter @rudiernst

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South Africa is losing economic relevance

South Africa is fast becoming old news in the context of African shipping, yet it is clearly unaware of its fate.

Ramaphosa puts his money where his mouth is

Cyril Ramaphosa, business’ favorite ANC leader, called on big business to blow vast sums of money on funding "education."

The T20 Proteas are Breezily Distracted.

I often wonder whether there is some magic recipe by which the Proteas brew their particularly bitter concoction of disappointment.

Rampant crime solved!

Firstly, and apropos of absolutely nothing that follows, let me take the liberty of pointing out that when one “declares war” it is expected that one involves oneself shortly thereafter

When will lightning strike South Africa's president?

I remember the refrain from when I was a kid that if you say or do something naughty or un-Christian, be careful or you will get hit by lightning.

Let’s insult each other creatively

Unfortunately, for those who irritate me, I am quite prepared to work long and hard on a personal insult.

The ANC Bobble-heads

Political parties generally develop a particularly sensitive nose only when there is a bad smell about.

The Great African Con

The African Cup of Nations 2013 is simply another flabbergasting waste of money that will bring absolutely no return to its host nation while sucking money out of its budget like a mosquito sucks the blood from its host.

Assisted Suicide or Go Out With a Bang?

Reading about assisted suicide gave me a fabulous business idea! I will open a new business that caters to the needs of the terminally ill.

What Positive Things Are You Planning to Do in 2013?

Another year looms large and all of us can boast to having survived the “Mayan apocalypse” – a flop, as far as I’m concerned.

Zuma-naut or Malema-naut?

The SA government has far exceeded the achievements of the Russians or Americans in providing opportunities to train and travel as a naut.

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