So my partner and I went up to Wellington this past weekend for a family wedding. We decided a while ago to rather stay over and not drive back the same night. Just makes sense, its safer all round. Bonus was - we made a weekend out of it and I think it was just what we all needed.

We drove up in the heat of Saturday, car read 36.5 degrees! 38 degrees in Wellington itself! I had booked us in at the Blouvlei B and B in Wellington itself. They were efficient, friendly and organised and at R 200 ...
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"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

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Hi Guys,

I received this Labour advice today and thought I would share it......

The end of the year is looming and here at FSP we notice certain labour issues start to “trend”.


Around this time of year employers seem to face the same seasonal problems i.e. abuse of sick leave, bonus issues and performance reviews.

We had a very interesting question at our Help Desk this week dealing with bonuses and what the requirements around it are. See the question below and what our experts had to say:

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What a show! At nearly 50 years old we are incredibly impressed with Janet and the phenomenal show she brought to our beautiful sores. "Janet Jackson, up close and personal, her number 1's" was everything we imagined and more.

I must admit I was also very impressed with the way Grand West and the concert managers handled the event and the numbers of people descending on Grand West at one time. We always make it in, park and out at the end of the evening with minimal irritation. Well done to Gr...
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Why do they have bus shelters that have closed sides at the Golden Arrow Bus stops ????
I understand that it is an ideal place to advertise that juicy burger,
But the purpose of a bus shelter is to give the passengers waiting shelter from the wind and the rain and of course the sun.
If you stand inside the this type of bus shelter – you are sheltered, but the bus drives past
Because you are not able to see it approaching.

So the decision was made to stand outside the bus shelter and forget abou...
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