South Africa Garden Route Forum http://forum.gardenroute.com/ Garden Route discussion forum. Accommodation, Immigration and other local issues about the South African Garden Route en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:16:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.gardenroute.com/images/misc/rss.png South Africa Garden Route Forum http://forum.gardenroute.com/ Glentana Power cuts 20th June http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2731-Glentana-Power-cuts-20th-June&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:10 GMT Mossel Bay Mun have sent the following notice out: Please note the following scheduled power outage in Glentana from 08:00 to 16:00 on 20th June 2013 Mossel Bay Mun have sent the following notice out:

Please note the following scheduled power outage in Glentana from 08:00 to 16:00 on 20th June 2013 ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2731-Glentana-Power-cuts-20th-June Wifi problems http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2728-Wifi-problems&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:16:18 GMT I am having problems with my wifi network. I am beginning to think my router or ADSL account has been hacked. What is the best way to ensure this does not happen? I am having problems with my wifi network. I am beginning to think my router or ADSL account has been hacked. What is the best way to ensure this does not happen? ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum trevor http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2728-Wifi-problems News maniacs http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2727-News-maniacs&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:56:20 GMT The day news broke about Oscar Pistorious I was quite astounded by the news mania, but I soon realized that Oscar was a worldwide phenomenon and loved in many countries, for his amazing achievements and unique ability to instil a positive image. The media camped outside his house, the court and... The day news broke about Oscar Pistorious I was quite astounded by the news mania, but I soon realized that Oscar was a worldwide phenomenon and loved in many countries, for his amazing achievements and unique ability to instil a positive image. The media camped outside his house, the court and even where he was being held in the hope of some flash of the man.

Oscar's media coverage pales in comparison to media coverage of Nelson Mandela. Its to be understood as Nelson Mandela is probably the most renowned name in the world today. The mania is almost predictable and we have seen it before and will no doubt see it again. An interesting question is what would the total cost of media coverage be, since most major networks have entire crews camped outside the hospital 24 hours a day? It is obviously a justifiable cost, but a huge one, nonetheless.

Never underestimate the ignorance of the general public :-). ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2727-News-maniacs New SA ID cards: what you will need to do http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2726-New-SA-ID-cards-what-you-will-need-to-do&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:46:43 GMT The process to switch from ID books to the new ID card is set to start in July 2013 and will follow a staggered approach, Deputy Director General for Information Service at the Department of Home Affairs, Sello Mmakau recently told MyBroadband. Mmakau explained that they have put together a... The process to switch from ID books to the new ID card is set to start in July 2013 and will follow a staggered approach, Deputy Director General for Information Service at the Department of Home Affairs, Sello Mmakau recently told MyBroadband.

Mmakau explained that they have put together a roll-out strategy which the Minister of Home Affairs, Naledi Pandor, and Director General, Mkuseli Apleni, will approve soon.

“In a nutshell, we will start with Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary members and pensioners, then prioritise those citizens that are turning 16 and have never received an ID before,” Mmakau said.

Citizens with existing ID books will be asked to come to Home Affairs offices during their month of birth to apply for a smart ID card, explained Mmakau.

He reiterated that this strategy is still in draft, and pending the Minister’s approval.

Asked about the process of applying for the new card, Mmakau said that the process for getting a new ID card will be exactly the same as getting the current identity document.

“It is expected that citizens will hand over their green ID when receiving a smart ID card,” Mmakau added.

Source: mybroadband.co.za ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum zac http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2726-New-SA-ID-cards-what-you-will-need-to-do Apple unveils iOS 7 http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2724-Apple-unveils-iOS-7&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:27:23 GMT ---Quote--- Apple unveiled a music streaming service called iTunes Radio and new mobile software on Monday, in the biggest re-design of its operating system since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007. ---End Quote--- Sounds like quite a major revamp. Apple plans to launch in the fall and...
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Apple unveiled a music streaming service called iTunes Radio and new mobile software on Monday, in the biggest re-design of its operating system since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007.
Sounds like quite a major revamp. Apple plans to launch in the fall and the upgrade includes Apple's iTunes Radio, one of the more highly anticipated features of the new iOS 7.

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Apple has been talking to record companies for the past year in hopes of getting the service off the ground, seen as crucial to retaining users as music consumption grows alongside smartphone use. It will also come free of ads for customers who subscribe to Match, another Apple music service.
Oh no, more ads :-). I am hoping iTunes gets a major revamp. I really find iTunes to be one of the most unfriendly apps I have had to use, this even after every week it persistently to download an 70-80Mb upgrade. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2724-Apple-unveils-iOS-7 A flying car. Really, are you serious? http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2723-A-flying-car-Really-are-you-serious&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:38:07 GMT How about this. A flying car that actually looks like it works. Is this real or what? I love the comments "I want one, I want one". That kinda sums it up :-).

http://www.news24.com/Travel/Multime...g-car-20130609 ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum trevor http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2723-A-flying-car-Really-are-you-serious The whales have arrived http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2722-The-whales-have-arrived&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:41:00 GMT Whale-phin Guest House in Mossel Bay tweeted a whale spotting last week making this the first official sighting of whales in the Garden Route. A sighting in June is a welcome surprise and is sure to see eager whale watchers flocking to view points all along the Garden Route coastal region. ... Whale-phin Guest House in Mossel Bay tweeted a whale spotting last week making this the first official sighting of whales in the Garden Route. A sighting in June is a welcome surprise and is sure to see eager whale watchers flocking to view points all along the Garden Route coastal region.

If you haven't seen a whale close up, you certainly have missed one of the great wonders of world. Even from a distance, a whales incredible size is astounding, but a close-up sighting is a humbling experience that simply cannot be described.

Whale watching is a popular past-time in the Garden Route and there are many spots along the Garden Route coast line. There are also quite a few companies offering whale watching boat trips. For a list of activity companies in the Garden Route please see:

http://www.gardenroute.com/garden-ro..._category_1081 ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2722-The-whales-have-arrived Volunteer work George http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2721-Volunteer-work-George&goto=newpost Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:38:08 GMT Does anyone know of places I can volunteer to do charity work within George? Such as animal sanctuaries, orphanages or shelters?? Does anyone know of places I can volunteer to do charity work within George? Such as animal sanctuaries, orphanages or shelters?? ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum Bubble http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2721-Volunteer-work-George George Airport temporarily closed due to bomb threat http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2720-George-Airport-temporarily-closed-due-to-bomb-threat&goto=newpost Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:20:43 GMT I just came passed the George Airport and was held up in traffic. All entrance to George Airport is being denied and as far as can be established, the airport is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat. At this stage we are not sure if air traffic is being denied as well. I just came passed the George Airport and was held up in traffic. All entrance to George Airport is being denied and as far as can be established, the airport is temporarily closed due to a bomb threat. At this stage we are not sure if air traffic is being denied as well. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2720-George-Airport-temporarily-closed-due-to-bomb-threat Swartberg Pass Closed http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2719-Swartberg-Pass-Closed&goto=newpost Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:29:24 GMT Please note: The Swartberg has temporarily been closed due to weather conditions. Please note:

The Swartberg has temporarily been closed due to weather conditions. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2719-Swartberg-Pass-Closed Newsletter Mailing Script http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2718-Newsletter-Mailing-Script&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:50:12 GMT Any suggestions for a low cost (no cost) high performance newsletter mailing script. I had one years ago which allowed visitors to opt in and select the topics they wanted. Worked like a dream. Any suggestions for a low cost (no cost) high performance newsletter mailing script. I had one years ago which allowed visitors to opt in and select the topics they wanted. Worked like a dream. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum talktown http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2718-Newsletter-Mailing-Script Comrades trophy back in the SA fold http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2717-Comrades-trophy-back-in-the-SA-fold&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:24:21 GMT It was great to see a South African win the comrades marathon on Sunday. I believe its the first time in 20 years that the trophy is back in the SA camp. Great going Claude Moshiywa. The race drew 18 000 runners, including many international runners. The race lived up to its amazing reputation as... It was great to see a South African win the comrades marathon on Sunday. I believe its the first time in 20 years that the trophy is back in the SA camp. Great going Claude Moshiywa. The race drew 18 000 runners, including many international runners. The race lived up to its amazing reputation as one of the most popular marathons in Africa designed to instill camaraderie in our country.

IOL has a great gallery dedicated to thw race: http://www.iol.co.za/sport/more-spor...6#.UawaVZz4Jvo ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2717-Comrades-trophy-back-in-the-SA-fold Grand Scale of Economies http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2716-Grand-Scale-of-Economies&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 10:15:05 GMT I found the news today both encouraging, yet also somehow disturbing. Our President tried hard to sway international investor opinion and failed dismally, this according to the markets, who had their say, in no uncertain terms. In reality its probably not in what he said, that was the problem,... I found the news today both encouraging, yet also somehow disturbing.

Our President tried hard to sway international investor opinion and failed dismally, this according to the markets, who had their say, in no uncertain terms. In reality its probably not in what he said, that was the problem, but rather in what he did not say. The local media ruthlessly claimed it was more about what he should have done a long time ago about the mining labour disputes. Well in reality, doomed if you do and doomed if you don't. At least he has come out and said something.

The encouraging thing is that at least now we have some activity and we know which direction its going. Down I know, but finally the grand scale of economies have spoken. Our investors are not happy, that's obvious. Well ok, nor are the mine bosses, labour unions, opposition parties, workers, students as well as the unemployed. Kinda difficult to make anyone happy nowadays, when everyone wants something from you.

At current the rate of decline, we should feel right at home next to our Zimbabwean neighbours, within about 6 months.

Take heart we will all be billionaires very soon :-). ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2716-Grand-Scale-of-Economies Awesome Service in the Garden Route http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2715-Awesome-Service-in-the-Garden-Route&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 07:44:40 GMT We had a problem with our geyser a short while ago. I thought I would take a chance and phone our bank homeowners insurance guys. I explained the 'symptoms' of our geyser, not really expecting a positive response. What I got was: "This is covered under leaking geyser in your policy. I will get the plumbing company to phone you shortly and make an appointment to come and see you" HUH??? You kidding me, right? A positive AND friendly response? In this day and age? In the Garden Route? Ja right....

Within less than 10 minutes I received a call from the plumbing company. WHAAAAAAAAAT???? Service? Again? My heart :rolleyes:

A few minutes before 17h00 that same day we had a brand new geyser installed. Believe it or not.

Thank you Nedbank for your kindness and in the way you responded to my query.
Thank you Speedy's Plumbers for your swift response and amazing service. Your staff were amazing and the way in which they conducted themselves deserves a recommendation. They were brilliant, funny and kind.

Miracles still do happen and when they do it makes living in the Garden Route so worth it. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum Mynie http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2715-Awesome-Service-in-the-Garden-Route Flu bug 2013 http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2714-Flu-bug-2013&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 04:18:53 GMT In general flu is supposed to last about 24-48 hours and is a hindrance to anyone who needs to be working. The flu virus 2013 seems to be different. It lasts about 2 weeks and is extremely difficult to get over. Be warned! The virus is hitting the Garden Route in full force with both school... In general flu is supposed to last about 24-48 hours and is a hindrance to anyone who needs to be working. The flu virus 2013 seems to be different. It lasts about 2 weeks and is extremely difficult to get over. Be warned!

The virus is hitting the Garden Route in full force with both school children, adults and the elderly being hard hit. Don't take it for granted and get to a doctor as soon as you feel it coming on. ]]> Garden Route South Africa Forum HandMade http://forum.gardenroute.com/showthread.php?2714-Flu-bug-2013