Humour
Jealousy doesn't make you nasty - it makes you nostalgic
Who do we tend to envy the most? Ironically it's often ourselves
19 July 2020 - 00:00
If you want to be acquainted with the true character of any society, the last place you look is in its public declarations. For instance, if Martians read through our source of pride, the South African Constitution, and based their assessment of our nation on it, they'd be hoodwinked into believing that we value children and our women and that Mzansi is a haven for the LGBTIAQ community. Excuse me while I snort derisively...
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