The Lady Hooligan’s Page

Actually very simple.  Price!

For a third of the price of a flat in town (which may or not be safe!), I can not only buy me a decent-sized house on a small bit of land (which I can actually garden if I wish!) but also keep my cats and my privacy. That alone is worth it!

The Group Areas Act was abolished quite some time ago, and many black people moved into previously “white” town areas.  It might be interesting to find out what would happen if the opposite happened…

When I first told people about my plans to purchase a little house in a township around Rustenburg, I was amazed by the responses.  The white people are all concerned about my safety, while the black people are chuffed to bits at the thought of a “pinky” moving into their neighbourhood.  In fact, a colleague went so far as to tell me that if I do that, I would be treated like royalty!  Their concerns (if they had any) where regarding muddy yards (not much gardening in townships) and paying municipal debts of previous inhabitants.

Anyway, at the time of this entry, it’s still merely an idea.  However, I’m sure as time goes by, the idea would get shape and probably even realise!  And if THAT happens, this blog might even become the basis of a book!

You never know…