Random factoid for the day

According to NationMaster, the United States spends more money on its military than the next 12 nations combined. But then again, they also say that South African men work only 4.5 hours a day. Pah! … view full post

Crime doesn’t pay

If you hadn’t realised yet, or because I haven’t actually said so, I’m leaving Cape Town for London at the end of this month. This is something I have wanted to do for a while and I’m excited that I’ve finally got off my ass, completed most of the admin and am really doing it. I have a 2-year … view full post

Interception and Monitoring Bill

Under the current version of our government’s Interception and Monitoring Bill, it will be a criminal offence not to report the loss or theft of a SIM-card or cellular phone smart card to police within 24 hours.

SPs and telephone companies will have to acquire any equipment the government thinks necessary for interception, at their own cost, and establish links to … view full post