Cow Toys For Sale

Selling my Cow Toy collection *sob!

Only available to South African friends due to postage costs.

Thanks!

http://www.facebook.com/CowToySaleSouthAfrica

Sandy Bigara
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Gateway Shoot Out

Sorry I have taken so long to blog about this but you just never know which BBM's are real and which are hoaxes.

I received this bbm earlier while walking around the relatively peaceful China Mall in town... :

"STAY AWAY FROM GATEWAY - a wild west shooting just broke out inside gateway all staff n customers r stuck inside stores n stock rooms , it is said dat sum have been shot n a few killed, plz stay away from gateway n keep all those trapped inside in ur prayers"

And a source of mine phoned one of the stores inside the centre, and it was confirmed by staff that there was a shoot-out in what appears to be a cash heist.

The shoot-out happened at about 1:30pm (according to www.ecr.co.za) and both suspects have been shot dead, this is as much as I know, I'm asking around for more details.

I saw on facebook that Gateway is denying any incident, although people are commenting first hand witness to the events, describing staff members fleeing from staff exits.

What are your thoughts? Does Gateway need to up their security measures? Have you ever been in a hold-up? What happened?

Keep safe,

Sandy Bigara
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Kaylene Lewis - Public Responses to Her Disappearance & Safe Return

We are all very happy that young Kaylene Lewis is home and safe. The support of the on-line and word-of-mouth community was, to say the least, impressive. Our community showed solidarity and the tip offs and assistance from everyone eventually paid off.

I extend a BIG well done to all involved in finding this young lady and bringing her home, from what I understand, people worked around the clock following multiple leads until she was found.

The following comments were posted after two of the articles, the original information page when Kaylene went missing, and after she was found.

It always amazes me how people are quick to make judgement with very little 'fact' at hand. But, at the same time, each comment expressed thoughts that have been verbally expressed in my presence with regard to this.

Perhaps someone from the family can post a comment as a reply?

I understand that this is a very difficult time for Kaylene's family, so, when/if someone can post any information or a reply to any of these comments, I will be grateful.

-What are YOUR thoughts?
-What would YOU do if this was your child?
-How do you encourage them forward at this point?
-How do we safeguard OUR children from an experience like this?

Here are the comments below, I have left them 'as is' and have not edited them in any way.

Anonymous / 22 May 2012 / 3:27 PM
Kaylene is my niece. Her dad had a call from a lady in PE who said she saw a girl possibly matching Kaylene's discription, but might not be her... She said she was on her way to JBAY... please anyone in JBAY / PE area please keep a lookout for her.. She should of reached Jeffreys Bay now if it is her. If anybody spots her please phone Quinton (her dad)on ----

Anonymous / 23 May 2012 / 5:53 AM
Perhaps the family should contact Brad Nathanson - a P.I. in Durban for assistance - he has a high success rate. His details can be found through an internet search

Anonymous / 29 May 2012 / 1:04 AM
Why is her father not on his way to JBay already????? I believe that Kaylene does not live with either of her parents, what does THAT say to a child? Perhaps she is a troubled teen who has done this as a cry for help or love, who can blame her if neither of her parents have her living with them? NO TEEN IS EASY, but they need stability and security, not to be farmed out to Gran. Gran brought up her kids, why must she bring up this one too?
Brad Nathanson is excellent but he has a living to make so his costs are high - I reiterate, if there is even a vague hint that Kaylene is in JBay, why isn't the worried father NOT hotfooting it down there?? Do you really rely on possible eye witness accounts when your child is missing? Come on!

The following comments were made after Kaylene was found safe, in Escombe, with a 34yr old male:

Anonymous / 31 May 2012 / 7:29 AM
Kaylene has been found in Queensburgh last night. A 34 year old man was arrested in connection with her kidnapping. Kaylene stays with her mother during the week and on weekends with her dad. How can you say that she doesn't stay with neither of them???? I know her dad and he is a good man, he won't do anything to her or hurt her. Her Gran never brought her up. Next time check your facts before you start pointing fingers at everybody!!!!!!!
Kaylene never went to JBAY, she was in KZN all the time. Another thing, she is not a troubled teen, she is very quiet and she always tell everybody where she is going.

Pat / 30 May 2012 / 11:35 PM
Gee that is really great.
Lets hope he gets what he deserves.
Pat30 May 2012 11:35 PM
Gee that is really great.
Lets hope he gets what he deserves.

Anonymous / 31 May 2012 / 1:55 AM
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the family. The worst is over, but still a long road ahead.
Well done to the family, friends and all involved for your determination and dilgiance and keeping it in the media.
So good to hear some good news about our police force.
Well done Everyone.

Anonymous / 31 May 2012 / 1:58 AM
Kaylene, remember the child is always innocent. You are going to go through a period of self blame, it is natural, but remember the child is always innocent. It will help you through your healing.

Anonymous / 31 May 2012 / 2:12 AM
So pleased that Kaylene is home safe where she belongs. Prayers to her family that she can find peace soon from this dreadful ordeal.No young lady should have to put her father and grandparents through this. Kaylene I hope that you can be a happy young beautiful lady you deserve to be.
Glad you are home. A long road of healing now has to start and hope the end to happiness is found soon

Anonymous / 31 May 2012 / 2:29 AM
So glad she was found...we have been praying for her...Thank you Lord for answering prayer.

Please keep safe, make sure that you have the login and password of ANY teenager in your household under the age of 16 - spot checks are a great way to keep your child behaving appropriately. We like to think the best of our children, but the fact is that they are young and impressionable, protect them, safeguard them.

Take care,

Sandy Bigara
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Job Seekers and Employers - Have a Look

Job seekers and Employment Agencies - please make use of my FREE groups on Facebook. Running since 2008 and not affiliated to any organisation - they are my personal groups with the intent of helping people find work.

If you would like to post job opportunities please inbox me and I can message all group members. I am only able to send out one message per week which I will do on TUESDAY evenings.

My email is: sandybigara@gmail.com
Subject: "Jobsearch" followed by Capetown, or KZN, JHB or UK.

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FACEBOOK JOBSEARCH - Capetown:
http://m.facebook.com/groups/129822500408

FACEBOOK JOBSEARCH - KZN
http://m.facebook.com/groups/98604408934

FACEBOOK JOBSEARCH - JHB
http://m.facebook.com/groups/110797223928

FACEBOOK JOBSEARCH - United Kingdom / UK
http://m.facebook.com/groups/280628885692
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Kaylene Lewis Found Safe!

Message received from Kath Singery!

"Kaylene has been found and is now home and safe with her family. Special thanks to Provincial Crime Intelligence for their dedication. Its been a hard ten days but it paid off in the end. Commendations to the Durban North Detectives who answered to every lead without hesitation. Your commitment was amazing. Also thank you to the wonderful ladies of the Durban North Crisis team were waiting for us when we brought her home.
Kaylene was found in a house in Escombe. A 34 old male has been arrested. The police media liaison will release more details in due course. Thank you all again. :)"


FANTASTIC!!


*Image sourced from Durban Organised Crime Unit -KZN on Facebook.
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BusinessDay - CHRIS THURMAN: As in Hamlet, Zuma betrays himself in his moral outrage.

With regards to the controversial painting "The Spear" - I thoroughly enjoyed this article by Chris Thurman.

Well said!

http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=172467


Sandy Bigara
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Viva! Pop Opera in Durban Tonight!

www.vivapopopera.com will be performing TONIGHT 24th - 26th May 2012
R 140pp
Seabrooke Theatre @ DHS
St Thomas rd.
Book through www.computicket.com

Standing ovations throughout the show (never mind just at the end!) People returning again and again to watch VIVA.




Sandy Bigara
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The Spear vs Rhino Poaching

Saw this on Facebook while rushing about - I don't know who designed this, fantastic.

Who is responsible? Well done! Will Government notice now?? Or will they ignore as per usual?



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Update: Kaylene Lewis Missing Durban Teen

Please forward this.

"Kaylene is my niece. Her dad had a call from a lady in PE who said she saw a girl possibly matching Kaylene's discription, but might not be her... She said she was on her way to JBAY... please anyone in JBAY / PE area please keep a lookout for her.. She should of reached Jeffreys Bay now if it is her. If anybody spots her please phone Quinton (her dad) on 0823252069"

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.203883562983334.47278.203264669711890&type=3
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Missing Durban Teen: Kaylene Lewis

21/May/2012
Missing girl Kaylene Lewis: Story IS confirmed.

Please check out the link and then forward/share etc. Email if you can.
Thanks.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.203883562983334.47278.203264669711890&type=3
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