Comments on: The story that almost changed my life

By: RamsesIII

RamsesIII — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:36:26 +0000

Jeepers creepers! they got you with a mere stick and didn’t bother to dangle even a single carrot? You must have given yourself away at some stage as a beginner. If they hadn’t deeped the stick in some juice I’d have cried insult, insult, downright impertinence!

By: X Cepting

X Cepting — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:59:47 +0000

Don’t I just know that feeling. Being suckered by people who use you for their own agenda. Nice of you to share this with us. Most people won’t be brave enough to admit they’ve been taken for a ride.

This is a valuable lesson and I am glad you see it that way. I have discovered over the years that the only defense one has against such people, especially if one cannot think as deviously as they do, is to keep emotion out of it. Difficult, yes, but stick to facts, always, and scrutinise them like evidence in a court case or a slide in the laboratory.

By: Lerato Mawela

Lerato Mawela — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:07:41 +0000

Sorry Jacks, such is life. You know what they say about clouds and silver linings, right?….Yes I thought you did.
Nevertheless I believe the real story you conscience should compel you to investigating is why you were mislead and by whom…
There’s always a story…

By: Akanyang Merementsi

Akanyang Merementsi — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:05:39 +0000

Sorry Girl.

By: Pragmatist

Pragmatist — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:39:41 +0000

Jackie,
You were obviously convinced that there was a vestige of truth in the story. Perhaps you need to analyze more closely what that vestige was.
This story or (non story)seems to take the guise of a classic conspiracy theory.
Many people get sucked in by conspiracy theories such as the 911 theory or JFK’s murder or vaccines causing mass deaths and deformities.
What most conspiracy junkies overlook is that the very secretive nature of conspiracies would involve a large number of people to keep a secret, which as we all know is well nigh impossible!
Good integrity on your part to share the details with us !!

By: John

John — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:40:50 +0000

It’s rough for African Journalists.

You are seen as the enemy and those in power will go to substantial lengths to discredit or kill you.

Unfortunately, that makes your jobs even more important in the emancipation of this shackled continent.

What amazes me about South Africa’s people of the print media is that you are such ordinary people, yet you produce such extraordinary results. (I suppose this is true of most journalists of Africa who challenge their evil governments)

Remain vigilant and keep up the good work. Challenge without fear or favour and remember you are part of South Africa’s greatest heritage.

By: HTTP403

HTTP403 — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:30:49 +0000

So now the next level of investigative journalism begins. Who was behind this? What were there motives? Is this an isolated incident or part of a larger effort? As the plot thickens, don’t falter.

By: Hintsakazi

Hintsakazi — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:40:47 +0000

Why would anybody do such a thing? To go out of their way to humiliate someone else, to the point where you were told who to meet with and what documents you would receive? I just can’t understand that… There are some really sick individuals out there, who clearly have a lot of time on their hands.

By: ashley mabeba

ashley mabeba — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:10:14 +0000

Hi:Jackie
sorry that your story was not as you hoped but as you said “As disappointed as I am, I’m kind of glad that I went through this so early in my career. What has come out of this mess is a much focused journalists who won’t fall for lame tricks”.

it is indeed that it is a lesson learned but I think you should truely ask yourself why were you made to believe in such a story if it was a lie,two things I can think of is either someone wanted to make a fool out of,or the whole story is the truth is just that all the evidence needed is hidden or destroyed my advice is that even thou the story was not as you hope there may be truth hidden in this story,just imageb how many people would lose jobs if such a story was published,and I am sure all those people would do anything to hide the truth,even the politians,celebrities,etc

By: Triston Jacobsohn

Triston Jacobsohn — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:13:23 +0000

I appreciate your honesty. Well done!