Lou Zealand

Memorial ride for Alex Otto tomorrow AM.... (also see: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-10-04-cycling-community-reeling-after-horror-crash/)

First single...

Third 'foreign' debutant. In total there are six, if you include English batsmen...

And Zimbabwean-born Colin de Grandhomme.

Devon Conway, a former Gauteng player, frustrated with a lack of opportunities in South Africa, made the call to move to NZ and pursue his cricket dreams. Today he debuted in Test Cricket becoming only the third debutant to score a century at Lord's (https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/125325751/black-caps-v-england-devon-conway-produces-magical-debut-century-at-lords). Whilst CSA lurches from disaster to disaster, driving talent away, it seems a new favoured destination for neglected players is NZ: https://www.sportsadda.com/cricket/features/devon-conway-south-africa-new-zealand-profile-west-indies-series NZ starts this test with three SA-born cricketers: Conway, Neil Wagner and BJ Watling.

My shoulders should be broad enough????.. best of luck.

Nope, no such thing as a free lunch (unless you're a cadre, of course). They charge a fee and then advise you of all the requirements - you submit to them; they vet your application and supporting documents to make sure there are no gaps, and once this is ticked off they submit on your behalf. Basically, they walk you through the entire process (and often do a lot of the legwork themselves). The fee was pretty nominal (less than what they advertised on their website) and within a month or so payment was received. The online UIF portal of the Department of Labour is pretty much useless and I have heard too many stories of people having to go to the DoL offices and stand in queues for hour upon hour, month upon month. They took this pain away! You better hurry though, my understanding is that you can only claim within one year... BTW, I have no vested interest in UIF Simplicity; just a satisfied client. Feel free to DM me if you have any queries or require any additional details.

Pretty useful link here: https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

Contact UIF Simplicity (https://uifsimplicity.co.za) - miracle workers...

With respect to post counts, is this an issue that will be eventually be resolved or do we need to request some type of recount? My count seem to have lost 300+

Here's the report that is being shared on Twitter: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/durban-man-arrested-and-fined-for-not-wearing-mask-while-jogging/ar-BB1dTK9h

Some chatter on social media concerning a runner who was arrested in Durbs for running without a mask. My understanding was that anyone undertaking 'strenuous' exercise was exempt from wearing a mask. Anyone know what is the current (legal) standing regarding masks and exercise? I note on my weekend rides in the Cradle, mask wearing cyclists are about as rare as an honest ANC politician...

First heard this in a spinning class - worked well!

Sound like your average Cabinet member...

Taking a steer from Morne, have reposted this outside of Chit Chat. Any guidance much appreciated...