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Shopping with the hubby: The untold horror story

Seven days ago I made the rookie mistake of writing about shopping with the wife. Since then, I’ve received more insults than a referee at a derby match — and a few compliments, mostly from divorced men.

The feedback was like a clearance sale: insults 50% off, sarcasm buy one get one free and unsolicited advice in bulk. One kind guy though offered me a spare couch to sleep on. Basically the feedback ranged from marriage counselling to witness protection. Now feedback from women is sharper and more pointed than a porcupine quills in combat mode. Women don’t just say ‘I didn’t like that.’

They pull out receipts, quote your exact words and build a case like a lawyer at the Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court. They will also put you on trial for crimes against vocabulary like ‘Why did you use THAT adjective?’

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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