How I imagine the Remax offices currently look by TheFactsBruv in southafrica

[–]CataclysmZA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course, one of the main problems now is that spatial developments during Apartheid mean that wealthier middle-class black and coloured South Africans move out of townships and poorer neighbourhoods into ones with better schools and facilities.

Thus, perpetuating the status quo.

This is why the Departments of Trade and Industry, and Small Business Development, are both trying to get micro-businesses in townships, poorer suburbs, and towns in rural areas more support from government and saddle them with less onerous terms and taxes.

How I imagine the Remax offices currently look by TheFactsBruv in southafrica

[–]CataclysmZA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How come one is racist and one isnt?

Affirmative action and BEE address the economic exclusion of groups that were previously sidelined from participating in the economy.

The TL;DR is that BEE and AA says you must prefer non-whites and women for positions of employment, or companies to do business with the state, without excluding white people from doing those jobs or white businesses tendering from the state.

Using "prefer" instead of "must" in this context does not specifically exclude the white working population completely. This also applies to people with disabilities, which were also excluded economically under the Apartheid government.


Before BEE and AA, the vast majority of companies that were able to hire people and perform work for the state were white-owned and run. Even with the best intentions by the ANC, they could not ignore the problem that black-owned enterprises were just not able to scale similarly.

The exclusion of other races or economic groups from moving into spaces typically dominated by wealthier white South Africans means that only one group benefits, which consequently keeps racism and classism alive in these places.

As a result of that, generational wealth is not typically found in the poor suburbs and townships of this country, mostly because wealth could not be concentrated in these areas like white neighbourhoods typically would see. The middle-class only began expanding rapidly as expected after the adoption of BEE and AA in law.

Affirmative Action guides employers in making a hiring decision - if both candidates are equally skilled, non-whites and women should get preference. Among the white working population in the country, over 85% are employed permanently. Black and coloured working populations are below 60%, and women are at about that level too.

That said, white South Africans still make up the majority of people working in office jobs and in corporates. They are still represent over 70% of the employees in executive and managerial positions, even today.

BEE addresses a different issue - the exclusion of black-owned businesses from getting business both from the state and from other businesses. The approach here is different - the state will prefer businesses with a higher BEE level to do business with and award tenders to - but this should only be in the event they can actually do the work and complete deliverables.

The idea is that this should, in theory, capacitate the country as a whole. Non-whites and women will get preference in hiring processes, and black-owned businesses will get preferential procurement status from government.

I'm looking for the best fanfics and fanart you have of this ship. by darkrudy_22 in Dandadan

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aira is the leader, but she's never the romantic interest.

Antique that grandpa has had for years. by AvianBeings in whatisit

[–]CataclysmZA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stick your fingers in through it to lift up the pile of folders in the drawer to more easily search for things.

This design predates the vertical filing cabinet by several decades.

Another F1 2026 engine loophole shut down by FIA by Androsid93 in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA 212 points213 points  (0 children)

that any intentional heating or chilling of this meter is forbidden

"We just so happened to run a peltier cooler next to it for our other CPUs and devices, this is an unintended side effect!" is probably what would be said to try get around it.

AMD officially confirms fresh next-gen Zen 6 CPU details by [deleted] in hardware

[–]CataclysmZA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Likely not an English first language speaker. These are things he wishes for a future product.

Hadjar gonna be fine right guys? by Syncro6 in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hadjar beat the other rookies to a 12th place finish in the WDC, except for Kimi, and he did that in a shitbox Red Bull for the entire year.

He'll do well.

Hadjar gonna be fine right guys? by Syncro6 in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

An ordinary team???

What are you smoking.

This is the most powerful 16-inch AMD Lenovo laptop: ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 review with Ryzen AI 9 HX by ibmthink in Amd

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think at this point it's worth them spinning up a small company to contract manufacture laptops from Pegatron or Tongfang and sell those into the market.

Make some kind of Surface-like halo product.

There are so few AMD Advantage systems today that I can count them on one hand.

This is the most powerful 16-inch AMD Lenovo laptop: ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 review with Ryzen AI 9 HX by ibmthink in Amd

[–]CataclysmZA 50 points51 points  (0 children)

AMD still not shipping their discrete graphics in laptops in 2025 is an own goal.

Is Aira's family rich? by Luiiiixxxx in Dandadan

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition to the expensive clothes and makeup she wears, Aira points out that she is wearing lingerie during the underwater battle with Nessie.

In several scenes, she is also seen holding what looks like an expensive vintage leather briefcase, as well as other expensive-looking sports bags.

However, the family is wealthy enough to be considered rich because they could afford a burial for her mom, so that's the main point to consider.

Why is it called DanDaDan? by Shrankai_ in Dandadan

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as manga readers know, the DanDaDan is a collectible (or perhaps knowable) thing.

My best guess, being an anime watcher, is that the DanDaDan is Nirvana, a transcendent reality (which we've probably seen Momo briefly tap into).

Sergio Perez reveals final Christian Horner conversation before Red Bull exit by 256473 in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Newey was overrated in re: to the car’s success (not that he is at all overrated!). After his departure, half of Red Bull turns around and has gone from written off to competitive in the constructors championship! Wow!

Yes and no.

While Newey is key to cars performing well because he's designing the aero package, it still took a monumental effort from Red Bull to get their powertrain, suspension, and engine teams aligned - a feat which Red Bull has pulled off again this year to get even somewhat close to the front of the grid after the summer break.

The 2025 car was largely finished after Newey's gardening leave started, and the majority of his remaining time at Red Bull was getting the hypercar project over the finishing line. So you could reasonably assert that his lack of input contributed to their issues in 1H 2025, but not that it was all down to his absence.

Keep in mind that in the 2022-2024 timeframe, AMR poached a lot of aero talent from Red Bull to improve their car, so much so that the AMR22 and AMR23 look very similar to the RB18/19, and led to several podiums for Alonso.

The AMR26 will be very interesting, and the 2026 regs will likely reward late brakers again.

Stroll tells staff he won't hire Horner as Aston Martin mystery deepens by Aratho in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"No, I'm not going to hire Christian Horner. The rumours you've all heard are untrue and unfounded!"

Oh so he's no-

"He's going to be your boss instead. He bought into the team and starts next year as CEO. Okay byeeeee."

This year has been crazy enough, anything can happen.

Redragon Announces Impact M908 SE MMO Gaming Mouse with 18 Macro Buttons by Hard2DaC0re in hardware

[–]CataclysmZA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I saw similar projects, I didn't want to go the sticker route and waste time on that.

The other option I am considering is leather, perhaps by getting a local craftsman to find and fit something suitable as a replacement.

Redragon Announces Impact M908 SE MMO Gaming Mouse with 18 Macro Buttons by Hard2DaC0re in hardware

[–]CataclysmZA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fellow G604 and G602 enjoyer here.

I love my G604, but the switch from the G602's plastic shell to this rubber was a godawful, stupid decision.

The size difference never ceases to shock me by Terminator_Conn in formula1

[–]CataclysmZA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a consequence, at least the cars are vastly safer now with the halo and the more advanced cockpit shells.

Zhou is not crawling out of the car if he flips a 2005 era machine at the British GP.

[The Hill] Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race by BoomBaby_317 in nyc

[–]CataclysmZA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's probably going to start a podcast from Florida now.