Sisonke's Blog

Why is it that people become so gullible and naïve when it comes to religion. Why is it that there are churches mushrooming out of nowhere. Wherein they are lied to, cheated and manipulated in the name of God. People are being exploited in these so called churches who half the time are cults built on exploiting people in a destitute state. What baffling is the government's lack of intervention in such cases.

This is  not the first time that Tiger Brand has been entangled in a scandal. There was the bread price fixing scandal back in 2007 and now the listeriosis outbreak is also linked to them. Tiger Brands  owns Enterprise  Food which is currently embroiled in the listeriosis outbreak which has claimed the lives of 180 people. All these things that are happening in this company are just a blatant why of showing how much they lack in ethical behaviour. I mean this goes to show that they have no care for their stakeholders and are rather fattening their pockets then ensure that the products they sell are safe and good for consumption. The deaths of the 180 people is their fault and due to the negligence of not making sure that their products are safe for consumption. What also ticks me off is how Enterprise Brands blocked its social media pages once the truth of where the outbreak came from and had excuses. Theses deaths could have been avoided had they taken action from...

According to WebMd listerosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium.It is an bacterium found in contaminated soil, water, vegetation, certain animals like poultry, cattle and milk. Listeria, unlike others germs, grows in cold temperatures which makes a refrigerator a perfect breeding ground. In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection or even stillbirth. Listeriosis affects mainly pregnant women , newborns, the elderly and adults with impaired immune systems. What causes Listeriosis: L. monocytogenes is found in soil and water. Fruit and vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from the manure used as fertiliser. Animals can carry the bacteria and can contaminate meats and dairy products. Processed foods, such as soft cheeses and cold meat. Raw or unpasteurised milk or foods made from them.  The symptoms of listeriosis include f...

Music is a crucial part of my life, I literally feel like I could never function without it. I never leave the house without my pair of headsets. This may seem like a fluff piece but for me music is what helps me deal with my anxiety. According to research music has been used to reduce physical and emotional pain increase the quality of life in medical and psychiatric hospitals, drug and alcohol programs, assisted living facilities and cancer centres. Music can help one calm down, it can assist a person to overcome stress and anxieties. Music can help people meditate and help young children calm down soothe them.

One has to understand that ASD or autism is a chronic condition. This is just a general idea of what causes ASD, experts are still uncertain about all the causes of autism. There are multiple causes rather than just one. It appears to be that a number of different of different circumstances that include environmental, biological and genetic factors- set the stage for autism and make a child more likely to have the disorder. So after all is said and done nobody actually knows what causes ASD. There are also other disorders that are associated with autism. In my brother's case an associated condition is ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some of the most common Symptoms which are usually apparent when the child grows are the following: Behavioural: inappropriate social interaction, poor eye contact,compulsive behaviour, impulsive, repetitive movements( My brother rocks back and forth), self-harm, persistent repetition of words or action just to mention a few. De...

The first time I ever encountered or heard of the term autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), was back in the period of 2006-2007 and 10 year old me had no idea what it was as much as the specialist tried to explain what it was. See my younger brother was diagnosed with both autism and ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in my teenage years I began to understand what it is and had to educate and/or explain to other people why my little brother behaved differently or is they why that he is. According to (AutismSpeaks) autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is a range of conditions charaterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one type of autism but many types(hence the term spectrum which reflects the wide  variation of challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism) caused by different combinations of genetic and env...