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Dec 10, 2020

The Quirks of The UK-Things You Should Know Before You Visit

Words: Jo Elliott All countries have their own unique quirks, those little things that make perfect sense to them, but seem a little strange to outsiders. The UK is no exception to this rule. If you’re planning a move to the UK, or even just an extended visit, here are…

UK

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The Quirks of The UK-Things You Should Know Before You Visit
The Quirks of The UK-Things You Should Know Before You Visit
UK

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Dec 10, 2020

My Journalism Volunteer Story: From controversial articles to Game of Thrones quiz nights

Words: Jo Elliott I came to Cape Town back in January of this year and graduated from University during the summer of last year. I’d been saving to travel since I was eighteen so I was naturally very excited about this new adventure. …

Volunteering

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My Journalism Volunteer Story: From controversial articles to Game of Thrones quiz nights
My Journalism Volunteer Story: From controversial articles to Game of Thrones quiz nights
Volunteering

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Mar 18, 2020

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Vs Bridget Jones Diary — Which film adaptation wins?

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Vs Bridget Jones Diary Which film adaptation wins Words: Jo Elliott It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a story that has been retold many, many, times. …

Pride And Prejudice

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Vs Bridget Jones Diary — Which film adaptation wins?
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Vs Bridget Jones Diary — Which film adaptation wins?
Pride And Prejudice

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Mar 13, 2020

Cart Horse Protection Association-Celebrating 25 years of work

Words: Jo Elliott The Cart Horse Protection Association (CHPA), celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has monumentally improved the lives of working horses in the Cape Flats. Working in harmony with the cart driving community is incredibly important for the CHPA. Over the course of 25 years, they have developed…

Animal Adoption

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Cart Horse Protection Association-Celebrating 25 years of work
Cart Horse Protection Association-Celebrating 25 years of work
Animal Adoption

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Mar 10, 2020

South Africa’s Illegal Abortion Problem-Liberal Laws. Limited Access.

Photo: Staying Alive Foundation Words: Jo Elliott South Africa in 2020 has one of the most progressive abortion laws in the world. With abortions available up to 12 weeks on request, and between 13–20 weeks in certain conditions, its abortion law is one of the most liberal in Africa. …

Abortion

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South Africa’s Illegal Abortion Problem-Liberal Laws. Limited Access.
South Africa’s Illegal Abortion Problem-Liberal Laws. Limited Access.
Abortion

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Feb 26, 2020

Do Hollywood Historical Inaccuracies Matter? — (Yes they do.)

Words: Jo Elliott As a History graduate, the announcement of a new “historical drama”, fills me with both delight and dread. I’d say in equal measure, but the dread usually far outweighs any delight at the idea of seeing one of my favourite periods of history brought to life. …

History

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Do Hollywood Historical Inaccuracies Matter? — (Yes they do.)
Do Hollywood Historical Inaccuracies Matter? — (Yes they do.)
History

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Feb 19, 2020

Jojo Rabbit Film Review — Can Hitler be funny?

Jojo Rabbit Film Review Can Hitler be funny? Words: Jo Elliott Jojo Rabbit (2019) Cast: Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson, Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin Mackenzie, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson Director: Taika Waititi Warning: Contains spoilers A satire about the Nazis, despite the fact that it has been done many times before, is bound to be divisive, especially given the…

Jojo Rabbit

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Jojo Rabbit Film Review — Can Hitler be funny?
Jojo Rabbit Film Review — Can Hitler be funny?
Jojo Rabbit

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Feb 9, 2020

Obscure Women From History That You May Not Know About-(But Really Should)

Words: Jo Elliott History is full of women who did incredible things. But history is written by the victors, and that means that by and large, it focuses on men, whose work was more widely documented. This means that we do not hear about amazing women from history as much…

History

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Obscure Women From History That You May Not Know About-(But Really Should)
Obscure Women From History That You May Not Know About-(But Really Should)
History

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Feb 3, 2020

South Africa In The Wake Of Gender Based Violence Protests-#WhatComesNext

Words: Jo Elliott In September of 2019, protests rocked South Africa after the murder of University of Cape Town Student, Uyinene Mrwetyana. All over the country, women were asking “Am I Next?”. But as with anything, the news moves on, people move on. …

Aminext

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South Africa In The Wake Of Gender Based Violence Protests-#WhatComesNext
South Africa In The Wake Of Gender Based Violence Protests-#WhatComesNext
Aminext

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Sep 7, 2019

How to travel the world and get paid for doing it

Gap years have become more and more common over recent years, instead of heading straight to university, some students take the time to see the world, relax, kick back and destress, we deserve it after thirteen years of school! …

Travel

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How to travel the world and get paid for doing it
How to travel the world and get paid for doing it
Travel

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