Till Friday 15 May 2009 - My blood is starting to boil, my frustrations with Home Affairs in the preparation of sorting my visa extension is rising to the surface. Having spent the best part of last week on the phone to them discussing their requirements, they now tell me I need an official form for my doctor and radiological reports. These forms cannot be downloaded from their website, nor can they possibly be emailed or faxed, they must be picked up in person from one of their offices. Hello, I have just spent three days in Cape Town, I am now one hour away from the nearest Home Affairs office!With my doctors appointment, which has already been rearranged once, booked, I am not prepared to take NO for an answer, I call the biggest wig I can find and make a right royal fuss about the situation. Several calls later and a bit of name dropping, I have faxed copies of the forms in my grubby little mitts. I love it when a plan coming together!
Friday brings sunshine and showers. Aldo turns in sporting his new uniform, hilarious doesn't even cover it, and then there is Asandas' disciplinary, and as my title suggests, I think you will have guessed the outcome.
Unfortunately due to the lack of remorse shown, management had no choice but to dismiss Asanda. I fear that Asanda was so busy trying to hold it together, she wasn't able to show her true feeling within the meeting. The day finished being extremely upsetting, I will never forget holding Asanda, us each consoling the other, and the two dark patches of mascara left on my uniform where Asanda had buried her face. Equally I will not forget Aldos kindness, as we walk up to the view point allowing me time to breathe and take stock.
