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They say all good things must come to an end, but what about the bad times?

They say all good things must come to an end, but what about the bad times?
Why can’t they end as well? Why does Zuma’s reign as President have to go on? Why do corrupt councillors get voted back in? Why do dictators continue to enslave their people and get away with it? Surely their good times must also come to an end?
Then there are actual good times, which sadly do end. The Mandela statue saga is a fine example of that. Madiba lived for many months in front of the Endumeni Municipality, and loved it there. Sure, some said he didn’t really look like our former State President, but the majority of the people still loved him. They posed with him and brought him flowers. Some sang and danced, and they blanketed him up when the winter set in. But sadly, that all came to an end. Mandela was evicted on the eve of his birthday, and none of his admirers seemed to care.
However, there are some good things which, thankfully, continue to go on. 
Dev’s food for instance, is one of them. (No, the Token Indian is not being paid to advertise the tasty treats available at the Curry Parlour, it’s the truth.) 
Also, I’m sure everyone is glad that Bafana’s losing streak continues, because if that ever came to an end, who would we make fun of then? Sadly David Moyes was fired, so the hopes that Man U would continue their good streak of trying to get relegated won’t happen soon. 
The good times, though, have come to an end (temporarily) for the Token Indian. After many columns, the Token Indian will be taking a much-needed sabbatical. 
Journeying to the Himalayas, the Token Indian will be trying to find himself while attempting to answer that trivial question, ‘What is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything Else?’ According to Douglas Adams (author of The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy), the answer is: 42.
Your favourite Indian columnist will be back in the future though, ready to tackle challenging issues such as, ‘Why don’t Indians in Cape Town like to admit they’re Indian?’ Or, ‘Who’s cutting the sugarcane now?’ Even the question of, ‘How many friends does it take to hold you back from finishing that other ou?’
Until his return, don’t forget to add some spice to your life (just as long as the ‘spice’ isn’t illegal or married).

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