The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has released the following official media statement, quoted hereunder. QUOTE MEDIA RELEASE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING ON OVERSEAS VOTING The Constitutional Court this morning delivered judgements in various cases concerning voting by citizens finding themselves outside the country on Election Day. As we understand, the outcome can be summarised as follows: [...]

Probably the best part of my adventure in Shanghai was found in my own home, in the person of my ayi, ShuiQin. I would like to recommend her to a family looking to employ an ayi. ShuiQin is hard working, reliable, honest, loyal, respectful, experienced and caring. She takes care of all the household chores [...]

1. Catch a train to Urumqi for the weekend It is possible! Leave Friday night. Travel across the length of China until the cities become deserts. Arrive 4077km later in Urumqi on Sunday in time for lunch. Fly back to Shanghai that evening 2. Take the Metro Challenge Visit each one of Shanghai’s 147 metro [...]