THIS is the final instalment of a three-part series.
The first of the previous two columns is The Low Inflation Trap, which describes the problem of instability in finance and savings which makes it almost impossible to recover an economy with very low interest rates back to a normal thriving and stable condition.
The second, Safe alternatives, offers solutions in the form of new mortgage and government debt models.
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Los Angeles – Tom Hardy is “driven by fear” that he could slip back into addiction and destroy his career.
The Inception star has been clean for 10 years after checking himself into rehab in 2003 to deal with his alcoholism and crack cocaine use.
The actor told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “If I had four pints of lager and half a bottle of vodka I could turn this room into an absolute fucking nightmare in about three minutes. I could destroy everything in my life I have worked so hard for.
“If I stop working they might take it away from me. People will say, ‘Tommy you’re doing well,’ and I say, ‘Am I?’ In my head I’m still the kid. Does that make sense?”
He continued: “I love what I do, but it’s driven by a fear of not being able to do it. It’s the same with drinking – if I stop then who am I? What have I got? I have to watch that drive.
“It doesn’t matter how well I am doing, I’m only that far away from fucking it all up.”
Tom, 36, who has a five-year-old son, Louis, with ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed and is now engaged to 32-year-old actress Charlotte Riley.
Tom – whose marriage to ex-wife Sarah Ward broke down in 2004 – admits he had to lose something he cared deeply about in his life to realise he did have a problem with alcohol and needed to quit drinking.
Tom said: “I did something particularly heinous that allowed me to wake up.
“I had to lose something. Sometimes you have to lose something that is worth more to you than your drinking.”
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By Obakeng Maje
Taung-The body search of a man who drowned at Taung Dam resumes this morning after it was stopped because of the darkness yesterday.
A man drowned yesterday during New year celebrations and police Divers were summoned to the scene. A young man in his 20s allegedly drowned after revellers were swimming and enjoying new year.
More than 3000 people flocked to Taung Dam in a scotchy day to welcome 2014 in style. There were few hiccups that dented the mood after some few fights broke and one person was rushed to hospital.
Tati Thekisho suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital were he passed away.
It is alleged that a man who drowned in the dam tried to swim, but he could not negotiates he way out of the water.
Life-guard savers were called, but they could not come in handy as there were no lights at one of the most loved Heritage sites in Taung.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A Taung Dam’s new year celebrations end in tragedy after two people allegedly drown.
Tati Thekisho passed away later in the evening on New year’s day after he accidentally injured himself.
Thekisho suffered back and head
injuries after he allegedly climbed a house near the dam and threw himself into the water.
He hit some rocks and was rushed to hospital after this caused his severe injuries.
“We do not have that case at the moment, but I think if you call me in the morning(Thursday) I would be having full details” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.
A case of inquest has been opened at Taung Police Station and investigations continue, says our mole.
In another incident, a man allegedly drowns at the same dam after he tried to swim. According to bystanders, a man in his 20s entered the water and try to swim. He drowned and there were no life-savers guards on duty.–TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Boitekong-Police are investigating a murder case of an unknown person who was found dead on Tuesday at about 07:00am near Sondela dumping site, Boitekong.
The police were called to the scene of crime after a dead person was allegedly found at the dumping site.
“The police immediately responded to the call and upon their arrival, they found an unknown person dead lying half-naked on the ground” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa.
The deceased allegedly had an open wound on his forehead, a wound on his right eye and his face was swollen.
“The police are still busy with their investigation and more information about the case will be revealed once the police are done with their investigation” concludes Moiloa.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Hartebeesfontein-North West police are investigating a case of rape after a 8 year-old girl was allegedly raped, says sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa.
Police said the mother of a child was bathing her and discovers that she is in pain.
“The mother allegedly took her daughter to the nearest clinic after the girl was crying hysterically because of pain. The girl could not say what happened and a rape was confirmed after medical attention” said Moiloa.
North West police urge community members who might have a information that could lead to a possible arrested to contact them.
“The atrocity allegedly took place on Tuesday last year at around 17:00. No one has been arrested and police investigations continue” concludes Moiloa.-TDN
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Durban – A mother and her two children have been beaten to death in their Chatsworth, Durban, home, SABC news reported on Tuesday.
Police believed a religious object was used to kill the mother and her sons, aged 18 and 19, on Monday night.
According to the report, the father’s whereabouts were not known.
Police spokesperson Captain Thulani Zwane told the SABC no arrests had been made and the motive for the murders was not known.
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Johannesburg – A man who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint was stoned to death in the Crossroads informal settlement in Cape Town, The Star reported on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old was dragged from a shebeen, near the victim’s house, beaten with sjamboks, and stoned to death around 11:00 on Sunday.
Two men with knives apparently confronted the girl and her friend while they were on their way to visit another friend on Saturday afternoon, the victim’s aunt told the paper.
They were forced into a shack and raped.
“My niece told me the suspect and his accomplice threatened to kill them if they told anyone about the incidents,” the aunt was quoted as saying.
A local resident told the newspaper people were fed up with the man.
“During the day before he raped the girl, he robbed people of their phones. He was always carrying a knife with him.
“We don’t regret his killing because if we do not react to these incidents, no one would,” the resident, who did not want to be named, said.
The raped teenager was taken away from the area after her family apparently received death threats from the dead man’s friends.
Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut said no arrests had yet been made for the murder.
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Johannesburg – Six people were wounded, two of them critically, in a shooting in Krugersdorp on Tuesday, paramedics said.
One of the wounded was a 6-year-old child, said Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha.
He said one of the critically wounded people was airlifted to a hospital in Johannesburg. The others were transported to various hospital in the area.
The police were not immediately able to confirm the incident or to provide details about what happened.
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Durban – A 43-year-old man was shot dead in a house robbery in Westville, near Durban, on Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal police said.
“In the early hours of this morning… the 43-year-old victim was sitting outside the house on the balcony when he was allegedly approached by the suspects, who were armed with firearms,” said Captain Thulani Zwane.
“He tried to close the door and the suspects fired one shot through the door, fatally wounding him. He was certified dead at the scene by paramedics.”
Zwane said the police arrested seven men a few hours later.
“All stolen goods taken from the house were recovered from the suspects, including three cellphones and a wallet. A 9mm pistol suspected to be used during the shooting was found as well as a toy gun.”
He said the pistol would be sent for ballistic tests to establish whether it had been used in any other crimes.
The men arrested, aged between 25 and 30 years, would appear in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, on charges of murder and house robbery.
He said they had been linked to two house robberies in the area last week.
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