There’s a teacher somewhere near you who hasn’t sat down before 9pm in three weeks. Not because they’re disorganised. Not because they don’t care. Because the job has expanded to fill every hour available – and then some. Admin. Planning. Marking. Chasing resources that either don’t exist or cost money the school simply doesn’t have. […]
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The Long Road Back to the Classroom — Why Education Never Left Me
There are passions you choose, and then there are passions that choose you. Education chose me a long time ago — somewhere between a school desk in 1977 and a college lecture hall in 1980 — and it has never quite let go. I finished school in 1977. Like most young men of my generation […]
South Africa’s School Term 1 is over. What now?
The tests are written. The results are coming. And June exams are exactly 10 weeks away. Here’s what the window between now and then actually looks like — and why it matters more than most parents realise. The gap nobody talks about Term 1 ends with a test week, not full examinations. That distinction matters. […]
AI Didn’t Replace Me — It Made Me More Responsible
There’s a quiet shift happening in software creation. Not the loud, dramatic “AI will replace developers” narrative. Something more practical. More grounded. More real. Developers — especially solo builders — are starting to use AI as a production tool, not a novelty. I’m one of them. I build desktop tools for everyday people. Not startups […]
The Minimal Prompt Test: What Happens When You Stop Spoon-Feeding AI
Most AI benchmarks are rigged. Not maliciously – just practically. People write elaborate prompts that basically pre-chew the answer, then congratulate the model for swallowing nicely. That’s not a benchmark. That’s babysitting. I needed a work directory organiser. Two columns, add row, insert row, delete row, drag to rearrange. That was the entire prompt. […]
I Use AI Every Day. What I Found Will Shock You.
I use AI tools every single day. Not for fun. Not to impress anyone. Because I’m a 66-year-old self-taught developer who started coding from scratch in May 2025, and without them I’d still be staring at a blank screen wondering what a variable is. I use them for coding, debugging, copywriting, image generation […]
How to Accept ZAR Payments in WooCommerce (Free Edition)
How to Accept ZAR Payments in WooCommerce (Free Edition) — What South Africans Actually Need to Know So you’ve set up WooCommerce. You’re ready to sell. And then you notice that WooCommerce, by default, assumes the entire world wants to pay via PayPal. For most South Africans, that’s a problem. We pay […]
Cheap Beach Picnic Ideas That Don’t Need a Cooler – Easy and Budget-Friendly
Looking for cheap beach picnic ideas that don’t need a cooler? These easy, budget-friendly beach foods are perfect for hot days and simple to pack.
How to Get Google to Notice Your New Post (6 Easy Steps for Fast Indexing)
Learn how to get your blog posts noticed by Google. Submit URLs, update sitemaps, use internal links, share on social media, and encourage backlinks.
Financial Update End of February 2026: Falling Further Behind on Rent While Trying to Build an Online Income
End of February 2026 financial update from beachy South Africa: increasing rent debt, slow YouTube growth, disappointing market sales, and our continued effort to earn income online.
Financial Update End of January 2026: Our Rent Struggles and How We’re Trying to Survive as Creators in South Africa
A personal financial update from Beachy South Africa: rent struggles, limited income, and our efforts to build a sustainable online livelihood through YouTube, digital products, and our website.
The Slightly Suspicious Magic of March Coffee (Irish Coffee, Mint Mochas & Shamrock Lattes)
Discover the charm of March coffee rituals — from Irish coffee and mint mochas to shamrock latte art. A cozy, slightly mischievous guide to adding a little luck to your morning cup.