By Lubabalo
This year I promised myself that I will not join any society at university, because they are waste of money and some make empty promises. I remember there was a society in 2006 that promised us a beach trip and lots of get togethers. However we had only one function. This year I said, no matter what happens I am not joining any society. I guess I cannot say the same any more since i’m stuck with five societies.
During societies evining I went to Mullins Hall just to check on people. On the door I met my friend Mzo and he told me to join a certain society that I am not going to mention. He wanted me to join because him and my other friends have joined, so i must join as well. I tried to avoid him but a friend called Asanda dragged me to the table. I was left with no choice but to sign. On my way out I met Luvuyo a.k.a Satan or Devil/ Sex machine- another friend of mine. He told me about Xhosa society. I asked him, what is the society all about? he didn’t say much. He said every Xhosa person has joined and I will be a fool if i do not join- so I signed again. I am not going to say much about other society, I might bore you.
I had a choice to refuse but I could not say no to my friends. May be I didn’t want to disappoint them. Now I am stuck with these societies and there is nothing I can do because the money has been deducted. I tried to de-register some but they were going to deduct half of the amount. Now I have been forced to unbook my breakfasts for this month in order to pay for all these societies. I am not eating breakfast now and sometimes I feel like I’m gonna faint in lectures. I guess that’s the price I have to pay for not being able to say NO to things that I do not want.
He he, Ta Kev, interesting post Mf’ethu, but you don’t tell us the real reasons why joined some of these societies. The day I met you at the door you told me that you would register only if you were guaranteed of a position in the executive. I promised you that we’ll make a plan–and you fell on a trap. Gotcha! As for Xhosa society, Lucifer (Luvuyo) reminded you of your favourite words that “Township boys shall die or survive together at university,” again you had no choice but to sign. As for the third one, your girlfriend is a comm member–maybe she sweet talked you into registering. Anyway, don’t worry mfana you’ll be moja. How is TV mfana? writing and editing is really boring.
Ta Lubs don’t worry my brother, keep on signing and you’ll get the positions you want. One day Mzo was telling me how desperate you were for a position in a comm. He went on to say that the reason why he didn’t organise a post for you in his society is because you are stingy. He promised to organise the post for you on condition that you’ll buy him his favourite grass (if you know what I mean) but you refused. But my brother don’t panic–its still time just buy Mzo his weed and you can still get the position. I’m signing off
Nomawethu good point my sista, those taxi guys behaved in a bad way. Mna ndifuna nje ukukubuza ukuba ingaba ikhona into embi xana umntu ekuncoma ubuhle bakho. Ndithetha ukuthi xana unganconywa ngomnye umntu uzakunconywa ngubani–kuba ungumntu akukwazi ukuzincoma wena.
Much respect
Mzo
Mzo, it’s not that I’m discriminating against Xhosa language, but you must also write in English so that we can know what you said. hope next time you’ll use both English and Xhosa.
I think the worst part about joining a society you didnt intend on joining is when you find out what they actually use all of your money for. I mean let’s face it these comms’ deal with a lot of money all the time and most of them are usually close friends/buddies so when times do get rough on the “Student budget” as they call it ,wouldn’t it be easy to just make up some arbitrary “event” draw some cash from the societies account and use it for your own needs? I mean do we really know where our money goes? Are we ever really shown all the figures? I’ve seen comms hold private braai’s inviting their friends to have drinks on someone else’s money. I’m not pointing fingers just wanted to maybe get you thinking a little bit.
Nqobile, I agree my sister. But I don’t think every society is just after people’s money–some doing it simply for the love of doing what they are doing. But, you’re right most do hold private parties after the main party
Nice blog
Really interesting..