Recent content by Compton_effect

  1. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

  2. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

    That was part of a SANDF convoy moving into Cabo Delgado in early August. According to observers it was a custom development by CSIR Technology for Special Operations - originally for use in the DRC. (Sorry. Had to go digging for the original photo)
  3. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

    Even the SANDF Special Forces have figured out how handy a bakkie is. (That poor rear axle)
  4. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

    He might have a point. Seems there are massive convoys of vehicles and equipment being shipped south to Pakistan.
  5. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

    Why would the Chinese need more Blackhawks?
  6. Compton_effect

    Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for US pullout

    The Taliban inherited a large batch of difficult to maintain, or difficult to use equipment. One interesting comment from a former US army mechanic was that the Humvee's engine is replaced every 10 000 km because it is a nightmare to even do a oil change. They can swap it out with a engine from...
  7. Compton_effect

    Complete this Axiz Intel survey and stand a chance to win R2,000

    Done
  8. Compton_effect

    SAAPA SA Wants moratorium on licences allowing alcohol sales at petrol stations

    Petrol Stations in Namibia can sell alcohol. Heck. The chiller for the beer is next to the Coke cabinet.
  9. Compton_effect

    Taxi drivers take revenge on protesters

    A few years ago people from the Siclelo informal settlement started barricading the R59 highway and throwing rocks at cars. The police tried to handle the situation and the local council attempted to negotiate with them. But the original complaint was actually related to lack of RDP housing...
  10. Compton_effect

    Where can you get high quality plain T-Shirts?

    Their jeans are even better. Someone once asked me why I was wearing that. So I put every phone on the table in my pockets. All 9 of them.
  11. Compton_effect

    Where can you get high quality plain T-Shirts?

    Plain, high quality TShirts? Go to Jonnson Workwear. You won't find better. Same goes for their long-sleeved t-shirts.
  12. Compton_effect

    Joburg only has a single working fire truck - Report

    Having done work for the City - I'm inclined to believe it. I could tell stories, but that would be violating NDA.
  13. Compton_effect

    Vodacom is the worst

    Oh. It gets better. After I received the notification - I tested it. The moment this flimsy router had two connections - It failed again. Called their customer care and cancelled. Just now tested it again. No issues. I mean - WTF?
  14. Compton_effect

    Vodacom is the worst

    Worst service, ever. My Fibre was installed a week ago. A few days in - I realized that there were issues with my Router, I couldn't connect more than one device at a time. I logged a call with their service desk. Two days later the call was closed without feedback. I had the call reopened and...
  15. Compton_effect

    Please recommend me an alternative to Telkom Fiber

    Stay away from Vodacom. I've had mine for a week. I'm cancelling and putting down a deposit for Starlink. I'll soldier on with my Trusty ADSL line until they are available next year.
See more
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X