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Submitted by dut-webmaster on Mon, 18/08/2014 - 10:22

Do you think the Proteas could win a match without Hashim Amla on the team?

Yes, there are other players who are as good as him on the team. 52% (45 votes)

No, he is the driving force behind the Proteas' victories. 24% (21 votes)

I don't know - I don't watch cricket. 22% (19 votes)

Total votes: 85

Submitted by dut-webmaster on Mon, 11/08/2014 - 11:39

Fact: Only 4% of JSE listed companies have women who are CEO's. Should more changes be

made to the South African legislature to pave the way for women in leadership roles?

No, It’s not a matter of gender but a matter of who has the most

skills and competency. 65% (74 votes)

Yes, more women should be placed at senior management level. 23% (26 votes)

Who cares? There are more pressing issues going on in the world. 11% (13 votes)

Total votes: 113

Submitted by dut-webmaster on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 13:39

The Oscar Pistorius trial is coming to an end in Pretoria. What do you think will happen when Judge Thokozile Masipa announces her verdict?

Oscar will be found guilty. 56% (31 votes)

Who cares?! Nothing will bring Reeva back. 27% (15 votes)

Oscar will be found not guilty. 16% (9 votes)

Total votes: 55

Submitted by dut-webmaster on Wed, 06/08/2014 - 16:40

Do you think the earthquake yesterday was a sign from God?

What Earthquake? I did not feel a thing. 43% (30 votes)

Yes, it is evidence that the end of the world is near. 34% (24 votes)

No, Mother Nature was just balancing herself out. 21% (15 votes)

Total votes: 69

Should the SA government consider legal, regulated trade in Rhino horn?

No, ban the trade in Rhino horn. 53% (95 votes)

Yes, it will prevent poaching and generate taxes. 30% (55 votes)

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Who cares, I have my owns problems. 16% (29 votes)

Total votes: 179

Submitted by dut-webmaster on Wed, 16/07/2014 - 16:03

What Do You Spend Most of Your Free Time Doing?

Browsing the Web and Social Media Sites 57% (52 votes)

Watching Television 23% (21 votes)

Reading Books, Magazines and Other Print Media 18% (17 votes)

Total votes: 90

Submitted by dut-webmaster on Tue, 08/07/2014 - 09:50

Would you rather...

Be poor for the rest of your life but have your loved ones always close? 71% (61 votes)

Live your life in luxury with no contact with loved ones for as long as you live? 28% (24 votes)

Total votes: 85

Submitted on Wednesday, 02/07/2014 - 11:53

Which of the below global problems would you rate as the most serious?

Poverty 66% (80 votes)

Climate Change 19% (24 votes)

Human Rights Abuse 14% (17 votes)

Total votes: 121

Submitted on Tue, 24/06/2014 - 09:24- 27/06/2014 Which team has been the biggest flop so far at the the 2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup? Spain 69% (88 votes) England 15% (20 votes) Cameroon 10% (13 votes) Portugal 2% (3 votes) Australia 1% (2 votes)

Total votes: 126

Submitted on Tue, 17/06/2014 - 15:20 - 24/06/2014

As we get ready to enter the second half of 2014, what has been your main news highlight so far?

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The mystery surrounding flight MH370 35% (41 votes) The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil 19% (23 votes) The abduction of 276 Nigerian schoolgirls 17% (20 votes) Resumption of the Oscar Pistorius trial 11% (13 votes) The platinum miners strike in South Africa 9% (11 votes) The ANC winning the general election 6% (8 votes) Unrest in the Ukraine 0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 116

Submitted on Fri, 13/06/2014 - 10:37- 17/06/2014

Who do you think had the best opening ceremony for the Fifa World Cup?

South Africa (2010) 87% (115 votes)

Brazil (2014) 9% (12 votes) Germany (2006) 3% (5 votes)

Total votes: 132

Submitted on Mon, 09/06/2014 - 15:18 - 13/06/2014

Who do you think will win the 2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup?

Brazil 46% (86 votes) Spain 15% (29 votes) Germany 10% (20 votes) None of the above 7% (14 votes) Argentina 5% (11 votes)

Portugal 4% (8 votes) Ivory Coast 4% (8 votes) Uruguay 3% (6 votes) England 1% (3 votes) France 0% (1 vote)

Total votes: 186

Submitted on Tue, 03/06/2014 - 12:17 09/06/2014

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Gordon Ramsay has previously suggested that parents of overweight kids must be taken to

court and prosecuted to shock them into doing the right thing. Do you think he’s right?

No. This view is ridiculous and extreme. These parents

should be educated instead of being prosecuted. 72% (75 votes) Yes. Parents of overweight children often feed their children junk food not realising they wrong. Litigation would definitely shock them into doing the right thing. 25% (26 votes)

I don’t know. 2% (3 votes)

Total votes: 104

Submitted on Tue, 27/05/2014 - 09:24 - 03/06/2014

Can you study or concentrate while music is playing?

No. I prefer a quiet environment. 41% (112 votes) It depends on the music. 41% (111 votes) Yes. I’m able to tune it out and concentrate. 17% (47 votes)

Total votes: 270

Submitted on Fri, 23/05/2014 - 08:49 - 27/05/2014

Economists have urged consumers to use the unchanged 5.5% repo rate announced by the SA Reserve Bank on Thursday to reduce their debt. What do you think?

Saving and reducing debt is easier said than done with the cost

of living being so high. 69% (29 votes) Living within my means and saving is always a priority for me. 16% (7 votes) I don’t have debt so the appeal doesn’t apply to me. 14% (6 votes)

Total votes: 42

Submitted on Mon, 19/05/2014 - 09:38 - 23/05/2014

What is your most hated household chore?

Sanitizing the toilet. 34% (69 votes) Cleaning up pet mess/litter. 18% (37 votes)

Cleaning the yard. 14% (28 votes) Cooking. 12% (24 votes) Scrubbing the floor. 11% (23 votes) Cleaning the oven. 8% (17 votes)

Total votes: 198

Submitted by on Fri, 16/05/2014 - 14:42- 19/05/2014

What Sport Do You Support Most?

Soccer 37% (31 votes) Cricket 20% (17 votes)

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I'm Not a Sports Fan 20% (17 votes)

Rugby 8% (7 votes)

Netball 7% (6 votes) Hockey 3% (3 votes) F1 Racing 1% (1 vote)

Total votes: 82

Submitted on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 13:28- 14/05/2014

Did you vote on Wednesday?

Yes. 76% (227 votes)

No. 15% (47 votes) What for? 8% (24 votes)

Total votes: 298

Submitted on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 15:40 – 09/05/2014

Who do you think is likely to win the 2014 General Elections?

ANC 75% (376 votes) DA 9% (46 votes) EFF 9% (46 votes) NFP 2% (14 votes) IFP 1% (6 votes) ACDP 1% (5 votes)

AGANG 0% (4 votes) MF 0% (1 vote) PAC 0% (0 votes) COPE 0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 498

Submitted on Wed, 30/04/2014 - 13:14- 05/05/2014

Will you be voting in the General Elections on 7 May 2014?

Yes, I can't wait to make my mark. 57% (89 votes) Yes, but I am still unsure who to support. 14% (23 votes) No, I am not a registered voter. 14% (23 votes)

No, I am unhappy with the options on the ballot. 13% (21 votes) Total votes: 156

Submitted on Thu, 24/04/2014 - 11:12 - 30/04/2014

With elections three weeks away, political parties are going all out to boost their visibility, fashion being one of the main strategies. What do you think?

Who cares? 45% (23 votes) This creates a false impression, especially among the youth.

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Elections and governance are a serious business. It’s not about being fashionable. 45% (23 votes)

Why not? These garments create a sense of ownership for the supporters who wear them and attract young people

to the polls. 9% (5 votes) Total votes: 51

Submitted on 17/04/2014 - 15:26 – End 24/04/2014

What do you prefer?

Easter eggs 45% (52 votes) Easter bunnies 30% (35 votes) I don't have a sweet tooth 23% (27 votes)

Total votes: 114

Submitted on Mon, 14/04/2014 - 09:11 - 17/04/2014

An African company has created the first black emoticons which are available for Android and soon on Apple. What do you think?

Who cares! 53% (34 votes) Yes, it’s about time. I’m loving the new emojis. 34% (22 votes) No, it is a waste of time and money. 12% (8 votes)

Total votes: 64

Submitted on Mon, 07/04/2014 - 12:45 - 14/04/2014

Do you believe that Oscar Pistorius accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp?

No, he is just making excuses. 67% (235 votes) Who cares, nothing will bring Reeva back. 17% (62 votes) Yes, he thought it was a burglar. 14% (52 votes)

Total votes: 349

Submitted on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 13:11- 07/04/2014

What do you think happened to the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370?

It crashed after an incident on board. 33% (24 votes) The plane was abducted by aliens. 23% (17 votes) It was hijacked. 22% (16 votes) The pilot was on a suicide mission. 19% (14 votes)

Total votes: 71

Submitted on Tue, 01/04/2014 - 08:30- 04/04/2014

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Winter is almost upon us. What do you enjoy most about the cold season?

Keeping warm under a thick blanket with a good book. 54% (26 votes) I don’t like winter at all. 37% (18 votes)

The tasty soups that I get to enjoy to keep warm. 8% (4 votes) Total votes: 48

Submitted on Thu, 27/03/2014 - 11:25- 01/04/2014

According to research, fewer people with disabilities are employed in SA. What’s your opinion on this?

This is unacceptable. Why are companies overlooking people who have the ability to contribute to the growth of the economy? 61% (21 votes)

I understand why this is. The economy is tough and hiring disabled people is a costly exercise. 20% (7 votes)

I have no opinion on this. 17% (6 votes) Total votes: 34

Submitted on Mon, 24/03/2014 - 10:07 - 27/03/2014

Do you think more court trials should be broadcasted?

Yes, definitely. 43% (38 votes) No, it’s an absolute waste of time and money. 43% (38 votes) Only if it is of a prominent figure of society. 12% (11 votes)

Total votes: 87

Submitted on Thu, 20/03/2014 - 16:45 - 24/03/2014

What's your take on Human Rights Day?

Yippee, another holiday. 46% (15 votes) We should embrace this day, every individual is entitled to basic human rights. 43% (14 votes) Human Rights Day, what Human rights? 9% (3 votes)

Total votes: 32

Submitted on Thu, 13/03/2014 - 10:09 - 20/03/2014

Do you support the use of medicinal marijuana?

Yes, if it helps people then it should be legalised. 56% (78 votes) Marijuana should be legal for all to use. 24% (34 votes) No, marijuana must remain banned. 18% (26 votes)

Total votes: 138

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Submitted on Thu, 20/02/2014 - 08:54 - 26/02/2014

What is your main form of transport?

Taxis 33% (96 votes) My own two legs 30% (85 votes) Car 24% (69 votes) Buses 11% (33 votes)

Total votes: 283

Submitted on Fri, 14/02/2014 - 07:14 - Eng 20/02/2014

What is your favourite daily newspaper?

Isolezwe 58% (137 votes) The Daily News 16% (39 votes) Daily Sun 15% (36 votes) The Mercury 10% (24 votes)

Total votes: 236

Submitted on Tue, 11/02/2014 - 07:13 End 14/2/2014

Who makes the best mobile phones?

Nokia 33% (110 votes) Samsung 28% (91 votes) Apple 25% (84 votes) Blackberry 12% (39 votes)

Total votes: 324

Submitted on Wed, 05/02/2014 - 07:07 - End 11/02/2014

University entry requirements are apparently becoming more stringent because “matriculants are ill-prepared for university”. What’s your take on this?

Matric results indicate the poor quality of SA’s basic education. Instead of punishing children, government must implement

better strategies to improve this issue. 63% (113 votes) Standards of passing matric are very low. Universities have to subject applicants to as many tests to determine their readiness. 35% (63 votes)

I don’t care. I don’t have children. 1% (2 votes) Total votes: 178

Submitted on Fri, 31/01/2014 - 07:24 - End 05/02/2014

Can South Africa produce another leader of Mandela's caliber?

No. There will never be another Nelson Mandela. 44% (74 votes) Maybe in the next generations to come. 30% (51 votes)

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Yes. All South Africans have great potential. 25% (42 votes) Total votes: 167

Submitted on Mon, 27/01/2014 - 07:13 - End 31/01/2014

Will you vote in the upcoming elections?

Yes. It is my democratic right and I will exercise it. 65% (134 votes) No. I think it is pointless. 21% (45 votes) I'm still pondering upon the idea. 13% (27 votes)

Total votes: 206

Submitted on Mon, 20/01/2014 - 07:37 - End 27/01/2014

My preferred mode of communication is:

Email 44% (135 votes) Instant Messaging 36% (111 votes) Calling 18% (55 votes)

Total votes: 301

Submitted on Fri, 10/01/2014 - 07:41 - End 20/01/2014

If I were to ever try an extreme sport it would be

Bungee jumping 57% (183 votes) Rock climbing 26% (85 votes) Skateboarding 11% (37 votes) Street luge 3% (12 votes)

Total votes: 317

Submitted on Mon, 06/01/2014 - 09:25 - End 10/1/2014

What do you love most about South Africa?

Our climate is the best; we are not prone to natural disasters, which is a blessing. 53% (62 votes)

Our variety of ethnic groups means our country is diverse in culture. 32% (37 votes) Our rich historical experience. 13% (16 votes)

Total votes: 115

Submitted on Fri, 13/12/2013 - End 3/1/2014

With 2014 just a few weeks away, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?

Study and read more books 51% (126 votes) Save more money 29% (71 votes) Pay more attention to myself than on others 18% (46 votes)

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Total votes: 243

Submitted on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 07:37 - End 13/1/2013

What is your favourite portrayal of Nelson Mandela?

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom (2013) - starring Idris Elba 68% (20 votes) Invictus (2009) - starring Morgan Freeman 24% (7 votes) Mandela and de Klerk (1997) - starring Sidney Poitier 6% (2 votes)

Total votes: 29

Submitted on Fri, 06/12/2013 - 12:13 - End 12/12/2013

What do you remember most about Nelson Mandela?

His 27 years in jail, on his long walk to freedom. 56% (70 votes)

He was the first democratically elected President of South Africa. 28% (35 votes) His work with the Children's Fund and other charitable organisations. 15% (19 votes)

Total votes: 124

Submitted on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 07:22 - End 06/12/2013

What are you looking forward to the most in 2014?

New positive lessons, challenges and growth. 36% (28 votes) A new year which offers a fresh start. 32% (25 votes) A better salary. 31% (24 votes)

Total votes: 77

Submitted on Tue, 26/11/2013 - 12:33 - End 3/12/2013 - 07:00

Which tip do you most recommend to boost one’s happiness at work?

Be positive and friendly towards your colleagues. 65% (44 votes) Organise you working life. This will help calm things down, even on hectic days. 28% (19 votes)

Brighten up your individual workspace with a funny calendar, photo of a happy occasion, artwork, etc. 5% (4 votes)

Total votes: 67

Submitted on Wed, 20/11/2013 - 07:11 - End 26/11/2013 - 11:30

Who would you like to see winning Idols this year?

Musa 72% (180 votes) Brenden 27% (68 votes)

Total votes: 248

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Submitted on Thu, 14/11/2013 - 11:07 - End 20/11/2013 - 07:00

Have you planned a summer holiday?

Nope, I'll be at home. 66% (44 votes) Yes, I've been saving since the start of the year. 16% (11 votes) Leaving it till the last minute as per usual. 16% (11 votes)

Total votes: 66

Submitted on Thu, 17/10/2013 - 14:52 - End Thu, 14/11/2013 - 11:00

Day-to-day weather has grown increasingly erratic. Does this concern you?

Yes, it’s as a result of global warming which poses harm to our planet, society and economy. 80% (242 votes) Not really. Weather is just a natural occurrence. 19% (57 votes)

Total votes: 299

Submitted on Tue, 08/10/2013 - 15:10 - End 17/10/2013 - 15:00

What is the first thing you do when you arrive at work?

Check my emails 69% (170 votes) Chat to my colleagues 18% (46 votes) Have a cup of coffee 12% (30 votes)

Total votes: 246

Submitted Wed, 18/09/2013 - 14:16 - End 8/10/2013 - 15:00

What kind of consumer are you?

I look for great value. When the value exceeds the price of a product or service, I’ll buy it. 55% (86 votes)

I always look at the brand, especially when purchasing a category I’m unfamiliar with. 29% (46 votes)

Compulsive. If I see something I like, I’ll buy it without thinking about whether I need it or not. 14% (23 votes)

Total votes: 155

Submitted on Thu, 12/09/2013 - 07:20 - End 18/09/2013 - 14:00

What is your favourite season of the year?

Summer 49% (100 votes) Winter 24% (50 votes) Spring 23% (47 votes) Autumn 2% (6 votes)

Total votes: 203

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Submitted on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 08:34 - End 12/09/2013 - 07:30

Do you think fireworks should be banned?

No, let the good times roll. 46% (74 votes) Only the big bangs - keep the quiet sparklers. 38% (61 votes) Yes, they traumatise our pets at home. 14% (23 votes)

Total votes: 158

Submitted on Wed, 28/08/2013 - 08:40 - End 05/09/2013 - 08:30

Do you give money to charity?

Sometimes - it depends on my situation. 47% (63 votes) No, things are tight. 27% (37 votes) Yes, regularly. 25% (34 votes)

Total votes: 134

Submitted on Thu, 22/08/2013 - 07:02 - End 28/08/2013 - 08:30

Middle East Peace Talks between Palestinians and Israelis have resumed. Do you think:

That this will finally lead to peace in Palestine/Israel. 37% (13 votes) Who cares – I'm worried about peace and security in South Africa! 34% (12 votes) That this is just another waste of time – there will never be peace in the region. 28% (10 votes)

Total votes: 35

Submitted on Thu, 15/08/2013 - 14:05 - End 22/08/2013 - 07:00

Who is to blame for Bafana Bafana's poor performances of late?

The players! 54% (69 votes) SAFA 31% (40 votes) The coach and his technical team 14% (18 votes)

Total votes: 127

Submitted on Mon, 29/07/2013 - 14:58 - End 15/08/2013 - 14:00

The world’s first test-tube burger, made from meat grown in a laboratory rather than cattle raised in pastures, will be served in London next week. What do you think?

I wouldn’t eat it. It sounds gross and I don’t think stem cell meat tastes the same as the real thing. 54% (72 votes) It’s a great development for the environment and animal rights. 25% (33 votes)

If commercialised, this could lead to the extinction of cows. 19% (26 votes) Total votes: 131

Submitted on Thu, 18/07/2013 - 09:33 - End 29/07/2013 - 15:00

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What is your opinion on Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's latest bid to ban the

advertising of alcohol in South Africa?

I view this as a futile attempt as there are many factors, apart from advertising, that lead to alcohol consumption. 42% (55 votes) This is a great step towards curbing alcoholism, which is such a major problem in this country. 41% (54 votes)

With regards to the economy, this would not make sense as many jobs may be lost. 16% (21 votes)

Total votes: 130

Submitted on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 09:03 - End 18/07/2013 - 9:30

Have you ever thrown anything at the TV in a fit of rage?

Never. What would be the point? 75% (65 votes) No, but I sometimes get the urge to. 22% (19 votes) All the time, especially when watching reality shows. 2% (2 votes)

Total votes: 86

Submitted on Thu, 04/07/2013 - 08:17 - Eng 11/07/2013 - 09:00

Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest leaders in history. Which of these three inspirational quotes by the former statesman is your favourite?

A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest. 41% (32 votes)

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. 29% (23 votes) As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people

permission to do the same. 29% (23 votes) Total votes: 78

Submitted on Fri, 28/06/2013 - 11:02 - End 04/07/2013 - 8:20

Education in South Africa is underperforming and unequal. What should be done to manage and avert this crisis?

We need to get the basics right. Every child must master the basics of foundational numeracy and literacy. 56% (13 votes)

We must acknowledge the extent of the problem. Without the political will and public support for widespread reform, this situation will remain. 21% (5 votes)

Accountability and transparency is needed across the system. This applies to schools, districts, teachers, pupils and their parents. 21% (5 votes)

Total votes: 23

Submitted on Wed, 12/06/2013 - 14:38 - End 27/06/2013

South Africa is among many countries suffering from brain drain. What should be done to avert this situation?

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This is not an issue. The international mobility of human resources is good for knowledge and skills transfer. 53% (49 votes)

Offer migrants incentives to return to their home countries. 34% (31 votes) Restrictions, such as making it mandatory for graduates to work in

their home countries for a few years, must be imposed by governments. 12% (11 votes) Total votes: 91

Submitted on Fri, 31/05/2013 - 10:41 - End 12/06/2013 - 14:00

What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have?

Three, at the most 49% (148 votes) As many as they want, as long as they can give them the necessary financial and emotional support. 40% (122 votes) Only one 9% (29 votes)

Total votes: 299

Submitted on Fri, 24/05/2013 - 14:23 - 31/05/2013 - 3pm

Does it still make sense to buy a laptop with tablets having become so popular?

There is no winner. It depends on your specific needs. 47% (48 votes) Yes. Laptops have bigger screens, more storage and are powerful enough for most computing tasks. They’ve also

become lighter and smaller over the years. 37% (38 votes) No. Tablets are compact, lightweight and are easy to carry. They can also be used in a variety of specialised careers like design. 14% (15 votes)

Total votes: 101

Submitted Tue, 14/05/2013 - 09:26 - Fri 25/05/2013 - 2:30pm

Winter is finally here and even Durban is feeling the chill. What are some fun and wacky ways you use to keep warm?

I get some exercise. It keeps me warmer than sitting still. 54% (67 votes) I bake. It keeps my place warm and gives me something yummy to have with my tea/coffee. 31% (39 votes) I sleep with my hairdryer and blast the warm air all over my body whenever I feel cold. 14% (18 votes)

Total votes: 124

Submitted Mon, 06/05/2013 - 09:03 - Tuesday 14/05/2013 - 9.30am

Do you think government needs to regulate the amount of salt used in food that you purchase?

Yes, salt is a leading contributor to high blood pressure. 59% (90 votes)

No, it's my choice to eat what I want. 20% (31 votes) Really, government wants to regulate the use of salt? 20% (31 votes)

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Total votes: 152

Submitted on Fri, 26/04/2013 - 08:34 - End 6/05/2013 - 9am

What is your favourite social media platform?

Facebook 79% (122 votes) Twitter 9% (14 votes) Google+ 8% (13 votes) Linkedin 2% (4 votes) Pinterest 0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 153

Submitted on Thu, 18/04/2013 - 08:19 - End 26/04/2013 - 8.30am

Who do you think makes the smartest smart phone on the planet?

Apple 35% (131 votes) Nokia 22% (83 votes) Blackberry 20% (76 votes) Samsung 19% (73 votes) HTC 2% (9 votes)

Total votes: 372

Submitted on Tue, 26/03/2013 - 08:07 – End 18/04/2013 – 8.30am

Where do you access the internet most often:

From my mobile phone or tablet. 58% (119 votes) From my desktop computer at the office. 24% (49 votes) From my laptop via 3G or wifi. 16% (34 votes)

Total votes: 202

Submitted by on Tue, 02/04/2013 - 12:53 End 8/04/2013 – 3pm

DUT will soon offer Mandarin courses under the recently launched DUT Confucius institute. What do you think?

It makes sense economically. China will be a major economic and political force in our future. 37% (20 votes) This will promote strong links between SA and China, and amongst the culturally diverse communities living in KZN. 35% (19 votes)

It’s not necessary. Countries can still deal with each other despite language barriers. 26% (14 votes)

Total votes: 53

Submitted on Wed, 20/03/2013 - 14:55 – End 2/04/2013 – 1pm

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Top TV wants ICASA to allow the broadcast of pornographic content on television in South

Africa.

Do you..Hate the idea – this will further increase sexual violence against women and children. 56% (104 votes) Think it's a great idea – we have freedom of choice. 23% (44 votes) Don't care – I'm not a Top TV subscriber. 19% (36 votes)

Total votes: 184

Submitted on Mon, 18/03/2013 - 07:50 – End 20/03/2013 – 3pm

Which TV news service do you watch most regularly?

SABC TV news 54% (47 votes) E News 36% (31 votes) I do not watch television news 9% (8 votes)

Total votes: 86

Submitted on Thu, 07/03/2013 - 09:06 – End 18/03/2013 – 7.30am

IN SA it was found that soya, donkey, goat & water buffalo were in up to 68% of 139 minced, burger, deli, dried meats & sausages that were tested. How does this make you feel as a consumer?

Disgusted. The guilty outlets must be named and shamed as well as given hefty fines. 76% (154 votes) I’m turning vegetarian. 12% (25 votes) It doesn’t make a difference to me, meat is meat. 11% (23 votes)

Total votes: 202

Submitted Wed, 27/02/2013 - 15:44 – End 7/03/2013

Do you think government’s bid to turn teaching into an essential service is a good idea?

Yes. This would improve poor pass rates and service delivery in education by minimising disruption caused by striking teachers. 66% (74 votes) No. This would not solve the country’s education crisis. 23% (26 votes) I do not care. 10% (12 votes)

Total votes: 112

Submitted on Tue, 26/02/2013 - 10:06 – End 27/02/2013

What are genetically modified foods?

Foods that have had foreign genes (genes from other plants or animals) inserted into their genetic codes. 84% (55 votes) Chickens that are bred headless with no feet or wings. 9% (6 votes) I have no idea. 6% (4 votes)

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Total votes: 65