The Idiot — who was based in Cape Town from 1973 to 1976 while covering events throughout Africa (think apartheid in South Africa, Muhammad Ali in Zaire, Shirley Temple in Ghana, OPEC in Gabon, independence in Mozambique…) for a variety of publications and news outlets — has been offered a spot in a witness protection program if he’s willing to reveal a number of secrets to the authorities.
Here’s what he did in Cape Town this week while considering the offer.
The Idiot discussed a witness protection program with authorities in Cape Town.
The Idiot considered the idea of permanent residence in Cape Town and explored Table Mountain and the surrounding area on foot before making a decision.
The Idiot had a glimpse of Table Mountain before a meeting in the Parliament building.
One positive aspect about a return to South Africa is that The Idiot now has free access to the country’s swimming pools because of his advanced age.
The Idiot discussed the possibility of witness protection with bookstore owner Henrietta Dax who drove from Paris to Cape Town with The Idiot between January to September 1973.
The Idiot walked through Cape Town looking for an inconspicuous residence.
The idiot considered a discreet villa on the beach near Camps Bay.
The Idiot admired Table Mountain from a room in one possible residence.
The Idiot had breakfast on the Atlantic Ocean while reflecting on the offer of joining a witness protection program.
The idiot admired South African eco art on a beach in Cape Town.
The Idiot got a radical haircut as the first step of an identity change before entering a witness protection program in Cape Town.
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