More in the Saga

[Chameleon]

Several years ago, there was a worldwide Space Exploration Conference to which all the countries of the world were invited.  Most did not bother to send a representative since they had no achievements in that area as yet but, to everyone's surprise, South Africa sent van der Merwe to stand alongside the delegates from the USA, Russia, China and the few other countries that had chucked a piece of metal into the sky to let it circle the earth a few times.

After the first speeches, the delegates were allowed to relax with some refreshments in the bar and the conversation became a bit boastful.

"We were the first to put a man on the moon," declared the American representative.

"Ah, but we were the first to actually get a man in space," replied the Russian.

"Well, we have several communications satellites up there," a European delegate interjected humbly.

Suddenly the American realised that his chance had come to solve a mystery.  Turning to Van, he asked, "And what has South Africa been up to in the space game, Van?"

Van took a swig of his beer before replying.  "We sent a Zulu maiden into space," he declared.  Eyebrows lifted in slight disbelief.

"But that's not all," continued Van boldly, "When she came down, she was pregnant."

The listeners forgot their scepticism at this news.  A few spluttered into their drinks but the Russian managed to ask, "But Van, what does this mean?"

Van nodded wisely and answered.  "That the South African police are everywhere!"