A Department of Water Resources representative (Philemon) stops at a
Free State farm and talks with old farmer Koos. He tells Koos, “I need
to inspect your farm for the water allocation”. Koos says, “Okay, but
don’t go in that field over there”.
with me. See this card? This card means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I
WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered. Have I
made myself clear? Do you understand?” Koos nods politely and goes
about his chores. Shortly, thereafter Koos hears loud screams and spies
Philemon running for his life
followed close behind by the farmer’s bull, who’s gaining with every
step. Philemon is clearly terrified, and is screaming for help, so the
old farmer throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top
of his lungs….. “Your card! Show him your card! “