South African journalist. Politics researcher. Former government spindoctor.
Johannesburg, South Africa
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I thought we were decidedly anti-foreigner? Did Safa not get the memo from the June 30 “march and march” campaign against foreigners stealing our jobs? 😏
Hugo Broos has been offered a one-year extension to his contract, which was coming to an end this month.
Broos if he agrees the extension, he will stay in South Africa until after next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Maybe, just maybe, @geordinhl should be the one announcing Bafana Bafana's starting lineup against Czechia tomorrow. And who knows, he might even help put together a winning team, since Hugo Broos doesn't seem particularly interested in doing so lately.
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The question for @SAEditorsForum is: Now that you now know Makhudu lied to SANEF by omitting to declare his personal interest in the Lottery monies, and thus brought the organisation’s name and journalism into disrepute, what is the next step? Is there a disciplinary process?
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GUARD AGAINST THE FLOOD OF GEOPOLITICAL NOISE IN SOUTH AFRICA’S AGRICULTURE
-- Let us focus on resolving the domestic problems that limit agricultural growth
-- Implement the Agriculture and Agro-processing Mater Plan
-- Increased efforts to widen export markets to new regions
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IEC workshop to test if SA’s ready for e-voting. The Electoral Commission of SA is exploring the introduction of electronic voting, which could potentially boost declining youth participation in the democratic process. businesslive.co.za/bd/nation… via @BusinessLiveSA
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Pravin Gordhan: "You don't fight to win. You fight out of conviction; in the end, if you win, you win.”
Jacob Zuma knew how calculating Pravin Gordhan could be, hence he had to be destroyed, writes @msmkokeli timeslive.co.za/sunday-times…
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Jacob Zuma knew how calculating Pravin Gordhan could be, hence he had to be destroyed, writes @msmkokeli timeslive.co.za/sunday-times…
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Shared some thoughts with @msmkokeli for @SemaforAfrica
A disputed education bill threatens to destabilize South Africa’s coalition government after sparking the first public row between its biggest parties.
semafor.com/article/09/12/20…
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#RIPPravinGordhan What a man. Sweet and difficult. My thoughts are with his family and friends as they deal with this difficult moment. May his soul rest in peace.
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Thami Ntuli (IFP) elected KZN premier.
41 vs 39.
The GNU has won KZN.
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BREAKING: ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says after robust deliberations the NEC has decided to form a government of national unity. Constructive discussions already held with EFF, DA, IFP, PA…
Priorities include job creation, reduction of crime and provision of basic services.
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Good question.
Jacob Zuma: one last throw of the dice for the 82 year old.
Is he overplaying his hand?
A thought.
#SAelections
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