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Why do you guys intentionally leave out the word ILLEGAL when you’re reporting on what the protests are about?
If you believe in building strong and sustainable institutions, don’t underestimate the value of researchers who are obsessed with credible data and evidence. Research is not Google searches, AI summaries, opinion pieces or repeating claims because they sound convincing. When leadership asks for research, it is a privilege and a responsibility that must be approached with patience, humility and seriousness. Imagine making a major claim about the economy based on an opinion article that cites a report, only to discover that the report itself relies on another opinion article in the Business Day (@BDliveSA) rather than official data. That is how weak evidence gets recycled until it starts sounding like fact. It is also how organisations and leaders end up being misled. I encourage all researchers to familiarise themselves with the work of Statistics South Africa (@StatsSA). Their officials are always professional, helpful and willing to assist those who genuinely want to understand the data. There is a reason we invite Stats SA to @EFFSouthAfrica Plenums every year. Where do I even begin to explain how this is statistically bankrupt?
BSc: Mathematics, Statistics and Economics BSc Hons: Pure Mathematics Masters: Pure Mathematics (cum laude) PhD: Pure Mathematics
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I wish to reward these Comrades who fought by all means to protect the President, by providing them with a token of appreciation of USD$10k per person. During the period when Matinyarare was attacking the President, these individuals did everything within their power to defend him and the First Family. Furthermore, I will instruct my microfinance institution to offer them low-cost loans to help kickstart their small businesses. Congratulations to you all. Stay blessed, and continue to protect the President and the image of our country. Snowball mukungunugwa Kudzai Mutisi Jones Musara Bashona Padare-Enkundleni Alligator Pardon Muchinamuhombe Dr Ruru Cindy Soko Shumbakadzi Zimfit Tino Chibage Musikavanhu Garson Shangrila God bless you.
Someone must whisper gently in his ear of the chap that whilst mining contributes 5.9% to the GDP the spazashop economy contributed 5,2%. Whilst mining employs less than 500 000 the spazashop economy employs 2.6 millions! Gently educate the chap. I thank you chair!
