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@neyikaybettik South Africa is doing more than the Muslim countries

🔴 Dünya Müslüman Alimler Birliği, 'Gazze' fetvası yayınladı: - Gazze'nin soykırımdan kurtarılması için, Müslüman ülke yönetimleri İslam Şeriatı gereğince ordularını acil bir şekilde harekete geçirmelidir. - Gazze, Mescid-i Aksa ve Filistin'i soykırıma ve yıkıma terk etmek, Allah'a ve Resulüne ihanettir.

@GardeeGodrich He is going to talk about Hantavirus.

President Mbeki and Zuma had already informed the Speaker of his intention to resign and Heads of Armed Forces before he went on air ....

@QaanitahHunter So will Paul Mashatille be sworn in or must the GNU elect someone from amongst its fragile ranks.

This is when I sit up straight and you should too. - The Speaker of the National Assembly announces an impeachment inquiry against the president will go ahead. - The ANC calls for a special NEC meeting tomorrow. - President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will address the nation at 8

@zilevandamme Ronald Lamola

I’m curious. Next year the ANC goes to Congress. Who do you think should be the next President of the ANC? Not who you think it will be but who you think it should be. (Read follow-up tweet)

@Olivia_LaGrange Da is a centre right party. Characterized by centre-right political position sits between the political centre and the traditional right wing. It usually combines support for: capitalism and private business limited but functioning government law and order

The South African DA (Democratic Alliance) is not a classic liberal party, only on paper. Its actions show clearly where it stands, and it's alignment with the US Democrats. The DA loyal to the WEF/ globalist agenda. They voted for BELA, Expropriation Without Compensation and more

@TrackAIPAC Does this mean they will bribe more journalists to visit

Israel to pour $730,000,000 into propaganda arm amid reputational crisis "First reported by The Jerusalem Post, a total of $730 M has been allocated to the national public diplomacy directorate, known by its Hebrew name Hasbara, which oversees Israeli propaganda." "The figure marks a sharp increase from the $150 M set aside the previous year, which had already surged to roughly 20 times pre-2023 levels." israelpalestinenews.org/growing-dissen…

@pati_marins64 Good article. I have noticed within the UAE the Emirates are politically & culturally divergent. Especially Sharjah vs Dubai

For strategic reasons, Iran has not yet revealed everything it knows about the UAE’s involvement in attacks on its territory. The situation created will not simply disappear even if a peace deal is reached. It has already reached a point where it dismantles the core foundations of security, stability, and investor confidence, the very triad the Emirates have spent years investing in and building their national existence upon. Any country that relies on this triad must avoid conflicts at all costs and pursue diplomatic solutions the moment they appear. In my view, the Emirates’ current policy of isolation within the regional landscape looks like a suicidal move.

The UAE doubles down, risking the social contract On May 3rd, Iran confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) used fighter jets to bomb Iranian territory. This comes weeks after Iran downed at least four Chinese-made Wing Loong drones. At that time, Tehran was uncertain whether the drones belonged to the UAE or Saudi Arabia, as both operate the same model. Today, Iran confirmed that the UAE has fully entered the war, deploying both drones and manned aircraft. Until now, the Emirati regime had denied any offensive collaboration with the coalition. In the first week of the war, Abu Dhabi claimed it had not authorized the use of its soil or airspace for strikes against Iran. This proved to be a mere performance. As soon as Iran began targeting HIMARS positions on UAE soil, hundreds of American soldiers sought refuge in hotels across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. In recent weeks, the UAE has stopped hiding its collaboration with Israel. During the recent truce, Emirati officials attended a meeting in Israel alongside the Commander of CENTCOM. By doing so, the UAE sealed its role as Israel’s staunch ally, a stance that goes beyond military cooperation and is marked by a deep diplomatic rupture with Saudi Arabia. The UAE now finds itself in a geopolitical sandwich: Iran to its front, Saudi Arabia at its rear, and Qatar, with whom relations were only recently restored, at its side. This posture, dictated by Abu Dhabi, is extremely dangerous on economic, military, and social levels. The UAE was built on a Social Contract: the government provides wealth, security, and world-class services in exchange for absolute political loyalty. This contract depends on a strong economy; as long as prosperity is guaranteed, most citizens accept foreign policy decisions, even if they disagree with them. Currently, the greatest social risk is religious, the fear that the alliance with Israel will be perceived as a betrayal of Islam. To mitigate this, Abu Dhabi invests heavily in the narrative of Moderate Islam and coexistence (exemplified by the Abrahamic Family House), attempting to reframe the alliance as a tool for peace rather than war. All this occurs while the UAE maintains one of the world’s most sophisticated internal surveillance systems, ensuring any organized dissent is neutralized before it gains momentum. The UAE has decided to bet everything against Iran, but why is this a high-stakes gamble? Because no one expects regime change in Iran anymore. On the contrary, the Iranian government appears solid. This is where Abu Dhabi’s strategy begins to threaten its own survival. The UAE is now Iran’s primary target. In a possible second phase of the war, the scale of the Iranian retaliatory strike will be devastating now that they have confirmed Emirati jets are bombing Iranian facilities. Even looking toward the future, this move may be the final nail in the coffin for everything the UAE has built. Full article: open.substack.com/pub/global21/p…

@mer4lmm "Fleeting" Nature of Beauty: In The Idiot, Dostoevsky comments on a young woman that "fresh, still youthful beauty" in Russia often fades quickly, "spreading" or becoming "puffy" by age thirty, emphasizing a fleeting beauty.

@FIDE_chess Cape Town. Southern Hemisphere is warm in November/December. It's a away from violent countries in the north. We have amazing views. Friendly people. Decent food.

👑♟ FIDE World Championship Match 2026 – Call for bids The FIDE World Chess Championship Match is the pinnacle of the FIDE World Championship Cycle. The 2026 edition will decide who will reign over the chess world for the next two years – the reigning world champion, 🇮🇳 Gukesh D (India), or the challenger 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan). The upcoming clash will be the youngest-ever chess world championship match. Both Gukesh and Sindarov will be 20 at the time it begins. 🗓 The World Championship Match 2026 is provisionally scheduled between November 23 and December 17, 2026. FIDE is opening a bidding procedure to host the event. Read more: fide.com/fide-world-cha… #GukeshSindarov

@GBX_Press If he does this the Fifa world cup loses all credibility.

Donald Trump: “How about we bring the Italian national team into the 2026 World Cup instead of Iran? Let's reconsider our relations.” ​Italian PM Meloni: "This is impossible; qualifiers are decided on the field. We have won world championships on our own merit before. We do not accept this immoral and shameful offer." ​(Meloni, are you for real? I congratulate you 🙌👏🏽)

@brettherron @ForGoodZA Hopefully we can get a rebate on what was already paid

The DA tried to prevent @ForGoodZA from intervening. In very immature and personal affidavits they brought frivolous arguments. Court granted us intervening status plus costs, including of two Counsel. GOOD was the only party in Council to take on the constitutionality and affordability of these fixed charges.

The Western Cape High Court just ordered that the @Our_DA @CityofCT fixed tariffs: Cleaning Charge Water Sanitation Are unlawful, invalid & set aside. Victory to the people of Cape Town who’ve been robbed of millions by an arrogant government who would not hear.

@IRAN_GHANA He is the same as PHAROAH (the evil one)

— "I alone can fix it." — "I am the chosen one." — "I am your retribution." — "LONG LIVE THE KING!" — "Pope." — "Jesus." — "Doctor." — "I'm not a king." — White House: "TWO KINGS." Only quantum physics and parallel universes can explain this man. He has escaped from 'Dark Matter'.

@ChessbaseIndia @DGukesh @chessvaishali @WacaChess One incoming & one outgoing

The pride of Indian chess - Vaishali and Gukesh! Isn't it amazing that we will be having an Indian fighting in each of the World Championships - Open and Women this year! Gukesh and Vaishali met each other on the 28th of April 2026 at the Leela Palace in Chennai. The event was celebration of Vaishali's victory at the FIDE Candidates 2026 and was organized by the WestBridge Capital and WACA. Gukesh attended the event and had a lot of wonderful words to say for Vaishali. Gukesh: "I am always amazed by the character she (Vaishali) shows during tournaments. I remember how difficult it must have been in the Candidates 2024 and the way you come back was amazing. And I am really glad that we both can fight for the World Championships!" We wish both the champions the best in their World Championship matches against Javokhir Sindarov and Ju Wenjun coming later this year. Photo: Sagar Shah/ChessBase India #chess #chessbaseindia #gukesh #vaishalichess

@LungaMrhetjha Math's was obviously not strong with this one.

The size of the SA economy is about R8 trillion (nominal GDP estimates). We produce around R7.5 trillion worth of goods and services every year and govt budget is there by R2.3 trillion a year. Going by what Phakel' Umthakathi said (giving each citizen R1 million. I'll happily leave out the "for the rest of their lives" part because that's pure nonsense that shouldn't even be slightly entertained), then govt would have to spend roughly R60 trillion. That payout is 8x the size of the economy. To achieve such a thing, you'd need at least 8 years of TOTAL economic output, with government taking almost everything (and that is near impossible). FBSA economics is weird😅

@Abramjee Where is a roundabout at Cape Town apt?

A warning has been issued to motorists travelling to Cape Town International Airport after an alleged attempted robbery near the airport around 12:15. According to a circulated message, a group of young men were reportedly performing tricks and dancing in the road at the last roundabout before the airport, forcing vehicles to slow down or stop. It is alleged that while drivers were distracted, two other suspects approached from behind in what appeared to be a coordinated ambush. The group was reportedly carrying stones. The targeted vehicle managed to avoid the attack when the driver quickly reversed and moved away after realising the danger. The suspects allegedly withdrew but continued watching from a distance until another vehicle arrived, allowing the motorist to proceed safely. Residents and travellers have been urged to remain vigilant, avoid stopping unnecessarily in the area, and share the warning with others heading to the airport. There has been a series of attacks around the airport area.

@NorwayChess Why the outgoing World Champion?. Not the in coming World Champion?

We are just a month away! 🔥 Norway Chess 🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen 🇫🇷 Alireza Firouzja 🇩🇪 Vincent Keymer 🇮🇳 Gukesh D 👑 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R 🇺🇸 Wesley So Norway Chess Women 🇨🇳 Ju Wenjun 👑 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk 🇮🇳 Humpy Koneru 🇨🇳 Zhu Jiner 🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women are 6-player double round-robin tournaments, with equal prize funds in both events. Every match always has a winner. If a classical game ends in a draw, the players go straight to Armageddon. 🗓️ May 25 – June 5, 2026 📍 Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo Who are your favorites for this year? 👇 #NorwayChess 📷 Lennart Ootes, Michal Walusza, Tor Nilssen & Kjetil V. Tveito, Stev Bonhage, Niki Riga

@geordinhl @Our_DA @WesternCapeDA @WCMEC_JacoLondt @Min_TSimmers Permits the DA originally took away & now giving back. U not doing these poor people any favors. U created the problem & now "pseudo fixing" it

🇿🇦 GNU in ACTION: The DA has restored 297 fishing permits for local fishermen and saving thousands of JOBS!

@Derek_Hanekom Thanks Derek. Always standing for justice

Thanks, Mmusi, but we will rush to celebrate Trump's downfall. And Netanyahu's. By the way, would you kindly share your views on the killing of 74 000 Palestinians by Israel, the imprisonment of almost 10 000 Palestinians, and the invasion of Lebanon.

@OyeyemiFawole Africa yes, but here in South Africa will be better.

No World Chess Championship match has ever been played on African soil. Gukesh vs Sindarov is confirmed. FIDE should bring it to Nairobi, Kenya. No home advantage for either player. If this happens, it would be a big moment for African chess.

@Khyron_ZA @chessdom 😅😅

@Chucky19052 @chessdom Boet, stop causing kak.

After the FIDE Candidates: ➡️ No Indian or Russian in top 10 ➡️ 4 European, 3 North Americans, 3 Asians in top 10 ➡️Soon 2750 may be enough for top 10