Philip Stoop
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Philip Stoop
@ConsumerHints
Philip Stoop (BCom LLB LLM LLD) II University of Johannesburg || Consumer Protection matters in South Africa (mostly). Usual caveats apply.




🚨News Alert: The University of Johannesburg has been ranked #1 in South Africa for Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Business & Economics in the latest 2026 Times Higher Education Subject Rankings. Read more: 👇 news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-ranked…







DURBAN BEACH CHAOS & DEADLY SUPER TIDE AFTERMATH: Nearly 860,000 visitors crammed Durban beaches New Year's Day – trending videos of massive crowds celebrating. But the "super tide" turned paradise into peril: At least 4 confirmed dead nationwide, multiple missing (including 22-year-old at Durban South Beach, mass incident at Pennington with 2 drowned & searches for more). NSRI & lifeguards heroic rescues amid vicious rip currents & high waves from full moon spring tide peaking Jan 5. ANC's neglect shines: Underfunded lifeguards, poor warnings, infrastructure failures worsen natural dangers. Festive joy drowned in tragedy – how many more lives before real safety investment? Stay cautious this weekend – tide effects linger! 🌊🩸 #DurbanBeachChaos #SuperTideTragedy #Drownings2026 #ANCfailedSafety











