Mebelo Mataa

Remember: if everything you offer isn’t enough, offer your absence. Salt may not be on the menu, but when it’s missing, its absence is felt.

These mobs are a curse on this continent! A woman in Zambia was killed. No proof. No evidence. They just decided she was a witch.

In 1970, a 23-year-old physics student at Imperial College London was deep into his doctoral research on cosmic dust when he faced an impossible choice. Brian May, a budding astrophysicist, had been studying the zodiacal dust cloud—tiny particles scattered throughout the solar system that reflect sunlight. His research was progressing, and he was on track to complete his PhD. But he also had another passion: music. May was the guitarist for Queen, a band that was beginning to gain serious attention. They had just signed a record deal, and tours were on the horizon. The opportunity was immediate and couldn't be ignored. Standing at a crossroads, May made a life-changing decision: he chose the guitar over the telescope. Queen's rise to fame was swift. By the mid-1970s, the band was a global sensation. Songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" became anthems, and May's distinctive guitar tone—created with his homemade instrument, the Red Special—became iconic. Albums sold millions, and stadiums filled with fans. But May's academic work was left unfinished. His thesis remained incomplete, and his research was put on hold. However, Brian May never lost his love for science. Even as Queen dominated the rock world, May kept up with developments in astrophysics. He continued reading journals, attending lectures when he could, and staying connected to the academic community. His thesis advisor, Professor Michael Rowan-Robinson, had told him, "You can always come back and finish." In 2006, more than three decades later, May decided it was time to return. He contacted Rowan-Robinson, and they discussed the possibility of completing the research. The field had advanced, and May’s data was outdated, but his original observations remained valuable. With Rowan-Robinson's guidance, May worked to update his research. May continued his music career while revisiting his old data, incorporating modern research, and refining his analysis. In 2007, Imperial College awarded him a PhD in astrophysics, not as an honorary degree, but through genuine research and peer review. At age 60, May became Dr. Brian May. His PhD was a testament to his dedication to both music and science. He didn't need the degree for career advancement—he had already achieved rock stardom. But his pursuit of knowledge, both for its own sake and to finish what he had started, made his accomplishment remarkable. May’s story proved that it’s never too late to finish what you start, even if it takes 36 years. Passion, whether in music or science, doesn't have an expiration date.

The jam session the leaders of Japan and South Korea held during a summit in January.

He's part of the problem for allowing people to be arrested on charges of witchcraft.

@Lwand01 @tallzedgirl One reason why we still need death sentence. If those with power don’t come in many more innocent lives are going to be lost. Let’s lobby for # JusticeForHellen

They stripped her of her dignity, beat her to death and stood over her body and laughed about it. #JusticeForHellen Taking someone's life must come with a high cost

@Malik_ZMB Well thought through article grounded on history. Not so sure though there are legal impediments to locals establishing and running green field mines. It’s the desire by novices to take over existing mines that is not acceptable

@tallzedgirl @Lwand01 Conflating two different scenarios- one planned thought thru with clear intent and another savage and spontaneous

@UnzMebelo @Lwand01 Mob psychology doesn't require superstition. January 6th Capitol Siege and European football hooliganism are examples in the Global North. Deindividuation is a human phenomenon not a primitive one.

The people who killed Eneless Kamutumbe weren't monsters. They were ordinary people in a crowd. Science explains how that happens and what stops it. A thread on mob psychology 🧵

The silence over accusations of missing genitalia by leadership whether political or traditional or civic, resulting in senseless killing and victimization of innocent is unbelievable and suggests complicit behavior

The opening of Once Upon a Time in the West is a masterclass in atmosphere and visual staging. Every frame dripping with tension before a single word is spoken.

UPND using cyber laws to silence opposition - Kopulande diggers.news/local/2026/03/…

Allow me to play devil's advocate. You can’t have it both ways. You can’t strongly defend witchcraft as “real” based on personal belief, then turn around and condemn mob justice for acting on those same kinds of unverified claims. If anything, both situations prove the same point: belief without evidence can be dangerous.

When you stop caring about what other people think of you.

Resist the urge to rescue or fix the person’s problems. Allow them to face the consequences of their actions and learn from their mistakes. When you feel the urge to “fix” something, pause and ask yourself, “Is this my responsibility, or theirs?” Good read.

We have a President? Boy, was I wrong! I’m sure this is other people’s standard of a President, but it certainly isn’t mine. I respect your standards — please respect mine.

@Lwand01 @UnzMebelo That is so heart breaking I can't even finish reading the story. Ignorance is the worst weapon a man could ever have indeed.

"I'm not a traitor to my class. I'm just an extreme example of what a working man can achieve." — Thomas Shelby, The Peaky Blinders

I'm not okay guys! She woke up and prepared herself for the day like any other day, little did she know what awaited her. What a way to go . Her young son will one day watch the video and ask what wrong his mother committed. She deserves justice! ⚖️

@Lwand01 Sad. Mob killings will continue if we all watch on sideline. The problem of hysteria is driven by false beliefs such as kikondo, witchcraft, satanism, gassing. This is a problem that needs all to address- politicians, chiefs, church, civil society & the everyday day John & Mary