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"For anybody who changes his principles depending on whom he is dealing, that is not a man who can lead a nation" - Nelson Mandela

I saw a video where Neil deGrasse Tyson narrated how racist 19th century anthropologists set up human racial hierarchies with white males at the top of the evolutionary ladder and Blacks and other non whites lower down, still evolving and closer to the apes. He explained that back then, calling someone a Neanderthal was a straight up insult because Neanderthals were seen as brutish and primitive. But then in the 1990s, once genetic testing became possible, scientists discovered that Europeans carry 1 to 3% Neanderthal DNA while Africans have 0%. Suddenly, research papers started coming out praising how creative, imaginative, and skilled with tools the Neanderthals must have been. Tyson pointed out it was a complete u-turn of the Neanderthal image that began right around the time they learned this genetic information. Interesting example on how bias can shape science… and this is true mostly in anthropological research…

@Patriot_S_A The sad part is, to the world, her kids are black. Even in China.

A South African woman, married to a Chinese national, has indicated that her children will be raised speaking only Mandarin and not isiZulu, her mother tongue. She explained that, in her understanding of Zulu cultural practices, a woman and her children adopt the husband’s culture after marriage; consequently, she regards her children as Chinese. She further noted that, despite this, local communities may not fully perceive the children as Chinese. However, she believes prioritising Mandarin will support their integration, particularly as she does not anticipate the family residing in South Africa long term.

Why wasnt this part added on the Winnie Mandela Documentary…. Richardson was a Spy 😭

How things have changed...

8.3m visitors to SA in 2011. 6m of them from Africa. Half of that are now living in Hillbrow & Berea. Permanently

The POLICE told us in secret that they are not allowed to enter China Mall to do any raids or arrest anyone because they instantly get a call from some top politicians to stay away from it, no matter the crime‼️‼️🚮🚮

Wait... so we were paying SASSA grants to foreigners? Yah neh!

@JacintaNgobese @Protect_SAnow I believe you. Listen to this video. @GovernmentZA politicians have been hindering & interfering in @SAPS work for the longest of time. Dirty politicians must be rooted out by people of SA. We can't rely on the same corruption politicians to do this. #MadlangaCommission

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😅

Thabo Mbeki Talks on Mama Winnie Mandela

Right. Fine. Goalposts moved. Some thoughts. This does not come without heavy consequences, both retrospectively and for the future. The implications are grave. It is now the DA’s position, and by implication a policy, that Ministers must not be held accountable for tender irregularities in their departments. They are not involved in the procurement process and therefore, failures of oversight regarding whether legal procedures are in place and are being followed by officials do not lie with Ministers. Executive authority and responsibility regarding tender procedures according to the DA, are, then, dead. This has not been the party’s position, and correctly so. The buck has always stopped at the Minister’s door, regardless of involvement. And that is what the Constitution requires. It does not matter who, what, when, or how. It is clear. Executive authority requires Ministers to ensure lawful, effective administration through continuous oversight, intervention, and accountability to PREVENT problems, not only act POST-FACTO. That is why the buck stops at their door, and will continue to do so. Gwarube has, for months, said the DG is a “problem,” we are told. And thina senzeni ngalokho? Sim’khalele? Simenzele i-pity party? Gwarube knew. Gwarube knew a problem existed. Gwarube did not act, and instead angled for pity. A DG actively obstructing a Minister from exercising lawful executive functions is no small matter. If the dysfunction was serious enough to be said publicly, it was serious enough to be acted on formally. Those words and realisation should have been followed by removal: a precautionary suspension, and escalation to the President. It did not. It has not. The DG was allowed to remain in office, and still is. A precautionary suspension could have meant that a problematic DG would not have overseen the awarding of this tender. That, my dear, is an oversight and leadership failure. That is executive failure. That is a Gwarube failure. The buck stops at her door. Period. No ifs, whens, or buts. This cheap spin will not work on me. I’m not buying what is being sold. It’s a polished turd. And I have a nose. Hhay’suka. 🤚🏾

Kanthe South Africa was busy showing clowns flames there at the @WorldAthletics. I see why the US Gov hates us. 😂😂🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🔥🔥🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️

Nelson Mandela jokes he didn’t need diplomacy fighting wardens in jail, but did need it choosing his first cabinet. SA’s first Black president reveals how his deputy, Thabo Mbeki, helped out, during this insightful speech in 2002. #NelsonMandela #ThaboMbeki #ANC #SouthAfrica #AfricaUnite #SA #Mandela #Mbeki #apartheid #humanrights #Africa #African #colonialism #neocolonialism #imperialism #panafricanism #africarise #liberation #Afrikarise #wakeupAfrica #FreedomDay

@SizweDhlomo Y'all want to fire the herdsmen because cows are dying during a drought season...

The best!? 😳

@Mfanufikile1411 @LindaMal4 @SizweDhlomo So why are we paying R 30 for a liter of diesel? If we are not affected

@LindaMal4 @OnceAMan3 @SizweDhlomo Our vessels are allowed passage nje in Hormuz so how does it affect us the US vs Iran?

🤣😂🤣 This is an obvious one! Kuyafiwa manje!

@kingsley_lehihi @SizweDhlomo Hence I qualified my statement by saying he was hard done. Those issues you are raising are not his doing, but rather a global crisis

@SizweDhlomo since that guy came I have experienced bankruptcy unemployment back and forth even the salary isn't even enough for month of fuel cupcake is hurting us financially

@SizweDhlomo Okay, which other president would have navigated these challenges better in your opinion? Or, which president in waiting qualifies?

@nasiphim @MandeyT @CityTshwane Gullible customers are being robbed...

@nasiphim @MandeyT @CityTshwane Check your electricity smart meter offices as well. The guy wanted me to R 2000 to have my post paid electricity converted to prepaid. Saying if I dont pay, the process takes 6 months. Likely I didn't buy it, meter was installed in 3 days.

I've received terrible service at @CityTshwane 😣