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@allonraiz This can also apply to relationships if not done right

Things that go wrong make a noise in the business. But all the things that are going right are silent. We then tend to focus on the noise and forget to appreciate the silence.

@CAPITALSIGMAza I just reshared this with my fam. We had same convo yesterday It's nice meal. I can taste A, B & C However i feel it lacks or ingredient B is coming strongly I think maybe next time you can also add 'D & E' or reduce B. I wonder how it would taste LOL Work in progress.

How to disagree with an idea - the 4 step process: STEP 1: Say, “It’s a good idea.” STEP 2: Proceed to explain their idea back to them so that they know you understand it. STEP 3: Ask them, “Have you considered {PUT YOUR DISAGREEMENTS HERE}?” STEP 4: Listen to replies.

@ZenexF Thank you I remember the training session you hosted at Wits 2015/6/7 always used to be something i looked forward to attending and fruitful 🥇 Here's to the next 30 years and more 🥳🎉

𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! On Monday, 13 October, we gathered with partners and stakeholders to mark Zenex’s 30 years of learning, collaboration and impact in education in South Africa. It was a moment to reflect on the Zenex Foundation’s journey and to celebrate the many partners and stakeholders who have contributed to the progress we’ve made together. To everyone who joined us, thank you for your presence. We missed those who were not able to be with us. We felt your support from afar. We have been moved by the many messages which capture the spirit of partnership that has defined our story. As we look forward, we are motivated by the opportunities that lie ahead — to learn, connect, collaborate, and continue making a lasting difference in education across South Africa. #Zenex30 #EducationForImpact #Collaboration #Partnerships #Learning

@BrentLindeque Number 1 & 4 feels like things i can influence and start in my own circles of influence or community. It won't be overnight or easy but i can try. I like the whole list 🥇. Thanks for sharing

10 things I would like to bring back to South Africa (from Europe), in no specific order: 1. Weekly Markets In the French countryside (and maybe even Paris, although I didn’t get to see them), they have markets that move. Each village is assigned a day and the market brings the whole place to life. The community live for it. And plan for it. Boussac have their market every Thursday. And it was a vibe. The entire village was there. Shopping. Chatting. Catching up. There was fresh produce. And clothing. And toys for dogs. And everything in between. It only lasts until midday. And then most stay at the local cafés for lunch and drinks. That’s what I call a Phuza Thursday done right. Ja, Joburg… let’s do it. 2. Bicycle Lanes I know that one of the 11 mayors we’ve had in the last 10 years tried to do a Sandton bicycle lane but we need to try again… and it needs to extend far beyond Sandton. Bicycle lanes are the shit. They make it so easy to navigate a city. And also get your exercise in. And it’s safer for the cyclists. I am all about biking. Welcome to my midlife crisis. Like, I would totally hop onto a bike and go meet friends for lunch. Or even go for a quick shop. And… if we had bike lanes, it would make life so much easier. I am sending this to the Fourways Ward Councillor. Bike lanes asseblief. 3. Lime Bikes (and electric scooters). This goes with the bike lane but what a lekker way to get around a city. And I know our cities are “different” to European cities. But imagine on a Saturday (and I am referring to Jozi here cause that’s where I live… and also this area in particular cause it’s something I actually would do) and I met you for breakkie in Parkhurst, and then we Limed to The Wilds to walk off our meal, and then Limed to Rosebank for some window shopping, and then met up with more friends in Sandton. That sounds far but that is 6 kilometres less than what Andrew and I did in one morning in Paris. Perspective. And Limes please. 4. Fruit trees In Monaco, some streets are lined with Orange Trees. Apparently over 1,100 of them. Trees not streets. You can take from them. Freely. And because there are so many, they never really run out (in season). Johannesburg is great for growing many things. We also have people who are hungry. So… let’s plant trees everywhere. Orange trees. And apple trees. And Pears. And Peaches. And Plums. Feed the nation. Like, how have we not done this already? Who is the current Mayor? Fruit trees my guy. FRUIT TREES! 5. Afternoon naps Some places (in the French countryside) close from 2:30pm to 6:30pm to “la sieste”. I don’t need to explain anymore. We need more naps. 6. More doggy-friendly places Dogs are an extension of our family. Why shouldn’t they go absolutely everywhere with us? And yes, maybe it’s because many Europeans don’t have the luxury of a garden. But we are our pups’ whole world. And that means we have a responsibility to show them our world. To take them on adventures. And that means to dinners. And to museums. And even to clubs. Yes, I saw a bladdy dog at a club. It was outside (so she wasn’t impacted by the doef doef) but she was there. And she was living her best life. I want this life for my pups. 7. Trains that work We travelled from Paris to Châteauroux. A 2-hour trip. And took another train from Paris to Nice. A 5-hour trip. And it was divine. The chairs were comfortable. The food and drinks were delicious. And the sites (outside the window) were something else. Imagine we had a reliable Jozi to Cape Town bullet train (we cannot refer to the Shosholoza Meyl here unfortunately) that had stops in Bloem, Gariep and the winelands… where we could sip on coffee (or your choice of tipple), nap, charge our phones and still arrive faster than flying (if you take boarding and having to be at the airport an hour before into account). And it is so much cheaper than flying. Oh, and dogs are allowed to travel too. Take. My. Money. Now. 8. Bottle caps that stick to the bottle This is a standard in Europe. Plastic caps don’t leave the bottle. It’s attached by a little piece of plastic. And that means less pollution. Like, it won’t get lost and land up in the sea. Killing our turtles. I’m being facetious. Bottle caps are terrible for our environment. Caps are among the top items found in ocean clean-ups. Birds, fish and marine mammals often mistake them for food. And then they die. Keeping a cap attached to a bottle saves them. And improves the recycling process tenfold. We need this. 9. Bigger Tic Tacs Did you know that Tic Tac have a whole range? Like… more than just the little pill sweet. The “two” Tic Tac is delicious. I’m sure these are somewhere in South Africa already. Hit a brother up. 10. Summer, where the sun stays up to almost 11pm. I know this is not possible. But just imagine we could. I mean, we’re incredibly lucky in South Africa (especially Joburg) to get the amount of sun that we do. Our days are pretty consistent with a couple of hours difference in Summer and Winter. But having a day that only ends at 11pm is so good for the soul. One day, we only left the beach at 9pm… and then went for a shower… and then had dinner at sunset. Like, vaaaibes. Anyway, that’s my silly little list. Except for the fruit trees. That’s not silly. That’s a bladdy game changer. Okay. Love you. Bye.

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I honour the entrepreneur who gets up each morning and goes to work when their business is making a loss. The cognitive pain of experiencing the realities of a loss-making business whilst maintaining positivity and keeping the dream alive is a Herculean task. And it's done daily.

@GTalevi @davidshap4711 @WayneMcCurrie Wednesdays was my favorite day to watch stock watch. We also learnt a lot from the 3 of you. Goodluck with new publication

Thanks for 15 years of Stockwatch, @davidshap4711 and @WayneMcCurrie. It’s been a blast and an education chatting to you every Wednesday night. And thanks for all you guys’ questions over the years. An honour. X

@FabAcademic Nice show and I've been looking for a trailer. I'll probably contact Ntate Sello next year. Thank you. I will be watching the whole season.

Moja Love shares genuine African stories, those we love and those we don't love and choose to go on as if they do not exist. Moja Love shares them all unapologetically and well. We are not ashamed of who we are. Thank you for joining me as I share another of our many stories as Africans, Success stories! 🙏🫶

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I've been fairly quiet for a while on this platform because I've felt it to be in a very toxic space during and after the elections. I also took some time to think about my plan going forward and I decided to no longer comment on political issues as there's no value in doing so. That said, I am more committed than ever to focusing on the things I can control so I'd like to share what I've been working on for the last few weeks. FIFTY of us are on a mission to raise funds to build a classroom for LIV Lanseria, an orphanage and school in Gauteng dedicated to creating healthy families, empowered communities, and future leaders for South Africa 🥳 We have already raised over R10k before posting about it here for the first time. I have attached renders of the classroom design and each picture has its own caption for additional context. I'm hoping you will consider making a small (or large) donation toward this worthy cause: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/build… WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? In March, I started the Suits & Sneakers membership program and there are currently 50 members. One common denominator between us is that we all believe in the power of active citizenship, which is the idea that we don’t have to wait for external entities to create the change we wish to see in our beautiful country. WHO IS HELPING US? Suits & Sneakers has partnered with xPod who are manufacturing the classroom at cost price and no profit will be made on the project. We also have the backing of BackaBuddy who have waived all platform fees. In other words, every single cent is going toward towards LIV Lanseria. WHY A CLASSROOM? As a group, we decided to focus on a project that would make a sustainable difference over a long period of time. After a few weeks of deliberation, we decided on helping a rural school with a classroom because of our close ties between Suits & Sneakers and education. WHERE TO FROM HERE? We are documenting the entire journey of building this classroom on camera so that every donor can see exactly where the money went and what the end result/impact is ❤ I will be speaking about this project once a week on social media and on each occasion, I will delve into a unique aspect of this project. It would mean the world to us if you took the time to donate any amount you wish. You can also help us by retweeting this post along so that more people can potentially get involved! PS. Any donation you make to this project qualifies for a section 18A tax certificate. Donations can be deducted from your taxable income, up to 10% of your taxable income for that year.

I’m sorry, I benefited from apartheid. ——— I was born in South Africa in 1992, and I know no apology can make up for the atrocities of the past or what my counterparts had to endure. But I’d like to acknowledge the privilege I have now and had growing up. I would like to formally apologize for any instances where I’ve knowingly or unknowingly been racist. I went to a private public school which was predominately white. I lived in suburbs, always had a meal, an opportunity, and access to luxuries. I took a lot for granted without realizing. My starting position was a lot further ahead, which gave me a runway. As a white child growing up, I didn’t realize the realities of the system until I actively decided to confront it - and that is where I was faced with cognitive dissonance. ————————— I didn’t understand the effects of apartheid and the privileges I had until I was in my early 20’s when I started working in construction. It was here that I encountered the true reality of the displaced majority, the discrimination, and current systems. ( It is what fueled my passion for finance and economics) There were some personal issues in my own life which set me back mentally and financially, but I still had a job and a roof over my head - which I was fortunate for. However, This is where I started consciously being aware of my surroundings, what I had, and how that pertained to the realities around me. Working in construction was the unveiling of the reality I was never exposed to. Even with me going through my own personal hardships and dealing with the realities of the system - I was still better off than most men who were older than me working in construction, to be more specific - black men. ———————————- I wasn’t a rich or connected white person, but I was still a beneficiary of the system. My power or influence was limited, so it felt as if what could I do to change it? That is what drove me to try become more versed and educated in the realities of South Africa, and on the topics of finance and economics. I thought I could use the internet to share what I learn and to pass it on in order to make a difference where I can. To try build up influence and to educate and see where that goes. My educational approach on X, was/is in my mind, to try help as many people in need and to remove the veil as construction had done for me. ———————————- Keeping all this in mind, growing up and not being exposed to the realities of black lived experiences, or not fully understanding the perceptions of my counterparts, there will be times that my views may be disconnected from reality. This is because, it requires work to re-learn and unlearn things that were indoctrinated into me as a child, but I try to be cognizant of it, and when I’m wrong or my views may be misplaced I listen and adapt. It is also a learning curve of understanding for me. —————————————- I consider South Africa my home. I may not be there now, but I have no dual citizenship and have never turned my back on South Africa. It is a place that I need more than it needs me, because it is my refuge - it is my home. I grew up there, my family is there, and my deepest lessons I’ve learnt come from there - so I appreciate, respect, and am thankful for South Africa. But I also do acknowledge the past and the injustices that still remain within systems today, and how that benefitted my life. —————————— South Africa is and has always been in a unique place, and I don’t want to play a role in its division, but rather in its unity. So I will continue to do what I am best at, and that is to share information in an educational way. So I apologize to everyone I have offended, and I will do better. - David -

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Turning an empty barrel into a bbq! Creative! 🫡 Credit: 🎥paginafacavocemesmo

@allonraiz One of my fav'rites. My mantra in life 🤝

I love the saying "Success leaves clues" In other words, observe what successful people do, and there will be commonalities in actions, choices and thought patterns that one can observe and, more importantly, try to emulate in a contextually appropriate way.

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For various reasons, folks in the South African government typically don't get enough credit. However, in agriculture, there are areas where collaborative efforts between the government and the private sector have led to positive outcomes. The growth in export markets is one such area, where the government helped open various export markets so our increasing agricultural produce could have a market. In 2023, South Africa's agricultural exports reached a record US$13,2 Billion, up 3% from the previous year. The markets are well diversified. The African continent remained a leading market, accounting for 38% of South Africa's agricultural exports in 2023 in value terms. Asia was the second largest agricultural market, accounting for 28% of exports, followed by the EU, the third largest market, accounting for 19%. The Americas region was the fourth largest, accounting for 6%, and the remaining 9% went to the rest of the world. Still, we can't take this for granted. We need to work hard to retain these existing markets in the EU, the African continent, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Importantly, in an increasingly divided and fragile world, South Africa must tread carefully so that its foreign policy approach does not result in a negative trade policy response from its traditional trading partners. Moreover, South Africa should expand its market access to key BRICS+ countries, such as China, India, and Saudi Arabia.

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@wendyknowler Game of insurers. Once clients claim regularly for same incident they stop covering it. Same thing with Power Surge claims here at home (SA) insurers no longer cover

Several large US property insurers have stopped covering some regions due to extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/business/2023/…

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