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Assistant editor: Politics and opinions @News24 . Author. Mental health activist . New book: Who Will Rule SA out October 2023

South Africa
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Really excited for this tool we built at News24 to empower voters to compare manifestos of political parties. We will update the portal as more parties launch. Manifesto Meter: A News24 tool to engage and compare the manifestos of political parties
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The girl who came to Joburg on a City to City bus with R200 and one pair of shoes is a Wits graduate.
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150 journalists applied. The most this court has ever accommodated was 30! A massive case.
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South Africa this is a huge story. So many journalists and lawyers at the Hague.๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ. The International Court of Justice canโ€™t accommodate all media houses.
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Just a reminder that 40 000 people across KwaZulu-Natal are in halls waiting for government assistance after the floods.
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Advocate Adila Hassim, delivering South Africa's opening argument, has come prepared with maps, pictures and videos to support her submission to the #ICJ
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I love how hijaab is not a big deal in South Africa. Itโ€™s not an anomaly. You wear what you want. Thereโ€™s journos, judges, lawyers all wearing hijaab and nobody cares. Itโ€™s what I truly love about this country.
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Professor John Dugard says he is feeling good and positive before the hearing. He is part of SA's legal team. #ICJ
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3 years
Oh, so the president does give interviews, just not to local media.
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3 years
South African president: The situation in Gaza โ€˜brings back terrible memories of apartheidโ€™
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When you are a whole governor dealing with a crises but you canโ€™t resist an argument with your brother on live television ๐Ÿ˜‚
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2 years
I know I am a broken record, but seriously, how does the president release an implementation plan on the Zondo report and not allow for any questions from the media? HOW is this fine?
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Just a friendly reminder, last year this time the Hawks raided the Gupta compound and a year later nobody is on trial. Sometimes itโ€™s just a political spectacle.
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I donโ€™t think ANC leaders ever faced such brutal crowds than in this election campaign. The amount of times Ramaphosa had to tell people โ€œwait a minuteโ€ and DD Mabuza had to humble himself. Itโ€™s not even in โ€˜hotspotโ€™ areas. Itโ€™s everywhere.
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A pit pull attacked my 4 year old niece today in the park. My sister had to pull his mouth off her neck. And then the owners were on some "he gets triggered by the swings". ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Luckily, he did not bite the child but my sister got hurt.
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eNCA
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[ICYMI] WATCH | Call to ban pit bulls as pets in SA #eNCA #DStv403
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I just had the most amazing call from Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng who said he heard from his staff that I was not doing well and thought he should tell me to stay strong and keep up the good work. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’š Thank you too to everyone for your kind words.
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Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi relies on quotes and videos to prove genocidal intent by Israel. He says these quotes by Israeli leaders were an instruction to soldiers on the ground. #ICJ
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4 years
How many of us watch Trumpโ€™s daily press conference just to feel โ€œthank god this is not our presidentโ€? ๐Ÿ˜‚ It canโ€™t be just me.
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I have to share! I have just passed my Master's degree. It was a long, arduous journey, but it is done! Alhamdulilah.
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2 years
I stand by @karynmaughan . Journalism is not a crime.
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1 year
The advice given to the president is based on survivalist instincts. If he goes, they go. That is the issue.
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1 year
This is someone who regrets her career choice ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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5 years
At some point, we need to call out DA blatant racism and white supremacy the same way we point out ANC corruption. It is enraging.
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2 years
Just an FYI- Two of the five elected leaders of the ANC in eThekwini are facing criminal charges.
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3 years
Thereโ€™s no way the ANc can explain why only 7% of municipalities are working. Not excelling, just simply working. It is hell for everyone else.
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5 years
I used taxis for years and I was famously known as Mzekezeke because of my hijab. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
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Muslim lady wearing full Hijab: Does this taxi go by bree? Taxi driver: Ngena Mzekezeke ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
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#SONA2020 I was tempted to scream โ€œwho are you wearingโ€ @Julius_S_Malema
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Raise your hand if you were patronized by a mediocre white man โœ‹๐Ÿฝ
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3 years
Grateful for 28 years ๐Ÿ’œ
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3 months
Journalists in Johannesburg stand with journalists targeted in Gaza.
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3 years
On Eid we wear pink
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4 months
South Africa is the legal arm of Hamas and Turkey is the executive arm of Hamas?
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BREAKING| Following reports that Turkish police arrested an Israeli football player over inciting hatred, Israel's minister of defense says "Turkey works as an executive arm of Hamas."
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Naah this is big corporate who got used to being a monopoly and when they hit some competition because of their own consumer exploitative practices, they pull the job cuts card. Instead of reinvesting in innovation.
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5 years
The MULTICHOICE job losses reminds us the future has very few Jobs. Technology/Automation is the future. We need the government to start piloting Universal Basic Income now. Also, we have chosen Netflix an US company over Showmax & then complain when local jobs are lost...๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘€
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The Eastern Cape government is such a tragedy of incompetence and indifference.
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South Africa's delegation to the court have taken their seats in the Peace Palace. #ICJ @TeamNews24
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President Ramaphosa had a meeting to deal with Prasa after he got stuck on a train yesterday. Where do you guys want him to electioneer next? For me, it's in a Home Affairs queue and to try getting pain killers at a clinic.
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#SONA2019 A cool dress!
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โ€˜Step-asideโ€™ is not a consequence for unethical behavior or corruption. Step aside is an ANC PR strategy to buy public favour. Opposition parties/ media etc must not buy into the hysteria. If someone does wrong, they must not step aside, they must be fired.
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How did Santaco become our last line of defence for us? Such leadership.
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Our Association in Tshwane has taken over the protection of 3 malls in Soshanguve and the momentum is gaining ground
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Of all the measures, I am most concerned about the R20 billion to municipalities. It is really needed but... we know how this ends.
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2 years
As part of my commitment to celebrate all wins, big and small, I got all distinctions for the first year of my Masters. The same girl who had a panic attack on the grass of Wits last year๐Ÿฅฒ Now for the final stretch!
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The fight against obesity is a lifelong one. A daily battle. It doesn't end.
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2 years
In other news, I am really grateful to @News24 and @AdriaanBasson for my promotion to Assistant Editor: Politics and Opinions. I am immensely grateful for this opportunity. Send scoops and coffee ๐Ÿ˜…
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Pretoria is traumatic. A guy stole my wheel caps (which has happened 10 times in PTA) so i went to him and stole it back. He was so shocked he didnโ€™t even fight when I put it in my boot. That stuff are like R600 a pop.
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When I say I am grateful for mobility after a long struggle with obesity, I really mean it. What a blessing to hike, run, climbโ€ฆ
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Good morning from an icy Hague. Today the ICJ, sitting at the Peace Palace, will hear oral submissions by South Africa in its genocide case against Israel. @TeamNews24
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Wow. I am so humbled. Thank you Sanef for the 2019 Nat Nakasa award for courageous journalism.
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2 years
This orchestrated effort to intimidate Karyn on Twitter every time there's big state capture development needs to stop.
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11 months
My dearest @karynmaughan . We spoke of this day for so long, and today it is here. A former president has failed in his bid to criminalise you for doing your job! This journey has not been easy, but your bravery has been inspiring. Celebrations are in order!
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Guys, the cigarette restriction is not just for fun and games. This virus affects your respiratory system. Smokers are more at risk. We donโ€™t have enough ventilators. Some of the regulations are dom. I donโ€™t think this is one of them.
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Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she complained to Ramaphosa about Minister Fikile Mbalula and other ministers who attack her and received no response. She has today opened a case of crimen injuria against Mbalula after he called her a "hired gun" in a tweet. @TeamNews24
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2 years
EFF has apparently voted for the DA in the election of the speaker of the City of Joburg. This was after they supported the DA in Ekhuruleni. The DA insisted that it would not work with the EFF. It seems now that the EFF is forcing the DA to work together against the ANC.
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First take: South Africaโ€™s oral submission to the International Court of Justice on Thursday was a masterstroke in legal genius and has the potential to shift the course of history.
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1 year
Today we are picketing for media freedom. An attack on one is an attack on all! I support @karynmaughan
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You are using your power to bully a reporter for doing her job. This is unacceptable.
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ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula
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@ZiyandaNgcobo You want to be famous at my expense,Do your work and stop chasing shadows.
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Thereโ€™s something powerful about a president and a premier getting stuck on a metro train and being helpless like the rest of the thousands of other South Africans who have to go through this commute daily. This was just the commute to work. Thereโ€™s still the ride back.
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5 years
Itโ€™s R297 from Exclusive Books. Support investigative journalism and support local authors.
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Guys, please be careful on Oxford Rd. Two people tried to get into my car at an intersection last night. Jhb living is an extreme sport.
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5 years
I feel no shame to admit that when I feel depressed and disillusioned about South African politics, I watch a Trump press conference and then I feel better. ๐Ÿ˜…
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3 years
Our baby has just arrived ๐Ÿ˜
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QUIRKY: The day Ramaphosa became a walking meme. โ€œyou said April 16thโ€. Ramaphosa: โ€œI didnโ€™t say what yearโ€. ๐Ÿคฃ
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You know whatโ€™s patriarchy? Patriarchy is a guy saying โ€œRamaphosa was forced to show that he was empowering women by appointing Batohiโ€. No Satan. She was the best candidate. He was not forced to do anything. ๐Ÿ˜’
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3 years
The President read my column and confirmed that he will take questions more frequently.
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I'm here. This is an understatement. I've never seen such rapid decline in 5 years. My sister had no water for 3 days. My cousin is without electricity for 5 days. The roads are filthy. The price of bad politics.
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Durban is absolutely fucked. Like. I cannot even describe it anymore.
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3 years
So what is the plan? How many soldiers have been deployed? What is the policeโ€™s capacity in KZN and Gauteng? Why did intelligence services not act sooner? What happens to the vaccination drive this week? There are more questions than answers.
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4 years
Thank you. I am looking forward to this new challenge.
@AdriaanBasson
Adriaan Basson
4 years
It is my privilege & pleasure to announce the appointment of @QaanitahHunter as the new Political Editor of @News24 from 1 May! She joins @tshidi_lee , @lizTandwa and @gerbjan to bring you the best political news and analysis on SAโ€™s biggest and most trusted news platform. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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3 years
"We urge government..." Ramaphosa, the president of the ANC, to Ramaphosa, the president of the republic.
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3 years
Ag this world is so full of bad news not to celebrate a personal milestone ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
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My ex-flatmate reminded me that 10 years ago when she moved in with me, I didn't own a bed, I slept on the floor for 2 years and owned one pair of shoes. Meanwhile I was running around having a big mouth on TV ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ we've come from far!
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Silence is complicity. There are no two sides to genocide. If 100 journalists were killed in South Africa, my newsroom would not exist.
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After four years at the helm of the politics team @News24 , I will step down this week. I leave News24 tomorrow after a period of incredible growth both professionally and personally. I am so grateful for the opportunities.
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For a month, weโ€™ve been looking into former president Jacob Zumaโ€™s movement of money. This week we were able to finally pin it down. This is not just another Zuma story. A whole head of state is illegally smuggling (dodgy) foreign currency to a neighboring state.
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In February 2018, I wrote how Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane protected Mosebenzi Zwane by deliberately telling investigators not to include him in the report/ Today the court has overturned her report.
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3 years
President is contradicted *again. His defence minister said the unrest does not point to an insurrection. Ramaphosa said it was an attempted insurrection.
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While we are here... we don't have a head of domestic intelligence and still no permanent DG of SSA. Also Public Works doesn't have a permanent DG. Also parliament has an acting secretary. Also... Also...
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2 years
The EFF has two mayoral chains so far; Mamusa in North West and Metsimaholo in the Free State.
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2 years
Fine at 29! Thank you all for your kind messages.
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5 years
On that note, how was there anger about Zinzi's Mandela's tweets but nothing about DA's JP Smith saying homelessness was profitable for some. This country depresses me.
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Scenes outside Peace Palace in The Hague as some Palestinians gathered in anticipation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel tomorrow. This flag was hand painted by a Palestinian man who said he was very grateful to South Africa for its support of Palestine.
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Only Mondli Makhanya can ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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The ANC Women's League has hung Ace Magashule out to dry. This was after a tense meeting last night. Insiders said women leaders questioned, "why must we support Ace when we don't support women leaders affected by the step aside decision".
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This thing of paying millions for sports facilities and then nothing is built is a problem everywhere. Just finished a feature on Metsimaholo and it's the same thing. R20 million for a fence.
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A former president is maliciously privately prosecuting a journalist for reporting on a document his lawyers filed in open court. It is absurd! The court must not allow such an abuse. #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Hi Carl. Howโ€™s your mum doing?
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5 years
#SAInauguration19 The president elect Mr Ramaphosa and his spouse Dr Motsepe have arrived.
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The SONA debate has shown us how we are truly in a kakistocracy. We are led by people who hate us.
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Journalism is and will never be a crime. I stand by @karynmaughan
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Today I went through my debit orders and I eliminated R480 worth of monthly subscriptions I don't need. I feel like I am winning at adulting today.
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Live from The Hague: I spoke to Palestinians living in the Netherlands outside of the Peace Palace. They were carrying South African flags and expressed their gratitude to the South African government.
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I hear all the denials. But what I really donโ€™t understand is why the SG of the ANCWL sent me a picture of a gun after I called her with questions and she denied even being in Durban on Thursday and even seeing Zuma.
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I am laughing so hard. Zuma's lawyer tells the court that Mr Zuma has been ready to face trial for 14 years. Stalingrad for who? #ZumaTrial
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Iโ€™ve come a long way and today I am in the mood to celebrate that.
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6 years
Newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa walking casually in what looks like a mall. That guy's reaction๐Ÿคฃ
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5 months
Who is going to do a forensic investigation into why there are no mangos yet in stores in South Africa?
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2 years
I took a walk around. People are on their phones. Others look like they would much rather be in bed. The energy at the policy conference is low. Ramaphosa's speech is barely getting applause.
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3 years
Generous feature in Fairlady magazine this month ๐Ÿ’œ
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ANC NEC member and CR ally Sbongile Besani's face says it all. He looks haunted. This conference outcome is a huge spanner in the works for Ramaphosa and his allies.
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