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International News Editor for SABC, the largest broadcaster in Africa, broadcasting 52 countries on the continent email mokoenas @sabc .co.za

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Joined July 2012
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SA Legal team after the presentation at the ⁦ @CIJ_ICJ ⁩ . #sabcnews
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South Africa this is a huge story. So many journalists and lawyers at the Hague.😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳. The International Court of Justice can’t accommodate all media houses.
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They own everything. When you challenge them you must be ready to be isolated.
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UK did it. Sri Lanka did. Italy did. Who is next?
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Drugs are really destroying the future of this country.
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SA is in a CRISIS.
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Breaking News. President Cyril Ramaphisa has defended MEC of Limpopo @PhophiRamathuba after her statement in relation to Zimbabweans flocking to South Africa for Health care while the country is struggling to deliver services to SA citizens. #sabcnews
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Good morning. Today I am going to embark on a campaign to correct news makers in Africa and around the world who are calling the COVID19 501Y.V2 variant a South African variant. They are stigmatising South Africa. Please support me by reposting or like. Thanks so much. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Why is it so difficult for the South African Police Service to tell the nation what happened at Enyobeni? So many days?
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I am a Zimbabwean because I am an African. My appeal to the leadership of Zim irrespective of the political inclination.Cease fire. Please channel your energy in fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. People are dying .Please please channel your energy in supporting health workers.
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I live in Free State. I am currently at home in Frankfort FREE STATE. This is a reality in this Province. Not Yet Uhuru.
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The killing of a Zimbabwean National in South Africa is going to make International News headlines.
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Good morning Africa. My message this morning. The COVID-19 Pandemic is a reminder that the Global South can't continue to depend on the Global North. Wake up Africa. Invest in Research, Technology and Made in Africa.This will also assist in the rebuilding of the economy.🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Both former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Montlanthe wanted to go to MARIKANA after the Massacre. One day I will tell you why they didn't go. #StoryBehindTheStory
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You can't buy leadership.
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Zimbabwe are you also experiencing stage 6 Rolling Electricity Blackouts?
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Mr President South Africa is in a crisis. Give leadership. Speak to the Nation. @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa
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Keeping political opponents and activists in jail is a sign of weakness and brutal regime.
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Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto at #UNGA2022 his speech is trending. For update watch #sabcnews channel 404 in the morning or follow @sherwiebp .
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Avoiding hard questions is a sign of weak leadership.
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African History must be documented.
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Good afternoon Clicks. This is who we are. "Today it feels good to be An African". #Clicks .
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I am not worried about this message. It is ZANUPF and the ANC who must be worried because the ZANUPF spokesperson is actually saying the two Political parties lied about the real reason why ANC delegation went to Zimbabwe. That's the real story @CyrilRamaphosa @edmnangagwa
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When the judiciary is not consistent in its judgments and not in line with the constitution you must know the country has reached a point of no return. Fellow Africans stay vigilant.
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When I travel on the Continent, when I say, I am from South Africa they start asking me about Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema and recently about Cyril Ramaphosa. They follow SA Politics.
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The SA Legal team at the Hague in the Netherlands very confident ahead of the SA/Israel case. For live coverage watch #sabcnews from 11:00 CAT 9:00 GMT. #sabcnews
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No one can stop what's happening in Africa. After years of plundering of African resources the young generation is fighting for survival. This creates a fertile soil for coups on the continent.
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The SA Team here at the Hague ahead of the SA/Israel matter at the ⁦ @CIJ_ICJ ⁩ . For live coverage watch #sabcnews .
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The leader of @CCCZimbabwe @nelsonchamisa says he is confident his party will do well during the coming elections in Zimbabwe. He was speaking at a rally in Harare Zimbabwe. #sabcnews @ephido
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Yes my account has been verified by @Twitter . Thanks for the support let's continue to engage on issues that are affecting us. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏
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The Snow in Lesotho.
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Multi National companies pledging millions of dollars to rebuild the Cathedral in Paris France. But not the same response to Cyclone Idai disaster in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Sad 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
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My brother @robertmarawa you have no match. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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I know some of you follow me for news update. Today I am making a humble appeal. Please let's make this statement trend. "No one is safe until we are all safe" Let us all be responsible citizens. We can win #COVID19 if we act together. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 10k likes please.
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When ANC stalwart Mama Winnie Madikezela Mandela said she will ask President Ramaphosa to accompany her to MARIKANA to meet the families, I was there. When she spoke to President Ramaphosa, I was there. When President Ramaphosa made a commitment to go to MARIKANA, I was there.
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Wake up Africa. Wake up the children of Haile Selassi, Kwame Nkrumah, Mwalimu Julius Nyere, Patrice Lumumba, Moshoeshoe and Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
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The @Eskom_SA CEO has failed. He is a Non performer. Unfortunately the economy is going to suffer. No investor will invest in a country that can't guarantee electricity supply. #SAInTheDark
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To all political parties in SA.When a Genocide happened in Rwanda in 1994 SA was preparing for elections.Rwanda did warn South Africa about the situation that was developing in that country. In 2021 people in Eswatini are crying out for help. Will South Africa look away again?
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame is currently the most influential Head of State in Africa. Watch the space.
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When they were expelled I was there as a political reporter.When they went to inform Mama Winnie about their expulsion I was there. When they went to Marikana I was there.When they launched I was there. When the contested election I was there.I must write a book. @EFFSouthAfrica
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The President of Cuba has arrived in South Africa. #sabcnews
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It is time for the military in Africa to understand that their role is to protect the citizens not to harass or suppress the will of the people.
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Prince Harry your childhood friend Prince Seiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho will be watching you when you deliver your speech during International Nelson Mandela Day at the UN on Monday. #PrinceHarry @NelsonMandela
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Young Black South Africans. Please come forward and Write the real South African History. Correct the distortion we get subjected to daily.
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Breaking News. Burkina Faso's President has been arrested. #sabcnews
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Congratulations Omphile. Lunch is loading.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Huge story unfolding.
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What is the government saying about this?
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No to Capexit! 🇿🇦🇿🇼
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WATCH: Cape Independence stop and search of Black owned vehicles at Western Cape border.
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I lost my sister two weeks ago. Since then it has not been easy. 😥😥😥😥 It is tough.
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Congratulations Justice Mandisa Maya. 🙏🙏🙏
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Good morning Africa. Don't be a bystander when human rights are violated in any country on the African continent. Don't look away tomorrow it will be your country. We are stronger together. #AfricanLivesMatter 🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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All African countries must help Zimbabwe. The economic crisis in that country will have a negative impact on the Economic growth of the Continent. #PaulKagame #AU .
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South Africa is in deep crisis.
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I am told SABC International News Team is trending in Zimbabwe.🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Blaming former President Jacob Zuma when you were in his cabinet and you have supported Cabinet resolutions is a sign of weakness. When you were agitating for the implementation of ANC Education policy on access to Education is a sign of inconsistent leader.
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Some countries are likely to push for Zimbabwe to be on the Agenda of the UN Security Council. Watch #sabcnews channel 404 for update or follow @sherwiebp .
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For a comprehensive coverage of #ZimElection2023 trust the SABC.
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I am happy President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted that he erred when he linked the political and security challenge to Tribalism. Those who attacked us where are you now? Institutional memory is very important. We must never forget Boipatong massacre and Rwanda massacre.
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I can't believe that today former President Jacob Zuma and his successor Cyril Ramaphosa are battling it out in court. How did we get here as a country?
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Opposition leaders on the continent who have been invited to the Inauguration of Zambia's President elect @Julius_S_Malema @nelsonchamisa @MmusiMaimane @RailaOdinga . #sabcnews
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Politics of the stomach are so dangerous. There are politicians who are just not principled nje.
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No place to hide since the advent of social media.
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The then President Jacob Zuma had to cut his trip to Mozambique short after MARIKANA Massacre and on arrival back in the country he met stakeholders in MARIKANA.
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The President of the Republic of South Africa is in Botswana. Mogale City is on Fire.
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South Africa is in a serious crisis.
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Lesotho Flag at the EFF 10th Anniversary celebrations at FNB Johannesburg. #sabcnews
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Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 did it. Mali 🇲🇱 did it.Guinea 🇬🇳 did it. Niger 🇳🇪 did it. Gabon 🇬🇦 did it. Who is next?
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African countries who take instructions from the United States of, United Kingdom and Israel have taken a decision to ban SADC member counties due to the new variant. SADC your are on your own but you will survive Unite.
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Americans refusing us entry at a Women's event in Pretoria in South Africa. Even though we have a media invitation. Sad day for Africa bullying continues. @SecBlinken @POTUS @StateDept @USEmbassySA
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You can't buy leadership skills.
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Twitter can you please verify my account please @Twitter
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I am surprised by the silence of @UN_Women after a senior government official in Africa used Menstruation to belittle women. African women you are on your own. "Not Yet Uhuru".
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Privatisation only benefits the elite.
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The @SAReserveBank doesn't care about South Africans who are experiencing hard times.
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South Africa is in a crisis. The year 2022 is going to be rough.
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The @CCCZimbabwe supporters at the rally in Harare Zimbabwe. #sabcnews
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The leader of Revolution For Prosperity party in Lesotho Sam Matekane says members of his coalition government will use their own cars and stay at their houses until the economy recovers. #sabcnews
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I just spoke to @nelsonchamisa . One on One loading .
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The ⁦ @EFFSouthAfrica ⁩ leader ⁦ @Julius_S_Malema ⁩ has arrived in Nairobi Kenya. #sabcnews
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Breaking news:BRICS Bank has issued the ZAR bond and has raised R1.5bn on the JSE. This money will be used for investment in infrastructure projects in SA, a significant milestone ahead of the BRICS summit. #sabcnews
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The police have been deployed to stop the @CCCZimbabwe rally in Zimbabwe. #sabcnews
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Zimbabweans if you continue to tag me nonsense and insults from Tafadzwa Mugwadi, I will block you. I have no time for nonsense. There are serious challenges in the SADC regions that needs my attention not nonsense. Ha ke na nako ya masawana.
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The story of Eugene de Kock must be investigated. How can the government pay a man who killed so many black people without shame ? Journalists let us not down play this story. What was the agreement? Who visited him in prison? Ntate Mamasela please help.
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The @EFFSouthAfrica leader @Julius_S_Malema is currently in Limpopo. He says he is ignoring calls from other party leaders. #sabcnews
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Political tension is escalating in the SADC region. #sabcnews
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The South African Police are brutal. The treating students like criminals.
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The reports that Hopewell Chin'ono is ill in Prison in Zimbabwe is expected to dominate the headlines. #sabcnews
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The President of Tanzania has arrived in South Africa. #sabcnews
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When an analyst say the President must appoint people outside Parliament and outside ANC for cabinet post. You must know we have a serious problem. This is live on radio.
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A decision taken by Zambia's President elect @HHichilema to invite some leaders of opposition parties in the SADC region for me a big story of the week. I can't wait to see the Inauguration.I hope Zambia's National Broadcaster will show the visuals. Let's talk what's your views?
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Don't seek validation from your oppressors. Not Yet Uhuru. Have a productive day.
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The Beauty of Africa. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe this week. #sabcnews
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You have failed the nation @Eskom_SA on such an important day! You have failed the Zulu Nation. You have failed the African continent. History will judge you. #Loadshedding #RIPKingGoodwillZwelithini
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Breaking News President Cyril Ramaphosa says he told Minister of Sports Arts and Culture to CANCEL the much talked about SA Flag Project. The President told Minister @NathiMthethwaSA the project is too expensive. #sabcnews
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Judge John Hlophe "This is the Western Cape we know what we are doing" 😂😂😂😂
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Limpho Hani is angry. Very angry.
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You can't buy leadership.
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9 months
I have received the videos of the two people who were killed in Zimbabwe. I can’t share the videos however we are going to do this story.
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Very clear and frank.ZEC is not coming out clean and credible. #ZimElectionResults @ZECzim
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SADC, for the first time, I am proud of you !!!
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