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She/ Her 🌈 ANCYL National Executive Committee 🖤💚💛 ngumzi ka Palo lo.

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Joined October 2012

Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.

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While other African liberation movements are intensifying homophobic rhetoric and laws, while other parties domestically are using homophobic populist views to campaign, the ANC of Nelson Mandela is deliberately send queer activist within its ranks to Parliament and legislatures.

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RIP to all those who lost their lives to COVID ❤️ As we begin going back to our normal lives, let us think of those whose lives will never be the same 😭

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Former NSFAS recipients are unemployed graduates.

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Former NSFAS recipients who are currently working must pay back the loans for others to benefit too.

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Let’s follow her. Let’s expand her following Bethuna! What a champ!

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👏👏👏 @zithobemacheli

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I'm really into my gf. At first I was doubtful about tweeting that incase things don't work out but I realized that I tweet about everything and even if things don't work out, these feelings would have been real and intense. So yeah. I really love my gf.

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11 years ago my Aunt was killed by her boyfriend Kofi Danso at her UWC res. My aunt was celebrating her birthday when they started arguing, her friends gave them "space". He stabbed her to death. She died a month before her graduation. Makazi, today I remember you.

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Black girl magic! Awesome stuff!

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I can't believe people pass away and we never see them again. Yho.

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I personally do not take kindly to this. It is a reminder that something is terribly wrong in South Africa.

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Day 7: Hi, I have been tweeting you for a week now. Kindly advise when this project is due for completion.

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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Ndinixelele ngomntu wam uThembshish bethuna 😭

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Day 8: Hi, when will this project be completed?

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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When white people see this how do they feel?

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Congo, 1955 (Belgian colony at the time)

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Was it an Economics summit or a rugby game?

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Random Fact: it was during the time of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma’s time at home affairs where they started issuing birth certificates at hospitals after babies were born. It seems like such a normal service now but it made such a difference in South Africans being documented.

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I’m delivering a speech to the president of Sout Africa around LGBTQIA+ matters for the millionth time on Saturday. Please pray for my sanity.

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I really have nothing without God’s continued grace over my life.

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Romantic relationships are such a soft space. You become so naked. I don't understand why post break up people come on here and tell strangers things that were shared in thee most vulnerable state.

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The suggestion that the reason for the collapse of NSFAS is because the former beneficiaries are not paying their loans back is as short sighted as suggesting that all SABC’s problems will be solved by South Africans paying their TV license.

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Fontein with my champ ❤️

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Block back mntase @CyrilRamaphosa

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... we’re placing immediate restrictions on travel FROM South Africa ...

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Update: All 6 arrested students are being released. #Witsasinamali

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Day 9: Hi.

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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May I never put my children in a position where they must be proud of me stealing from poor people.

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I hope my kids never apologize for the life I give them.

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Representation matters! Periodt.

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South Africa could use a really good railway system for the poor but we will take blankets and inspiring convoys ❤️

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Excuse me maaaaam 😭😭😭

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Day 6: Hi Hubert. When is this project due for completion?

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Omg my uncle 😍 @cvujama

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Where are the transitions? Starting another song right after another is not a transition.

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Rihanna really transitioned All of the Lights into Run This Town into Umbrella into Diamonds. 🔥 Queen

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Lufuno you angel, I hope you find peace where you are. The world is a cruel place and nobody should be forced to endure it ♥️🕊️

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You were in the ministry at 36 but you are hogging space, making it impossible for a 36 year old to achieve what you achieved. Are you not embarrassed?

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Youth!!

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South Africa is a very expensive country. I am not coping.

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In the pursuit of happiness and a better life, don’t forget to thank God for what he has already done.

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The reason I’m feeling sad is because I don’t have money. I have been able to trace that about myself, my mood is directly linked to my financials. That’s why I’m always sad 💔

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You can't leverage job loss to a people who are unemployed.

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💛♥️

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Today we celebrate 25 years of a life well lived ♥️ We trust that God will continue his unwavering favor over your life. Happpiiiii Thembshish!

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You know what’s happening now? There’s no end date for the lockdown now. You can’t count down anymore. Now we just watch the numbers 💀

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I don’t understand what you guys mean when you say people must respect Qatari culture and not wear the rainbow flag. Qatar shouldn’t have hosted the World Cup if they were this intolerant to things outside of their own culture.

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TK. Mahaps. One of our own #FinePeopleFromSouthAfrica iza nazo boooy!

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A 30 year old person that was sexually involved with you when you were 18 or below is a paedophile even if you feel like you were totally into it. He shouldn’t have been. He was the adult and it was his responsibility to ensure that it didn’t happen.

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One thing I can say is that if you get arrested during student protests know that we will not leave you in there alone. It gets scary and the police will intimidate you. Currently there’s a team of about 6 lawyers with us at Hillbrow police station. Kuzolunga. #witsprotest

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4 months

Asoze ndingonwabi this year. I’m going to be shameless in pursuit of that.

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2 years

Even when provoked on the TL, don't respond to an ex. The back and forth will never end, you both have damaging information on eachother. It's really not worth it.

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A short story. You can block me but you can’t block the Hawks mntanam.

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Finally! Merry Christmas from me and mine 😬❣️

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3 years

What is straight in your home language?

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What is 'gay' or 'homosexual' in your home language?

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Our people are looting Food Lovers Market, nina you're thinking of which shop you'd loot and you're fantasizing about Gucci. Think about that.

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🌈🖤

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3 years

Day 5: Hi, you've stated that this is an unfinished project. Please advise when you'll finish?

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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Careful wethu guys. When you start rating sexual assault/harresment you silances experiences. Someone touching your butt may not be much to you, to another woman that's a big deal. Asifani, and that's the point. Don't invalidate experiences.

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Worst thing about load shedding is that it's dark. Darkness means danger in this country. Yho. Ha.a Im so scared.

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4 years

Cancelling graduation makes no sense if classes will resume

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The management of @WitsUniversity will decide early next week on whether to continue with or cancel upcoming graduations & other major events. They will make considered decisions based on the latest data available & the advice of experts in the field. We will keep you updated.

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Quarantine day 3.

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If we are keeping one hundred, the body issues that skinny people have are rooted in fatphobia 💀🤷🏾‍♀️

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3 years

The murdered of Sphamandla Khoza in Ntuzuma has been denied bail. Thank you to the activists who were on the ground to support Sphamandla's family. #JusticeForSpha

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Ndiyaqina, ndibeyiMbokodo pha estratweni ndibuye ndizolilela kwesis'fuba ❤️

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4 years

During Marikana didn’t the police say they shot because they felt threatened? Why did armed Boers not make the police feel threatened? Why does the response to fear change when we are dealing with abelungu? You’re talking nonsense Esethu and it’s very upsetting.

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5 years

abstinence is also sexual liberation

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6 years

I said I'd never get bloused if I can't wear pant. Yesterday I got bloused. Full bloused member of the ANC Women's league. 🍃❤

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I got the Job 😭😭😭😭😭

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5 years

I'm so nervous 😂 Yho hayi. Interviews are not it.

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4 years

I’ll never forget that the Israeli goevernment sterilized Ethiopian women at the airport to keep the number of black Jews low.

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BLM rally in Tel Aviv

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Productive first meeting of the ANCYL NYTT. Fight, Produce, Learn 🖤💚💛

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3 years

📍 Gaucho, Linden.

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5 years

Yesterday at the Manhatten Hotel in Pretoria I got into an argument with their staff because I asked that a Rkelly song be skipped. They refused, I went to the sound system and switched the whole thing off. Staff yelled at me. Sorry not sorry wethu.

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I know someone is a homophobe when they mock the LGBTQIA+ acronym. Part of me even wants people to stop saying the “alphabet gang.”

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4 years

Zozi really gave them no choice with those answers. Don't get me started on the body, the walk, the beauty... Please please, generally at that level they're all very beautiful, But Zozi's answers? Climate change? Come on.

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She says she noticed how a lot of children just weren’t documented and it became apparent that some families didn’t have the means to go to a Home Affairs office. She said hold my kente cloth and now that’s something we have 😭♥️

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3 years

Day 4: Hi, happy Friday.Please advise when the project is due for completion?

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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13 year old Minenhle Rejoice Donga went missing on Wednesday 30 August 2017 at BASA school, Tutorial in JHB CBD. 0835858089 James. Pls RT

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Sakhula sivasa ekomini sithambise ivaslina next to laheater. By 5am transport yayipipiza phandle, uhambe uye eskolweni. Our parents wanted the best education for us and for them, that education is not where we lived.

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This is Amanda Bani. Former ANCYL chairperson of the biggest region in KZN. Current PEC member of the ANC in KZN. Current Member of the Provincial Legislature in KZN. When she’s at Parliament level SONA will not be the same 😭🤭🔥

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5 years

You guys are harsh. I see a well dressed young lady who is making it safe for young ladies like me in parliament. I don't see this old thing you guys are trying to push.

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4 years

Shap, you've cried now, all your mates are graduating and you feel very dissapointed in yourself. Izodlula. Put your notes in a safe place and go enjoy your December. You'll try again next year.

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6 years

I want to make a plea to all qualified psychologists to offer their services to students once a month for free. If we had 10 commiting to a day at CCDU every month,it would make such a difference. Bayaphela abantwana at University and something has to change.

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🌻 My gf and I grow yet another month older today. Thank you for being my something to look forward to. Forever and always sthandwa sam ❤️

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“Kuya ngokuthi ungubani Uhamba izindawo ezinjani”

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It’s clear a lot of people agree with Mihlali. Someone needs to speak to her and unpack why this is incredibly dangerous and problematic. She must then release a statement acknowledging the harm of her sentiments and denounce them.

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3 years

Ey man, We all screw up at some point. It’s just important to admit, apologize and do better.

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2 years

That's my bestie. #UmemuloKaMandisa

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3 years

The South African government has to take unemployment seriously. It's unbearable.

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4 years

My favourite picture. Two trans women and a queer woman being bloused into the ANCWL. You can't make this shit up 😭❤️ #ANC108

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🌿💚

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3 years

11:11 🕯 uLife oCovid free

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6 years

5 months today ❤ I love my baby.

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3 years

That teacher needs to be taught about racism. I hope nobody endangers their job. She is a mother and has to look after her family.

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4 years

Resist the urge to be homophobic. It’s just twerking.

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I just want to understand something. Blade thinks that if you’re not on NSFAS it means your family can afford to buy you a laptop? Yho.

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Girls are taught to value and guard their virginity, boys are taught to hunt it down. Nobody wants the girl who has sex with everyone, nobody wants the boy who doesn't win girls. Something is not right here. It's a recipie for disaster.

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5 years

Allow me to introduce Miss Wits Varsity Cup 2019. Miss Reo Brydges. I'll pause there 👀🔥

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One thing about me nale tshoymeee yam engu @kanyisile_ is that we will rock. 📸 : @xoliles_lens

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As we celebrate another month, may I be nothing short of the partner you deserve. May you feel valued, respected, safe and loved. Thank you for being my voice of reason and for keeping me in line,with not only our goals but my personal goals as well. I love you Skhokho sam ❤️

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Phumzile ntombi, you have to be better as a member of Parliament

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Lasizwe profits off making us the joke to straight people. He says all the things that straights wish they could Reminds me of black comedians who used to ridicule black people to white audiences.

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Day 3: hi, I hope you had a productive day. Please advise when this project will be complete.

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We are determined to give our learners the best and bit by bit eradicate pit latrines #Schoolinfrastructure @DBE_SA @ElijahMhlanga @ReginahMhaule

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The reason why we fought for poor students to get their nsfas money in cash or in their bank accounts is because policing what people do with their money because it's "given" to them is dehumanizing. Agency is important. Andiyithandi lento yalo bhuti and the gofundme.

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Fun fact: NSFAS does its own checks on the income of your parents. At times, they may find that your father (that you’ve never met) is rich and therefore reject your funding application. How this is sound in a country that is facing a deadbeatism crises is beyond me.

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Oh 😍😍🇿🇦

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But it was you guys who said to be a health minister you must be a doctor 😬

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