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@portiagumedesa

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TV Writer. Producer. Showrunner. I live in search of the next big idea. I live to write. Story Gods favorite child. I should be in your writers room.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined January 2016
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Uthandaze. Unkulunkulu athi hello I've been waiting for you. Kuvele kukhanye konke. I wish this for you❤️
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Since we here...Let me tell you about Israel that I'm the biggest fan of ... Israel Matseke Zulu aka Israel Makoe. He's brilliant. He never fails to deliver for the roles he takes on. RT just 'cause you see his brilliance you❤
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Umuhle. Don't doubt. Uzophumelela. Don't doubt. Uzoba right. Don't doubt. Great things ahead. Pray on it. Ulale kahle❤️
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11 months
Acceptance lotion mixed with Surrender oil.
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11 months
what do you guys use for strechmarks ? Ey🥲
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5 years
I love this tweet with all my heart.
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Portia Gumede
1 year
Here he lies solo. Akaphenduki🕊️
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Solomzi Thandubuntu
1 year
I think there will be a pun on my grave . The epitaph needs to be pun . 🤣
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18 days
Ku tense even Tito hasn't cooked in 4 days and 4 nights.
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6 months
While you're busy making pap. Yena and his friends:
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4 years
Don't tell me she was just 14. My brother was 5yrs old when a group of 12 to 13yr Olds opened a gate, letting bulldogs into the street as black kids were playing. My brother's face and scalp was ripped out by those dogs. ICU for months. Those white kids knew what they were doing.
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4 years
There's a prayer mom taught me. I've been living by it. Almighty Lord, let me not dream of what my enemy's plan is for me. Let me dream of what you still have in store for me. Let me be consumed by the light coming my way and not be delayed by the lurking darkness. Amen. Nite❤️
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3 years
Umuhle. You are perfect. Uzophumelela. Ungalahli ithemba, uyezwa?
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Portia Gumede
5 years
We ask so much from Tumi Sole & he delivers. We reach out to him when nobody's listening. We gain a bit of hope as he attends to our tweets crying for help. Tonight I'd like to ask @tumisole if he's fine, if he needs anything. Also to say Thank you Big Brother. You are amazing❤️
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Portia Gumede
3 years
If a career you didn't graduate for presents itself, take it.
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3 years
Thuso Mbedu isn't gone. She's where she's destined to be and beyond. Firmly there. Steadily there. It's a dream meeting a prepared individual. Keep rising!
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Portia Gumede
4 years
I was born today on the 12th of May. You've all made this day very special to me. Thank you for making time to wish me well. It means a lot. I love you❤️
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She's holding gloves in her hands. Gloves she asked for because my house is cold. She took them but didn't put them on. She looked out the window and emotionally said "Ah my daughter, I wish your father saw this. This is nice. You've achieved. Don't forget God Portia."
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4 years
I don't dress well. I don't do much things well. I don't speak that well. But I write well. I am Portia Gumede❤️
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Portia Gumede
5 years
Imagine hosting #MissSA2019 and go to a commercial break that has your champagne as part of the Ads? Bonang is a goat.
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Portia Gumede
3 years
"Don't cry its just a News Bulletin" The news bulletin:
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Portia Gumede
5 years
I can pretend it's not a big deal but deep down having a house with a downstairs and upstairs remains the best dream I've ever achieved. Yeah, I'm tweeting this from upstairs.
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Portia Gumede
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#CasterSemenya "You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirty But still, like dust, I'll rise."
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Goodnight 💞
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Your life story is something else. It's beyond human understanding. It's up there with stuff that are made for movies. It's truly a feel good story unfolding every day, layers of goodness and honestly demanding of us to remain true to who we are, there's magic in that. Bless❤️
@ElsaAngel19
Elsa Majimbo 🇿🇦
3 years
Get dressed-get my jacket-leave the house 🤎
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4 years
This hasn't happened since I created Sokhulu & Partners. My late Dad just woke me up to write this story. I'm shaking. I'm about to write it. He's here. I can feel him. I'm crying. Story gods are here too🙏
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6 years
I miss Brenda Ngxoli on screen.
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Portia Gumede
5 years
Best Afrikaans words I learnt today: Ongenapie. Oksalajou.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
Delete those numbers on your phone that no longer serve you. Let them call & identify themselves...Be empowered in asking "Who are you, How do you serve my dream?"
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Don't wait for us to confirm how brilliant and talented you are. Own it.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
I'm not just a chair😊
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Portia Gumede
6 years
May has to be the longest month we've ever had😂 Kusaz'ba Lit
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Portia Gumede
5 years
"DM me for prices" is exactly what's delaying your business to progress. Put the prices on the TL. In shops there are price tags for a reason, TL is your shop. Act like it. Morning❤️
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4 years
#etvScandal Is one of the well written long running series/Soapie in South Africa. Big ups to the Writers, Cast and Crew who keep giving us their best.
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Portia Gumede
1 month
You aren't failing. You aren't winning either.
@khumoentle_
khumoentle
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Kante what’s middle class?
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Don't be a parent who sends a 5 yr old kid to fetch their shoes then drive away before they return and act confused when they suffer from anxiety and insecurities in their adult years.
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Portia Gumede
3 years
"Your toxic Ex is at the gate. Ngimlume or ubuyile?"
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3 years
As a single mom I'd be happy that one of us has a ring.
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3 years
She's consistent with dropping out when she's being tested.
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2 years
Tata's children😍
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2 years
Lewis and Naomi before the race. 🥰 📸: Gregory Heirman
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3 years
The real Acting President.
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Portia Gumede
4 years
I just got proposed to. I said yes💍
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Somandla, mdali wakho konke... Don't forget those whose knees can no longer kneel to pray because they've come to believe their prayers aren't heard. May their day of change come soon before all hope is lost. Please, hear their prayers and afford them a better tomorrow. Amen.
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1 year
"I've dug up the hole on the pavement. Amaphoyisa nabo Bheki are here. Ngibalume?"
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Sometimes the people we undermine on our way to success, are the very same people we will need to catch us when we fall.
@akaworldwide
AKA
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If someone tries to give you advice, ask yourself ... does this person live in the house I want, drive the car I want, or generally live the life I want ... if the answer is no, then ask yourself what qualifies this person to dispense ANY sort of advice to you in the first place.
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It's at this stage that a dish cloth starts delivering great results.
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Uzodlalwa if you keep downplaying how amazingly beautiful you are. Own it.
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Ube muhle this week. Ungene with confidence. Uzithembe. Angithi uyazi uMdali didn't bring you this far to leave you half way. You've got what it takes. God bless your week. #Keepon
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Cryil's speech opening line tonight: We've looted. You've looted. Now we both stop.
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Don't feel so defeated. A dream as big as yours needs time.
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Portia Gumede
5 months
Listen when it gets to 1:33. I heard what I heard.
@ATRightMovies
All The Right Movies
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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, playing practical jokes on his fans, dressed up as The Terminator.
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Rihanna had fashion designers dragging in clothes to pitch maternity wear to her. Designer who walked in empty handed won the gig.
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2 years
Children raised by single mothers are not always born overachievers, they just know they have to achieve to make their Mommy know that all she endured raising them was worth it💔
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Thandaza ungapheli amandla. Kukhanye konke empilweni yakho this week. uNkulunkulu abe nawe.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
When you are done with making fun- do read up on CVG illness (Cutis Verticis Gyrata) and the pain one has to endure as early as puberty once you have it. Surgery helps but not many can afford it.
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Portia Gumede
3 years
It wasn't because we were smarter than. It wasn't because we had our goals and dreams aligned. It wasn't because we were given a secret code to remain alive. It was God's Will. And we remain in prayer to remain so as we journey on into this new year.
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Portia Gumede
3 years
I do wish for everyone seeking employment to secure it soon. In the meantime, please don't believe the negative voices. You haven't failed, the opportunity hasn't come your way. I really wish for you to get that email or that call🙏
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Sibahle and talented eSouth Africa 🎬
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Portia Gumede
6 years
You need to sleep. Look how far your full stop is from your sentence. Exhausted much?
@anele_masondo
MasondoMadeMillions💰
6 years
Can’t sleep 9hrs a day and expect your life to change .
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4 years
He hasn't forgotten your name. He hasn't forgotten your prayer. He hasn't forsaken you. His love is true. Don't despair so much. He is with you. Let Him take control. Surrender🙏
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Because Cyril said so. Every province in SA must adhere to it.
@Sentletse
Sentletse 🇷🇺🇿🇦🇵🇸
4 years
Why is Lesotho under lockdown?
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Portia Gumede
4 years
He canceled all motivational speakers and gave us alcohol instead. #Level2
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Portia Gumede
11 months
To where? KZN with floods? Cape Town with icy cold ocean laced with racism? EC to bump into Nelly's statues on every street corner? Where to?
@shekhetho
LaSithole Nkundlande
11 months
Time to relocate. Ngeke phela. 🤔
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Portia Gumede
6 years
Slow down even if the robots are green for you, being right doesn't mean you won't die. Slow down. Wishing us all a safe landing to 2019💛
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Money is tight even FNB couldn't keep up with watering their acacia tree.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
Akanamali didn't make it as a crossover song. It's a sign...We are going to be rich in 2018.
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2 years
Yebo yes! #TheUndergroundRailroad Congratulations on your Best Female Performance @ThusoMbedu here's to many more wins🥂
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Portia Gumede
4 years
She loves SA TV shows and supports them as if she's not on TV herself. I adore. I celebrate. Take a bow your highness #TGOMnation I can't wait for your next chapter @ramichuene 💃💞
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4 years
There's trust. There's laughter. There's a belief that mom won't let her fall. There's celebration of making a climb. This is a mother and a daughter's moment where sadness doesn't feature. You saw a pole and your brain went blank and passed out. Wake up, the kid is alright💕
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Portia Gumede
5 years
Just apply for that job. You qualify. Don't read too much on job description. Sobona phambili❤️
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6 years
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Lala ngoxolo talented one. Thank you for sharing your magic with us. My heart aches. #RIPLindiweNdlovu
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Your luck hasn't expired. Things can still change. Remain prepared for that opportunity. Believe❤️
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Portia Gumede
6 years
I doubt the excitement of saying - "I'm going upstairs. I'm downstairs. It's upstairs. It's downstairs." Will ever leave me. Such homes weren't for blacks and we only saw them on TV and to now live in one ... Is nice.
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Portia Gumede
4 years
How brilliant is this young man! A beauty to watch. When I saw him I said "hello subtext, I've missed you on screen" Writers of the series must be over the moon to have him deliver the truth of the script. #GomoraMzansi
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Portia Gumede
4 years
I love you with all my writing heart. Your character Linda is one of my favorite characters I ever wrote. You reignited my passion as a writer. You cared for the story being told. You made me believe. I will never stop telling the world how I adore your professionalism❤️
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Why did the chicken cross the road? To push Gareth off the cliff.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
So, now that you here, let's brainstorm for the next drama series set in Africa😊
@tylerperry
Tyler Perry
6 years
Yep this really happened! I went on a safari in South Africa!! LOL. To Daniel, Given, Agreements, Collin, and all the staff at the @Singita_ resort, thank you so much for making our stay so magical. And also for making my son's 4th birthday unforgettable!! You guys were the best.
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6 years
Controversial as it might seem to many but I do believe @kgchristopher should have taken the golden horn home tonight. #SAFTAs12
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Portia Gumede
4 years
I could just write a series where Bonang, Thembisa, Rami and Tumi are bad ass friends planning to take down JSE.
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Portia Gumede
4 years
She's from a place of pain, a place where her life means little, stepping out of her home might mean the end. She hopes to have the strength to fight back. She's from South Africa.
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Isn't he just magnificent? Abdul Khoza🎬
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Portia Gumede
3 years
Christmas tree is small, so, I'm about to plant my boys gifts around the yard. This way I can serve boerewors rolls for lunch and sip on bubble🎄
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Portia Gumede
4 years
y'all expected #Steenhuisen to sit through all levels of Lockdown when he couldn't even sit behind a school desk long enough?
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Portia Gumede
5 years
We need cameras in cars operating as transport for school kids. We need cameras in creches. We need cameras in schools. We need an App that allows parents to log in & see how their little ones are doing at creche, when they being transported to& from school. It should be a law.
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Portia Gumede
5 years
Ngithi I'm at the gate, vulani igate!
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Portia Gumede
3 months
Not even a taxi driver will ask a passenger to exit their taxi if they heard them say Wtf on a call to a friend. They will remember it as you reach your destination and tease "Okay ke Sisi ka What the fuck, uhambe kahle"
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Portia Gumede
5 months
She is the moment. A legend. Salute🎬
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Something has died in South Africa. There's way too many flies.
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Portia Gumede
2 years
This pregnancy of endless possibilities looks good on you. May you give birth to greater dreams and achievements when you land into 2022. You've earned this birth. God bless❤️
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Portia Gumede
5 months
Salute🥂🎬
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Portia Gumede
2 years
Congratulations in advance.
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Portia Gumede
4 years
It's actually very simple to do it. You deactivate your account and fake bot accounts disappear along with you. Thank me later😘
@helenzille
Helen Zille
4 years
Can anyone tell me how I get to block or delete the 600,000-plus fake bot accounts following me? And is it possible to find out who created them?
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Portia Gumede
4 years
Even in your darkest moments, don't try to dim someone's light. Let them shine. You will too soon❤️
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Portia Gumede
5 years
💔 Did you cancel your subscription? They do charge even when the decoder is no longer functional.
@Enigma_Gpes
Nnamdi, MD
5 years
I just smashed my DSTV console where I am now, 2 more to go. This is how show my solidarity. Dang DSTV, Shoprite and all South Aficans. I am berserk but I can't kill anybody and won't, the way I can express my vehement disapproval is by cutting #EnoughIsEnough #SayNoToXenophobia
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1 year
This cold reminds of the morning I arrived to settle in Jozi. Bags & boxes, guy with a trolley offered to help & asked where I was going. I told him Smit street. He drove that trolley at high speed, scared to lose my stuff I ran after him but he was too fast.
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Portia Gumede
6 years
Bonang must just open an Academy on how to handle the mic and be present on stage. Presenting is truly in her blood👌 #MissSouthAfrica2018
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Portia Gumede
4 years
When my success is delayed, I will keep myself inspired by celebrating yours❤️
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