.that's great, but SA universities should also measure & report the # of startup spin-offs, ventures & IP licences emerging from their institutions. We need more entrepreneurial universities that contribute meaningfully to innovation, economic growth & tackling unemployment. #LRT
Today I met with OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture, Marion Jansen, to discuss global industrial policy trends, industrial subsidies, overcapacity, climate finance, critical minerals, and the future of the multilateral trading system.
I got my diffusers and Yana’s book from @Call_her_ziggy ! Enkosi kakhulu! The diffusers smell so divine and the book is so important for little black children!🥰❤️
It continues to bother me how government often waits until people resort to extremes, shutdowns or even violence before it responds or addresses issues . Communities write letters, submit memorandums, attend consultations, raise concerns through lawful channels and are met with silence, bureaucracy or indifference. Citizens are effectively blueticked by the state they fund through their taxes.
Then suddenly, once roads are burning, tyres are lit and cameras arrive, there is urgency, task teams and political visibility. It creates a dangerous lesson in society that says calm, reasoned engagement achieves very little, while chaos gets attention.
The only explanation for this behaviour is a growing culture of leadership that has become detached from the daily realities of ordinary people. A government that genuinely cares about its citizenry would not need to be cornered into listening. Responsiveness should not be activated by fear of embarrassment or instability. It should be the basic duty of public service.
Jacinta's movement is nothing but a symptom of the state's refusal to govern. Focusing on her will do nothing to address people's grievances. If you want people to believe in the law, the law must work.
Coco Gauff after beating Taylor Townsend at Roland Garros
Alex Corretja: “Althea Gibson won 70 years ago. What does it mean to all of you?”
Coco: “I think Taylor and I playing on Philippe Chatrier is a direct product of Althea Gibson. It’s an honor to be able to play today. Round of applause for her. But yeah, it just shows the importance of breaking barriers in all aspects of the world, but especially in sport. I’m very grateful for people like her and Serena and Venus… Zina Garrison… even more for paving the way for us to be out here today.” ❤️
Questions that need to be asked. Who funds March to March and why? Who do they account to? There is constant national travel, hotels, flights, fuel and logistics involved. That costs money. A lot of money. So who is paying for it? Just curious. I’m not fighting.
Naomi Osaka spoke about her Roland Garros kit after beating Siegemund in the 1st round
Caroline Garcia: “Paris is the city of fashion. You’re a big fan of fashion… you had a fantastic dress today. Can you tell us a bit more about it?”
Naomi: “Honestly it’s very couture. Funny enough, I feel like… you know the Eiffel Tower at night when it’s sparkly? I kinda think I look like that a bit.” 😂