Franco Raffa

MD of Just Design

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

”Last night, while waiting to board our plane, our daughter Carter was being her usual inquisitive self wanting to meet and say “hi” to everyone she could, until she walked up on this man.

He reached out and asked if she wanted to sit with him.
He pulled out his tablet and showed her how to draw with it, they watched cartoons together, and she offered him snacks.

This wasn’t a short little exchange, this was 45 minutes.
Watching them in that moment, I couldn’t help but think, different genders, different races, different generations, and the best of friends.

This is the world I want for her.

In a country that is so deeply divided by beliefs, I want her life to be filled with moments like this... not liberal or conservative republican or democrat, socialist or capitalist, just HUMAN.

Joseph from Samsungus in Oklahoma, if this should happen to find you.

Thank you for showing my daughter what kindness and compassion looks like.

Continue to shine your light in the world.”

Credit: Kevin Armentrout

[Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl]

✅ Traffic light knocked over yesterday evening, replaced today. 🚦

✅ Cables stolen on the weekend, replaced yesterday. 💡

We need everyone’s help to prevent damage and theft of public infrastructure. Let’s look after what we have.

[Mmusi Maimane MP @MmusiMaimane]

Never forget that new born babies are being placed in cardboard boxes, while ministers and deputy ministers splurge on home renovations.

[AHMED TILLY @AhmedTilly]

Where are the seasoned creative people?

While a fair amount can still be found hovering over Macs in agencies, an increasing number have left agencies to pursue better things. Why?
Simple answer, they can’t take it anymore.
A thread...

[Franco Raffa @Franco_Raffa]

@AhmedTilly Amen, Let’s also not forget the seasoned Strategists and Business Directors. Client service quality and leadership on accounts are also lacking.

[Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 @IAPonomarenko]

Rest in peace.
Medic Yana “Yara” Rykhlitska killed in action near Bakhmut.

[Mr. Money Lesson @mrmoneylesson]

Don't be impressed by:

- Money
- Appearance
- Titles
- Social media
- Fancy objects

Be impressed by:

- Kindness
- Empathy
- Honesty
- Humility
- Generosity

[John Steenhuisen MP @jsteenhuisen]

The DA-led Western Cape created 167 000 of the overall 169 000 jobs in South Africa in the last quarter of 2022. Just let that sink in. Voting for the DA in 2024 is no longer about politics - it is about choosing the only realistic option that can save our country.

[Franco Raffa @Franco_Raffa]

This!

[John Long @janthonylong]

I've gotten a number of requests to create a single thread of my "How it started / how it's going" ad series. So here it is.

https://t.co/c5FQmGesr2

[Franco Raffa @Franco_Raffa]

@rickygervais Absolutely brilliant. Never get tired of watching this. 😂👌

[Ricky Gervais @rickygervais]

Can’t wait to bring #Armageddon to The Hollywood Bowl in May. Last time I was in the neighbourhood, this happened 😂

[Oom Rugby @Oom_Rugby]

South africa hosting a huge race for electric cars is one of most ironical things i ever seen.

[dion chang @dionchang]

LEAKED! Tonight's SONA address
“My Fellow South Africans…”
(wait for EFF to disrupt proceedings and be removed)

Platitude, platitude, platitude
Empty promises
Blah, blah blah
Regurgitate old ideas
Platitude, platitude, platitude
Pledge new empty promises

“I thank you”

[Graham Bartholomew @GrahamBart]

What a picture.

Skin from Skunk Anansie receiving her OBE for services to music from King Charles at Buck Palace today.

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, will deliver the state of the nation address (SoNA) on Thursday at 7pm. A cabinet shuffle is expected before then.

An honest SoNA address would go something like this:

"We're corrupt, incapable, and have no plan. Good luck out there."

[Nomvula “LipstickLady” Kgoale @NomvulaKgoale]

ONE DAY IS NOW‼️ Don’t sleep on us, Mzansi. This is for you! 🇿🇦💛💚 AFRICAN CHAMPIONS‼️ HISTORY MAKERS‼️

[Jon Stewart @jonstewart]

Sorry for the aborted launch!!! I’m a bad twitterer.
Enjoy this small step for man!

[Andrew Kaczynski @KFILE]

So cool that billionaires are going to space, can we fully fund childhood cancer research now?

[Stephen King @StephenKing]

A rich guy flew in a rocket plane. Let’s move on.