@ChrisRoper I always thought Koos Bekker should create a Guardian type Scott Trust to fund the Media24 newspapers / journalism. $100 million ought to do it. Small change for him.
Roger Federer’s Commencement Address at Dartmouth yesterday might be the best speech he’s ever given.
Amazingly articulate, funny, full of wisdom. Made me laugh and tear up. I’m so very proud to have had him as my idol for the past two decades.
If you have 25 minutes to spare…
Interesting take from BELLINGCAT’s founder:
“….communities who believe in conspiracy theories (don’t) generally believe they’re conspiracy theorists. They believe they’re truth seekers fighting against some source of authority that is betraying us all.” https://t.co/6FY4mfosbY
In past elections, the ANC vote % steadily increased as the results were released. Day one of the count usually was the worst for them. It will be interesting to see if 2024 follows a similar pattern.
As a genocide scholar, I have tried to understand the arguments I have read for why Israel’s conduct in Gaza does not constitute genocide. I struggle. The counter-arguments are not difficult. Here are 8 arguments I've heard and what I think in response. 1/n