Our President was calm and measured, against a world-renowned degenerate whom many expected to behave like the circus act. Anyone claiming that South Africa was embarrassed is simply revealing their confirmation bias, thats that.
In many ways, what we saw today was a reflection of South Africa in all its complexity, diversity and contradiction. President Ramaphosa did well to bring in a range of voices, it was a reminder that our national identity isn’t one single not, but a chorus of voices that make a choir.
Yes, Ernie Els said a few things that raised my eyebrows, but he also made it clear: he is South African and he is not going anywhere. That in itself is important. Even if o don’t like some of the things he said.
Initially I was uncomfortable by Zukiswa’s contribution, I’ll be honest. But the more she spoke, the more I was drawn and struck by her.
The courage it takes to speak openly, in that room, about the rapes, the murders, and the everyday violence too many South Africans live with, and refused to sanitise the reality of the violence that many experience. That honesty, I suspect, disarmed many who were expecting rehearsed soundbites.
I was also relieved that Trump did not give the floor to Elon or to Vance. That would have shifted the tone entirely. As it stands, I believe these talks are off to a promising start. There’s reason to be cautiously optimistic. 🇿🇦 🏉 ⛳️
I think overall, the RSA delegation did well. There was NEVER not going to be theatrics. Trump side changed schedule, ambush was set but overall, it was OK. PS... You lose Trump when you say, "We need your help." SA delegates must emphasise economic benefits of investing in partnerships.
The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being … There will always be one more thing.
~ Toni Morrison
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This man is not what we have been told he is. He is truly up to something. Of all SA heads of state, he has come out as the most committed to policies that matter for the most genuine transformation of the living conditions of our people.
- NHI
- BELA
- Expropriation Act
- Palestine
The left needs to accept this, and rethink its position towards him! Not withstanding Marikana, Phala Phala, CR is on a journey less travelled by many in his position. Worse, under GNU conditions! No puppet of white monopoly capitalism speak and acts like he does! Sela!
[STATE VISIT]: His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa is at the Palace of Nations - home of the Council of the Nation (the upper house of the Algerian Parliament).
His Excellency is delivering his Address to the Nation at an Extraordinary Session convened in a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament.
📍 Palace of Nations - Club des Pins, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
#SAinAlgeria 🇿🇦🇩🇿
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
This week in ANC Today:
“We will continue to work together to improve the lives of persons with disabilities” - by President Cyril Ramaphosa
Link to full article here: https://t.co/lRDlECw63M
#RamaphosaOurPresident#LetsDoMoreTogether