Zelda Stapelberg-Snyman

Director & Reporting Practitioner at Semantics Communications (Pty) Ltd.

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a strutting braggart who likes to bully others but is quick to take offence.

[Integrated Reporting Committee of South Africa @ircofsa]

Congrats to the top 3 companies in the EY Excellence in IR Awards 2022 - Nedbank (1st), Redefine Properties (2nd) and Netcare (3rd).

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the morning is ‘thole’ (14th century): tolerance and forbearance, as towards other people’s feelings and points of view.

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is Zugzwang [tzoog-tzwung]: a situation in chess (and life) in which a move must be made, but each possible one will make the situation worse.

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Sasol in the dock for environmental degradation at Secunda, polluting the Vaal River: The criminal case relates to a complaint brought by a former Sasol employee-turned-whistleblower, Ian Erasmus https://t.co/UVxAcLUNJj

[Deloitte Business Operations @DeloitteBizOps]

Watch this video where Deloitte professionals share their thoughts around diversity, equity and, inclusion. Click now! https://t.co/QVRW9nr8ET

[Blue Planet Society @Seasaver]

Harpooned in belly and pectoral fin

IUCN Red List threatened, pregnant fin whale undoubtedly suffered horrific, agonising and prolonged suffering before it died at the hands of Icelandic whalers.

Is this your legacy @katrinjak?

Read more here https://t.co/OJLE0PEBmk

[Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa @chartgov]

Governance in a time of corruption - Cleaning up our act. Book your seat now for the 12th Premier Corporate Governance Conference. Proudly brought to you by CGISA, believers in the difference good governance can make. Find out more here: https://t.co/kgynO7elIV

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Today we remember Marielle Franco, born #OnThisDay.

She was a Brazilian politician, feminist & human rights activist who spoke out for minorities in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, and was assassinated in 2018.

As her courage continues to inspire us, she will always be with us.

[CDP @CDP]

Stay tuned for tomorrow's premiere with @CNBC's @TaniaBryer and Paul Dickinson, Co-founder and Chair of CDP.

[CDP @CDP]

Does your city have a net-zero target?

See which cities around the world have set net-zero or carbon-neutral targets for 2050 or sooner: https://t.co/UdMkooeH0A

[Nat Geo Travel @NatGeoTravel]

Need some faith in humanity restored? Our readers shared heartwarming travel tales of rescue, generosity, and surprise serenades. https://t.co/XqoddOweIT

[WWF @WWF]

You can find it on the highest peaks and in the deepest seas. In your home. In your food. And even in your body. 👀

RT to show your support to #StopPlasticPollution

#PlasticFreeJuly #WWFUntangled

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Girls are challenging stereotypes each day in school, sports, innovation, careers and more. ✊

May we always remember that they are capable and we need to build a world that gives them equal opportunities.

Are you with us?

[Just Share @JustShareSA]

Absa’s latest fossil fuel standards reveal a poor grasp of climate science & of the role of financial institutions in a world facing an urgent #climatecrisis. The bank intends to continue to fund coal, oil, & gas projects, leaving it lagging its peers #ESG
https://t.co/JYcy7KItVr

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the morning is 'forwallowed' (15th century): exhausted from tossing and turning all night.

[Value Reporting Foundation @the_VRF]

As we near our consolidation with the @IFRSFoundation, we look back over the last ten years of @theiirc, @SASB and @the_VRF and reflect how far we have come together. Thank you for your engagement and support!
📺Watch now: https://t.co/lxC1hzDmCb

[The Ocean Cleanup @TheOceanCleanup]

BREAKING: more than 100,000kg of plastic removed from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).

Thank you to our determined offshore crew and supporters worldwide; together, we have now officially cleaned up 1/1000th of the GPGP.

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

”We are approaching the precipice and I would strongly suggest that all of those who have not yet been greenwashed out of our senses to stand our ground. Do you not let them drag us another inch closer to the edge. Right now is where we stand our ground.”

Thank you Glastonbury!