One of the biggest scams of all time is making ordinary people believe they are responsible for climate change instead of multinational corporations and the militaries that protect them.
I've worked with @YusufCassim before, and he is one of the most compassionate, humble and incredibly hard-working person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We should all reject this obvious drive towards sewing division via islamophobia.
Spaza shop owner.
Beard. Muslim.
“Isis.”
If your main objection to Yusuf Cassim’s appointment as Deputy Education Minister is his appearance and religion, that’s not patriotism, it’s bigotry.
Cassim’s says his priority is ensuring underprivileged children receive quality education.
That’s what matters!
Also he is as South African as South African can get .. He was born in Uitenhage (now known as Kariega) in the Eastern Cape!
Further to that Cassim has a history in student politics and provincial work in the EC!
I wish him (and would wish any appointee whatever their party, and whatever their personal beliefs) success in delivering with HONESTY and INTEGRITY for our country.
A man’s beard and personal faith are his business.
What he does in his portfolio is ours.
The frothing mob can stay mad!
Cassim is by no means the first South African of Indian heritage to play pivotal roles in our liberation or who have occupied government positions for that matter.
Ahmed Kathrada - Long-time ANC activist, Rivonia Trial convict, spent 26 years on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela. Served as Parliamentary Counsellor to President Mandela.
Frene Ginwala - Anti-apartheid activist and journalist in exile. Became the first Speaker of the National Assembly (1994–2004)
Billy Nair -MK operative, Robben Island prisoner, trade unionist.
Monty Naicker
Jay Naidoo
Yusuf Dadoo
Just to name a few and there are many more, for those who just woke up this morning and trying to be relevant!
Those focused on fixing and building South Africa must push forward!
(For the record and for those who will now come for me 😃 I am not affiliated with any political party and have no party of choice going forward. It is a terrible place to be stuck in this political nowhereness ….but I am very much strong and firm in the position of being Proudly South African)🇿🇦
The toxic and completely unjustified response by many people on this platform to the appointment of Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education is a reminder that Twitter can be a cesspit and should not be taken seriously.
She was just going to work…
Amanda Mofokeng (28) disappeared after taking an e-hailing ride in Malvern.
What happened to her ?
Please share until she is found.
#FindAmandaMofokeng
#MissingPerson We have received news that Sr Khanyisile Tafeni has been missing since Friday. Sr Khanyisile is a full member of the Wesley in the Fourways Circuit and currently fellowships in the Bryanston society. She was last seen with a person by the name of Sibusiso Simelane.
The lack of news on Gaza isn’t because the genocide is over.
It’s because Israel slaughtered the journalists and Western media pretends there’s a ceasefire.
Thank you so much for all the love on this post !
All I have to say is- please finish your studies. Education is so important, so even if it's difficult now it'll be worth it in the end✨️