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[jesslevitt @jesslevitt]

Listen, you looked unflappable at 60. Like, was it even tough? Xx

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

Nothing more to do. I can't sleep. So I'm listening to music and hope to snooze soon. I am digging very deep. It's been 8 years since I last ran. May the 7th one be a ....happy ending. Thank you ALL for your love and kindness.

[Ziyanda Sibeko @sibekoziyanda]

It’s for the safety of runners. They’re an efficient and world class marathon organisation, I’m certain that the decision was given much consideration and due regard. Absent of a decision like this in the face of prevailing safety risks can be a legal nightmare to deal with.

[Sipho_Marima @MarimaSipho]

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[Giulietta Talevi @GTalevi]

Ok so the LinkedIn-humblebrag is not my spiritual home, but I want to say how proud I am of team Currency: Vernon, Rob, Ann, Tj and myself won 6 awards at last night’s Sanlam journalism award, for a period of only three months in operation. Chuffed. Thanks @sanlam

[Anele Mdoda @Anele]

Tshidi Madia. Always knew the play before it was played. She will be sorely missed by everyone at Primedia. She was literally the companies pillar. Politically and socially. Nje man. She was just a team player. Her wins were our wins and boy did she win.

A proper commander of the Newsroom.

Rest ntombi. Rest

[Phumzile Van Damme @zilevandamme]

I don’t know who needs this today but here it is. ♥️

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

[BREAKING NEWS] Tete Dijana has won his third #ComradesMarathon. The SA runner also won the race in 2022 and 2023. #Newzroom405

[Khaya Dlanga @khayadlanga]

When I was in school, I did not think my life would turn into anything worth mentioning. After matric, I had made peace with the idea of working as a cashier at the local Edgars in East London on Oxford Street. (They never called me back after I dropped off my CV. So Milky Lane was next.) My mother, of course, had bigger dreams for me than I had for myself. But that’s a story for another day.

Why did I think life would just drift into nothingness? Well, throughout most of school, I only had one badge on my blazer. My name. Eventually, I got a second one. Library Monitor (It's that black badge on blazer). I would look at the kids whose blazers were heavy with honours and colours as if they came from another world. I assumed their futures were sorted and mine was not.

But life had other plans. I found my way into advertising. I won the first Gold Cannes Lion awarded to a black South African, along with Ntsikelelo Nukwa. Then came the Gold Eagle. Then the elusive Black Eagle, which hadn’t been awarded in over a decade.

More Cannes Lions followed. One Shows. Loeries. Other awards too. Eventually, I started writing and one of my books was even shortlisted for the Alan Paton Prize.

Sometimes you'll think it's a mistake. That you're an imposter. You don't belong. Other times other people may think you don't deserve to be where you are. Doesn't matter. Keep at it.

So here’s what I’ve learned: even if you have no idea where what you’re doing is taking you, keep doing it. Keep showing up. Keep learning. Life may take the long way around, but it gets you there. Some people are lucky, they’ve always known where they’re going. Some of us aren’t. But even when you don’t know, life sometimes finds a way to figure it out for you. Just don’t stop.

What I am trying to say is this: be inspired by others, but only ever compete against yourself. You are not running their race. You’re running yours.

You’re gonna be ok. Things always work out, not always the way you imagined, but they do work out.

Most importantly, never forget where you come from, nor the long road it took to get you there. And take nothing for granted.

One last thing. This may seem ironic considering the trophies, while accolades are great to have, there are things that are far more important. What really matters, no trophy can capture. Because what lasts is how you lived, who you lifted, your resilience, your humility, and whether you stayed true to yourself.

Trophies gather dust. Character doesn’t.

[Khaya Dlanga @khayadlanga]

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. 🇿🇦 🏉 ⛳️

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

I'll never reclaim the work time I have lost, watching this. No regrets, though.

[Lady Gaga @ladygaga]

Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night’s show—the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil. The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away. Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you. An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history. I wish I could share this feeling with the whole world—I know I can’t, but I can say this—if you lose your way, you can find your way back if you believe in yourself and work hard. You can give yourself dignity by rehearsing your passion and your craft, pushing yourself to new heights— you can lift yourself up even if it takes some time. Thank you Rio for waiting for me to come back. Thank you little monsters all over the world. I love you. I will never forget this moment. Paws up little monsters. Obrigada. Love, Mother Monster.

[jesslevitt @jesslevitt]

Hello @Leon_Schreib why does the online passport renewal portal penalise you R600 when applying for a new passport when your old one has less than 6 months validity left but in person you don’t get the “fine”?

[Giulietta Talevi @GTalevi]

Economists we've spoken to reckon it's much smaller actually. In the region of R40bn-odd. And if these politicians put in place any real growth boosting measures, the shortfall would be even smaller.

[SikonathiMantshantsh @SikonathiM]

Andrew Trench, a colleague many of us have had the pleasure of working with, really need every bit of generosity we can extend. @Discovery_SA have declined cover. Please donate anything to this BackaBuddy campaign to help with his cancer treatment. https://t.co/1Ilcd0nkZq

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

The joy I feel for her....she is breathtaking!

[Giulietta Talevi @GTalevi]

This weekend relations between me and the city of Joburg hit a new low when I was accused of harassment - for asking questions! Did you all know about the absolutely magnificent art collection we have? You wouldn't, because it's now in South Korea! Read about it here:

[Giulietta Talevi @GTalevi]

Are we going to discuss the Hades-like heat up North? The strange cloud formations? The wind? The panic-inducing lack of rain?! @SAWeatherServic , what phenomena are we experiencing here?

[jesslevitt @jesslevitt]

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[Nwabisa Makunga @nwabisa_mak]

1/2 Some personal news:
I am stepping down as Editor of @SowetanLIVE.
I have been appointed MD of News and Media for Arena Holdings, leading the strategic direction for Sunday Times, Sowetan, Business Day, Financial Mail & our digital platforms.

[The Ricky Gervais Clips @gervaisclips]

Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.

[Jay Rosen @jayrosen_nyu]

This is why the arguments about fact checking are about more than fact checking.