Government called gender-based violence a national disaster.
But the state still budgets roughly R846 million more for VIP protection than the amount specifically identified for specialised Family Violence and Child Protection units.
Budgets are choices. This one says a lot about ours.
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Double Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has announced she is coming out of retirement and will focus on competing in the 50m breaststroke at the 2028 Los Angeles Games 🏅
South Africa has turned its back on the USA.
I want you to imagine for a second:
It's 1985
South Africa is still under Apartheid.
The world is putting pressure on SA to dismantle its racial system and one of the countries applying that pressure is the United States. Ronald Reagan signs an executive order targeting the apartheid government and restricting certain economic dealings with South Africa.
America is telling South Africa that it's racial system is unacceptable.
Fast fast-forward 4 decades.
South Africa is now telling America: You're attacking our sovereignty. Don't question our race-based policies. It's our sovereign right.
HOW DID WE GO FROM ASKING AMERICA TO HELP US FIGHT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION… TO ACCUSING AMERICA OF INTERFERING WHEN IT QUESTIONS RACE-BASED POLICY?
Even worse, we're now referring to them as racist white supremacists / White Christian Imperialists!
Why now when we didn't hold that opinion when we needed their help?
Reagan was a Democrat who turned Republican.
They are doing now EXACTLY what THEY did THEN.
The USA didn't change its position.
We did.
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Malta. Mauritius. Maldives.
Three stunning islands. Three very different roles in a well-lived global life.
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I’m looking forward to hosting Coen Jonker @GIBS_SA on Monday, 13 April at 15h30.
The story of @gotymebankza runs from near-death experiences to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks.
We will also reflect on It’s About Tyme: Banking Beyond Borders, co-authored with @brucebusiness.
Join us:
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It is with great sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA.
An integral part of the Institute, Steve was known for his unwavering dedication to his work and his commitment to the policy community in Africa. We will miss his brilliant mind, his deep camaraderie and his gentle spirit. His absence leaves a significant void at SAIIA and across the continent he served so passionately. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Steve’s family, friends and all those who had the pleasure of working alongside him. May his soul rest in peace. 🕊️