Chris Desmond

Economist, researcher, concerned citizen.

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

They only tweet the loadshedding schedules, they don't read them. @CityPowerJhb

[@CityPowerJhb @CityPowerJhb]

#parkview is currently under load shedding. Technicians will resume working on the existing outage after load shedding.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^NN

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

@steenekampcarl I agree it is unlikely you will get 100% of what you want - but the short comings of the DA are too much for me. We need a party that can inspire and truly lead, not only govern - and the DA and its leadership often appear tone deaf... and that is a major problem for me.

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

If these are our options - who cares how we vote?

[Pierre de Vos ⚖️ @pierredevos]

Should the Constitution be amended to allow for the direct election of the President by voters? https://t.co/VBrnpSmFkC

[Birth to Thirty @bt30cohort]

Calling all Birth to Thirty participants and staff!!

We're hosting a celebration, August 20th, for the launch of the new Bt30 book, every participant will get a free copy!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to reconnect with this amazing study 🤎🖤🤍

Text us on 079 672 2198

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

Every member of the ANC is either immoral or moral and delusional. No sane clear thinking person can be a member of a criminal enterprise and be moral at the same time...

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

[WATCH] "Reference to the ANC as criminals is wrong. There are many honest, dedicated, patriotic South Africans who are members of the ANC," Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan tells MPs.

MPs debated the power crisis earlier, focusing on Eskom's woes. #Newzroom405

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

Final day to apply: @NEPAD_Agency seeks an Advocacy and Public Relations Officer, through secondment with @accelerate_hub, who will coordinate the program’s PR & advocacy efforts on adolescent health, science, innovation & emerging technologies
Details: https://t.co/FLV0FggeIg

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

There are no reasons for SA to act like this - there are lots of reasons for the ANC to do so. Always always remember that a vote for the ANC is always just that - a vote for the ANC, not for SA.

[Liubov Abravitova @lubovabravitova]

#TalkToMe Since the beginning of russian invasion I did not have any requested meeting with SA government officials… 45 days!!! My people are under brutal attack of russians ..now. @DIRCO_ZA @CyrilRamaphosa @News24 @dailymaverick @SABCNews @eNCA - how ?!- https://t.co/IRehK00PfI

[Institute for Life Course Health Research @ILCH_research]

"Caring for children is a balancing act best done by those close to them."

In this article led by @mpc_sa, @markskeptic & other co-authors highlight the importance of supporting families to support children & the vital role of social services in doing so

https://t.co/pfbgarqGlO

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

We can do better than this...

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

“Whose imagination is it? How do you dream of tomorrow when today is beating at your door?” - @aleyakassam. Listen here: https://t.co/98LQIviozG
@ellekeboehmer @writrsmakewrlds @engfac @TORCHOxford @PocoSeminarOx @OxLifeWriting

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

"Unless there's a concerted continental effort to address the pressing issues that a significant part of Africa's population faces, then the future's not looking very good." - @MGMuzenda. Listen here: https://t.co/98LQIviozG
@ellekeboehmer @writrsmakewrlds @engfac @TORCHOxford

[Partners In Health @PIH]

Partners In Health announced that its founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, unexpectedly passed away today in his sleep while in Rwanda.

Dr. Farmer was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife, Didi Bertrand Farmer, and their three children.

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[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

featuring Prof. Jonny Steinberg, @aleyakassam, and @MGMuzenda as Prof. @ellekeboehmer's guests @TORCHOxford @PocoSeminarOx @OxLifeWriting

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

The last episode of @accelerate_hub's new podcast season is here! This discussion with three African writers asks how we imagine the future in situations where we may lack resources or opportunities. Listen here: https://t.co/98LQIviozG
@ellekeboehmer @writrsmakewrlds @engfac

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

Racism = prejudice + power
Despite there being 2 parts I always see ppl lamenting the prejudice, asking racists to be better people... Leave them with their bigoted beliefs, take away their power & problem for others is solved. Then they can work on themselves at their leisure

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

When we are disillusioned - we must think bigger, not smaller.

MAVERICK CITIZEN: EYE OF THE NEEDLE: From the real to the ideal state of the nation: Rick Turner and the enduring necessity of utopian thinking https://t.co/e7KSPWALlk

[Chris Desmond @mpc_sa]

MAVERICK CITIZEN: EYE OF THE NEEDLE: From the real to the ideal state of the nation: Rick Turner and the enduring necessity of utopian thinking https://t.co/e7KSPWSmcS

[Accelerate Research Hub @accelerate_hub]

“Young people need to be given opportunities to gain the skills of the 21st century in order to successfully navigate the labour market.” - @iyejpt
Listen here: https://t.co/syBRZGIOrg
@ellekeboehmer @CamSociology @engfac @writrsmakewrlds @TORCHOxford @UKRI_News @oakfnd @GCRF

[Sarah Skeen @sarahskeenhere]

For anyone wondering about what happens long after early childhood interventions end, here is what happened with ours. A small piece of the puzzle 🧩