Nick Dall

The more I learn about South African history the more surprised I am by our country. It's not as simple as you think it is - but it's much more interesting.

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

It was a rewarding multifaceted and insightful dialogue, exceptionally curated by John Maytham. I still believe, my profile aside, your “Legends” book makes an excellent introduction to our troubled history and the events and people who shaped it. I learned a lot more about Cissie Gool, Miriam Makeba and Olive Schreiber, in particular🇿🇦

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Had a great time talking about #Legends at @FranLitFest with @ThuliMadonsela3, John Maytham, Adekeye Adebajo and @BlackmansReview. Also attended a cool session hosted by @marclottering about the new book #Coloured. Fantastic to see so many people engaging with (and buying) books!

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Really looking forward to discussing #Legends with @ThuliMadonsela3, John Maytham, @BlackmansReview and Adekeye Adebajo at @FranLitFest this weekend.

[@PenguinBooksSA @PenguinBooksSA]

With less than two weeks to go untill #electionday, here's a not-so-gentle reminder that #SpoiltBallots by @NickGDall + @BlackmansReview is the only book that details South Africa's long history of electoral dysfunction.

#elections2024 #electionday2024 #votingday #voting

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

The surfer chef behind South Africa’s first fine dining halal restaurant https://t.co/iKjx7s8SWA via @AJEnglish

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Really enjoyed writing this deep dive for @aje

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

‘I am prepared to die’.

Sixty years ago, during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the 20th century's most famous speeches https://t.co/HFoWNFjRkz

[@PenguinBooksSA @PenguinBooksSA]

@JakesGerwel Book Discussions @Suidoosterfees

📣 Join @NickGDall @BlackmansReview + Dennis Cruywagen on 29 April at 10h00 | FREE entry

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Looking forward to discussing #Mandela, #Makeba, @ThuliMadonsela3 and Co at the #Suidoosterfees on Monday at 10am. Tickets are free! #Legends: People Who Changed #SouthAfrica for the Better.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

60 years ago during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.

He expected to be sentenced to death but instead lived to see his dream ‘of a democratic and free society’ realised.

🔗:https://t.co/C681uws1aY

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Mandela gave his "I am prepared to die" speech 60 years ago today. I did a deep dive into those five famous words. https://t.co/z2hHOn9tpV

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

@darryn_b_holm @Our_DA @Rise_Mzansi Pathetic. Land expropriation is necessary. It just has to be done carefully.

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Really looking forward to this one... The #Suidoosterfees has become an annual highlight for me.

[@PenguinBooksSA @PenguinBooksSA]

@JakesGerwel Discussions @Suidoosterfees 📣
Join Nick Dall, Matthew Blackman + Dennis Cruywagen on 29 April at 10h00 | FREE entry

In this discussion they look back at Mzansi’s gamechangers whom we can all be proud of. From King Moshoeshoe, Olive Schreiner, Gandhi, Eugène Marais, Sol Plaatje and Miriam Makeba to Steve Biko and Thuli Madonsela – to name but a few!

[Ridhwaan Suliman @rid1tweets]

So in the Israel - HAMAS war, over the past 180 days, more than 41000 PALESTINIANS have been killed (incl those not found under rubble).
Were these 41000 Palestinians Hamas?
Were the 15370 CHILDREN and 9671 WOMEN Hamas?

When will this insanity end? When will humanity wake up?

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

I've been meaning to write about #JustNuisance for years. Finally got around to it. Such a cool story. https://t.co/j8fQ5eQDjB

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Really looking forward to speaking at @FranLitFest with @BlackmansReview, Adekeye Adebajo, and @ThuliMadonsela3, the only #livinglegend in our book #Legends. https://t.co/Z8XFgrV2ew

[Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds @ThuliMadonsela3]

I would not be surprised if a person who woke up from a coma just after October 7, 2023 thought the TV images and videos of the barbaric mass killing of babies, children, women and other civilians plus destruction of hospitals and other valuable civilian buildings and mass displacement of people in Gaza Palestine was simply a movie from the brutish medieval times where there were no international guardrails for waging war in a civilised way #StandUp4HumanRights #StopTheGenocide #SaveGaza #SavePalestine⚖️🕊

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Sometimes the jokes write themselves. Sadly this one isn't remotely funny. https://t.co/FrHYTQJ9rO

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

Got a real kick out of reporting this story about a South African innovation that's making a real difference to both people and planet. Did I mention that #MannaBrew also tastes good? https://t.co/8qf4gbHLKq

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

In the Deep South? Join us for a free event at Tokai Library tonight. To shake things up we've decided to give a themed talk on the topic "Mandela Didn’t Come From Nowhere." (All will be revealed). Refreshments will be provided and we'll be selling and signing books. #Legends

[Nick Dall @NickGDall]

@SongezoZibi Shameful. Adv. Ngcukaitobi has made an outsized contribution to this country. His books alone make him a hero. And that's before we even mention his day job.