Selene Brophy

Journalist, Editor, Content Strategist. Published in @Skift, @News24, @Traveller24_SA, @Property24, @SawubonaSAA

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

This is my first piece for The Culture Edit - a series we're doing on @timeout Cape Town. Would love you to have a read, share your thoughts and stories with us… https://t.co/LzBAIN376U

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

Crucial Budget updates might be delayed, but GNU's tourism and home affairs departments are cracking on. I spoke to @METROFMSA about SA's TTOS system for India and China + ongoing visa reforms. https://t.co/DAgTMI0K6h

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

People are as free as they want to be… Change becomes possible when we correctly calibrate necessity and freedom. #PsychologyofBeing

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

How People Change – fascinating read on the two elements of self-transcendence https://t.co/d0nD8gRhnu

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

Significant developments for SA in the Green Energy revolution. It is crucial to drive policy that benefits the continent - because we've seen this minerals arms race before. To watch in 2025:
- G20 Hosting
- AU President election
- New Head of AfD Bank https://t.co/xyr4St0LUR

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

@bchesky Women in 'founder mode' and positions of leadership often seen in a totally different light to men. When you're ambitious and direct, even labelled as 'pushy'. True story.

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

In a world increasingly dominated by noise and distraction, a new trend is emerging among discerning travellers: the pursuit of genuine solitude.

https://t.co/lOj2B9eUFu

[Skift @skift]

Airlink marks the latest in a series of strategic investments for the Qatar Airways Group in Africa and beyond. Could the much-anticipated RwandAir deal be next?

https://t.co/2J5IYVa8GZ

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

@Tendaijoe Valid question, how much time do you have? We could start here... https://t.co/pvIqJeJvWM

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

Far too little focus on renewables, with SA's Just Energy Transition moving too slowly, and even climate finance at risk of widening the inequality divide.

[The Outlier @outlierafrica]

Municipalities increased their electricity prices by 12.72% in July, raising the cost of 350kWh of prepaid electricity from R907 in June to R1,043 – an increase of R136.

More charts: https://t.co/m1hytXOj71

[discoverafrica @discoverafrica]

What you need to know about the mpox virus and how to protect yourself https://t.co/Tk9QrD6Qio
#Afritravel #Mpox2024 #travelplanning

[Dennis Schaal @denschaal]

Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions https://t.co/R3URLY5H0M via @Skift

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

@harriet86jim Sawa sawa Harriet, grateful!

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

I've been on a two-week break with my family in Europe, with signs of climate impact and overtourism evident - that's a separate post. Mostly, we focused on epic memories and experiences over things - also another post.

In the interim, excited about this opportunity!

[Reuters Institute @risj_oxford]

We are thrilled to welcome the 100 new members of @risj_oxford Oxford Climate Journalism Network

Our 6th cohort includes 38 men & 62 women from dozens of countries. Figures below

🙋🏾‍♀️ Explore their names https://t.co/LzO7JUEcyX
ℹ️ More on the network https://t.co/NI7zyDhdWk

[𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙾'𝙽𝚎𝚒𝚕𝚕 @sean_oneill]

Marriott’s Not Selling Just Rooms Anymore – Inside Its Bet on AI

Had a great #skiftlive conversation today with Drew Pinto of Marriott about its tech overhaul. Here's the @skift take:

https://t.co/VCY6Bil9az

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

It’s voting day. A right I’ll not take for granted. Whoever you decide to vote for, we need to exercise this today, more than ever. For a better South Africa!

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

Flooding across East Africa has highlighted climate change's impact on one of the world's most spectacular wildlife experiences - The Great Wildebeest Migration. This guide unpacks some concerns for travellers ahead of the high season. https://t.co/xnCsK8dnIE

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

Often see gaps like this. Sourcing the data matters. Irony of this screen time chart? It denotes old population of Japan, and largely overlooks continent with world’s youngest population.

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

A good day looking at improved data storytelling with @outlierafrica

[Harriet James @harriet86jim]

My article on the devastating floods that affected my country&how you can assist, has just been published by
@AFARmedia
. I want to thank the editors for trusting me with the assignment &my sources
@GonaJudy
for their insights. Here is the article.
https://t.co/5ynrcjNAC0

[Selene Brophy @SeleneBrophy]

@SAfmRadio @BridgetMasinga Insightful conversation @BridgetMasinga. This is such a jargon-fraught topic. Boils down to impact for good, especially in the long term. We're all going to take must-see attraction pics. Love that we can choose to go deeper into destinations in ways that give back.