Met someone today and realized you just can't disregard a person just because they didn't have a successful career. So many sharp, knowledgeable people nowhere close to their potential. Not because of lack of ability. But because life wasn't kind to them.
The Atlantic has published a searchable database of music used by tech companies to train generative AI models. Out of curiosity, I went on the platform and searched for a couple of South African artists and wow, this is a much bigger issue than many people realise.
Major cheat code for life: Become difficult to rush. The world will pressure you to rush into everything. Rushed decisions. Rushed conversations. Rushed relationships. Rushed timelines. There's immense power in rejecting that trend. Slow down. Create space to think clearly.
.my thesis: no govt service should require a private intermediary for citizens to access it. The moment a middleman is needed to simplify, accelerate/ unlock/ navigate access, it signals that the state's service infrastructure is broken/ poorly designed. SARS, CIPC, DFIs, etc 💪🏿
For this to happen in 🇿🇦🇿🇦🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️For South African politicians to RESIGN 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️they are too old and tired 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
When we said we want equality and land reform, the world got told we’re killing farmers. When we said we don’t want illegal migration the world is being told we’re xenophobic… we the only nation with no rights in this world, I’m starting to believe
Even if villages in SA were like this , I don’t see anything wrong with it mud houses or rondavels are Climate Resilience, Energy Efficiency, Cultural Significance. They represent us .
When the Khoe wouldn’t work for the Dutch in the Cape, they were branded as “lazy” & slaves were brought from Asia & elsewhere in Africa. When the Zulu wouldn’t work for the British in Natal, indentured labourers were brought in from India. This is all important to know today.
Teaching opportunity in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿...
Native English-speaking teachers: this is a chance to step into an international role, experience Central Asia, & earn ($1,500–$3,500/month, with housing, flights, and visa support included). Solid option to broaden your experience abroad. Apply via Teacher Nomad: https://t.co/BJU784YqrZ. 😉
That Cartrack billionaire built a penthouse on top of the office building so he can overlook his workforce and tell them when and when not to use the stairs because he felt his workers needed to lose weight. I wish I made this up