The Gerasimov Doctrine of hybrid warfare may be influencing South Africa's immigration crisis. An overwhelming number of military-aged men among the asylum seekers, the heavy involvment of international organizations and EU NGOs raises serious questions about South African officials' lack of awareness of the international situation.
There are people who go on TV and social media to gaslight South Africans, constantly accusing them of xenophobia and violence whenever citizens dare to speak out, challenge the status quo, or reject something they do not agree with.
THIS HAS TO STOP!
@shoba82 Solomon Linda was exploited from the very beginning. After composing "Mbube," he was tricked by Eric Gallo (owner of the Gallo Recording Company) into selling his royalties for 10 shillings.
South Africa's national poet laureate, Mongane Wally Serote is off to the US for a brief tour of several US universities. Safe travels seaparankwe.
American novelist, poet and essayist, Jeff Renard Allen worked hard towards this beautiful moment. Jeff cares deeply about Mzansi, his second home. Salutes!
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Andrew Onalenna Sesinyi, widely regarded as Botswana's first English novelist, was the hero of South African refugee community in Botswana. He used to host SA poets on his Radio Botswana midday show. Hopefully those fiery poems are preserved by Botswana broadcasting authorities.
I want people to remember Sivenathi Toto as the young woman she was before the attack.
Sive was only 23.
In August 2022 she was attacked so severely in George that her life changed permanently. According to the case before court, she was dragged from her home, assaulted until she lost consciousness and then dumped near a petrol station.
She survived.
But she suffered severe brain damage and a stroke. She lost her ability to speak and walk independently and is now permanently wheelchair-bound and dependent on other people for her daily care.
The man accused of attacking her was reportedly granted bail the day after his arrest.
Action Society became involved and continued monitoring her case. Four years later, the court process is still continuing.
When we talk about GBV victims, we understandably speak about the women who have been murdered.
But there are also women like Sive.
Alive, but carrying catastrophic injuries for the rest of their lives.
Her life cannot simply become another forgotten court file because she survived.
Say her name too.
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"Heritage is more than wearing a goat's skin and painting one's face with red ochre. A true heritage is rooted in the land. Heritage should not be a form of escapism into the cocoon of anachronistic and oppressive ethnic practices." Passage from "Shining the Searchlight Inwards."
Rhode University's Vice-channcellor in South Africa 🇿🇦, Dr. Sizwe Mabizela contributes about R300,000 of his salary to poor students. He calls it Salary Sacrifice and has been doing that since 2014.
CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE JABBA!!🙏
Jabulani 'HHP' Tsambo was born on this day, 14 September 1980 in Mmabatho.
He is regarded by many as a Motswako icon.
Throughout his career, he had international collaborations with artists like Omar Retnu, Lutan Fyah and Amerie.
Having begun his music journey with a group called Verbal Assassins, he has 10 studio albums under his belt.
HHP passed away on 24 October 2018 in Randburg, aged 38. Details around his death have never been clear, but reports suggest that he committed suicide.
He could have been 46 years old was he still alive.
FAST FACT💡
In 2007 HHP,flew Amerie from Massachusetts,USA to South Africa just to be a vixen in his music video (Music and Lights).
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If this appears on your timeline kindly Repost! Lathitha Mtolo (7) has been missing since 26 February 2026 after she left home in Kokstad to go and play. There is a R50,000 reward for information that can help find her. For any info call 071 769 7670 or 08600 10111.