Tiro Holele

All God’s Children

[Hunter Biden @HunterBiden]

It’s so hard, but the thing my dad did for me was that he never let me go. As much as I tired to run I always knew he was waiting. And I know I tortured him. It still makes me cry to think about what I put him through. But I came back. And he was where he always was waiting to love me.

[Tiro Holele @tholele1]

@kekgotso_ Is this the Great Bessie of Maru?❤️

[🅺🅶🅾🆃🆂🅾 @kekgotso_]

Bessie Head ✍🏽

[SA Reserve Bank @SAReserveBank]

[ICYMI] The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) hosted the inaugural Tito Mboweni Memorial Lecture, honouring the legacy of Governor No. 8.

Former President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Professor Axel A Weber delivered the lecture, titled: 'Reducing global macroeconomic imbalances: Current challenges and potential policy responses’

The event, which took place on the sidelines of the Group of 30 meetings in Cape Town, was attended by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Singapore’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Zainal Arif Mantaha.

Watch the full lecture here: https://t.co/ugqqdkkLZ0

#TitoMboweniMemorialLecture26 hashtag #TMMLecture26

[Tiro Holele @tholele1]

@sowazis Hello Friend😀

[Talia🇿🇦 @Amo__833]

SUIDERLIG LEARNER MISSING, PHONE LAST SIGNAL DEEP CITY JOHANNESBURG

VANDERBIJLPARK – An urgent search is underway for 18-year-old Nontsikelelo Maseko, who disappeared on Tuesday morning while heading to school.

Maseko was last spotted in Vanderbijlpark wearing her Suiderlig high school uniform. She has knotless braids and was traveling to class when contact was lost.

According to the family, the last signal from her cellphone placed her at Benrose Supermarket in Deep City, Johannesburg.

Her father, Mr Maseko, and family friend Lebohang Mokoena are pleading with the public for any information that could lead to her safe return.

Anyone with information is urged to contact:
- Mr Maseko: 082 678 3568
- Lebohang Mokoena: 067 260 9820

[Gillian Godsell @gilliangodsell]

Let us by all means not only consume headlines about a divided country. There’s more to the story. “There are millions of South Africans who all want better lives for one another “. Thank you Wandile.

[Wandile Mthiyane @wandileubuntu]

Today I left Riversdale overwhelmed with gratitude.

When I started walking from Durban to Cape Town, it was because my aunt passed away while waiting for a government-promised house. I wanted to raise awareness for the millions of South Africans who are still waiting for a safe place to call home.

What I didn't expect was what this journey would teach me about South Africa.

This morning, as I walked out of Riversdale, people lined the streets waving, cheering, and wishing me well. Many spoke Afrikaans. I speak isiZulu. Yet somehow we understood each other perfectly.

Because hope doesn't need a translator.

For 48 days, I have been welcomed by strangers, invited into homes, fed by families, and encouraged by people from every background imaginable.

If you only consumed headlines, you might think South Africa is defined by division. My experience has been the opposite.

A Zulu boy from KwaMashu being embraced by a predominantly Afrikaans town is not the story we're often told about this country, but it's the story I've been living.

Yes, inequality remains one of our greatest challenges. Yes, the legacy of apartheid still determines who is most vulnerable when the storms come.

But I have also learned that there are millions of South Africans who want a better future for one another.

People who are willing to care.

People who are willing to help.

People who still believe in us.

Thank you, Riversdale.

Thank you for reminding me that the South Africa I dream about is not a fantasy. It is real. I have walked through it, one step at a time. 🇿🇦❤️

#WalkForHome
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[Sunflower @Sunflowerreal]

The late Mabidi Izzy Machaba (57) 🕊️🕊️was an anti corruption official who served as the Chief Director of the Integrity Management Unit (IMU) in the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. Machaba was reportedly followed by four gunmen from Mbombela to Secunda, and then toward Pretoria. His vehicle was forced to stop along the road, where gunmen fired 29 rounds into the car. After the shooting, the attackers stole his laptop and sensitive investigation documents from the vehicle, which colleagues believe confirms the hit was work related. He was left for dead on the roadside but initially survived the attack, though he remained in a coma for approximately four months during his recovery attempt. Machaba was also investigating senior government officials for using fraudulent educational credentials to secure high ranking positions. This work posed a direct threat to the careers of powerful individuals within the administration. He late later succumbed to his injuries on the 8 August 2024.

[@luphumlongcayisa @luphumlongcayis]

On Saturday, 20 June at 19:00, the Great Hall at WITS University will host a musical tribute as the hymns and compositions of Tiyo Soga are revisited in celebration of President Thabo Mbeki’s 84th birthday. Mandisi Dyantyis will be accompanied by the Renaissance Singers and the Chamber Orchestra of Johannesburg under the direction of Kotlwano Masote.

For many of us Tiyo Soga’s extraordinary compositions are tied to our childhood, the church, funerals , resistance against apartheid and home.

We look forward to hosting you on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 19:00
WITS Great Hall

Tickets available at Webtickets.

[National Press Club @npclub]

MEDIA STATEMENT

24 May 2026

NATIONAL PRESS CLUB MOURNS PASSING OF JOURNALIST BALDWIN NDABA

The National Press Club (NPC) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of journalist Baldwin Ndaba, who passed away on Friday, 22 May 2026.

Until recently, Baldwin Ndaba worked as a journalist for various Independent Newspapers titles such as the Diamond Field Advertiser, The Star, Sunday Independent and the Saturday Star.

A son of Galeshewe in Kimberley, the town that gave South Africa journalist and editor Aggrey Klaaste , Ndaba leaves behind a proven and impeccable legacy of chronicling the socio-political narratives that shaped post-1994 South Africa, marked by depth, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to truth.

With nearly three decades in the craft of journalism, Ndaba covered stories that exposed crime and corruption while also using the power of the pen to celebrate the milestones of South Africa’s democracy.

He understood the assignment and told the nation’s stories without any fear or favour.

“Baldwin Ndaba was a consummate and unassuming journalist who understood that for democracy to flourish, it requires a vigilant fourth estate with an appreciation of the country’s history. He loved his country and understood the responsibility we all share in building modern-day South Africa,” said NPC Chair Antoinette Slabbert.

Ndaba will be buried this Saturday in his hometown with a planned memorial service sometime this week.

The National Press Club also recognises and celebrate the life of journalist and cultural pioneer Maria McCloy, who passed away recently.

She was recently honoured by the arts and culture community, as well as broader sectors of society, for her role in shaping South Africa’s arts and culture landscape in the post-1994 era.

Both Ndaba and McCloy arrived in the media world when our democracy was in its embryonic state and led in telling the stories that shaped our society and the challenges that bedevilled our march into a democratic country.

They both left an indelible mark that will continue inspire and propel the industry to the greater heights.

For media enquiries:
Mr Albi Modise
National Press Club
Mobile: [phone]

[Lula @LulaOficial]

Não existe ninguém que tenha mais razão de ter fé e acreditar em Deus do que eu. Eu nasci numa terra em que as crianças morriam antes de completar cinco anos de fome. Eu sobrevivi.

Eu fui o primeiro filho da dona Lindu que teve um diploma primário. Eu fui o primeiro a ter uma casa, o primeiro a ter uma geladeira, o primeiro a ter uma televisão, tudo por conta de uma profissão que aprendi. Então, eu acredito, acho que Deus foi generoso comigo, como jamais alguém seria.

E tudo isso aconteceu comigo por causa da educação e do amor que recebi de uma mãe. Eu devo a ela tudo isso.

[CertifiedEcoTourismDoyenne @ms_tourist]

Didn’t know about this black owned wine farm at all..