Radical feminist. Writer. Book reviewer. Dachshund mamma. Yoga lover. Reasonable cook. Eager wine taster. 🏳️🌈 🇿🇦 🇮🇹 🇳🇱
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined February 2009
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Yes! Huge thanks and congratulations to all at the @IECSouthAfrica .
The @IECSouthAfrica is a shining example of government excellence.
This is yet another successful election, built on years of planning and extremely hard work, despite budget cuts and fractured political environment.
The turnout is poor though, and IEC needs to work harder.
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It’s the year 2026 and people are still struggling to fathom that the Democratic Alliance has more black voters than total number of white people who vote.
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People that believe their DA ward cllrs are responsible for service delivery in ANC municipalities can I ask this ?
- Do you think your ward has its own water treatment plant ?
- Its own power plant ?
- It’s own waste depot ?
- Its own parks department ?
Wards aren’t islands
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One concerning thing I've heard people say is: 'Party X always wins this ward, so it doesn't matter if I go vote'
THIS IS WRONG.
Every single vote (ward and PR) gets put into the overal seat % calculation. So EVERY VOTE matters in EVERY WARD. TURN OUT. GO VOTE ON WEDNESDAY!
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Just to say that, while many political parties in JHB gave their all this election, and poured millions into getting their messages heard, the best and most effective campaigns, by some distance, were run by JHB Water and Rand Water. Congratulations! We heard you loud and clear.
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Helen Zille says the DA filled more than 3,000 potholes during its campaign and has pledged to fix reported potholes within 72 hours by 2031 if elected. She also wants to use technology to tackle cable theft and vandalism targeting traffic lights. #Elections2026 #DStv403
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We’re raising funds for a thermal imaging drone to help protect farms and communities in the Waterberg from livestock theft and armed crime.
Help us put another set of eyes in the sky.
Donate here: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/ey…
Even a small amount helps. Please share.
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Helen Zille draws a comparison between Cape Town's drought and Johannesburg's water challenges, arguing that Joburg's supply problems are linked to failing infrastructure and water losses rather than a lack of rainfall. She puts non-revenue water losses at 48%. #Elections2026 #DStv403
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Before now, I would’ve struggled to name the single most vile politician in America aside from Trump.
Not anymore.
Vivek made that choice very easy.
Every time he opens his mouth, he proves there’s no bottom he won’t scrape.
With Vivek, “vile” isn’t an insult. It’s his brand.
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Once again for the people in the back,
LEAVE LESBIANS ALONE.
STOP TELLING THEM WHO THEY MUST INCLUDE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP POOL!
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With deep sorrow and regret I must report that President Donald J. Trump did not win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. I know how devastated all of you must be. But inevitably, someday, in the not-too-distant-future, he will give the world something much greater to celebrate.
Put the blame where it belongs. #gbv instagram.com/reel/Ddjg21wtG…
Exactly this! And stop the with the insults and contempt for women @podcastwithmacg with your 2 million follower!
Prevention means confronting harmful attitudes early, educating boys and men about respect and consent, supporting survivors, strengthening community interventions, and ensuring SAPS responds to warning signs before violence escalates.
Prevention saves lives. Reaction cannot bring them back.
#EndGBV #Femicide
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Every woman knows a woman who has been raped, but no man ever knows a rapist.
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This view would make sense if the violence came from wild animals.
A responsible thing to do is speak to our men.
There don’t seem to be any more precautions left for women to take because women are killed even at the post office or on a jog in broad daylight.
