@RobynPorteous

Intersectional Feminist. Writer. Runner. Bibliophile. Anti-Racist. She/Her. Disinformation destroys democracy. #BlackLivesMatter. Charlotte & Sophie’s mama.

 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Joined March 2009
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The best parents 💔
Robyn Porteous@RobynPorteous29 Dec 2022
On Tuesday afternoon, my parents were involved in a head-on collision with a driver who appears to have swerved into their lane. Tragically, both of them died, my mum on the scene, and my dad a short while later at the hospital.
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African Child@ZikhonaTshona23h
People are doing great things for their communities. We have a grandparent who dusted off his karate gear and is teaching kids karate. Another who loves maths spends every day helping children with their maths homework, this is Soweto.
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Diaryofadreamywriter
@Briellefine20h
Please do not ask a bookworm if they are going to finish the books they have before buying more. It is very offensive in our culture.
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The Oliver Tambo Foundation annual lecture was as many parts energising as it was sobering and reflective. Justice Madlanga was clear, we cannot keep waiting and watching, something drastic needs to be done by us, the people, to turn things around...
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RISE Mzansi
@Rise_Mzansi20h
Joburg loses about 45% of its treated water through leaks and ageing infrastructure before it ever reaches a tap. Through Pillar 2: Your Services, We Deliver, RISE Mzansi is committed to fixing failing infrastructure and ensuring reliable water services for every community. Read our Governance Plan: bit.ly/488kn6v #RISEMzansi #LGE2026
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RISE Mzansi
@Rise_Mzansi15h
Another milestone for RISE Mzansi! Our billboard is officially up on the M1 highway! We’re taking our message further, showing up and continuing to rise as we build momentum towards the elections. We continue to rise! #RISEMzansi #RiseLGE2026 #LGE2026 #WeNeedNewLeaders
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On mob violence: I’ll never forget “Eat Him If You Like,” a book by Jean Teulé. In it, he tells the true story of Alain de Monèys, a kind and well-respected nobleman, who falls victim to the vicious and violent whims of a mob of civilians after a misunderstanding.
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As the title suggests, some of those involved eventually eat him after a string of extremely violent and horrific tortures have been enacted upon him.
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It’s a shameful story in France’s history (one of many, you could say). And methinks that the xenophobic violence we see erupt time and again here in South Africa is one of ours. Devastating.
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If you’re out here trying to justify this horror, then I honestly don’t know how to tell you that a mob murdering a man in cold blood is wrong.
🇯🇲@_afro_politan20h
A mob of 50 people beating someone to death is barbaric. They should all rot in prison for murder. There must be consequences for killing another human being.
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🇯🇲@_afro_politan20h
A mob of 50 people beating someone to death is barbaric. They should all rot in prison for murder. There must be consequences for killing another human being.
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Xenophobia is not a national project in South Africa! Not in our name! Down with violence against foreign nationals down!
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My husband wants to start a 'Periods & Panties' father's group one day where they get together once or twice a month and hash out the hows and whys of being good dads to daughters - including knowing how to talk about and support in terms of periods, consent, etc.
🦢@loungingmeeOct 21
A grown man being “too uncomfortable” to buy period products for his daughter is EMBARRASSING. That’s your CHILD. Grow the fuck up.
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Endlessly thankful I married a man like that and not like the one in that tweet. Imagine being "too uncomfortable" to be a responsible and mature parent? Wild.
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A foreign national has been beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa.
BBC News (World)
@BBCWorldOct 22
Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa bbc.in/4kc04wh

Durban attack: Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa

The attack on the unidentified victim follows a wave of anti-migrants protests in South Africa this year.

bbc.com
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50 people beating one man to death. They then go home and maybe have dinner and sleep. FIFTY on One!! How does one ever erase this image from the mind. 🇿🇦can break your heart.
Julian Rademeyer
@julianrademeyerOct 22
A foreign national has been beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa.
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@ali_nakaOct 23
Investigate something they witnessed?
Reuters World
@ReutersWorldOct 22
South African police investigate killing of foreign national by crowd reut.rs/4z2MHTF reut.rs/4z2MHTF

South African police investigate killing of foreign national by crowd

South African police said on Thursday they were investigating the killing of ​a foreign national by a crowd ‌of about 50 people in the city of Durban.

reuters.com
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My Kheswa 🇵🇸@ThandoAfrikaOct 22
No one should have the right, power to go around the streets attacking and killing immigrants. It’s wrong , inhumane and unacceptable. We shouldn’t allow such in South Africa.
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The sting of paying @CityofJoburgZA monthly - and then having to pay private companies to supply the basic services that the City doesn’t? Four days without water - and counting. Definitely not a fun time with a toddler and a newborn.
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Pardon my moaning but I’m wildly over it at this point.
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@AmnestySAfrica
@AmnestySAfricaOct 22
We condemn the horrific killing of a migrant in the Durban CBD this morning. @SAPoliceService all those found to be responsible and part of the group that attacked the man, must be arrested and prosecuted. No one has the right to take another person’s life, regardless of the reason. This attack is not an isolated incident. It represents the latest wave in a rising tide of violence against migrants in South Africa. The justice system must start acting as a deterrent to these attacks and killings. @GovernmentZA has a legal obligation to protect everyone within its borders, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This includes taking strong measures to combat xenophobia, hatred and discrimination, preventing violence, responding swiftly when attacks occur, and ensuring justice for victims. Stronger political will is needed to put an end to discrimination against migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Xenophobia must be rejected. The right to life must be protected. Everyone has human rights, regardless of nationality, language, documentation or where they call home. #NoToXenophobia #RejectXenophobia #NoToHate #HumanRights #HumanityMustWin
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