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I know this is hard for some people to hear, but I’m fascinated and intrigued by politics, not made or broken by it.
Of course we all want elections to affirm our point of view, but we can’t get into the heads of any, let alone every voter. I woke up just as happy today as I was yesterday. I wish exactly that for you 😉
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The growing use of AI-generated posters by government departments and other institutions will eventually come back to haunt them. By normalising AI-generated visuals in official communication, they are making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish genuine announcements from fabricated ones.
People are already creating fake posters that look remarkably similar to official communications. The danger is that misinformation can now spread under the appearance of credibility
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If CSA wants to start a 5 day series on a bloody Sunday. That’s on them; we have an economy that very much needs us. Also the ICC took away our December / Jan(holiday time ) tests that were always full to the brim for the “Big 3” to have their cake. Fly a kite Dave
We keep hearing how important Test cricket is, but where are the fans in South Africa? Empty stands, no atmosphere, and we’re supposed to believe the format is thriving? You can’t keep calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game if no one turns up to watch it. Harsh reality, but someone has to say it. Pathetic
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Interesting fact: the ICC has NO cases or investigations involving US citizens. But the Court has an ongoing investigation and at least 2 arrest warrants out for Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu
Marco Rubio:
Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC.
And we expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC, and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in this rogue court.
If they do not, the United States will continue its campaign to dismantle the ICC, piece by piece, until Americans are threatened no longer.
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South Africa is losing the war against disinformation. We have transitioned into a society where threats of violence and even death is deemed permissible
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The youth of 1976 is the one in government right now
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Look how the MEDIA is making immigration the MAIN ISSUE in this election,NOT THE COST OF LIVING DUE TO PRIVATIZATION/PRICE GOUGING,NOT THE SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION WITHIN THE POLICE, NOT THE CARTELS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES AS A RESULT OF COLLUDING WITH COPS...IMMIGRATION?
On #METROFMTALK, we spoke to Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), about South Africa’s new asylum rules and concerns over the pressure they could place on Home Affairs.
With asylum applications required to be accepted regardless of how or where a person entered the country, we unpacked the department’s capacity to process more applications, distinguish legitimate asylum claims and prevent abuse of the system.
Could the new rules overwhelm South Africa’s asylum system?
Catch the podcast on metrofm.co.za
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First Great Replacement. And now “asylum seekers can vote”. Our local bots are really copying MAGA disinformation talking points bar for bar
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Afriforum and Solidarity must contest an election if it wants to speak on behalf of South Africans ,Kallie.
.@RonaldLamola either has no understanding of how to put the interests of South Africans first, or his outdated Cold War ideology is driving him to deliberately sabotage the relationship between South Africa and the United States.
This is not about who is right or wrong. It is about the fact that it is reckless to insult a trading partner whose trade relationship benefits South Africa more than any other.
@afriforum and the Solidarity Movement are working hard to help find solutions to the dispute with the US and have made proposals to both governments in this regard. If these efforts fail and South Africa is punished by the US, Lamola and the ANC leadership should take full responsibility for the negative consequences that their behaviour causes for South Africa and its citizens.
Unfortunately, ANC leaders will continue to enrich themselves, while ordinary South Africans will bear the consequences of the ANC leadership’s irresponsible policies and behaviour.
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An adorable little campfire myth that is repeated with religious fervour, in the hopes that it eventually takes root in place of accounts of what actually transpired. Nevermind the well documented history showing otherwise. You almost have to admire the chutzpah.
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Drops pen in absolute awe.
#MadlangaCommission
The exhibits keep hitting like a freight train. Today, we unlocked the corporate governance manual of the National Cartel Structure.
The 60/40 Business Model - Exhibit text reveals that the National Cartel Structure explicitly demanded a 40% share of protection fees added to tonnage prices, leaving a modest 60% for the actual business! Forget venture capital; this is venture extortion. They even held a high-powered strategic planning session on November 4, 2022, at the Waterkloof Golf Club to hash out these profit-sharing percentages.⛳💸
According to the affidavit document, the executive lineup features Mr. Joe Sibanyoni serving as the President of the Taxi Association and Mr. Bafana Kabini as the Deputy President. But don't worry, Rre Sibanyoni would like the Commission to believe he’s just a casual bystander who doesn't know anything about syndicates. The corporate organogram begs to differ.
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Those 121 dockets need to be displayed at the Police Museum once those cases are concluded. They now form part of our history.
#MadlangaCommission