#south african government

[nelsonmandeladay]

It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality.

"It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity." Nelson Mandela International Day 2024. Madiba encouraged every individual to take responsibility and be the change they want to see. One area we can bring about positive change is through our fight against climate change which is impacting numerous areas of life including food security. Today and every day, Let us find hope in Nelson Mandela’s example and inspiration in his vision; Let us honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by taking action: By speaking out against hate and standing up for human rights. By embracing our common humanity – rich in diversity, equal in dignity, united in solidarity and by making our world more just, compassionate, prosperous, and sustainable for all. Follow the conversations with the hashtags; #MandelaDay, #Itisinyourhands, #18july.

[johnellispoems]

REMINDING THE ANCESTORS

[dailyworldecho]

[nando161mando]

"The entire West is untethered from reality. Everyone likes to believe they would’ve been anti-apartheid back in the day, but in actual fact they would have wept tears for white settlers in South Africa. And in fact, that is exactly what happened for most of the Apartheid era."

[myzacoza]

Steve Biko, the South African Struggle Hero Who Was Prepared to Sacrifice His Life for Black Liberation

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and Proud, focuses on Steve Biko’s attitude to martyrdom and to the political uses of death (30). Steve Biko’s death on 12 September 1977…

[tomorrowusa]

« We have held another successful election that has been free, fair and peaceful.

The Independent Electoral Commission has, despite many challenges, once more acquitted itself with excellence, professionalism and integrity.

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Our people have spoken.

As the leaders of political parties, as all those who occupy positions of responsibility in society, we have heard the voices of our people and we must respect their wishes.

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Over the course of the election campaign, parties and candidates have at times differed, often forcefully.

They have expressed a wide variety of views that are often at odds with each other.

This is a welcome and necessary feature of a robust democracy. Yet, throughout the election campaign, parties and candidates have held fast to the fundamental principles of democracy.

Parties and candidates have affirmed the right of voters to participate in an election that is free, fair and peaceful.

And now, we are all called upon to recognise that the results of the election reflect the will of the people. »

— South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Sunday upon learning of the official results of South Africa's national election which left his party, the ANC, without a majority for the first time in 30 years. From the office of the Presidency of South Africa.

Whether you agree with his politics or not, it was a classy and appropriate statement by the leader of a democracy.

No temper tantrums. No attempt to disparage the results. No false and unsupported claims of election stealing. No coup plotting.

In short, this is similar to how elections used to end in the United States before the era of crybaby sore loser Donald Trump.

As for President Ramaphosa, his ANC still has the largest number of seats in the National Assembly. The 400 member assembly elects the president by a simple majority vote. It is probable that Ramaphosa will remain as president but as head of a coalition government. The National Assembly meets two weeks after the official certification of results to pick the president for the next term.

I was watching the livestream of the announcement of results by the IEC and took this screen picture.

Here's a closer view of the leader board from South African media. President Ramaphosa made his remarks in front of it (after being introduced by an election administrator) which shows his party ending up with just 159 seats. It's science fiction to imagine Donald Trump making a concession speech in front of a 2020 Electoral College map.

[heydrangeas]

zionists on this site are some of the most delusional people on the world wide web.

[urmomsstuntdouble]

not to be political but I've seen a lot of people saying that those who call Israel an apartheid don't know what they're talking about and um. As someone who has studied South African apartheid as well as grown up in a Jewish community. This claim has more merit than you think

[childoftimeandmagic]

A dear friend of mine asked me today to be in her wedding.

A different friend took her three week vacation time to visit her grandmother in Khan Younis at the end of September. I lost contact with her in November. Her mother believes she's dead.

I got a client out of county who should have never been there in the first place today.

Mothers I will never know watched their children burn to death not even two weeks ago and I'm forced to do my job like the world's nor actively destroying us.

My sister's girlfriend is all moved into my sister's apartment today after a year and a half apart.

Queer Palestinians are once again facing a pinkwashed genocide.

My cat is turning 21 this year. She's been with me since I was nine.

How many families in Gaza have had to abandon their pets who they loved as fiercely as another family member to save the rest of their loved ones?

My best friend has been dead for the last three years. Her husband still cries on her headstone everyday, like she died yesterday.

How many husbands, fathers, sons, men have no place safe to grieve tonight in Gaza? How many graves have been destroyed, how many partnerships, families, and communities torn and shredded asunder???

I'm 5,634 mi or 9,067 km from Gaza but its pain, it's plight, it's heartache, it's destruction paid for by my taxes and with my elected officials gleeful greedy cheers is never more than a thought from my mind.

[kurokoros]

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I'm not a patriotic person by any means, but there's no one more insufferable than a european or australian that shit talks america constantly. "your health care sucks" we know. "your education system sucks" we know. "blah blah blah insensitive jab about school shootings"

does that make you feel good, you insufferable, snobby little bitch?

[ravenmold]

Sponsored ads on tumblr are so weirdly region-specific to me?

Why did I get an ad with no text and a picture of some road workers, taken in such a way to either hide their identities or to showcase really bad photography skills?

Yeah I clicked on it. I had to.

And it took me to a government blog post with an announcement that one of our national roads are open again after some construction work.

Why. Are there many local tumblr users who need this information? ???

Also we can't reblog ads so I took a screenshot so...

Now it looks like my post has been interrupted by this weird sponsored ad.

You're welcome. And also do you get it?? Do you get what I mean?? What do your ads look like????

[nelsonmandeladay]

Pay tribute to Nelson Mandela.

This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July will be celebrated under the theme: “It is in Your Hands.”

Nelson Mandela, in addressing the scourge of poverty, suffering and deprivation, said: "It is in your hands to make our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalised."

These profound words by our global icon and father of our nation is at the heart of our actions this Nelson Mandela Day in tackling the intersection between climate change and food security.

South Africans can participate in the day by planting trees and contributing to community and home-based food gardens. Nelson Mandela Day targets the planting of one million trees, 60 per cent of which should be fruit trees.

Through the initiative it aims to help mitigate the impact of climate change and contribute to stabilising and enriching the soil around our communities to help food gardens flourish.

The day is an opportunity for citizens to recognise their individual power to change the world for the better. We can also play a part by raising awareness and expanding the reach of Mandela’s values including the fight against injustice, helping people in need and advancing reconciliation.

We can restore our nation by helping one person at a time. Every action we take has a knock-on effect, which will soon snowball into rebuilding our nation. It is through this united front that we can build stronger communities and stronger societies.

Government encourages citizens to donate their time by making a difference in their communities this Nelson Mandela day. Through our actions we can help make sustainable and long-term interventions in combatting climate change and food insecurity.

Engage and share your Mandela Day activities on different digital and social media platforms

[iamthekarmapolice]

this has to be the weirdest spam/scam email i’ve ever received. ‘girl what’ is all i can say to this

[thoughtlessarse]

Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the administrative capital Pretoria. Mr Ramaphosa is now set to appoint a Cabinet in a new coalition government after his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in an election last month. He was re-elected president by MPs on Friday with help from the main opposition party and a smaller third party that have joined the ANC in a coalition agreement to co-govern Africa’s most industrialised economy.

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[samafricanreporter]

(MENAFN- EIN Press wire)

STOP THE GENOCIDE

Pastor Alph Lukau called upon all Africans to unite, raise voices, and work towards healing the land and bringing an end to the Genocide in Congo.

I appeal all governments and call upon all Africans to unite, raise voices, and work towards healing the land and bringing an end to the Genocide in Congo immediately.” - Pastor Alph Lukau JOHANESSBURG , KELVIN VIEW, SOUTH AFRICA, February 11, 2024 /EIN Press wire / -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been ravaged by a devastating genocide, resulting in the loss of an estimated 15 million lives. In the face of such immense tragedy, it is imperative that humanity does not remain insensitive to the suffering of the Congolese people. Pastor Alph Lukau has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering prayers for healing and actively working towards putting an end to the genocide. This stand taken by Pastor Alph Lukau delves into the urgent need to heal our land , stop the genocide, and appeals the Governments the importance of addressing this humanitarian crisis with compassion and action.