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‘Stay with me, when the sun rises from a western sky with silver spears lashing at earth and our youth ….
We live in times where we are against time and impulse rules over us …’ -
Sandile Dikeni
(Image courtesy of @Chimurenga_SA)
Wow, didn’t know that Lent Maqoma (later a Ciskeian Minister) was a cricket star in his earlier years.
Eastern Province ‘BigFour’ 1954: Lent Maqoma, Eric Majola, Matthews Mokonenyane and Chinky Mgubela. The "Big Four" was a group of black South African sports stars who dominated the landscape of non-racial and segregated provincial rugby (and cricket) during the mid-20th century. Courtesy Andre Odendaal Collection
Sober assessment @sompisi_g very reassuring Mphemba.
[WATCH] Mdumiseni Ntuli says the ANC NEC must use the party’s second consecutive electoral decline as an opportunity for honest introspection. He says a frank discussion is needed about whether the party has lived up to its responsibilities, adding that the conversation must focus on accountability rather than blame.
#Newzroom405 #Vote26 #LGE2026
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Sorry Dan and all the other commentators.
This is not about the 'flowering of our democracy' (although it is a 'reckoning').
It is more like the implosion of the transformation project, which among others is the legacy of years of pursuing neoliberal economics, and its associated corruption and hollowing out of the democratic state.
The domination by right and centre-right parties will not 'save democracy' or ensure 'good governance' as we are being told.
Complacency by these right and centre-right parties about their apparent progress in winning electoral support is illusory, as they represent considerably *less than a quarter of eligible adults* (if you include the majority who are too alienated from politics to vote or to register).
The current trajectory of politics will deepen the dystopia in which economic benefits accrue to a tiny minority, essential services are privatised and can only be afforded by those with money, and far-right projects of hate take root as the masses are diverted to fighting amongst themselves.
The abandonment by the ANC of its progressive roots, and its deterioration into a vehicle of accumulation, is destroying it.
Although few believe it is still possible, the ANC's only route to renewal would be to reject the twin evils of neoliberal economics, and primitive accumulation via the state, and embrace a new direction.
The encouraging performance of the SACP (achieving around half a million votes so far and 79 seats), despite all its challenges- entering the race late, with minimal resources, and opposed by its alliance partner- shows that the electorate may be prepared to embrace a real alternative.
The close to three quarters of adults who didn't vote in these elections can only be brought back into the political process by a progressive party or alliance of parties that addresses their real material concerns.
This analysis from 2017- arguing that the democratic project needs to address the challenges of both the predatory elite and capital- remains relevant to the core questions facing our politics today.
dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…
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🇿🇦 "We want to be the voice of the working class in all municipalities": SACP welcomes election results
📌 Communist Party placed 3rd in the Eastern Cape, winning several wards
🔗 icp.org.tr/news/south-africa…
@SACP1921
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At 26, the people of Langa entrusted me with the responsibility to lead. Five years later, they have renewed that mandate.
2 time ward Councillor in Langa!
@PhaksPhothinja , well done my friend, I am so so proud of you. Keep on serving your people, Ceba weCountry.
Awu, ikhehla madoda @robertmarawa
Phila unaphakade Ta Rob, you deserve your flowers here in the now.
Although @robertmarawa often attempts to deflect compliments, Walter Mokoena’s remarks were deeply moving. You are a legend Rob 🙌🏾
The coalition politics of Mnquma (Butterworth, Centane neziphaluka) going to be interesting - with 99% of the vote counted, PAC, UDM, SACP, EFF and ATM with a combined vote share of nearly 45%.
Niqhubile m’Afrika @LPatiwe vote share of ✋🏾at nearly 16% compared to 1% in 2016
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Just take a listen to the first three minutes of Ahmad Jamal’s “I Love Music”
Solo piano, so much space, and it’s almost too beautiful to process. This is the playing Miles never stopped talking about.
With the leadership of the import and export control unit of ITAC and the Vice President for Government Relations at BlackBerry, at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai yesterday.
There’s a ward 22 in KwaZakhele (historic Congress base including Daku and Njoli) where the people (with nearly 70% of the vote in) have given the two Mayibuyes over a fifth of the vote
Mayibuye (KaFloyd) - 7.98%
Mayibuye Civic Movement - 14.8%
2016 ANC had 77% now 45%
I know it is uncomfortable and too soon to say it, but we need to mention that the decision to fight Andile Lungisa in the middle of a campaign season in a hotly contested Nelson Mandela city has cost the ANC over 10% of the vote
People got turned off and decided to sit home
The ANC must learn to fight its battles better
#LGE2026 #LGE2026Results
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💬 A sub-forum called “Free and Fair Trade and Industrial Competitiveness Cooperation” will bring together video messages from Professor Shen Yi of Fudan University, SAIC Motor Chairman Wang Xiaoqiu, and Ayabonga Cawe, chief commissioner of South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission.
The three will share insights on global trade, automotive industry transformation and international cooperation, exploring new opportunities for industrial development! 🤝
🍀 Join the ninth CIIE and HongQiao Forum in Shanghai this November!
#CIIE #CIIE2026 #HongQiaoForum #HQF
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Sade’s “Kiss of Life” might be the most beautiful sample ever used. DOOM took it, slowed it, and built “Doomsday” around it.
With a delegation of the Australian Trade Remedies Commission @wto yesterday.
I was busy running my mouth in the meeting about cricket, and I swallowed those words when Bavuma lost his wicket last night before the close of play 🫢 Hoping for some bragging rights after tomorrow
All the best in the new assignment nkokheli yabantu @kunenephindz and we must also wish @Chrispin_JPhiri all the best in his new assignment abroad.
We are not short of talent, so assuring.
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola has appointed Phindile Kunene as his new spokesperson, following the assignment of Chrispin Phiri to a special project abroad.
Read on tinyurl.com/yc845x7p
#news #DIRCOShakeup #SpokespersonAppointment #RonaldLamola #PhiriReplaced
Ahmad Jamal. Hank Mobley. Horace Silver. Dudu Pukwana. Chris McGregor Abdullah Ibrahim.
But I came across this gem a few weeks ago. The Ngcukana dynasty 🔥
