Ruette retweeted
Why is it always that when
Black politicians like Panyaza have nothing substantial to say about governance, they start a racism debate.
@helenzille is talking about Johannesburg's problems, proposing solutions and campaigning, while he seems more interested in digging through old tweets and videos.
Mr Premier sir, challenge her policies, present your own plans and tell residents what you will do differently. Johannesburg needs answers, not another history lesson every time elections approach.
Race cannot be your campaign strategy every time the conversation turns to accountability.
What a CV 👏👏👏
You reckon? Let’s check her CV.
Education
BA, University of Natal, 1963.
LLB, University of Natal, 1965.
LLM, Harvard University, 1982.
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), Harvard University, 1988.
Positions held
Attorney and conveyancer in South Africa, 1967–1995.
Founder of her own law practice in Natal, 1967, becoming the first woman to establish a law practice in the province.
Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, from 1980.
Co-founder of Equality Now, 1985.
Acting judge of the South African High Court, 1995, becoming the first Black woman to serve as a judge on the Natal bench.
Judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), 1995–1999.
President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 1999–2003.
Judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), 2003–2008.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2008–2014.
Ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), from 2019, in proceedings concerning the genocide case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar.
Chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, 2021–2025
But, sure Jan: HaTrEd Of iSRaeL.
Ruette retweeted
After Siya eventually retires, I want him contracted to keep him singing the anthem with the team and yelling from the touchline for the following ten years.
Ruette retweeted
I don’t think people miss department stores because they need another place to buy stuff. They miss having somewhere to actually go. The decorated windows, perfume counters, little restaurants, holiday displays, gift wrapping… shopping used to feel like an experience instead of opening an app and adding something to a cart.
Ruette retweeted
A word on the Mexicans too. I’ve only seen people be friendly and welcoming. On my way out I saw England fans at a bar singing Hey Jude with Mexico fans. This is a wonderful city with wonderful people. If you ever get the chance to visit, don’t hesitate.
Ruette retweeted
Didier Drogba on some African fans mocking South Africa's World Cup elimination:
🗣️ “What disappointed me the most tonight wasn't South Africa's elimination it was seeing some Africans celebrating another African nation being knocked out. I honestly cannot understand that mentality.”
“When one African country reaches the World Cup, they don't carry only their own flag they carry the hopes of an entire continent. Every victory earns Africa more respect. Every deep run changes how the football world sees us.”
“Mocking South Africa because they lost doesn't make your country stronger. It only shows how divided we still are when we should be standing together. Our biggest opponents are on the pitch, not wearing another African jersey.”
“I've always believed Africa's greatest weakness isn't talent it's how quickly we sometimes turn against each other instead of lifting one another. Imagine if we celebrated each other's success with the same energy we use to mock each other's failures.”
“I've seen supporters from Europe and South America unite behind teams from their regions at major tournaments. That's the mentality Africa needs if we truly want to become a football powerhouse.”
“To the South African players, hold your heads high. You fought with courage, represented your country with pride and earned the respect of millions. One painful defeat cannot erase everything you achieved.”
“And to those celebrating another African team's heartbreak, remember this: today it's South Africa, tomorrow it could be your country. Respect costs nothing, but it says everything about who we are as a football family.”
