Proud South African, Somerset West. Into allsorts...music, gaming, rugby. Devils advocate, sarcastic and curious. My views are my own!
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Tania Sharkey retweeted
A 16-year-old student (now 22) from Limpopo, South Africa, has received attention for a safety device she designed. Her name is Bohlale Mphahlele. She created the idea for a device called the "Alerting Earpiece." It is a small device shaped like an earring. The goal is to help people in dangerous situations.
She got the idea because of high crime rates and gender-based violence in South Africa. She wanted to design something small, simple, and easy to use.
The design includes a small camera, a GPS tracker, and an alert button. The idea is that the user can press a hidden button. The device would then take a photo of the attacker. It would also send the user's location to trusted contacts and emergency services.
The device is still in development: The prototype has won awards (including bronze at the Eskom Expo) and international attention, but it’s not yet commercially available.
It will hit the market sooner than later show how one idea from one person will eventually effect the lives of many
Stay tuned to stay safe on this
Tania Sharkey retweeted
Message to news outlets:
Today I received an apology from Tagesschau for abusing my footage of the incident which took place after the soccer game in Amsterdam between Ajax and M. Tel Aviv. I refer also to the footage of reporter @OmeBender who covered that same fight with more details.
@BILD @CNN @BBCWorld @Guardian @nytimes
I would like you to do the same as Tagesschau. An apology, a removal of my footage and the truth. A few minutes of your precious time.
Write down: Maccabi supporters attacked Amsterdam citizens in front of Central Station after the game.
Journalism is about finding truth. Not about making money on a twist of the script.
It’s time to show some respect to reality. That’s your job.
(dear folks on X: would you be so kind to post all links to framings under this post so I can address more News Outlets?)
Tania Sharkey retweeted
Rugby is impossible to ref perfectly and I am sure Barnes will get some things wrong tonight. So (1) I hope we get the rub of the green and (2) if we lose there’s no point blaming him. Get over that idea before the kick off, that’s what I say.
Tania Sharkey retweeted
Properly excited for the #RWC23Final between two of the world’s rugby superpowers 🇳🇿🇿🇦 in Paris.
Two contrasting styles, with New Zealand’s flair and ambition crossing swords with South Africa’s equally effective and unapologetic brute force.
Thrilling, absorbing, unmissable♥️
RT @Jay_Naidoo: Springboks are our patriots.
You serve selflessly.
You raise our hopes.
You are our African soul.
Irrespective of outco…
Tania Sharkey retweeted
That might be the greatest, most compelling final passage in rugby history. Man alive, what a game.
Tania Sharkey retweeted
Not all doom and gloom for the Springboks.
Played the best team in world, who haven’t lost in 15 consecutive tests now.
Left 11 points off the tee, and more in open play.
Ended up losing by 5 after a misjudgement from the drop goal attempt, a scrum pen and then a crazy call to end it all.
#RSAvIRE
Tania Sharkey retweeted
The #Springboks team to face Ireland in Paris on Saturday - more here: tinyurl.com/6xmsyprv 🤝
#StrongerTogether #RWC2023
Tania Sharkey retweeted
Ideas of things for Rassie to do during game just to fuck with world rugby’s head:
- Wear different hats
- Change outfits a few times
- Wear a fake moustache
