Award winning political correspondent. Covering policy, power and the people @BDLiveSA maekot@businessday.co.za

Joined August 2013
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Showing up. Anywhere. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒ #FIFAWorldCup
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If this polygamist storyline aired on public broadcasting, the HIV subplot would definitely include a scene of him taking his meds just to hit that classic PBS edutainment beat
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My debut novel was titled #ThePolygamist (2012). It was self published under the Logogog Press imprint (indie publisher) 193 pages
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Company plans to sweat its Nigerian banking licence in growth drive ebx.sh/Nk995h
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Jonasi went from bad to worse! #thepolygamist
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Did Lewis just pick up a South African accent from Naomi Schiff who grew up in Mzansi? ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ˜‚ #F1 #BarcelonaGP
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First African win in 2022 was Senegalese. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ Who gets our first win at this year's #FIFAWorldCup? ๐ŸŒ
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I met met the GOAT ๐Ÿ, shared a moment with the GOAT ๐Ÿ and I danced with the GOAT ๐Ÿ Ronaldo โ€œR9 The Phenomenon โ€œ @ronaldo ๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆx๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ
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Iโ€™ve loved every day of this job, and I love our city! Today I announced that I'm standing as the DAโ€™s 2026 Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Serving the Mother City over the past 5 years has been such a privilege. Together, we have built Cape Town into the City of Hope - the most functional and successful city in South Africa. Now, I want to take Cape Town forward for all: ๐Ÿš” Stronger policing ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ More jobs ๐Ÿ’ง Reliable, affordable services ๐Ÿ  More affordable homes ๐Ÿงน Cleaner public spaces
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A co-ordinated Pan African response to Ebola is the only solution at this point. We are all affected whether we like it or not
Israelโ€™s new Ebola travel restrictions include Kenya, despite the country having ZERO confirmed cases. Ministry of health you have draggged us into this unjustified blow on tourism sector.
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Brazil. Morocco. ๐–ซฬถ๐—ˆฬถ๐—‡ฬถ๐–ฝฬถ๐—ˆฬถ๐—‡ฬถ ฬถ๐—ฬถ๐—ˆฬถ ฬถ๐–จฬถ๐–ปฬถ๐—‚ฬถ๐—“ฬถ๐–บฬถ. Tonight at the #FIFAWorldCup! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Omar: "I am very proud of my passport, and I don't want any other one." He also urged politicians and lawmakers to do everything they can to restore the prestige and respect of the Somali passport. And he encouraged young Somalis to believe in themselves and in their country. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด
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If you thought the 2012 Junior Boks side producing the 2019 and 2023 World Cup winners and maybe 2027 too was a dynasty, wait until you see what this current Junior Boks generation is about to unleash.
The #JuniorBoks squad for their @WorldRugby #JWC title defence in Georgia has been locked in, with seven members of last year's group making the cut again - more here: tinyurl.com/dw3bapsy ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #JourneyToGreatness
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The #JuniorBoks squad for their @WorldRugby #JWC title defence in Georgia has been locked in, with seven members of last year's group making the cut again - more here: tinyurl.com/dw3bapsy ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #JourneyToGreatness
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Pleased to visit Chinese-operated shops and resturant serving the local communities and job creation in Pretoria. I encourage all Chinese businesses in SA to operate in full compliance, employ lawfully, enhance security and strive to deliver more benefit to South African communities.
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Tyla delivered a beautiful rendition. She kicked it off in an octave that the average person can handle because our anthem in the correct octave is a little tricky when you're not warmed up. Also our anthem was made for 4 parts so the choir as back up is chef's kiss. When she sustained that 5th and gave them a moment to take us into Uit die blou ๐Ÿค๐Ÿพ
Tyla really took it there after that second 'sechabasaaaaa' ๐Ÿ˜ญcasually reminding us she's actually a SINGERRR
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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ @ProteasWomenCSA from the Netball Family, we wish Coach Mandla, Captain Laura and the entire squad every success for the tournament ahead. #NetballFamily #Unbreakable #TheProteas #T20WorldCup
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M A T C H D A Y! ๐Ÿ The day is finally here and #TheProteas are set for battle. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Our #T20WorldCup journey begins today as South Africa takes on Australia in a crucial Group Stage clash. ๐Ÿ† Donโ€™t miss a moment of the action, live on SuperSport! ๐Ÿ“บ #Unbreakable
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Shakira says sheโ€™ll be performing with Tyla at one of her us shows ๐Ÿฅนthe is how legends treat the new wave
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