Award winning political correspondent. Covering policy, power and the people @BDLiveSA maekot@businessday.co.za
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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)
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Company plans to sweat its Nigerian banking licence in growth drive ebx.sh/Nk995h
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Did Lewis just pick up a South African accent from Naomi Schiff who grew up in Mzansi? ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐
#F1 #BarcelonaGP
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First African win in 2022 was Senegalese. ๐ธ๐ณ
Who gets our first win at this year's #FIFAWorldCup? ๐
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I met met the GOAT ๐, shared a moment with the GOAT ๐ and I danced with the GOAT ๐
Ronaldo โR9 The Phenomenon โ @ronaldo ๐
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Iโve loved every day of this job, and I love our city!
Today I announced that I'm standing as the DAโs 2026 Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town. ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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:
๐ Stronger policing
๐ทโโ๏ธ More jobs
๐ง Reliable, affordable services
๐ More affordable homes
๐งน 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
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Israelโs 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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Tyla performed South Africaโs national anthem with a subtle tribute to her home country hidden on the underside of her manicure. Nail artist Coca Michelle breaks it down. vogue.com/article/tyla-fifa-โฆ
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Brazil. Morocco. ๐ซฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฝฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ ฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ ฬถ๐จฬถ๐ปฬถ๐ฬถ๐ฬถ๐บฬถ.
Tonight at the #FIFAWorldCup! ๐ฒ๐ฆ
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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. ๐ธ๐ด
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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.
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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 ๐ฟ๐ฆ
#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 ๐ฟ๐ฆ
#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 ๐ค๐พ
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Tyla really took it there after that second 'sechabasaaaaa' ๐ญcasually reminding us she's actually a SINGERRR
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@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! ๐
The day is finally here and #TheProteas are set for battle. ๐ฟ๐ฆ
Our #T20WorldCup journey begins today as South Africa takes on Australia in a crucial Group Stage clash. ๐
Donโt miss a moment of the action, live on SuperSport! ๐บ
#Unbreakable
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Shakira says sheโll be performing with Tyla at one of her us shows ๐ฅนthe is how legends treat the new wave
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