Faculty of Business BEStalk series, Friday 22nd May 2026 at 13:00pm. Please tune in if you can. Thank you. @MandelaMgtSci @MandelaUni #DigitalDivide #Investment #Businesstalk

From Vichy to Beirut, the pattern is identical: a government criminalizes the resistance of its own people to appease an occupier. But international law, forged in the blood of decolonization, forbids such collaboration. The case against the "New Vichy": aboujahjah.substack.com/p/vi…

יש משהו כמעט מעליב באינטליגנציה של הציבור בטענה החוזרת שטרור יהודי בגדה הוא “קומץ” או “עשבים שוטים”. לא קומץ, לא שוליים, ולא חריגה מקרית. זו תופעה מרחבית, עקבית, מתועדת היטב. מי שמוכן לפתוח מפה, אפילו לרגע, מגלה תמונה שלא מתיישבת עם הנרטיב המרגיע: פריסה רחבה של אירועים, כמעט בכל רחבי הגדה. גם המקור אינו מסתורי. הפורעים אינם צצים יש מאין. ברוב המקרים הם מגיעים מתוך חוות ומאחזים בלתי חוקיים. ואלה, באופן לא מקרי בכלל, מרוכזים בתחומי המועצות האזוריות. לא בערים, לא במועצות המקומיות. יש גיאוגרפיה ברורה לאלימות הזו. וכשבודקים את הנתונים, התמונה מתחדדת עוד יותר: מטה בנימין, שומרון והר חברון מובילות הן בהיקף המאחזים והן במספר אירועי האלימות. בערבות הירדן התופעה קיימת אך מצומצמת יותר, ובמגילות ים המלח – המועצה האזורית החילונית – היא אינה קיימת. קשה לקרוא לזה מקריות. צריך מאמץ יצירתי מאוד כדי להתעלם מהקשר. ועכשיו לחלק שפחות נעים להודות בו: המאחזים והחוות הללו אינם מתקיימים בוואקום. הם מוקמים, מתוחזקים ומקבלים תשתיות על ידי המדינה. לא “נוער גבעות” עם פטיש ומברג סלל כבישים, חיבר לחשמל ולמים, הקים גני ילדים ודאג להסעות. זה כסף ציבורי, זה משרדי ממשלה, זה רשויות מקומיות. זו מדיניות, גם אם מעדיפים לקרוא לה “העלמת עין”. והנתונים לא מתחילים אתמול. כבר במפות של 2020–2022 רואים שמדובר בתופעה מבוססת(בתגובה הראשונה). אלא שמאז הקמת הממשלה הנוכחית חלה האצה ברורה. עד יולי 2025 הנתונים מצביעים על עלייה משמעותית, ומאז – כפי שכבר ברור לכל מי שעוקב – נרשמה הסלמה נוספת, גם בהיקף וגם בחומרה. אז אפשר להמשיך לגלגל עיניים ולהיאחז במילים מרגיעות. זה נוח, זה חוסך התמודדות. אבל המציאות, באופן די עקבי, פחות מתרשמת מסיסמאות.

i wrote an article with @NeilColemanSA about the jobs crisis we must never normalise the situation. it is a national emergency. we must understand the scale of the crisis Why the current jobs debate fails to grasp the scale of SA’s unemployment crisis dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…

South African supporters: Mbekezeli Mbokazi and the Chicago Fire need your support this preseason. Their match kicks off today at 8pm South Africa time and is free to stream on YouTube below. Can we count on your support? 1 retweet = 1 support #cf97 #BafanaPride #OrlandoPirates

The Boys are back in town! South Africa face Angola tomorrow and, outside of SA, few are giving them their just due We asked @NJABULON to write about Bafana's up-and-down legacy in this tournament and how coach Broos turned things around in record time africasacountry.com/2025/12/…

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Full Decisions (1) Unanimously, Finds that it has jurisdiction to give the advisory opinion requested; (2) Unanimously, Decides to comply with the request for an advisory opinion; (3) Is of the opinion that the State of Israel, as an occupying Power, is required to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law. These obligations include the following: (a) Unanimously, to ensure that the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory has the essential supplies of daily life, including food, water, clothing, bedding, shelter, fuel, medical supplies and services; (b) By ten votes to one, to agree to and facilitate by all means at its disposal relief schemes on behalf of the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory so long as that population is inadequately supplied, as has been the case in the Gaza Strip, including relief provided by the United Nations and its entities, in particular the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, other international organizations and third States, and not to impede such relief; (c) Unanimously, to respect and protect all relief and medical personnel and facilities (d) Unanimously, to respect the prohibition on forcible transfer and deportation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory; (e) Unanimously, to respect the right of protected persons from the Occupied Palestinian Territory who are detained by the State of Israel to be visited by the International Committee of the Red Cross; and (f) Unanimously, to respect the prohibition on the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare; (4) By ten votes to one, Is of the opinion that, as an occupying Power, the State of Israel has an obligation under international human rights law to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including through the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations and third States, in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory; (5) By ten votes to one, Is of the opinion that the State of Israel has an obligation to co-operate in good faith with the United Nations by providing every assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory; (6) By ten votes to one, Is of the opinion that the State of Israel has an obligation under Article 105 of the Charter of the United Nations to ensure full respect for the privileges and immunities accorded to the United Nations, including its agencies and bodies, and its officials, in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory; (7) By ten votes to one, Is of the opinion that the State of Israel has an obligation under Article II of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations to ensure full respect for the inviolability of the premises of the United Nations, including those of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for the immunity of the property and assets of the Organization from any form of interference; (8) By ten votes to one, Is of the opinion that the State of Israel has an obligation under Articles V, VI and VII of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations to ensure full respect for the privileges and immunities accorded to the officials and experts on mission of the United Nations, in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Congratulations South Africa. Everyone of us in Southern Africa will be rooting for you at the FIFA World Cup 2026 . Wishing you success from Lusaka #BafanaBafana !!!

CONGRATULATIONS ! to our star Mohau Nkota on qualifying with his national team South Africa to the world cup 2026 ⭐️🇿🇦

𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗦❤️ #BafanaPride #UNPLAYABLE

8 TRAITS of an authentic BUSINESS MENTOR Business mentors play a vital role in helping start-ups scale, access markets, and avoid costly mistakes. Finding the right mentor for your business is crucial not only during challenging times, but also as an ongoing source of guidance. You can maintain a mentor “on call” for scheduled sessions or ad-hoc advice before making key decisions. Here are the essential traits to look for in a genuine business mentor: 1. MEMBERSHIP in a professional body for ACCOUNTABILITY Your mentor should belong to a reputable professional body where they are held accountable. This gives you a channel to report any misconduct or unprofessional behavior. Research your mentor thoroughly, check online reviews, request references, and verify their authenticity. If they are not a member of a professional body but come highly recommended, ensure they operate as a legal entity so you have recourse in case of disputes. 2. BROAD business KNOWLEDGE A mentor doesn’t need to be a certified accountant but should understand financial statements, and does not have to be a lawyer but should know the basics of business laws and regulations. A strong mentor should understand multiple industries, operational requirements and compliance issues. They must be able to identify blind spots, address your business needs, and offer realistic scenarios for solving problems before you begin sessions. The right fit is essential, an ill-matched mentor can stall progress instead of advancing it. 3. Respect for time and appointments Professional mentors honor commitments. Rescheduling should be communicated well in advance, not at the last minute. If a mentor consistently disregards your time, they are disregarding you. Needing help does not mean tolerating disrespect. 4. PROPER record-keeping Tracking progress is impossible without records, therefore, your mentor should maintain professional documentation of each session, covering discussion points, proposed solutions, and agreed action plans for follow-up. 5. Stand in as a FACILITATOR and CONNECTOR A great mentor must be able to introduces you to relevant networks and opportunities without expecting commissions or referral fees. A mentor does not become your sales representative but can advocate for you where appropriate, such as facilitate meetings, writing recommendation or referral letters. 6. TRANSPARENT and structured RATES A mentor should have clear, structured fees outlined in a formal engagement letter. This should detail the services, timeframes of 3, 6, 12 months or more, session durations, and costs, any identified additional needs must be addressed before starting. A signed Service Level Agreement (SLA) or contract ensures mutual commitment. Avoid vague “casual” mentorships, even if it is pro bono you still need to have a defined agreement or else you will meet someone saying is your mentor but all the person does is to tell you about personal success and drive around with you without any impact. 7. EMPATHETIC toward YOUR situation Life can be unpredictable, an empathetic mentor understands that personal challenges may require flexibility, breaks, or temporary adjustments in the mentorship schedule. They remain supportive, offering help or referrals when needed, rather than pushing for rigid adherence to the plan. You did not enroll in a school where you mark register but in a program with mutual understanding. 8. No PERONAL agenda for YOUR BUSINESS An authentic mentor must not have hidden interest in your company no matter how successful it is. They remain neutral and objective, avoiding situations that could lead to conflicts of interest. If a mentor offers to buy equity in your business, the relationship changes from advisory to partnership as any continuity under mentorship may bring potential bias, and you may need to consider terminating that relationship. A true professional mentor focuses solely on your growth, not on securing a stake in your success, Having said that, there is nothing wrong with being mentored by a business partner provided you entered into a business partnership with someone who is more knowledgeable and you are able to learn from but not someone who came as a Professional Mentor then becomes your business partner. Should you be the one who propose partnership to your mentor you need to allow a cool off period to become business partners once your mentorship relationship has ended. Remember, you can have your mentor as one of your board members as the business grows. "Hi, I am @NdzaviDerrick and am a Business Mentor"

Hillel is pathetic.

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South Africa, I'm so excited to be returning to your beautiful country this November! Ticket sales open this Thursday, 24 July at showtime.co.za #GregoryPorterSA

People keep saying Francesca Albanese deserves the Nobel Prize. But the truth is, the Nobel Prize doesn’t deserve her. Not in an age where peace prizes are handed to men who order drone strikes on civilians, then give televised lectures on democracy. Not in a system where genocide is debated politely and the only crime is telling the truth too early. Not when the institutions that once claimed moral authority now bow to power, mute the facts, and criminalize memory. Francesca Albanese did what international law was written to do. She documented the crime. She protected the victim. She called the murderer by name while the blood was still wet. And for that, she was blacklisted. Not by the criminal court, but by the criminals. Not for breaking the law, but for upholding it. Not for bias, but for refusing to be blind. The Nobel Prize was meant to honor people like her. But the world it lives in is no longer built for people like her. A world that rewards silence, decorum, and complicity will never understand the courage it takes to speak plainly in the middle of a genocide. A world that still calls Israel "a democracy" and calls the children under rubble "human shields" cannot comprehend the dignity of naming the crime before the verdict is safe. Francesca Albanese does not need the Nobel Prize. The Nobel Prize needs her. It needs her clarity. Her conscience. Her refusal to play the game while everyone else begged for a seat at the table covered in blood. They say she deserves recognition. But history is already watching. And it knows the difference between those who upheld the law And those who used it as cover. Let the prize rot in its own irrelevance. Let the institutions that failed Palestine choke on their neutrality. Let the rules-based order collapse under the weight of its own hypocrisy. Francesca Albanese is not waiting for medals. She is documenting the crime while the rest of the world looks away. And no prize will ever be weighty enough to measure the moral force of that.

You cannot understand Gaza without understanding empire. Because Gaza is not an isolated atrocity. It is the lab. The test site. The place where weapons are trialed, silence is sold, and war is made palatable to Western audiences. Every burned body, every flattened home, is part of a campaign not just to destroy a people, but to teach the world that this level of violence can be normal. As long as the right people do it.