@pedvr

Avid reader, especially SA fiction. I write book reviews, now and again. Another major hobby is birding which gets me into our beautiful outdoors.

 Cape Town, South Africa
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Joined April 2009
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Replying to @pedvr @RobynPorteous
My last 5 reads, purchased @KingsmeadBF end May. All fiction, all South African, different genres, all excellent within their genres.
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Adv Sesi Baloyi speaks on the biases of the media, & how in doing our job we sometimes fail to help people understand complex issues but instead make inflammatory commentary that exacerbates issues. #SANEF30
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This is Excellence in DISPLAY… Girl said I’ll show up!!!!
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[UPDATE] Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested 5-people in connection with the murder of a foreign national on Thursday also for the attempted murder and assault of foreign nationals. Police say the 5 was taken in for questioning during a protest on Che Guevara Road today. TCG
EWN Reporter@ewnreporterOct 22
[JUST IN] An adult male believed to be an African foreign national has been beaten to death in the Durban CBD this morning. Police reports say the 40-year-old was approached by two men who were participating in a march this morning. A case of murder has been opened. TCG
A foreign national killed on the corner of Dr Pixley Ka Seme and Maud Mfusi street in Durban. Picture: Supplied

ALT A foreign national killed on the corner of Dr Pixley Ka Seme and Maud Mfusi street in Durban. Picture: Supplied

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This sponsored narrative from one, likely three, foreign governments seeking to sow religious discord in South Africa, cause destabilisation & spark violence. The Bell Pottinger Playbook: manufacture a controversy, amplify fear & turn communities against one another. A thread.
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@msmonakhisiOct 21
Islam is a minority religion population in South Africa. But why are they slowly but surely replacing our food with halal? What is really happening? Is this the take over we have been hearing about?
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The Test was amazing but tough Ive always accepted that it’s impossible 2 have every1 like u as a commentator & I have no problem with criticism/feedback But I wish pple would keep in mind there is a person on the other end Some comments hurt Please be cognisant of words u use
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Player of the match, Temba Bavuma. Well deserved. #RSAvsAUS
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Thank goodness we have no death penalty.
SABC News
@SABCNewsOct 22
WATCH | The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of two men who spent 19 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder and attempted murder. SABC News reporter Moloko Moloto has the details.
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Rouge vs Rogue vs Ruche These are often used interchangeably and incorrectly. Amongst English first language speakers too. Rouge means red or blusher. Rogue means scoundrel or even criminal. Ruche means a method of sewing fabric so it gathers together, also known as smocking.
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How did Australia organise this rain in Qheberha?
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Temba Bavuma doesn't shout and puff his chest so he doesn't get looked at that way but this little guy is a proper mentality monster. So much heart
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Your highest Test score when your team is in trouble against that attack....ya mense. This is a 'groot man' knock.
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Kagiso Rabada can marry my daughter. Or my wife. If he doesn't to marry them, he can marry me.
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Songezo Zibi is providing necessary leadership in the rainbow colours party. The ideological framework of this party is well positioned. The ANC has found an automatic coalition partner here. This is one speech I enjoyed from him I hope those in Johannesburg who wanted to vote DA, hating ANC, will take their votes to Rise Mzansi & dump these racists of the DA. 🔵🔴🟡⚫️ #RiseMzansi
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Songezo doesn't drift or swim in potholes. He leads with wisdom and integrity which is why he doesn't get the same level of attention karen the clown does. Voters need to understand who's working for them and who's playing them!
coolKat-1@coolkat_1Oct 21
First time I hear this Man speak and speak such power! Those who are easily convinced by @helenzille lies and her racist should really listen to this guy!
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Penza retweeted
SABC News
@SABCNewsOct 21
WATCH | A parent from Meadowlands, Soweto, has made an urgent plea for help in securing a placement at a special school for her child, who is living with a disability and has been unable to attend school. She says that repeated attempts to obtain assistance through the Department of Education's district office have yielded no results.
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Replying to @SongezoZibi
@SongezoZibi is my favorite post ANC presidential candidate. I have to be naive and believe in someone. Please represent the party well @LukhonaMnguni. You have my vote for CoJ but others are skeptical. Even as a councilor or MMC you have to show real leadership 🙏🏿❤
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It is good that @Treasury_RSA is continuing with proposal for online gambling tax and giving some relief to motorists with a reduction of fuel levies. #MediumTermBudget #MTBPS
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Move away from the ‘political economy of incompetence’ then.
SABC News
@SABCNewsOct 21
MID-TERM BUDGET | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government must spend smarter, ensuring every rand delivers economic growth, attracts private investment and improves South Africans’ lives.
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Mawande@Wakes_Kay1Oct 21
If CSA wants to start a 5 day series on a bloody Sunday. That’s on them; we have an economy that very much needs us. Also the ICC took away our December / Jan(holiday time ) tests that were always full to the brim for the “Big 3” to have their cake. Fly a kite Dave
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@davidwarner31Oct 20
We keep hearing how important Test cricket is, but where are the fans in South Africa? Empty stands, no atmosphere, and we’re supposed to believe the format is thriving? You can’t keep calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game if no one turns up to watch it. Harsh reality, but someone has to say it. Pathetic
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In Durban a house was torched by “protestors” because Nigerians were living in it. Fortunately no one died but if you think people who are that easily ready to kill are normal upstanding citizens to other aspects of their lives then I don’t know what to tell you.
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