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HelloThando 🇿🇦
@hellothando.bsky.social
Award winning South African journalist Previously @moneyweb, @mailandguardian, @Powerfm987 Currently: @BDliveSA @BusinessLiveSA [email protected] Let’s talk
The SA Post Office has honoured President Cyril Ramaphosa with set of B4 postage rate stamps and a stamp card for being elected president following the 2024 General elections. The stamp costs between R21.45 and R92.70
January 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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On December 5th, president-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Cape Town-born David Sacks as “AI and Crypto Czar” for his incoming administration.
December 11, 2024 at 4:40 AM


The first meeting of sherpas of the Group of 20 (G20) under SA’s presidency will seek to establish a commission where the forum of the world’s leading economies will push for the reform of the global financial architecture: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
G20 meeting aims to alleviate high levels of debt
At November’s G20 leaders summit in Brazil, heads of state agreed to address the possibility of taxation of billionaires, among other issues
www.businesslive.co.za
December 9, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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The vibrant community of Bo-Kaap is facing an increasing challenge, as residents rally against the rising tide of tourist buses invading their neighbourhood.
November 20, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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Morning!
November 20, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Even if South Africans owned the spaza shops in townships, food poisoning would be an issue because the supply chains would remain the same.

There aren’t enough health inspectors to ensure food safety anyway and municipalities are I’ll equipped to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws
November 20, 2024 at 7:51 AM
SA assumes the rotational presidency of the G20 on December 1, taking over from Brazil, which has pushed for measures to reform global governance as a priority: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
Ramaphosa says SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance
President issues strong call for reform of global institutions at start of the Group of 20 summit in Brazil
www.businesslive.co.za
November 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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And South African Starter Pack 4 is a go! 50 more South Africans in there including @khayadlanga.bsky.social and @johnrobbiesa.bsky.social

bsky.app/starter-pack...
We have 3 full Starter Packs of South Africans now

Pack 1 - bsky.app/starter-pack...
Pack 2 - bsky.app/starter-pack...
Pack 3 - bsky.app/starter-pack...

Added about 50 people to pack 3 today. Will be starting pack 4 shortly.
November 18, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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We have 3 full Starter Packs of South Africans now

Pack 1 - bsky.app/starter-pack...
Pack 2 - bsky.app/starter-pack...
Pack 3 - bsky.app/starter-pack...

Added about 50 people to pack 3 today. Will be starting pack 4 shortly.
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
November 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM
US ambassador’s resignation from the position will come into effect in January 2025, coinciding with the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President
November 18, 2024 at 11:54 AM
US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety, who accused Pretoria of supplying arms to Russia to aid in its war effort in Ukraine, has resigned: www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety resigns
His resignation follows the election of Donald Trump as the next US president, in the November 5 polls
www.businesslive.co.za
November 18, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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How does one become uninformed, like are there classes I can take?
November 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Everyone on this site has a library card
November 13, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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As a journalist social media has become increasingly important. It’s a place where we share stories and also the way many people get in touch with us. The other place used to be vital for this but it’s rubbish now - so I am delighted to see this space taking off. Could be crucial for our industry.
November 13, 2024 at 6:18 PM