Khaya Dlanga
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Bestselling author of These Things Really do Happen To Me & To Quote Myself (Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Alan Paton Prize). Marketer.
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Many of us know this famous picture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos. But few know the bravery and tragedy of the white guy, Peter Norman.
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Some heroes are never recognised. But he was not about recognition, he simply stood for what was right.
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So awesome. Scene from a Malawi Kung Fu movie by Malawi Kufewa Acrobatics. They deserve be stuntmen tat least for a movie.
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My Uber driver who picked me up from the Airport in Durban stopped at the garage to fill up. He poured R80 worth of gas. Just before he started his car, I told him I wanted to fill his tank for him.
Him: How much?
Me: However much it costs.
Him: Are you sure?
Me: Yes.
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Two weeks ago, another South African, Caitlin Rooskrantz, quietly made history by winning the Gold medal at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, making her our first international Gold medalist in Gymnastics. She will be competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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And that ladies and gentlemen how how Trevor Noah, filled up Madison Square Garden! What an achievement! He killed it! South Africa is untouchable right now
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Rassie, no one like you. The greatest Rugby coach of all time. You are a hero and a legend. May your legacy continue.
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In 2006, he died without much. Smith and Carlos attended his funeral and were pallbearers.
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Still filling up. Your man from South Africa filled up Madison Square Garden. Trevor Noah. Son of the soil.
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Someone said to me the other day even married women are single mothers. That hit deep.
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Kiernan passed on the 10th of Feb 2023. On the 11th of February 2022 he asked me to write a book about his life. Almost exactly a year to the day before he passed on.
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John Carlos said, "If we were getting beat up, Peter was fighting an entire country and suffering alone."
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His wife was in hospital recovering from an operation, so he goes everywhere with son. He does not leave him with a female relative because he says, “Ngum ntanam.” The child is his and so his responsibility.
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Just got a call from the Uber driver I spoke about on the weekend. He wants to thank everyone who eWalleted him. He also says he will give me a video call when he gets home because his mom and dad want to see me 🤣
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He continued to fight inequality in his country, speaking against the treatment of aboriginals and also worked as a butcher.
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Worst thing a company can do is publicly blame a junior employee for a mistake.
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When he found out that Smith and Carlos were going to protest for equality, justice, he gave them the black gloves they wore.
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My 93-year-old great aunt was about to wash dishes when I surprised her. She smothered me with kisses and then started admonishing me for only seeing her once last year. She has every right. I will see her more often now.
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Would you make these vows? If you did, would you stick to them?
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Finally in 2012, six years after his passing, the Australian parliament offered Peter Norman an apology,
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The war over which white person speaks the best Zulu is my favourite thing today. 🤣😂🤣 see thread. This kid is like Skrr skrr Zulu 🤣 love him
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Am I the only person who is still living like it’s level 5? Am I the only idiot in this cowntry?
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No recorded Covid 19 deaths in the last 24 hours in South Africa. First time since May 2020.
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A look back at one of the greatest moments to happen on Xhosa Internet 🤣😂🤣 “Look at me now!”
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He would have been pardoned and been part of the organizing committee of the 2000 Australian Olympic Games. He refused.
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"(3) apologises to Peter Norman for the wrong done by Australia in failing to send him to the 1972 Olympics, despite repeatedly qualifying;
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Meanwhile in Australia he was treated as an outsider. He couldn't find work and eventually got a job as a gym teacher in a school.
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(4) belatedly recognises the powerful role that Peter Norman played in furthering racial equality."
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My dear brother, Nganga, whom I loved very much is no longer with us. I never imagined this day would come.
I would also like to plead that no speculation take place as we are still dealing as a family.
I am sorry that some of his friends will find out this way.
RIP Ngangaye
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He did not lift his fist but wore an Olympic badge for justice and equality instead. It was his show solidarity.
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Black woman in white dominated sports have had it tough. We forget how the press treated Venus and Serena, how they were booed by crowds. But let me tell you about Surya Bonaly, a French figure skater who is the only Olympic skater to land a backflip - male or female. On one leg.
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Australia would not allow back to participate in the Olympics because he had stood in solidarity with Smith and Carlos.
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Peter Norman was Australian and his time at the Olympics was so fast that it's still the national record back in Australia.
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A 52-year old man in KZN has been charged with attempted murder after continuing his saloon business after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Just in case you think South Africa is not taking this seriously.
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You’re going to be ok. Things always work out in the end, just not in the way you imagined they would, but they work out.
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What an absolutely beautiful, kind and classy tribute to Siya Kolisi by Squidge Rugby. This is not only a tribute to Siya but in some ways, a love letter to the Boks and maybe, just maybe, to us as South Africans too.
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What an incredible week for South Africa this has been. November has been a good week for our country. The Springboks, Shomadjozi, the KFC Proposal and how we have come together. And today Trevor performs at Madison Square Garden. November should be National Positivity Month.
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Today a month ago, around this time is the last time I saw my brother alive.
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The Rupert and Oppenheimer families must also be applauded for playing their part in this. R1 billion from each family.
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Congratulations Nganga, you’re now the first Dlanga Skrr Skrr ancestor.
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Is it me or am I imagining that it seems that
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He could have prevented his suffering because he had been invited to condemn Smith and Carlos in exchange he would no longer be ostrocised.
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Kevin: Is that Khaya you were talking to?
Trevor: Yes, it’s him.
Kevin: No way bro! You know him? You think he’d be cool to take pic?
Trevor: He’s pretty humble for a guy who wears glasses. But take it easy, your nervousness is showing.
Kevin: I can’t believe you know him!
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So happy about that KFC wedding, especially after someone mocked the proposal. South Africans countered with positivity. This is a sign of what we can do when we counter negative energy with positive action. Well done South Africa.
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I will not be attending
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this year. I have also asked the organisers to remove my name from the program. Sorry.
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The only times I have ever been afraid and have been fearful for my life, there were men involved. And I am man.
#UyineneMrwetyana
#LeighandreJegels
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Went to Buns Out
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for the first time izolo. The portions are generous. I was like, “I won’t finish this, it’s too big.” Needless to say, so mnandi, I finished the thing. Well done
@MapsMaponyane
proud of you.
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The consequences were that he was not allowed to march as part of the Australian team in 2000 either.
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Stopping the sale of alcohol was a great move. As a result, the casualty sections in hospitals from stabbings, shooting and car accidents have been reduced drastically. This has resulted in the “freeing” up, if you will, of healthcare professionals and beds to combat Coronavirus
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Holding my third book. It’s a miracle that dreams can come true three times. I am blessed and fortunate, I do not take this blessing for granted.
It’s going to be distributed in the next week and should be available from the last week of August/first week of September.
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Turns out Michael Jackson did the Gwara Gwara first. Also, he did a Gwara while doing the vosho. 😂
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Just saw Ciara outside my hotel, she's definitely going to the Met Gala.
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The advertising industry lost a rising star. My brother, Nganga was way more talented than I ever was. The very first ad he came up with won a Loerie Gold. It was for Channel O. That was not enough for him, it also won a Grand Prix.
#RIPNganga
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Shout out to everyone of us who was not a prefect back in school.
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Yeeess! Zozibini has taken it! Miss Universe 2019.
SA got the crown in 2017, runner up in 2018 and we regain in 2019! Congratulations Tolokazi, Dlangamandla, Zulu, Mchenge!
#MissUniverse2019
@zozitunzi
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Parents should be banned from calling us before 7am and after 8pm, because we always think someone died when they do.
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Am at the airport watching The Underground Rail. No, look, that Emmy is ours. Thuso’s performance soaring. Barry Jenkin’s directing is masterful. Each shot is a great painting.
#ThusoMbeduDay
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Some more good news for Simlindile, the Uber driver I met in Durban.
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did something amazing for him. She used her skills as a graphic design student. I gave her his numbers and she made business and thank you cards for him.
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Mr president, you have risen to the challenge during a difficult time. You have navigated a complex situation while uniting your people. There is still a long road to go and it’s not going to get any easier. Because you have our backs, we have yours.
#CyrilFridays
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Who am I going to laugh at for being an Arsenal fan now? Who is going to teach me all the random skrrr music you listened to?
You were and are still loved Nganga. Thank you everyone for your condolences. My family is overwhelmed by the love you had for him.
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And people in the townships were mocked as unruly for congregating for basic needs. 🤷🏾♂️
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I don’t understand people of the Republic of Cape Town. Look at this. That time Cape Town has the most infections and most fatalities in the country. Of the 297 cases reported nationally yesterday, the Western Cape alone contributed 207. But look. 🤷🏾♂️
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Nike just did that. They are with Colin Kaepernick (Trump is going to be so upset) and Serena Williams. They are also poking the NFL in the eye. The campaign also features one-handed football player Shaquem Griffin, who made the Seattle Seahawks for the upcoming NFL season.✊🏾
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Looking for the most beautiful woman in the world to marry.
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How is my 65-year old mom so cool? 🤣
This mixtape is called Mom and Kids.
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Was going through an old box and stumbled on these. I would recite them to myself.
Some of you know that I was homeless for a few months in Cape Town where I was studying, sleeping in amongst rubble in a flat that was being renovated and on desks at AAA School of Advertising.
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I saw some comments of people saying we will finally have a black princess. Africa has had royal families for centuries. We have Kings, Queens, Princes, Princess.
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Alakhe said if I post this maybe I will finally get a girlfriend.
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Wow. Two Distant Strangers on Netflix. So good. This map of blood though. Damn.
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Her: Whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
Me: Candy floss.
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The best loves are often the ones you find when you are not looking and neither desperate to find love or the one. It happens when you are most happy and at peace with yourself. Your soul guides you there, not your wants.
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Hang around people who want you to succeed and are genuinely happy for you when you do. You too must do the same for others.
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Accept that not everyone will understand who you're trying to become. Become who you're trying to be anyway.
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If Thabo Bexter crossed the border, there are many accomplices with a case to answer. The Home Affairs officials at the border. Those who made fake documents. The prison wardens. The people who helped him scam and launder. Well done Tanzania for apprehending him.
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