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Political Science And International Relations 📚|Tweeting In My Personal Capacity| I Also Happen To Have The Sweetest Dog In The World 🐶❤️|

Cape Town | Thohoyandou | MP
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
This is a very good question and I'm so happy you took an interest in this subject. Apart from kutsi kuyaliwa (this is not the biggest reason they themselves can't bring the matter before the ICJ), the biggest reason that holds the most weight is that it is only states\nations...
@TheoMalatji
Most Beloved Son of God
8 months
kana why couldn't Palastine go to court themselves?
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
Something similar would take it upon itself to ensure it contributes to an end to the very same suffering it has gone through. It is now upon other countries to add their voices and resources to this and obviously to pull other countries (i.e. Congo) out of the same gutter.
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
That can appear\bring matters before the Court. Individuals\citizens cannot, only persons representing a state\nation can do so. Now, we would be incorrect if we said Palestine currently has uHulumeni (.gov), abanaye kwasanhlobo hence kuvela macembu lapha nalapha to fight for..
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
Their cause. On top of that, the UN (which you can mis\interpret as the government which governs nations) does not recognize Palestine as a state, they only allow them to observe lapha nalapha but aba-vote\can't influence anything although really very few nations can do this.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Such as South Africa kutsi babamele and bring the world's attention to the injustice happening there ngoba whatever your beliefs are and whatever the reasons for the conflict are, people should not be dying like this nor should they be subjected to this inhumanity. This can also
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Currently, the UN does not recognize it as live (nation\state) lelitimele or lelisemtsetfweni hence they can't appear before the ICJ because the Court is a product of the UN so if abakuboni ungumuntfu, there's no way batokumamela. Hence, it is the responsibility of other nations
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
Take us to the "why aren't Arab nations bringing the matter to the Court?" question which is equally brilliant kodwa injustice is injustice and it is the responsibility of ALL to point it out and put an end to it. You would then appreciate why a country that has gone through...
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
@Vuv_MD I'll respond to you, okay? There's so many notifications currently coming in, ayang'dida but I'll respond.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
@KMalatji @Hayden_101_ You've summed up student politics so perfectly
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2 years
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I hope to come back to this video whenever I am faced with gloomy days. "Sometimes we think that today will forever be today, not remembering that today will be tomorrow and tomorrow will be different" (Mbeki; 2016).
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
@jazzvilakazi Thank you so much for this, I will read up on it.
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Fikile Monareng
1 year
I played Burna Boy's Ye on repeat a lot when I was reading John Grisham's 'The Client The Street Lawyer' so much that when I play it now, all the events of the books are playing in my head as I listen.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Reading and studying policies is one of my favourite hobbies because of the amount of time and expertise that goes into drafting them. With that said, I suggest that parties should dedicate at least 2 years to drafting policies. It's a slow and demanding process that should not
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Respect, Honour and Duty to the Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
My Happy Place ❤️
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Fikile Monareng
3 years
Genuinely love that Twitter always has someone that can perfectly put my thoughts into words which actually make sense.
@BokangWrote
Bokang Maragelo
3 years
- We learn to survive beautiful relationships too, relationships that made us believe in love and we thought they would last forever. The pain of getting over that kind of love changes you.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
The day I graduate neh, my dog will walk across that stage with me. 😂😂 She has seen me through the worst times in varsity plus I'm convinced she knows more about the Constitution than me at this point with all those lectures we used to attend together 😂😂
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
The only way out is through... even with a face full of tears.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Diplomacy has always been of interest to me, I genuinely wish to break into that space.
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
The first read of 2024. 1\84.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I am yet to find something more enjoyable than reading.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
@Vuv_MD Likely to find new & creative ways to ensure they still make life unbearable. The ruling won't magically appeal to their conscience. If you observed the lack of preparation from their side in today's proceedings, you'll understand where their arrogance comes from: the backing of
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
@Vuv_MD I don't want people to get unnecessary notifications because the honest truth is that in practice, not much will happen. The ruling won't magically end Palestine's problems, at best, it will highlight what is happening. If the Court rules in our favour, the other side is most...
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
9 months
By this logic, other countries should NOT have taken a stand against apartheid South Africa as they had (plenty) domestic issues to attend to. You are correct that the government has so much to address internally but such a reality should not deprive us of our voice on...
@Nicole_Barlow1
Nicole Barlow
9 months
South Africa's decision to approach the ICJ regarding the conflict in Israel reflects a concerning detachment from reality. Among the nations globally, the ANC government stands out as one with a glaring lack of moral foundation to appeal to a court
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
I hope to add 'Analyst' & 'Researcher' to my name this year.
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Fikile Monareng
7 months
I'm an LLB student, of course I'll have rules in my room.
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Fikile Monareng
1 year
I always follow the amazing work done by @cy_chigwenya in Africa and abroad and I am in awe every single time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@cy_chigwenya
Cynthia Chigwenya
1 year
1/2 Do what you love, love what you do! #YouthforPeaceAfrica In a world with clear distinctions between the military & civilian communities, I’m incredibly grateful to have delivered this and engaged with #Africa ’s security sector actors.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
If you mess with people's minds long enough and with the right amount of precision, they'll start believing that basics are a privilege.
@Eskom_SA
Eskom Hld SOC Ltd
8 months
#Eskom #MediaStatement Kusile Unit 5 synchronised to the grid for the first time
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I can't believe people say words like 'conundrum' and 'vis-a-vis' in real life, I hesitate a hundred million times before writing it, I can't imagine it just flowing from my mouth in a normal day-to-day conversation. The problem is me, I'm aware.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
The school library has(n't) changed much since the last time I was here.
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Fikile Monareng
11 months
South Africa does not have a policy or legislation issue, we have an abundance of those. What we have is simply a lack of implementation.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
The positive role of Civil Society in the development of this country can never be overemphasized.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
"Niphila kanjani ni-negative kanje?"
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
5 years
2019 is made up of me walking around campus barefoot and with a hiya on 😂.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Black women are magic, always.
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Fikile Monareng
8 months
I'm so nervous as if I were counsel in the matter.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
7 months
Why does it seem there is a sudden "push" for coalition governments? In the end, no one rules/governs, well at least not effectively anyway. It is near impossible for coalitions to function properly because you're bringing different (and often opposing) groups and forcing them...
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Fikile Monareng
9 months
Reconstruction and Development.
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Fikile Monareng
6 months
Slightly disappointed because her work was amazing in those Committees. She wasn't diplomatic either, maybe that's what caused this.
@lEsethuHasane
Esethu Hasane 🇵🇸
6 months
For ANC, it’s Nompendulo: it doesn’t make sense why someone who led a national youth movement, was correctly placed in parliament to deal with issues that led her to the streets, did so well - but is relegated far down the list.
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Fikile Monareng
6 months
It doesn't make sense to me how Cape Town isn't a 24 hour economy.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
My dog and I got chased by 6 dogs today 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
These people did a trivia on the United Nations (UN) & the Security Council (UNSC). They texted me to confirm a few things and afterwards sent R100 for assisting. That's free cash to buy newspapers for the next few weeks.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
3 years
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@ThaboDithakgwe
Thabo Dithakgwe
3 years
Ha Modimo a dumetse🥺🤲🏽
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
I'll treat myself to reading the policy during the weekend, it's only 63 pages.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I like this although I haven't had Facebook for about 5\6 years now.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I've just finished writing an article that I've been writing since 01:41.
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Fikile Monareng
6 months
"The only assets of the underclass are large numbers and their vote." p. 353 of 'My Own Liberator'.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
1 year
I've never been this envious of anyone my entire life.
@damiankelleher
Damian Kelleher
1 year
Ok so I only bought 77 books today
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
I'm not pro-this party or anti-that one. I just don't think any one government can achieve anything in a 5 year period, it's impossible because the rot runs too deep. Even if you give any President the maximum 2 terms (10 years), she can't achieve anything tangible because a huge
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
There's a certain philosophy by Plato that I wholeheartedly agree with but I suspect society would frown if I were to share.
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Fikile Monareng
1 year
This is the second judgment by Judge Ratshibvumo that I'm reading. I enjoyed the first one due to his writing style and of course, his brilliance!
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
"Ms Monareng, I do not recognize you in my court because you are wearing a skipa." 😭😭😭 Practicals are FUN!
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I'm putting this here so I always remember just how much I enjoyed reading it.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
If I could I'd read Africa's First Woman President HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's autobiography 'This Child Will Be Great' for the first time again! What a remarkable story, what a brilliant leader!
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
I have just written my first piece for the year, I've enjoyed writing it (hence it's my longest piece thus far) and I hope it's equally an enjoyable read.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Government which governs governments*
@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Their cause. On top of that, the UN (which you can mis\interpret as the government which governs nations) does not recognize Palestine as a state, they only allow them to observe lapha nalapha but aba-vote\can't influence anything although really very few nations can do this.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
9 months
The upside to elections in South Africa is the instant end to loadshedding. The downside? Power stations will "magically" start breaking down appr. 2 weeks afterwards.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
Reading makes me so happy, I didn't know finally holding a newspaper in my hand would fulfill me so much 😂 I think I need to commit to buying a newspaper at least once a month, it really brings me joy.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
@Vuv_MD The many countries and players behind them. They expected a walk in the park. Also, it comes down to why bother when you have no intent to implement the ruling of the Court. At best, South Africa has led the trail for similar outcries, we still have a long way to go in changing..
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Fikile Monareng
7 months
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
This song definitely goes to my Top 5 of most favourite songs, a masterpiece highlighting the importance of education in this day and age.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
@Vuv_MD We still have a long way to go in influencing The stance of UN Courts when it comes to such matters & particularly parties that are not from a certain region. I hope people are not getting unnecessary notifications, I'm still navigating my way around this app.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
@drnursesiphe @HeidiGiokos @MosebiThejane Hi Doc, I hope you're okay. I might be misinterpreting your question but to attempt to answer, Law Practitioners do have a body like that, it's the LPC (Legal Practice Council).
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
You inspire all of us, Karabo! We are privileged to have you as a country. 🇿🇦
@K_Mokgonyana
Karabo Mokgonyana (She/Her)
2 years
Law Clerk at the Constitutional Court of South Africa 🇿🇦
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Fikile Monareng
1 year
I see South Africa is part of & even leading so many of these and yet IR graduates are sitting at home with no prospects of breaking into the sector, many are resorting to PGCE. This is a waste of an investment that government has already made.
@SAfrPMUN_Geneva
South African Permanent Mission-UN Office, Geneva
1 year
Today Amb. Nkosi received former Pres. H.E Thabo Mbeki, who is attending the Board & Council Meetings of the South Centre, 25 – 27 April 2023. Ex-Pres. Mbeki is the Chair of the Board of the South Center, a Think Tank of countries of the Global South on trade/development issues.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I'm a fan of work with footnotes, it makes life extremely easy. I enjoy reading a passage then scrolling down to footnotes to see where this is from or to read about it in detail, it's more convenient than only finding references at the end of the chapter\entire document.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
I wrote an article on this matter 2 years ago. Limiting the number of political parties contesting in elections will also force parties to be clear on their ideologies and avoid tip-toeing on crucial matters. Parties will work for those votes!
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
This & littering.
@MukuNotNice
Muku
2 years
I hate when people waste water.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
8 months
Mpumalanga: The 2024 Political Hotspot.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
I still stand by my words: even if we don't implement all our policies, if we can just master & put NEPAD to action, the African continent will take its rightful place in the world stage.
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Fikile Monareng
6 months
I may be heartbroken but at least I'm studying Law ❤️⚖️
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
This morning I read an article that was basically talking about the abundance of copper in Zambia & how the country could use this as leverage in the new route of 'electrification' the world is taking. The authors pointed out just how Foreign Investors specifically in the ...
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
I'm going to force one of my lecturers to do this, it's so sweet 🥺 (the students look so excited)
@DrTemboSimba
Dr Simbarashe Tembo
2 years
First contact Lecture since March 2020.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
What's a State without quality education, a functional health care system and a well-resourced army/police force? *Here, I have bunched up the army & the police as one despite their very different functions to indicate the need for...
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Comrade Rosa taking her nap as I attempt to finish reading this paper.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I miss reading but I don't know what to read tonight.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
My most favourite thing in the world!
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I spoke about this in my last article and the focus was specifically on South African elections. People are tired and politicians need to come up with a new & fresher way of reviving people's hope in elections, that is they need to deliver the services they promise.
@ercafrica
ERC Africa
2 years
Average Voter Turnout in 2022 for select SADC Countries. Botswana - 42.5% Lesotho - 37.8% South Africa - 42.8% Zambia - 58.3% Zimbabwe - 35.9% #RegisterToVoteZW #ElectionsZW
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I swear I could be an asset for the Intelligence Agency.
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Fikile Monareng
5 months
I'll never get tired of celebrating this. I love it so so very much when people take pride in their countries and embrace their national flag. It makes me so happy. I celebrate RSA by using our National Anthem as my ring tone 😂❤️
@Kanono_Thabane
Kanono Thabane
5 months
The look on people’s faces when they see this flag is heartwarming. The young and old, vendors, police, security guards, herders, etc. just yesterday, I had school kids running after the flag on a gravel road chanting “Lesotho, Lesotho…’ I have never felt so proud of my country
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Someone needs to write clearly on the link between (the implementation of) loadshedding and an increase in crimes against persons.
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
2 years
@drnursesiphe @HeidiGiokos @MosebiThejane I think the confiscation of the documents comes in because he's no longer in a position to be in possession of such unless if he appeals the decision, which I hope he does. The decision is legitimate but it's a little bit too harsh, perhaps they should've looked at his..
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
7 months
To subscribe to the same ideologies/principles when in actual fact, if this were possible, they'd be one big functional political party anyway. It's v difficult to unite members/leaders of the SAME party, you can imagine how much more impossible it is when it's different PARTIES.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
"A patient man can cook a stone"
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Fikile Monareng
7 months
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
The most important thing in a leader's life ought to be the Republic, they have to choose the Republic under all circumstances, above themselves.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Chasing sunsets and so on and so forth.
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Fikile Monareng
9 months
Most importantly, the author failed to consider the history of the Republic and the role it plays in all of this.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
I'm here for a number of reasons; to connect & engage with like-minded people and to also write down my thoughts with the intention to reflect a few years from now & see how I've evolved in my thinking. This is something I wish I had started years ago but better late than never.
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
You guys already have assignments? I'm so envious, I haven't even registered yet.
@Tem_thecreative
Temnotfo 🧸🪄
2 years
Me binging YouTube knowing very well I have two assignments due on Tuesday 😏
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Fikile Monareng
11 months
An extract of my contribution as part of a panel that assessed and discussed challenges faced by women and young girls in Africa as we celebrate the International Day of The Girl Child.
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Fikile Monareng
1 year
Manna From Heaven. 📚
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Fikile Monareng
6 months
Truly, we have the best laws in South Africa.
@BW_THINKINGLAW
Botswana - thinking law
6 months
Just because you no longer love your spouse it is not a ground for you to be given a divorce in terms of the law. Divorce in Botswana under Common Law is fault based, that is you have to show that the spouse you want a divorce from is the reason why your marriage has ended,
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
6 months
I asked a question and the lecturer said it's "interesting" at least 3 times. I don't know if it's that brilliant or just that stupid, he's so shocked 🤣🤣😂😂😂
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@fikile_monareng
Fikile Monareng
11 months
I love the Republic of South Africa with all my heart and in all honesty, I would die for this country. This is why I intend to serve the country as best as my abilities permit. 🇿🇦
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Fikile Monareng
9 months
Sister Sister ❤️
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Fikile Monareng
2 years
Tonight's Loadshedding Read
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