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@LuckyGordy
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Every day is Motivational Monday if you’re a psycho who loves optimism and hates the weekend. I once rescued a shark and don’t sit next to me on a plane - 🐚 🔔
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"No piece of art has ever emotionally affected me the way this robot arm piece has. It's programmed to try to contain the hydraulic fluid that’s constantly leaking out and required to keep itself running...
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Springbok dress up day at school flip I love this country
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Rest in peace Heather and Nduduzo. The hole you have left in our work family is huge. Love and light to your families and all those affected by the
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Extended interpretations: the hydraulic fluid in relation to how we kill ourselves both mentally and physically for money just in an attempt to sustain life, how the system is set up for us to fail on purpose to essentially enslave us and to steal the best years of our lives
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"The robot arm finally ran out of hydraulic fluid in 2019, slowly came to a halt and died - And I am now tearing up over a friggin robot arm 😭 It was programmed to live out this fate and no matter what it did or how hard it tried,
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Created by Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, they named the piece, 'Can't Help Myself'. What a masterpiece. What a message."
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Who is this anus? Anyone know him?
I’d like to put some money towards the
@TOPSatSPAR
employees legal fees as this looks like self defense to me.
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if too much escapes, it will die so it's desperately trying to pull it back to continue to fight for another day. Saddest part is they gave the robot the ability to do these 'happy dances' to spectators. When the project was first launched it danced around spending most of its
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time interacting with the crowd since it could quickly pull back the small spillage. Many years later... (as you see it now in the photo) it looks tired and hopeless as there isn't enough time to dance
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anymore.. It now only has enough time to try to keep itself alive as the amount of leaked hydraulic fluid became unmanageable as the spill grew over time. Living its last days in a never-ending cycle between sustaining life
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to play the game that the richest people of the world have designed. How this robs us of our happiness, passion and our inner peace. How we are slowly drowning with more responsibilities, with more expected of us, less rewarding pay-offs and less free time to enjoy ourselves
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and simultaneously bleeding out... (Figuratively and literally as its hydraulic fluid was purposefully made to look like it's actual blood).
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there was no escaping it. Spectators watched as it slowly bled out until the day that it ceased to move forever. Saying that 'this resonates' doesn't even do it justice imo.
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I'm really getting tired of hearing people complain!! Seriously, is R15 for coffee really that bad? R20 for a piece of cake is very reasonable in my opinion, and R30 for parking. Come on people.
If you keep complaining it will be the last time I invite you to visit my house.
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with as the years go by.
How there's really no escaping the system and that we were destined at birth to follow a pretty specific path that was already laid out before us.
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That the endless chase for 'more' isn't necessary in finding your own inner happiness.”
- James Kricked Parr
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How we can give and give and give and how easily we can be forgotten after we've gone.. How we are loved and respected when we are valuable, then one day we aren't any longer and we become a burden...
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Can also be seen to represent the human life cycle and the fact that none of us make it out of this world alive. But also can act as a reminder to allow yourself to heal, rest and love with all of your heart.
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and how our young, free-caring spirit gets stolen from us as we get churned out of the broken system that we are trapped inside of.
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Proud Daddy moment and please excuse the humble brag. My eldest just got voted to be a prefect next year at a school we moved her to 4 months ago.
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Be careful out there friends. I just caught this undercover dog using binoculars spying on my family.
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When political posters slide into each other and deliver a more accurate message 😂
Spotted on the m4 today.
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This is incredibly sad, I have great memories of this from my childhood. Closing all because
@eThekwiniM
can't offer a decent lease to potential buyers. We really deserve a better Municipality.
@dbntourism
needs to hold them accountable for destroying jobs
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I’ve always respected the Muslim community but even more so since this crisis in SA.
You are a beautiful nation and I will go to war for you.
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There is no law in KZN. Lift clubs being threatened with armed criminals forcing them off the road and directing them to Santaco offices to pay R5000 a month. Where are you
@SAPoliceService
We want
@IanCameron23
as the new Minister of Police Bheki Cele and ANC have failed.
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@GCPHOTO
@TOPSatSPAR
He’s just a man with a small penis standing in front of a man trying to do his job.
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The cavalry is here in Glen Anil finally. Check these beautiful beasts coming to protect us. The Rooikat I was trained on *not my video*
#SouthAfricaBurning
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When
@eThekwiniM
mayor says our ocean and beaches are clean and ready for the tourist, do we believe him?
I’ll let you be the judge of that.
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Hands up if you didn’t watch one second of the coronation today? 🙌
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That’s it. We are moving to Cape Town.
Been here 3 hours and I’m sold
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Imagine looting your country to free a man who looted your country.
#SAShutdown
#KZNViolence
#ShutDownGauteng
#ShutdownSA
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@DarronDiesel
@TOPSatSPAR
Lost all respect for him. That accent change shows his hidden racism and he looks down on people of color.
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So apparently there is a second video. Seems Bobby Greenhash is only apologetic because the video got “leaked” as he only sent it to 3 people and all 3 are trying to resolve this amicably?
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GO BOKKE!!!
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#RWC2023
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Timeline cleanse.
God bless the rains down in Africa like you have never seen it.
Happy Friday friends.
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Being 30 minutes late for an appointment you set without calling the person is unacceptable IMHO. Am I wrong?
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Santaco members now stopping lift clubs outside our building and telling them they need to pay fees to the Taxi Association or face death. This Mr. President is the lawless society you create when you and your Ministers think you're above the law.
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News just in that one of our colleagues died last night when part of her house washed away. She rushed out of here at 4pm to get home safely. Very surreal seeing emails in my inbox from her. The photos of her house are horrific. Son and boyfriend survived.
#KZNFloods
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By replacing your morning coffee with green tea you can lose up to 87% of the little joy you have left in your life - stolen
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18 years ago today my life changed for the better. We turned tragedy into triumph. I was sitting down for a family lunch when we witnessed a plane crash into a house in our road. In a flash we bolted down our raid to see if we can help the passengers. 🧵
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I’m fucking angry and afraid. Been up most of the night guarding my neighbourhood with my brothers. This is what a failed state looks like and it and it’s not pretty.
Reports of the army quelling things is grossly over exaggerated.
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Bongi and Jacques in the change room shows the love this
@Springboks
team has for each other 💙
#chasingthesun2
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Soooo earlier today I got stopped by a Metro Police Officer. I already knew why he got me - I was speeding. But of course, I was gonna ask him why he stopped me. So I decided to test my luck and humor.
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Chartwell Drive in Umhlanga, these residents can’t even get out of their complex for the foreseeable future
#DurbanStorm
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For me seeing all races celebrating
@dricusduplessis
’s victory on international TV was the best part. Destroying the political narrative that South Africa is divided. We are not divided we want an inclusive society where everyone wins
#UFC297
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Got called a glory hunter by an accident investigator today because of my video that went viral. GFYS twat, both my wife and I drive that road daily and citizens need to highlight the state of trucks and lack of policing them. The owner knew exactly what he was doing, criminal
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.
@Airports_ZA
:we can’t protect the contents of your bags between check in and the plane
Also
@Airports_ZA
we’ll gladly charge you R100 to put R5 worth of plastic around your bag to protect you from our thieving staff.
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28 years together this year and 21 married today to this powerhouse woman/mother/wife/sister/daughter and friend. And all round human being. Love you Angel 💙💙💙💙
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Happy Anniversary to us. 22 years married and 29 together
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Almost 21 years married and 28 years together. This powerhouse of a woman is an absolute delight
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I went down the Depp versus Heard rabbit hole last night and can honestly say I don’t like that woman at all.
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Friends. My heart is full. My eldest has her Matric dance this evening 🤩
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So clever, check how this guy announced they are expecting twins. His surname is Allen and he’s announcing allentjies
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So proud of myself, still haven’t drank any alcohol for the whole of December
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Durban we are saved! I attended a fundraiser last night with 200 of the most passionate Durbanites. They now have the funds to pay for an expert to testify and successfully sue the government and make them fix our city. I’m still buzzing
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20 years married on the 20th of April. Thanks for putting up with my shit Mrs Reid. 💙💙💙💙
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Seeing 3 of my daughter’s acquaintances getting caught stealing from Cotton On and being told they do it often is not lekker. Parent’s day about to be ruined
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Apparently the best come-back after being called a Soutpiel is
“Hoekom moet julle Afrkaaners alles proe?”
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How’s this for a memory to make you feel like you’ve lived? 19 years ago holding my daughter on my forearm to sooth her sore tummy and now she is studying in the Western Cape.
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Rachel Finlayson pool been closed since 2015 and over R6m spent on it. As per Pete’s Post on FB can we change the name to Mayor Kaunda Pool because nothing is being done here or in Durban. Why are we doing nothing and chasing tourists away? .
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Celebrating 19 years of marriage today with my beautiful bride. Incredibly special woman this.
I wouldn’t be a quarter of the person I am without this gentle, loving, softly spoken powerhouse in my life.
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Changed a bit in 32 years. Last compulsory January intake for the Army.
Luitenant Gordy earning R300 a month.
I personally think they should reintroduce subscription to teach discipline and life skills to the youth and offer a career in the armed forces.
#SchoolofArmour
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18 years married today to my Belgian Bombshell. 25 years of love, travel, adventure, family and fun. Lockdown celebrations will be muted but fun none the less.
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Just heard my wife’s amazing company (for those who know please don’t mention it) has organised food parcels for KZN staff. Unbelievable leadership in Business I wish we could transfer that to government
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Public holiday bliss, cooking for my family. Seafood Potjie
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My favorite son in gone and I’m on the other side of the world. Fucking broken, couldn’t be there for him like he was for me for 15 and a half years.
#RIPWellhard
you were beyond amazing and so loyal.
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One minute you’re body boarding with your 74 year old aunt and the next you’re helping a large mako shark back into the sea
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I haven’t pulled a salary since February and can’t get my brand new company up and running because of lockdown. I’ve employed 100’s of people and paid millions in tax, vat, workman’s Comp, UIF etc and can’t benefit from TERS or UIF.
#johnspeaksforme
Every Councillor in my team (59 people) is being confronted daily by hundreds of desperate people who have no food, who can not earn money and who just want to make an honest living. People want the economy open!
#JohnSpeaksForMe
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Humble brag time. So proud of my eldest for her academic achievements. I thank God she got her Mother’s brains
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What’s your excuse again? Xolani Luvuno started
@ComradesRace
at 10:30 last night while you were tucked in bed.
#TogetherWeTriumph
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Apparently it’s rude to poke people on the forehead and say “skip intro” when they start talking to you.
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A tornado ripped through the Bluff last night causing R10 million worth of improvements.
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Unpopular opinion: if you drive without a number plates in your multimillion Rand vehicle but moan about taxis breaking the law you’re part of the problem. Police should be able to impound your car.
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Pretty excited to share the news that after 16 years of entrepreneurship I’ve joined an amazing company as an employee again.
More news to follow but check the view from my corner office 😍
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Today I start work at a digital agency, we have 3 clients already with another 3 needing pitches this morning after the braai chats this weekend.
Side note: You’re never too old for a change or to learn new skills. 2019 will be epic because I am going to make it epic.
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Ready and raring to go. Our Princess is off to Stellies
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Angry? Wouldn’t you be if you didn’t have water for over 90 days.
@eThekwiniM
constant lies catching them out. Fire the Mayor and his thieving friends
[ON AIR] A protest is underway in Verulam, north of Durban. It's understood that people are angry about the lack of water in the area.
#eNCA
senior reporter Dasen Thathiah has the details. Tune in to
#eNCA
on
#DStv403
.
#QuestionThinkAct
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Messy times. I’m being threatened defamation for a video I shot chasing looters out of a business
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Be still my beating heart 💓
Youngest has a dance tonight
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This is the kind of motivation I like to wake up to before my Rhino Peak Challenge. Princess
#1
knows how to make me crack a year.
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As a volunteer in an organization that raises money for kids with Cancer I’m over joyed to report we raised R5.1million this year for kids with Cancer and their parents. We support sufferers and their families in their darkest hour.
#fuckcancer
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