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The 'white genocide' claim that cost Afrikaner families everything.

Afrikaner families sold their homes and moved their lives, convinced by 'white genocide' narratives. But the US rejected their asylum bids, leaving them with nowhere to go.

By Mamparra August 1, 2026 4 min read

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Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

A Johannesburg Labour Court case reveals how one company's HR department tried to turn a simple lunch break with singing and dancing into a full-blown labour dispute. The evidence? Vibes.

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Imagine an AI policy full of AI-generated citations. It happened.

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

A new national AI policy was withdrawn after internal checks revealed its bibliography contained ghost references, likely created by AI because human checks were skipped.

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South African State Entities Perfect the Art of Online Invisibility

By Mamparra July 27, 2026 4 min read

South African public entities intentionally obscure vital information online, employing outdated content and poor SEO practices that frustrate citizens seeking.

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South Africa’s Police Force Has 722 Generals, Zero Working Cars

By Mamparra July 23, 2026 5 min read

Parliament reveals South Africa's police leadership costs R3.6 billion annually for 722 generals, despite the force lacking essential working vehicles.

Government

Ghana Tells Ramaphosa to Address Xenophobia Before Visiting

By Mamparra July 19, 2026 5 min read

Ghana has put President Ramaphosa's state visit on hold, demanding South Africa address its xenophobia problem before diplomatic niceties can proceed.

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South Africa’s Minor Officials Still Demand ‘do You Know Who I Am?’

By Mamparra July 17, 2026 6 min read

The inflated importance of minor officials collapses when their audience refuses to play along, revealing the fragile nature of unearned swagger.

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The 'white genocide' claim that cost Afrikaner families everything.

Afrikaner families sold their homes and moved their lives, convinced by 'white genocide' narratives. But the US rejected their asylum bids, leaving them with nowhere to go.

By Mamparra August 1, 2026 4 min read

The 'white genocide' claim that cost Afrikaner families everything.

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The 'white genocide' claim that cost Afrikaner families everything.