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Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?

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.

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

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A new national AI policy was withdrawn after internal checks revealed its bibliography contained ghost references, likely created by AI because human checks were skipped.

Cultural Mockery

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South African public entities intentionally obscure vital information online, employing outdated content and poor SEO practices that frustrate citizens seeking.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

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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.

Cultural Mockery

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.

Cultural Mockery

Epstein Files Exhibit The Absurdity of Pop Culture

By Mamparra May 12, 2026 5 min read

Explore how the Epstein files are presented as a 'memorial reading room,' highlighting the absurd commodification of serious issues in modern pop…

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Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?

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.

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?

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

Ghana Tells Ramaphosa to Address Xenophobia Before Visiting

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

Epstein Files Exhibit The Absurdity of Pop Culture

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Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?