The SA Politics Thread Part 6

[ShaunSA]

I don't want anything, I am not the one who is worried about the smaller parties eroding my influence in the GNU.

When you have a tap who needs anything else

 

[Hush9300]

I don't want anything, I am not the one who is worried about the smaller parties eroding my influence in the GNU.

But as a citizen and voter you should be concerned that the potential of the GNU and its future ministers has been eroded out of spite.

 

[dualmeister]

The weekend special is back.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805523285561536834

Huh?
The seat is empty

 

[semaphore]

He does?

Get your ears checked.

 

[Nom Chompsky]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805547901130510477

No wonder there is a massive disinformation campaign going on, gleefully being re-posted here by the anti-DA crowd.

 

[dualmeister]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805547901130510477

Yip.
They are finally realizing that the gravy train is coming to a halt.

 

[dualmeister]

 

[ForceFate]

Get your ears checked.

Only have seen instances where he switches languages. Will pay attention in future then.

 

[Agent67]

thought you mean JS, he hasn't changed either.

Do you know him? Tell us more...

 

[Garson007]

Just use your normal accent. People's brains are mallable. They adapt quickly.

Indeed, people's brains are so mallable that they adopt each other's dialect to enhance communication. It's called empathy.

 

[Agent67]

WRAP | Lesufi forms minority Gauteng Cabinet with ANC, IFP, PA and Rise Mzansi - but no DA | News24

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced the Members of the Executive Council for the seventh administration on Wednesday evening.

www.news24.com

Those who want to abolish it want to "uphold" it. Comedy gold.

 

[Agent67]

Others were in suits, Mngxitama was also sworn in.

He made it?

 

[Garson007]

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R1m is hardly going to save KZN, but it's a step in the right direction.

 

[ForceFate]

Indeed, people's brains are so mallable that they adopt each other's dialect to enhance communication. It's called empathy.

Except if the person spoken to has a decent command of the language.

 

[ghaye]

R1m is hardly going to save KZN, but it's a step in the right direction.

Have to start somewhere.

 

[ToxicBunny]

R1m is hardly going to save KZN, but it's a step in the right direction.

You would be surprised what R1m can do when its used effectively... it won't save KZN, but it can make a meaningful difference to a small amount of people, and more efficiencies can be found over time.

 

[TheChamp]

He made it?

Indeed he did, looks like Khanyile wasn't as lucky though.

 

[Garson007]

Except if the person spoken to has a decent command of the language.

Disagree. If I speak English to a French person for a few hours I will adopt a very bad French accent. Not because I'm trying to be funny. It's completely subconscious and is a natural adaptation to enhance communication and fit in.

 

[Agent67]

Disagree. If I speak English to a French person for a few hours I will adopt a very bad French accent. Not because I'm trying to be funny. It's completely subconscious and is a natural adaptation to enhance communication and fit in.

What makes us subconsciously mimic the accents of others in conversation

We often imitate styles of speech we hear – what’s known as ‘linguistic convergence.’ But a researcher wanted to see if we alter our speech based on the mere expectation of how someone will sound.

theconversation.com

Investigated the topic a bit...

First, it’s important to point out that convergence is usually very subtle – and there’s a reason. Overly exaggerated convergence – sometimes called overaccommodation – can be perceived as mocking or patronizing.


You’ve probably witnessed people switch to a slower, louder, simpler speech style when talking to an elderly person or a nonnative speaker. This type of over-the-top convergence is often based on assumptions about limited comprehension – and it can socially backfire.

 

[Baise]

R1m is hardly going to save KZN, but it's a step in the right direction.

It will be one of many to come. Many landlords charging way above market related prices for offices and buildings that government are occupying.
And then we have hundreds of derelict properties around that could be auctioned off that will run into the hundreds of millions if done correctly.