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Rachel Savage @rachelmsavage.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Nando's has a 32,000 piece collection of South African art that it displays in its restaurants around the world. It's rare to find such a positive corporate story, but the artists I spoke to who sell work every few months to the chain said it was a big reason they could be full-time artists

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Peri-peri patron: how Nando’s amassed a huge collection of South African art

Chicken chain has been buying up art since 2004, which it displays on walls of its restaurants

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Yesica or Nosica (La Migdalia) 🇨🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @lamigdalia.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A reminder that if you support neurotypical disorder awareness, I have a cute butterfly for you and you can get it as a magnet, postcard, vinyl decal, or deck of playing cards. lamigdalia.etsy.com/listing/1141...

photo of a magnet. the magnet is watercolor background with the words support neurotypical disorder awareness with a monarch butterfly on a pink flower

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Blossom Dearie 🌸 is thrilled with the temporary scaffolding outside. She just needs to figure out how to open the window

Grey and white cat on a yellow bookshelf staring at a bird perched on scaffolding outside

Grey and white cat on yellow bookshelf showing he fangs, with bird outside in the background

Grey and white cat on yellow bookshelf with paw stretched out to try and open a window

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Johannesburg can be a frustrating place to live. But then there are amazing pockets of creativity that exist and thrive alongside the chaos www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025... Sent with my Daily Maverick App (app.dailymaverick.co.za)

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Gold beneath the gloom: 5 amazing things to explore in Jozi

It’s good to be reminded that alongside the urban decay, there are vibrant attractions too.

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Pierre de Vos @pierredevos.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Rasool ‘stands by’ remarks on Trump administration upon arrival back in SA. "We were analysing a political phenomenon. Not a personality, not a nation and not even a government. And so I stand by that.” www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

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Rasool ‘stands by’ remarks on Trump administration

Just more than a week after he was declared ‘persona non grata’ in the US, the former South African ambassador has arrived at Cape Town International Airport.

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Yesica or Nosica (La Migdalia) 🇨🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @lamigdalia.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I just listed some new postcards that I made from a watercolor and color pencil painting of a bi pride flag. Now I have made three kinds of pride flags! I think next I am making Cuban and Puerto Rican flags. lamigdalia.etsy.com/listing/1873...

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Blossom Dearie 🌸 wears an all black outfit designed by Stradivari of Italy

Grey and white cat's face peeking out from inside a black cello bag

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We will now refer to it as The Enola Straight.

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Changing strings is always more fun with Blossom Dearie around. (It also takes twice as long).

Headstock of a Telecaster guitar with uncut strings, with a grey and white cat in the background ready to pounce

Pictured: a fender Telecaster and a cat under the table playing with a loose guitar string

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This was my alarm clock today

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Nonesuch Records @nonesuch.com · 01/03/2025

“The universals still hold … because we all want the same thing. We want harmony with our fellows, and we do not want to suffer. We wish, likewise, that our fellows will not suffer, so that harmony may hold among all of us.” —Brad Mehldau www.bradmehldaumusic.com/news-post/20...

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Note from Brad — Brad Mehldau

Thank you for taking the time to read this. This is addressed not just to my fellow Americans, but perhaps more urgently, to my friends and listeners around the world, everywhere. For those of you w...

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

When you are receiving cancer treatment that costs tens of thousands and the drug company gives you a gift of lip balm and a beanie. So grateful 🙏 #fuckcapitalism #fuckcancer

Photo of a blue lip balm with the words "Zydus" and "dedicated to life" printed on it.

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Charles Leonard @charles257.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Proud to share our first ever current affairs podcast at the Casual Workers Advice Office here in South Africa — it is called Buwa Basebetsi and deals with workers’ news, issues and stories. Please give it a listen.

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Buwa Basebetsi S1 Ep 1: Strike Barometer | ‘Why I’ll strike again’

Over the past few years the number of strikes in South Africa has gone down. With the help of the just released annual Strike Barometer we explain why. Also, a worker who was on strike at Mr Sweet, te...

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Yesica or Nosica (La Migdalia) 🇨🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @lamigdalia.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Someone asked how they could help Autistic and disabled communities in times like this, and since I've been asked before, I did 6+ pages of brainstorming and shared it on patreon as a free post. You have to be a member, but you don't have to be a paid member. www.patreon.com/posts/how-ca...

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"How can I help neurodivergent communities? It’s so overwhelming.” A brainstorming session. | Jessica Leza

Get more from Jessica Leza on Patreon

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Pierre de Vos @pierredevos.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

According to Norman Finkelstein, a global authority on Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians, the backlash against SA from the Trump administration has everything to do with our government’s case against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

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Interview: ‘To South Africa’s credit’ — Israel-Palestine expert Norman Finkelstein on SA’s ICJ case and the backlash

According to Norman Finkelstein, a global authority on Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians and one of the most influential political scientists in the world, the backlash against SA from the Trump ...

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

It's uke choir day. Still time to join. We have spare ukuleles so just show up. 11 to 12 every Sunday in Parktown, Johannesburg

Flyer for ukulele choir. R120 DM me for info please

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I'm always surprised by how easy it is to fire employees in the USA. No unions I guess. 🤷

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Interesting session with a 12 year old. Top 2 tracks are chords and melody for You are my Sunshine. He played them in on his own. Bottom 3 tracks he watched the screen and made visual shapes using the midi keyboard to record. (shared with permission) #musictherapy #musictherapist #musicking

Screenshot of Cubase midi tracks. Bottom 3 tracks show midi notes that were played to depict shapes and visual patterns

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The Continent @thecontinent.org · 14/02/2025

All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 190 of The Continent The world order is disintegrating. Whose interests will the African Union serve now? Read it here: bit.ly/TC190

The cover of Issue 190 of The Continent is a depiction of Ethiopia's capital city Addis Ababa by illustrator Yemsrach Yetneberk. It's a city scene featuring the iconic Lion of Judah Statue as graffiti and other landmarks. In the foreground is a billboard reading "Now or never for the African Union".

#AfricanUnion #AU #AddisAbaba #TheContinent

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Next season of the Handmaid's Tale will be a livestream from the Whitehouse

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I love this morning ritual. Blossom Dearie 🌸 settles on my lap every day while I drink coffee in bed

Pic of a grey cat from behind, stretched out on my lap, on a white duvet with blue spots

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The USA Singers @theusasingers.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The world defeated Nazis once, and we’ll do it again.

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

No water. Day 2. Again. Johannesburg is broken.

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Why a trained music therapist should be providing music in a hospital setting (as opposed to yesterday's NYT article which didn't see the need for this). open.substack.com/pub/raymondl...

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Why a trained music therapist?

Greetings!

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Another day without water. Thank you Johannesburg 😢 (I'd better save that tear to brush my teeth)

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Why is music therapy still so misunderstood?! This quote really irritated me: Unlike music therapy, in which licensed practitioners use music to achieve specific clinical objectives, she said, “this work addresses the whole person, not just the medical need.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/a...

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In Hospitals and Hospices, ‘Music as Care’ Offers a New Kind of Comfort (Gift Article)

A violinist plays for her father. A singer takes requests. In hospitals and hospices, bedside performers offer a new kind of care.

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

My wife co-facilitates these in-person workshops. A celebration of creative expression, words and ideas. 10 weeks of craft skills, gentle accountability, and community. All levels/genres welcome. R3800 for 20 hours of tuition and personal feedback. Contact jacquiaires@live.co.za for more info

Flyer:
10-week writing workshop. 20 Feb to 24 April. Thursdays, Parkview, Johannesburg

Contact jacquiaires@live.co.za

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Ben Canham @bencanham.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

- Today is my Birthday! I have autism and I officially turn 28 years old. I would like to receive lots of birthday wishes from people around the world! please Share/Like! to help make my birthday wish come true! ❤️

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

My colleague and I run some weekly music groups in Parktown, Johannesburg Get in touch if you want more info juliemusictherapy.co.za/weekly-groups #musictherapy #musictherapist #musicking #mentalhealth #neurodiversity

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Julie Dawn Reid Music Therapist

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

This is how I spend my Sunday morning. No experience necessary and we have some spare ukes if you want to come and try! Parktown, Johannesburg

Flyer for a ukulele choir. We meet Sundays from 11 to 12. Join us and play your favourite ukulele songs. R120 drop in or R100 if paid in advance

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Zakes Mda @zakesmda.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

For one thing, the USA would not have an imperial presidency as they have now. Imagine Cyril issuing executive orders left and right and centre like an emperor of the realm, which must be obeyed however stupid they are. Imagine our Constitutional Court ruling he cannot be charged with any crime.

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Dr Nechama Brodie @brodiegal.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Probably a good time to remind people that I researched and wrote a whole book about Farm Killings in South Africa — which more people should probably read. Please buy a copy for your American friends (ebooks available) journalism.co.za/media-skewin...

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Harber: Book about farm killings is actually about the media | Journalism.co.za

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Graeme @graemesacks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I got introduced today as "the madala who does music". I guess I am more than old enough to be called a madala. And it sure as hell beats "oom". I like it

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