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COMMENT: "A global event hosted with a promise of the glorious legacy that would put SA soccer on the map. But a decade on, the promises lay plundered. Who stole the country’s footballing hope." That's #CarteBlanche this Sunday at 7pm on @MNet channel 101 When leaders in South Africa grow complacent and accustomed to the silence of the lambs and when the lambs speak, try compell them into silence, it would do well to bear in mind lambs do grow up. Lambs grow up to be Rams or Ewes. Rams can be very aggressive and have been known to cause serious injuries. Rams function as both protection and leadership, and in the wild, the Rams are responsible for fending off predators. Among Ewes, high-ranking females will challenge a predator to protect the herd or their lambs. They will stomp the ground, kick, bite, and attack with horns if they have them! SAFA might regard the general populace as sheep. But among the herd are Rams and Ewes, protective, and infinitely harder to silence or control than a lamb. I look forward to this Carte Blanche report. It's what it's all about to me. The effect on ordinary people's lives, their dreams and aspirations, who don't have a voice, deprived by an organisation that looks increasingly dodge by the day. I'll be watching the show. I strongly suspect that this SAFA saga is not over by a long stretch of the imagination. I suspect there's more to uncover as dogged and determined slueths and journalists, the Rams and Ewes among us who will not be silenced, dig deeper as they go down this rabbits hole. #soccer #safa #journalism #journalist #mismanagement #corruption #slapp #corporategovernance #ethics #compliance #sport #riskmanagement Pauli Van Wyk

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https://lnkd.in/gjGG6E-J We are all here in the world together. Using hockey to see how much we have in common. Understanding each other.

In this video, we delve into the complex and long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine, aiming to provide an in-depth understanding of its historical roots, current dynamics, and potential paths to peace. The Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply entrenched issue with historical, political, and socio-cultural layers that require thoughtful analysis and discussion. In this video, we aim to shed light on the history, key events, perspectives, and the humanitarian aspects of this conflict. We encourage open dialogue and constructive conversations in the comments section below. It's essential to approach this topic with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to peace and resolution for all parties involved.

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🚨 Following comments by Raphael Varane, debate has been triggered once again surrounding heading the ball in football and its potential effects. This is an important topic, and an important area of research. 🚨 ⚽ Raphael Varane: "My seven year-old son plays football and I advise him not to head the ball. For me that's essential. Even if it doesn't cause any immediate trauma, we know that in the long-term, repeated shocks can have harmful effects". 📺 You tube Link Sky Sports: https://lnkd.in/eEdeDuyj But what are the evidence-based facts? What do we know and what areas require further research? Importantly what are the potential solutions to these issues, especially in youth player development? ✍ I published an article with David Rhodes in 2022 called: "Heading Towards a Solution”: Is Futsal the Perfect Training Alternative for Soccer to Reduce Heading Frequency? 📕 Article: https://lnkd.in/eQkUkXGS 📑 This informed a chapter in my book published with Michael Skubala in summer 2023: https://lnkd.in/e5AEgXKc

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