By Rasvanth Chunylall
Many writers have embraced twitter as a medium to engage with fans, develop their brand identities, share news stories and express their thoughts and opinions. Here are some highlights from the twitter accounts of a few KZN writers.
Durban weather these days.. Iyabola
— Minenhle Mthembu (@IamMinenhle_ZN) October 01, 2014
You cannot put a price to freedom. Mostly because it’s a costly thing in itself
— Shafinaaz Hassim (@shafinaaz) October 02, 2014
The #DalaiLama visa debacle has damaged SA’s international human rights standing. #leadership has failed us.
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) October 02, 2014
“You live but once; you might as well be amusing.” – Coco Chanel
— Michelle McGrane (@MichelleMcGrane) October 02, 2014
The #Springboks did it against The All Blacks. I feel energised. Nice one Bokke.
— Eric Miyeni (@EricMiyeni) October 05, 2014
If somebody offers you Absinthe in Prague, rather say no, and stab yourself in the stomach instead. #catch22
— John van de Ruit (@johnvanderuit) October 08, 2014
There can’t be a more stupid approach to growing a TV and film industry than to choose killing an institutional show than pay your stars.
— Eric Miyeni (@EricMiyeni) October 08, 2014
Bafana-Bafana does us proud in Congo Brazaville. Niiiice.
— Eric Miyeni (@EricMiyeni) October 11, 2014
Gotta love the only country on Earth able to pronounce your surname.#dutchcourage
— John van de Ruit (@johnvanderuit) October 13, 2014
My advice to the next generation. Question Everyone. Question Everything. Be Fearless. #NEXTGENERATIONpic.twitter.com/DtWU8auHVj
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) October 15, 2014
“It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.” – Katherine Mansfield
— Michelle McGrane (@MichelleMcGrane) October 15, 2014
In the words of @TheEllenShow, “Be kind to one another.”
— Trevor Kleinhans (@secretsmakeusic) October 16, 2014
First Spud3 film interview done and dusted. I solemnly and humbly declare Spud season open. #again
— John van de Ruit (@johnvanderuit) October 16, 2014
“Perfectionism is just fear in really good shoes,” says Elizabeth Gilbert. Love it. 🙂
— Janet van Eeden (@janetvaneeden) October 16, 2014
The only thing positive about me is my mind. #HIV #positivemindset
— Trevor Kleinhans (@secretsmakeusic) October 19, 2014
MnG reports that Mthembu was shot in the face when accosted by a mugger, while withdrawing money at an ATM. Horrific!
— Shafinaaz Hassim (@shafinaaz) October 20, 2014
@clancycnn no justice for Reeva! How do we South Africans respect the judicial system now! If u have money and fame u get away with murder!
— Nazia Peer (@PeerNazia) October 21, 2014
It is unclear how Cosas thought putting a pig’s head in Woolies would be an effective way to support Palestine bit.ly/1DHkS23
— Azad Essa (@azadessa) October 26, 2014
Very shaken by Nick Broomfield’s #GrimSleeper. Powerful, moving, shocking film.
— Jann Turner (@JannTurner) October 27, 2014
Our public institutions are weakening under the weight of political cronyism in appointments. Criminals & the corrupt thrive.#SenzoMiyewa
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) October 27, 2014
#HappyDiwali My wish is that we work together to #endwars & build lasting #PEACE pic.twitter.com/8dbuJfQFQU
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) October 30, 2014
Just saw @JayJames audition for X factor…there are no words.
— Melissa Delport (@melissadelport) October 31, 2014
Recently discovered @caroemerald (don’t know what took me so long!). Just loving her music.
— Rosamund Kendal (@Rosamundkendal) October 31, 2014
