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. This month most of the writers were preoccupied with the xenophobic attacks that rocked the country and the institutionalization of Zainub P. Dala. Here are some of the highlights:
Fascists have historic form: first they burn buildings and monuments, then later targeted people and groups. Careful what you want to ‘fall’
— Tony Leon (@TonyLeonSA) April 03, 2015
This is outrageous! Woman who said Rushdie was an admirable writer has been driven into a mental home -> http://bookslive.co.za/a9dI
— Janet van Eeden (@janetvaneeden) April 11, 2015
Very irresponsible reporting from @pensouthafrica and @BooksLIVESA on institutionalization of Dala by bogeyman muslim community. @sabookman
— Shafinaaz Hassim (@shafinaaz) April 12, 2015
T1: I am admitted to St.Joseph’s Psychiatric Wing it was diagnosed that I have PTSD. No, I was not dragged kicking and screaming here
— Zainub Priya Dala (@zpdala) April 12, 2015
Durban is out of control #XenophobiaMustFall looting and fighting in CBD
— Carol Campbell (@CarolKaroo) April 14, 2015
Powerful people should not underestimate the power of their words. Who’s to say that the king’s words didn’t spark these xenophobic attacks?
— Eric Miyeni (@EricMiyeni) April 14, 2015
Horrendous news of xenophobic attacks in Durban central.Sad, sad stories of people who’ve lost everything and are still victims of attacks.
— Janet van Eeden (@janetvaneeden) April 14, 2015
“@chealseajohntn: My cat just winked at me and now it’s awkward because I only see her as a friend.”@leftyspeaks
— Nazia Peer (@PeerNazia) April 16, 2015
I need to control my anger 🙁 otherwise I’m going to jail soon
— Minenhle Mthembu (@IamMinenhle_ZN) April 16, 2015
Those that exaggerate & post articles that promote #Xenophobia #ForeignFear are just as guilty. Check the credibility of your source 1st.
— Trevor Kleinhans (@secretsmakeusic) April 19, 2015
South Africans hated boundaries of apartheid but accepted a narrow definition of citizenship, creating new ‘us’ and ‘them’.
— Azad Essa (@azadessa) April 19, 2015
Hard to believe a #sociology lecturer is teaching his students that being ‘gay’ is a choice. Fire his ass! #BornThatWay #Gay #SouthAfrica
— Trevor Kleinhans (@secretsmakeusic) April 21, 2015
I regret making Spud a year younger than myself. Lucky bastard is still in his 30’s!
— John van de Ruit (@johnvanderuit) April 23, 2015
#xenophobia has been incubating for a long time.We have been in denial until it exploded. We shd have acted earlier.
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) April 23, 2015
I support #BruceJenner 100%. Anyone married to Kris Kardashian that long deserves any escape they can get. Extreme, yes. Surprising, no.
— Melissa Delport (@melissadelport) April 24, 2015
“Let me just stop in the middle of this scene so I can have an early night and wake up refreshed!” …. Said no #writer…. Ever.
— Melissa Delport (@melissadelport) April 24, 2015
Mandela never asked to be idolized. But for us it is easier to build statues than implement his legacy. #FreedomDay
— Jay Naidoo(@Jay_Naidoo) April 27, 2015
So I finally watched #GameofThrones. Am I the only person who thinks its #Downtonwithdragons?
— Jann Turner (@JannTurner) April 28, 2015
Reading through the typeset pages of Rainfall… I’m soooooo excited this book is going to print! June 2014!
— Melissa Delport (@melissadelport) April 29, 2015
