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Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by WannaHowzit(m): 2:20pm On Jun 12 |
The upcoming seventh democratic Parliament of South Africa is set to feature a broader spectrum of age groups among its representatives, as well as the youngest Member of Parliament (MPs) in South Africa’s democratic history. This comes as female representation shows a slight decrease compared to the previous administration. All eyes are now focused on the forthcoming make-up of the 400-seat National Assembly (NA), who according to chairperson of the Electoral Commission (IEC) Mosotho Moepya “reflect the choices, hopes, and aspirations of millions of citizens who exercised their democratic rights.” Moepya revealed that the NA can expect a slightly younger average Parliamentary fleet compared to that seen in the sixth administration, with members ranging from 20 to the eldest at 76. According to information provided by the IEC, the youngest incoming parliamentarian is Patriotic Alliance youth activist Cleo Wilskut, who turned 20 on 27 April. Wilskut will follow in the footsteps of the ANC’s Itumeleng Ntsube, who, at 21, previously became South Africa’s youngest MP in 2019. Notably, these young political leaders are debuting in parliament as some of the highest-paid individuals in the country, with MPs now earning over 100,000 rands a month (8-million naira) following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s approval to hike salaries by 2.5%. This makes all MPs—young and old—top 3% earners in the country. Looking broadly at the seventh National Assembly’s composition compared to that of South Africa’s population, the 20 to 29 age demographic has the largest discrepancies in representation, sporting a 3% NA makeup when the cohort is nearly 18% of South Africa’s total population. South Africa's new MPs will be sworn in on Friday, 14 June. Talks to form a Government of National Unity continue since the ruling ANC failed to garner an outright majority in the May 29 general elections. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by pyyxxaro: 2:21pm On Jun 12 |
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Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 3:06pm On Jun 12 |
Note : Fxexperts admitted his father is a useless fagg0t and his mother is a spermbank wh0re. Will upload fxexperts' mothers number. She gives anal for free All these "records" mean zilch. At age 20, it's doubtful she can make any concrete contributions to the parliament. 25 years old, few years after first degree, maybe, but still not advisable. 30 - 40 years old is what i believe is the appropriate age for a youthful representative... tertiary education completed + some life experiences + young age (fresh perspectives) PS : I can see my post is hard for some to understand. I'm still in support for youth but with some conditions. If you still don't understand, use Google Translate into your local language OR read about Valentine Strasser, a 25 year old who became Head of State in Sierra Leone. NOTE : my posts require a minimum level of intelligence. Please don't feel bad if you don't understand them, just accept the limitations of your IQ 148 Likes 16 Shares
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Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by Anguldi(m): 3:50pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:💯 36 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by Nwaokunkpara: 4:27pm On Jun 12 |
Not in Nigeria 2 Likes |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by Botragelad: 4:36pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:The wisdom of ageism! Let me tell you, dear sage, your notion that a 20-year-old cannot contribute meaningfully to parliament is a hilarious relic of a bygone era. Youth is not synonymous with ignorance. In fact, research suggests that younger brains are more adaptable, and more innovative. But hey, who needs science when we have your expertise, right? You then went ahead with your nonsense assertion that a few years after a first degree, maybe, just maybe, someone might be worthy of a seat at the table is condescending, to say the least. Do you know what someone with a fresh perspective, unjaded by the cynicism of age, can bring to the table? And please, spare me the "life experiences" talk. As if the only valid experiences are those accumulated by wrinkling one's face and graying one's hair. What about the experiences of a young adult, grappling with the challenges of their generation? Are those not valid or valuable enough? This arbitrary age brackets are nothing more than a flimsy excuse to dismiss the potential of an entire generation. I'll have you know, some of the most impactful contributions to history were made by individuals in their 20s. Need I remind you of Alexander the Great, Mary Shelley, or Steve Jobs? So, no, every sane person won't be swayed by your patronizing views on youth and leadership. The truth is, age is not a determinant of wisdom, and it's time you folk stopped perpetuating that myth. 88 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 4:54pm On Jun 12 |
🥱 😴 Botragelad: 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by franchasofficia: 5:05pm On Jun 12 |
South African blacks are super lucky See how white South Africans built a working country with solid foundation for them? Nigerians it is time we start a program to attract White people from Germany, Australia, Norway, etc into Nigeria to become citizens. If we are able to get 5 million pure European whites to become naturalized Nigerians, believe me things will begin to turn around for Nigeria in few years to come. We can amend our constitution to reserve some key positions for their best. Positions like: Chief Justice of Nigeria Inspector General of Police INEC Chairman President of Court of Appeals Chief of Army Staff Commissioner of Police Chief of Justice of States CBN Governor Minister of Finance Vice Chancellors of key federal and state universities 33 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by NSNO(m): 5:07pm On Jun 12 |
While the achievement is commendable, 20 is too young an age. Like someone up there said, 30 - 40 years is ideal. She may not be taken seriously in that parliament. 19 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by NSNO(m): 5:08pm On Jun 12 |
franchasofficia: Oga shift, If you don't have anything to contribute, rest. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by franchasofficia: 5:11pm On Jun 12 |
NSNO:USA did it via DV Visa Lottery and it's one of the reasons they are the greatest country on earth. Canada is doing it via Express Entry and other high skilled migrant programs. Many great countries did it but here is a black man thinking foolishly that he can do all even when he knows his weakness. Nigeria can rejig our own to suit our need and to close some lapses. Take it or leave it, White Europeans are confirmed agents of development. If Nigeria had a sizeable population of White European citizens as naturalized Nigerian citizens up to like 5 million, they will never allow Nigeria to deteriorate to the level it is now. Their White brothers in Europe and other continents will be helping them with favorable policies that will make Nigeria work. Because of white South Africans, White people allow certain things to operate in South Africa while other black African countries are blocked. The reason they don't accept North African whites much is their Islamic religion; they see them as Arabs and not Whites, and only South Africa have the real European Caucasian whites in the whole of Africa and that is why South Africa is growing in all fields 17 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by NSNO(m): 5:14pm On Jun 12 |
franchasofficia:What about Japan or China? These countries are very homogeneous yet prosperous. Oga you just feel inferior that's why you are like this. I'd like you to read guns, germs and steel so you that you can cure your ignorance. Thank you. 3 Likes |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by franchasofficia: 5:19pm On Jun 12 |
NSNO:They learned from Europeans. And these countries are not black skin people. They have similarity with whites. You won't understand because you are still in basic human education of probably university degree or msc, when you study higher and do more research about humans you will understand our flaws as blacks without ego 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by NSNO(m): 5:21pm On Jun 12 |
franchasofficia:First of all, which field of study gave you empirical evidence that Africans are inferior? Please be as specific as possible. 2 Likes |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by Botragelad: 5:29pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:😜 |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by CrossRhodes: 5:45pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:Your opinion..... 1 Like |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by franchasofficia: 5:46pm On Jun 12 |
NSNO:What is the meaning of "inferior"? Who said Africans are inferior? This is where you blacks get it wrong. I never said Africans are inferior. In life, every human have his area of competitive advantage. Some humans are good in high jump while others in long jump, another in football, others in weight lifting. Some are expert in boxing, others are in singing. While some are amazing dancers, etc, etc, that is how this works. Glaring everyday evidences abound all over the world to prove that black people are not as gifted in certain areas of life as the white folks. Blacks lack leadership skills when compared to whites. Yes some blacks may have exceptional leadership skills like the whites but it's not common among blacks, so we are looking at the majority, the dominant factor. Whites are more gifted in science, technology and innovation than blacks. Remember, some blacks are also gifted in this area but they are few and not the majority when compared to whites. I can go on and on, but we all know the truth that without white people, this world would have been unliveable for us, let's try and be honest and appreciate the truth. Accepting your weakness is not a weakness but a greater form of intelligence and the number one step towards finding a working solution. Knowing your weakness and refusing to accept it is one of the greatest form of foolishness and arrogance which can also be classified as senseless egocentrism. Are blacks inferior to whites or any other race? NO! But white people do have some enviable traits we blacks lack and that is why they have been the race championing global innovation and advancement in virtually all fields of life, I cherish white people a lot. I know I may still end up having a mixed breed child with a pure Caucasian woman, maybe because I so much love to whites for their innovation and advancement 16 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 5:51pm On Jun 12 |
CrossRhodes: Captain Obvious. Did I claim it was yours? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by NSNO(m): 6:22pm On Jun 12 |
franchasofficia:Causasian dominance in science, technology and innovation is recent. Please do your findings. There is absolutely nothing wrong with blacks. We have some issues yes but those issues has nothing to do with anything inherent or innate. Other nations had a good headstart, almost all Sub-Saharan countries is relatively young compared to the people you so worship. Again I will advise you to read that book I recommended, it will open your eyes and mind. 3 Likes |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by LegallyBlunt: 6:23pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:Absolute rubbish. The sooner you guys know that Nigeria is in deep shit the better. Your age grade over there is doing much better than the ones in this country. Do you know the extent she campaigned or you think it's SUG elections? That Nigeria is this bad doesn't mean SA is bad. The whole continent is leaving this failed state behind. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by SecondAudio: 6:24pm On Jun 12 |
Wow... Congrats boss. This will never happen in Nigeria. All our leaders are old men. I found this video that looks like oyibo people reported what happened to our Presido today. See it here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRLj2wk_QBQ?si=KBJrAACgRjMSUDG2 |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by mrvitalis(m): 6:24pm On Jun 12 |
MartinCorridon:People get PhD at 17 but you think it's mere parliamentary discussion that a 20 year old wont be able to do? By 20 I was almost a graduate in my final year 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 6:24pm On Jun 12 |
LegallyBlunt: 1 Like
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Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 6:24pm On Jun 12 |
Elsueno: Don't mind them. It's never about age, nor gender. I have seen super young appointees who did nothing. Seen gender-balance appointees who did nothing. An example is Nigeria. People think " elect a young person" and ALL Nigeria's problems will magically disappear. What happened with Yahhya Bello ? That's a really stupid point of view, and that's me being polite. There's a reason why most international organisations put " EXPERIENCE" as a very important yardstick for leadership appointments. If I still have to explain that the importance of experience in a parliamentary position.... shows how low some folks IQs are. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by osazsky(m): 6:25pm On Jun 12 |
And one old man fell today 1 Like |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by adioolayi(m): 6:25pm On Jun 12 |
Congratulations to her... My own focus is on the information below... "Notably, these young political leaders are debuting in parliament as some of the highest-paid individuals in the country, with MPs now earning over 100,000 rands a month (8-million naira) following president Cyril Ramaphosa’s approval to hike salaries by 2.5%" Elected political office holders are among the top 3% earners in SA.... Africa ..my Africa... Dem swear for us across countries in this continent...no doubt! 2 Likes |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by MartinCorridon: 6:25pm On Jun 12 |
mrvitalis: From your contributions here.... you probably graduated from a miracle center. No offence. 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by yahaya1(m): 6:25pm On Jun 12 |
The current exchange rate for the South African Rand (ZAR) to the Nigerian Naira (NGN) stands at 81.6461, as of June 12, 2024. Based on this exchange rate, we can calculate the equivalent value of R100000 in NGN as follows R100000 x 81.6461 = 8,164,612.50 NGN Therefore, R100000 is equivalent to 8,164,612.50 NGN 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by RussellRutherfo: 6:26pm On Jun 12 |
franchasofficia: I second this idea and have always talked about this. You elaborated the idea very well. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by TechBaron: 6:26pm On Jun 12 |
Lol |
Re: Cleo Wilskut: New SA's Youngest Ever Member Of Parliament Aged Just 20 (PICS) by Yugoslavia247(m): 6:26pm On Jun 12 |
Botragelad: God bless u |
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