The Population Solutions for Health (PSH) New Start Centre in Harare’s CBD has temporarily stopped some of its services.
Patients who need ART (HIV treatment) or PrEP (HIV prevention) refills won’t be able to get them at the centre for now.
On Thursday, the centre was only offering HIV testing. Other services like family planning and cervical cancer screening were also put on hold.
A notice at the entrance advised people to go to their local clinics for the services they need. It reads:
<blockquote>
Please note that the New Start Centre is temporarily closed. For those due for (Antiretroviral Treatment) ART or PrEP refills, please proceed to the nearest city health clinic for assistance. Thank you for understanding.
</blockquote>
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medicine that helps people at high risk of getting HIV from not getting infected.
According to officials at the New Start Centre who spoke to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/new-start-centre-suspends-art-prep-refills/">NewZimbabwe</a>, the only service available right now is HIV testing.
Normally, the centre offers various health services like HIV testing, PrEP, TB screening and treatment, cervical cancer screening and treatment, birth control, and STI screening and treatment.
The suspension of the services follows the recent 90-day suspension of USAID funding resulting from the implementation of President Donald Trump’s America First policy.
The US helps Zimbabwe fight HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases by providing money for things like condoms and antiretroviral drugs used in local hospitals.

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The New Start Centre in Harare has stopped giving HIV treatment and prevention services for now. Patients can only get HIV testing. People needing ART or PrEP should go to their local clinic. PrEP is a medicine that stops people from getting HIV. The US stopped funding for HIV services in Zimbabwe for 90 days. This affects things like condoms and drugs used to treat HIV in local hospitals. The centre normally offers many health services like HIV testing, TB screening, and family planning.

New Start Centre Suspends ART, PrEP Services

Zimbabwe’s significant progress in HIV treatment is under threat from emerging resistance to dolutegravir (DTG), a key life-saving drug used in Antiretroviral Therapy (ART).
Over 1.2 million people in Zimbabwe are currently on ART, representing around 90% of those living with HIV.
However, the rising cases of resistance to DTG pose a serious threat to Zimbabwe’s progress in managing HIV, putting at risk the country’s hard-won gains in treatment and prevention.
In an interview with an <a href="https://www.263chat.com/zimbabwe-faces-new-challenge-in-hiv-treatment-as-resistance-to-dolutegravir-dtgemerges/">online publication</a>, Dr Cleophas Chimbetete, Director of Training and Research at Newlands Clinic, said that there is an urgent need to discuss future treatment options after the third-line ART regimen, in light of increasing resistance.
He said Zimbabwe’s HIV treatment guidelines are based on recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), which continues to inform the country’s approach to managing HIV care. Said Chimbetete:
<blockquote>
These guidelines recommend that individuals testing HIV-positive start a combination of three medicines, known as first-line ART.
If the virus becomes resistant to these medicines, patients are switched to second-line ART, and subsequently to third-line ART if necessary.
We’re beginning to see resistance to Dolutegravir… previously, the need for guidance on what to do after third-line treatment failure wasn’t there, but now we need to start having that conversation.
</blockquote>
Dr. Chimbetete stressed the need for research on DTG resistance, updated national guidelines for post-third-line treatment failure, ongoing healthcare worker training, and improved patient adherence.
As a member of the Zimbabwe HIV Clinicians Society, he is actively addressing these issues.
The Society, alongside healthcare professionals and stakeholders, recognizes the urgency of action to meet Zimbabwe’s commitment to the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: 95% of HIV-positive individuals knowing their status, 95% on treatment, and 95% achieving viral suppression.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Zimbabwe has made good progress in treating HIV with many people on medicine. But some people are becoming resistant to a key drug, making treatment harder. Doctors are worried and want to find new ways to help. They follow advice from the World Health Organization. Doctors say more research is needed, and they are working hard to help patients stay healthy. Everyone is working together to reach targets for HIV care. The goal is for 95% of HIV-positive people to know their status, be on treatment, and have the virus under control.

Zimbabwe's HIV Treatment Progress Threatened By Resistance To ARVs

Exactly a week ago, a Nigerian pencil artist managed to grab Kevin Hart’s attention with this tweet:
https://twitter.com/KevinHart4real/status/1100792875573567489
A tweet by a Zimbabwean twitter user <a href="https://twitter.com/Brightonbriss">@Brightonbriss</a> probably using one of <a href="https://twitter.com/tw1tterpicasso">@tw1tterpicasso</a> pieces on the same lines is going viral!
https://twitter.com/Brightonbriss/status/1101801487976542208?s=19
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https://twitter.com/KevinHart4real/status/1100792875573567489
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An artist, Keith Ndlovu, created a drawing of the late music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi, and he’s auctioning it using Twitter.
Ndlovu has said that 40% of the proceeds from the auction will go to Oliver Mtukudzi’s Pakare Paye Arts Center in Norton.
Ndlovu announced the start of the auction:
<blockquote>1/3 I have just completed this drawing of the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi. I am a Zimbabwean medical student and pencil artist from Harare. Please like and RT one more time in celebration of the legacy of this great icon! 42cm×30cm It took 44 hours to draw. <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="TukuOfficial" href="https://twitter.com/TukuOfficial/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@TukuOfficial</a>
2/3 THIS DRAWING WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON THE COMMENTS SECTION. 40% of the proceeds will be donated to Pakare Paye Arts Centre. A centre that Dr Oliver Mtukudzi established to promote and nurture young talent.
3/3 Make sure to clearly state the currency of your bid. Details for payment and delivery will be discussed with the winner of the bid. Bid open. Bid ends Wednesday 6 Feb 1800hrs!</blockquote>
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Artist Auctions Amazing Oliver Mtukudzi Drawing Via Twitter

To pay their tribute to the late music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi, many artists have worked on pieces of the star. Social media users have also posted some pieces produced before his death.
Here are some amazing pieces we found, in no particular order:
<h3>1. A Scribbling ballpoint pen drawing of Oliver Mtukudzi by <a href="https://twitter.com/ThembaMkhangeli/status/1089258979983847424">Themba Mkhangeli</a></h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75078" decoding="async" height="875" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting-819x1024.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting-240x300.jpg 240w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting-768x960.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting-600x750.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Scribbling-Ballpoint-Painting.jpg 960w" width="700"/>
 
 
<h3>2. A pencil drawing by <a href="https://twitter.com/libertyshuroart">Liberty Shuro</a></h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75080" decoding="async" height="960" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro.jpg 737w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-230x300.jpg 230w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-600x782.jpg 600w" width="737"/>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75081" decoding="async" height="700" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2.jpg 960w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-60x60.jpg 60w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-90x90.jpg 90w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pencil-Drawing-by-Liberty-Shuro-2-100x100.jpg 100w" width="700"/>
 
<h3>3. A pen drawing by <a href="https://twitter.com/ennockmartZA">Enoch Mlangeni</a></h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75083" decoding="async" height="700" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-1024x1024.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-150x150.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-300x300.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-768x768.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-60x60.jpg 60w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-90x90.jpg 90w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-600x600.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni-100x100.jpg 100w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Enoch-Mlangeni.jpg 1200w" width="700"/>
 
 
<h3>4. Abstract Oliver Mtukudzi painting by <a href="https://twitter.com/Tehlai_X">Tehlai_X</a></h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75085" decoding="async" height="1024" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Tehlai_X.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Tehlai_X.jpg 819w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Tehlai_X-240x300.jpg 240w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Tehlai_X-768x960.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Pen-Drawing-by-Tehlai_X-600x750.jpg 600w" width="819"/>
 
<h3>5.  A digital painting of the music star</h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75088" decoding="async" height="700" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--1024x1024.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--150x150.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--300x300.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--768x768.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--60x60.jpg 60w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--90x90.jpg 90w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--600x600.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by--100x100.jpg 100w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Digital-Drawing-by-.jpg 1200w" width="700"/>
 
 
<h3>6. Old Oliver Mtukudzi pencil drawing by <a href="https://twitter.com/TjFlacka">Prince Takudzwa</a></h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75089" decoding="async" height="933" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Old-Oliver-Mtukudzi-pencil-drawing-by-Prince-Takudzwa-768x1024.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Old-Oliver-Mtukudzi-pencil-drawing-by-Prince-Takudzwa-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Old-Oliver-Mtukudzi-pencil-drawing-by-Prince-Takudzwa-225x300.jpg 225w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Old-Oliver-Mtukudzi-pencil-drawing-by-Prince-Takudzwa-600x800.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Old-Oliver-Mtukudzi-pencil-drawing-by-Prince-Takudzwa.jpg 900w" width="700"/>
 
 
<h3>7. A painting by Thomas Mwasangwale (can be contacted on Whatsapp is +27826446301)</h3>
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-75091" decoding="async" height="705" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-1017x1024.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-1017x1024.jpg 1017w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-150x150.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-298x300.jpg 298w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-768x773.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-60x60.jpg 60w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-90x90.jpg 90w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-600x604.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White-100x100.jpg 100w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oliver-Mtukudzi-Painting-Black-n-White.jpg 1192w" width="700"/>
 
<h3>Extra – Drawing by <a href="https://twitter.com/keithndlovu1">Keith Ndlovu</a></h3>
 
<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-76857" decoding="async" height="525" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-1024x768.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-300x225.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-768x576.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing-600x450.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tuku-Drawing.jpg 2048w" width="700"/>
 
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A painting of the late Oliver Mtukudzi by a South African artist called Rasta has disappointed many who have taken to Twitter to express it. The painting which many say does not resemble Mtukudzi, has gotten Rasta criticised for not respecting the memory of the late music icon.
The artist’s real name is called Lebani Sirenje. According to some South African news websites, this is not the first time Rasta has disappointed the living with portraits of the famous dead that don’t resemble them.
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<p style="line-height: 1.445; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 26px; color: #363636; font-family: SecondaryFont; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2text-indent:0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #fafafa; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: left;">Recent examples include the late Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Jabulani ‘HHP’ Tsambo and Linda ‘Pro Kid’ Mkhize.
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Here are some of the notable tweets posted:
https://twitter.com/MathandaNcube/status/1089229650247573505?s=19https://twitter.com/TrevorPapi/status/1089272611111165954?s=19https://twitter.com/bustoptv/status/1089205409116798977?s=19https://twitter.com/AdvBarryRoux/status/1089210667729600513?s=19https://twitter.com/RuyAntony/status/1089284259934818304?s=19https://twitter.com/Kaylen_Nkosi23/status/1089212942942433280?s=19https://twitter.com/MathandaNcube/status/1089209363267411968?s=19https://twitter.com/FloMasebe/status/1089272033731641345?s=19
 
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Rasta must be arrested!!! <a href="https://t.co/Ja5V78iGIW">pic.twitter.com/Ja5V78iGIW</a>
— Trevor Papi Mahasela (@TrevorPapi) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorPapi/status/1089272611111165954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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South Africa your Rasta is declaring war ! 🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/xMxCUXMndh">pic.twitter.com/xMxCUXMndh</a>
— #6years Annivesary (@bustoptv) <a href="https://twitter.com/bustoptv/status/1089205409116798977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Rasta <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rasta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rasta</a> always trend for no reason let's do to him what he did to our beloved fallen heros and heroines <a href="https://t.co/5sFN9LD8K7">pic.twitter.com/5sFN9LD8K7</a>
— 𝔾🄰𝕄🄴𝕃🄰 (@Dakalo_Gamela) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dakalo_Gamela/status/1089411804256763905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Rasta should start respecting the dead. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OliverMtukudzi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OliverMtukudzi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPTuku?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPTuku</a> <a href="https://t.co/Are801jXyx">pic.twitter.com/Are801jXyx</a>
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux  (@AdvoBarryRoux) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdvoBarryRoux/status/1089210667729600513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Rasta must respect us😣😤 <a href="https://t.co/0uajpn86kt">pic.twitter.com/0uajpn86kt</a>
— Remy (@RuyAntony) <a href="https://twitter.com/RuyAntony/status/1089284259934818304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Rasta 😫 Please. No. Zimbabwe has enough troubles of it's own 🙆 <a href="https://t.co/Qg8Es6cdoZ">pic.twitter.com/Qg8Es6cdoZ</a>
— 🌟🇿🇦👑NTHAPELENG👑🇿🇦🌟 (@Nthapeleng__) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nthapeleng__/status/1089212942942433280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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https://twitter.com/MathandaNcube/status/1089209363267411968?s=19
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" data-width="550">
We keep humouring Rasta. He keeps showing us why we need to stop. <a href="https://t.co/AKugbe0mi7">pic.twitter.com/AKugbe0mi7</a>
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) <a href="https://twitter.com/FloMasebe/status/1089272033731641345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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