Rob Forbes
@robforbes.bsky.social
Award-winning broadcaster of 20+ years. Humanist.
"Gives the best hugs".
Other interests available on request.
(He/Him) 🇿🇦🌍
"Gives the best hugs".
Other interests available on request.
(He/Him) 🇿🇦🌍
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Rob Forbes
@robforbes.bsky.social
· Jan 28
Hi ZA friends
I've put a list of South African news organisations that are on here together, if you 're looking for one.
Will update as more outlets arrive #SouthAfrica #News
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I've put a list of South African news organisations that are on here together, if you 're looking for one.
Will update as more outlets arrive #SouthAfrica #News
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
Were there editors in the signal group again?
(Semafor) - The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew to avoid endangering US troops ..
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
@semafor.com
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Were there editors in the signal group again?
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US President Donald Trump threatens to invade and attack other countries: “We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us." #VenezuelaInvasion
January 4, 2026 at 4:36 AM
US President Donald Trump threatens to invade and attack other countries: “We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us." #VenezuelaInvasion
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Since invading another country is the "ultimate crime" under international law, I trust the US will be banned from all sporting competitions like Russia was, or do the rules not work like that?
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Since invading another country is the "ultimate crime" under international law, I trust the US will be banned from all sporting competitions like Russia was, or do the rules not work like that?
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So the Trump administration is locking people up for owning guns, huh
January 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
So the Trump administration is locking people up for owning guns, huh
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We are a rogue state, run by a dictator, and the international community should treat us as such including all appropriate economic and diplomatic sanctions
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We are a rogue state, run by a dictator, and the international community should treat us as such including all appropriate economic and diplomatic sanctions
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"Maduro is a brutal authoritarian dictator," I wisely intone, as the corrupt demented paedophile US President violating Constitutional Law while operating a gestapo and concentration camps illegally arrests a foreign leader on charges which read like they were written on a paper placemat in crayon.
January 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
"Maduro is a brutal authoritarian dictator," I wisely intone, as the corrupt demented paedophile US President violating Constitutional Law while operating a gestapo and concentration camps illegally arrests a foreign leader on charges which read like they were written on a paper placemat in crayon.
Avg monthly income:
USA: $5386
VEN: $217
"We will take a lot of money out".
Fucking colonists.
USA: $5386
VEN: $217
"We will take a lot of money out".
Fucking colonists.
Reporter: How long do you expect the U.S. to run Venezuela
Trump: I would like to do it quickly but it takes time. Their infrastructure is rotted. It is very dangerous. Oil is very dangerous. We will take a lot of money out so we can take care of the country.
Trump: I would like to do it quickly but it takes time. Their infrastructure is rotted. It is very dangerous. Oil is very dangerous. We will take a lot of money out so we can take care of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Avg monthly income:
USA: $5386
VEN: $217
"We will take a lot of money out".
Fucking colonists.
USA: $5386
VEN: $217
"We will take a lot of money out".
Fucking colonists.
If you haven't heard, the Marriott Group is in the process of building a Ritz-Carlton on one of the most important river crossings of the migration in the Maasai-Mara.
As you can imagine, it seems they have not stuck to the plan.
I hope the courts close this shit down. Disgusting.
As you can imagine, it seems they have not stuck to the plan.
I hope the courts close this shit down. Disgusting.
January 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
If you haven't heard, the Marriott Group is in the process of building a Ritz-Carlton on one of the most important river crossings of the migration in the Maasai-Mara.
As you can imagine, it seems they have not stuck to the plan.
I hope the courts close this shit down. Disgusting.
As you can imagine, it seems they have not stuck to the plan.
I hope the courts close this shit down. Disgusting.
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Why is anyone still using Twitter? Genuine fucking question here! I used to check in on my favorite shitposters, but after they just straight up started stealing people’s art and being like “You agreed to ToS” has kept me from ever going back. Fuck that website.
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Why is anyone still using Twitter? Genuine fucking question here! I used to check in on my favorite shitposters, but after they just straight up started stealing people’s art and being like “You agreed to ToS” has kept me from ever going back. Fuck that website.
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So we just accept this then? This is a legitimate use of technology going forward? This vile individual's account is just prompt after prompt asking Al to alter real-life images of women. The law needs to catch up with technology now - because we can't trust these tech companies to police themselves
January 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
So we just accept this then? This is a legitimate use of technology going forward? This vile individual's account is just prompt after prompt asking Al to alter real-life images of women. The law needs to catch up with technology now - because we can't trust these tech companies to police themselves
Maresca on the way to City, then. Pep jumping ship before those 115 charges land.
🚨 EXCL: Enzo Maresca informed Chelsea (twice late Oct & again mid-Dec after post-Everton comments) he was talking to people associated with Man City about #MCFC manager position if/when vacancy arises. #CFC contract obliged 45yo to do so 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca with immediate effect
The Italian had been on a five-year deal through to 2029.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Maresca on the way to City, then. Pep jumping ship before those 115 charges land.
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I dunno, there's something catchy about "Dune and Duner."
December 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I dunno, there's something catchy about "Dune and Duner."
It's concerning lately that the answer to this is more and more often Duality by Slipknot. It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache.
My last question of the day: What song captures your current mood?
December 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
It's concerning lately that the answer to this is more and more often Duality by Slipknot. It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache.
I miss mine so badly 😭😭
Got this fantastically clever Christmas gift. It's a dedicated algorithm free music player that you can carry around without the distractions of your phone, and it can hold thousands of songs without needing an internet connection. The UI is so simple anyone can manage it. Fantastic
December 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I miss mine so badly 😭😭
Sun's out. Pool is ready. Beach looks good. Fires are lit. Boardgames are stacked. Beer is cold. Day is hot & sweaty.
Christmas as it should be 🔥🔥
Thank you Southern hemisphere holidays! Merry merry to all ❤️
Christmas as it should be 🔥🔥
Thank you Southern hemisphere holidays! Merry merry to all ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Sun's out. Pool is ready. Beach looks good. Fires are lit. Boardgames are stacked. Beer is cold. Day is hot & sweaty.
Christmas as it should be 🔥🔥
Thank you Southern hemisphere holidays! Merry merry to all ❤️
Christmas as it should be 🔥🔥
Thank you Southern hemisphere holidays! Merry merry to all ❤️
"We cannot report on any regime that doesn't give us comment. This neutralises the ability for the media to report on governments, which is correct. - Sally Jenkins."
By Ezra Klein
By Ezra Klein
The Bari Weiss hysteria continues. Exactly what in "this piece isn't ready" and "try harder to get comment from the administration" constitutes the death of American journalism? www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
What Bari Weiss Got Right
And what she got wrong
www.theatlantic.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"We cannot report on any regime that doesn't give us comment. This neutralises the ability for the media to report on governments, which is correct. - Sally Jenkins."
By Ezra Klein
By Ezra Klein
"god does not make mistakes" from a guy wearing glasses in his profile pic. What a heathen.
Trans people get blamed for crimes they had nothing to do with.
December 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"god does not make mistakes" from a guy wearing glasses in his profile pic. What a heathen.
Yikes.
Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss
The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.
www.theatlantic.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Yikes.
Two of the shittest people alive both got punched in the mouth this weekend. Good. Moar.
December 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Two of the shittest people alive both got punched in the mouth this weekend. Good. Moar.
Paul got punched hard enough to break his jaw as the throw of a fight?
Threw it badly then 😂😂
Anthony Joshua is a genuine champion. How did anyone think Paul would win?
Threw it badly then 😂😂
Anthony Joshua is a genuine champion. How did anyone think Paul would win?
Well I lost £2,000 on the Paul vs Joshua fight!
Paul fights retired fighters or match-fixes to win. Tyson threw no punch in final round!!!
I thought Joshua would do same. Now I think the deal was for Paul to lose in round 6. Betting patterns are interesting... This is fixing!
Scripted comedy ffs!
Paul fights retired fighters or match-fixes to win. Tyson threw no punch in final round!!!
I thought Joshua would do same. Now I think the deal was for Paul to lose in round 6. Betting patterns are interesting... This is fixing!
Scripted comedy ffs!
December 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Paul got punched hard enough to break his jaw as the throw of a fight?
Threw it badly then 😂😂
Anthony Joshua is a genuine champion. How did anyone think Paul would win?
Threw it badly then 😂😂
Anthony Joshua is a genuine champion. How did anyone think Paul would win?
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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"We here at Bank of America remember a time when a woman couldn't get a credit card without her husband's approval. Wouldn't that be fun again?"
"Has feminism failed women brought to you by bank of america" is my MKULTRA sleeper agent activation phrase
December 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"We here at Bank of America remember a time when a woman couldn't get a credit card without her husband's approval. Wouldn't that be fun again?"
Instagram, calm the fuck down.
December 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Instagram, calm the fuck down.
This is utterly 🤯🤯
Space is COOL. And scary. Very, very scary.
Space is COOL. And scary. Very, very scary.
‘That not only makes this the first confirmed runaway supermassive black hole, but this object is also one of the fastest-moving bodies ever detected, rocketing through its home, a pair of galaxies named the "Cosmic Owl," at 3,000 times the speed of sound at sea level here on Earth.’
James Webb Space Telescope confirms 1st 'runaway' supermassive black hole rocketing through 'Cosmic Owl' galaxies at 2.2 million mph: 'It boggles the mind!'
"The forces that are needed to dislodge such a massive black hole from its home are enormous."
www.space.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is utterly 🤯🤯
Space is COOL. And scary. Very, very scary.
Space is COOL. And scary. Very, very scary.