Owl Arcana 🇿🇦
@owlarcana.bsky.social
Editor at @carteblanche.co.za and relentless news junkie. Often staring at the ceiling at 3 in the morning. Owns two cats but wants to own them all. Perpetually playing catch-up on TV series from a decade ago.
The real cost of illicit cigarette smuggling? Roughly R20 billion in tax per year. Money that could've gone towards education, health and basic infrastructure. #CarteBlanche
September 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The real cost of illicit cigarette smuggling? Roughly R20 billion in tax per year. Money that could've gone towards education, health and basic infrastructure. #CarteBlanche
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented between 16:00 and 22:00 every day until Thursday 15 May. #SouthAfrica #Eskom
May 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented between 16:00 and 22:00 every day until Thursday 15 May. #SouthAfrica #Eskom
Three more people were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. This brings the number of arrests to eight. www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/sel...
#SouthAfrica #Crime
#SouthAfrica #Crime
May 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Three more people were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. This brings the number of arrests to eight. www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/sel...
#SouthAfrica #Crime
#SouthAfrica #Crime
Just utter nonsense. 🙄
February 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Just utter nonsense. 🙄
And in case you missed the statement that led to Kagame's furious posts, you can read President Ramaphosa's comments below. #SouthAfrica #News
January 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And in case you missed the statement that led to Kagame's furious posts, you can read President Ramaphosa's comments below. #SouthAfrica #News
Two presidents are having a bit of an online scuffle following the deaths of 13 SANDF members in the DRC. Rwandan President Paul Kagame is accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa of lying and distorting facts surrounding ongoing discussions. #SouthAfrica #News
January 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Two presidents are having a bit of an online scuffle following the deaths of 13 SANDF members in the DRC. Rwandan President Paul Kagame is accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa of lying and distorting facts surrounding ongoing discussions. #SouthAfrica #News
Meanwhile, KZN authorities are on high alert as MK Party members are expected to show up in full force in support of Zuma-Sambudla. A crime intelligence source told News24 they also expect "flare ups" in other parts of the province. #SouthAfrica
January 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Meanwhile, KZN authorities are on high alert as MK Party members are expected to show up in full force in support of Zuma-Sambudla. A crime intelligence source told News24 they also expect "flare ups" in other parts of the province. #SouthAfrica
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla - MK Party member and the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma - has handed herself over to police this morning. She is set to appear before the Durban Magistrate's Court later today. #SouthAfrica #News
January 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla - MK Party member and the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma - has handed herself over to police this morning. She is set to appear before the Durban Magistrate's Court later today. #SouthAfrica #News
A video showing an SANDF member raising a white flag has been circulating online. The SANDF says claims that the soldiers are surrendering are misleading. Instead, the flag signals a truce to M23 rebels to allow troops access to medical facilities. "This is common practice in any war." #SouthAfrica
January 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A video showing an SANDF member raising a white flag has been circulating online. The SANDF says claims that the soldiers are surrendering are misleading. Instead, the flag signals a truce to M23 rebels to allow troops access to medical facilities. "This is common practice in any war." #SouthAfrica
Story of my life 🫠
January 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Story of my life 🫠
- Stripping security clearance of 50 individuals who signed a letter stating the Hunter Biden laptop story was part of a Russian disinformation campaign
- That all US flags be flown at full-staff on "this and all future inauguration days"
- Extended the deadline for TikTok to divest from the app
- That all US flags be flown at full-staff on "this and all future inauguration days"
- Extended the deadline for TikTok to divest from the app
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
- Stripping security clearance of 50 individuals who signed a letter stating the Hunter Biden laptop story was part of a Russian disinformation campaign
- That all US flags be flown at full-staff on "this and all future inauguration days"
- Extended the deadline for TikTok to divest from the app
- That all US flags be flown at full-staff on "this and all future inauguration days"
- Extended the deadline for TikTok to divest from the app
- Foreign development assistance programmes halted for 90 days
- DOGE made official (a lawsuit against Trump and DOGE has already been filed)
- White House staffers to obtain top-secret security clearances without traditional vetting processes
- DOGE made official (a lawsuit against Trump and DOGE has already been filed)
- White House staffers to obtain top-secret security clearances without traditional vetting processes
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
- Foreign development assistance programmes halted for 90 days
- DOGE made official (a lawsuit against Trump and DOGE has already been filed)
- White House staffers to obtain top-secret security clearances without traditional vetting processes
- DOGE made official (a lawsuit against Trump and DOGE has already been filed)
- White House staffers to obtain top-secret security clearances without traditional vetting processes
- Gutted DEI programmes and policies, describing them as "wasteful", "illegal and immoral"
- Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
- Signed an order directing the Sec of State to "champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first"
- Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
- Signed an order directing the Sec of State to "champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first"
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
- Gutted DEI programmes and policies, describing them as "wasteful", "illegal and immoral"
- Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
- Signed an order directing the Sec of State to "champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first"
- Renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
- Signed an order directing the Sec of State to "champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first"
- National emergency at the southern border
- Ending birthright citizenship (will be challenged in court)
- Reinstated "Remain in Mexico" policy
- Suspended the Refugee Admission Programme
- 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico/Canada (as of 1 Feb)
- Several orders on oil and gas drilling
- Ending birthright citizenship (will be challenged in court)
- Reinstated "Remain in Mexico" policy
- Suspended the Refugee Admission Programme
- 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico/Canada (as of 1 Feb)
- Several orders on oil and gas drilling
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
- National emergency at the southern border
- Ending birthright citizenship (will be challenged in court)
- Reinstated "Remain in Mexico" policy
- Suspended the Refugee Admission Programme
- 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico/Canada (as of 1 Feb)
- Several orders on oil and gas drilling
- Ending birthright citizenship (will be challenged in court)
- Reinstated "Remain in Mexico" policy
- Suspended the Refugee Admission Programme
- 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico/Canada (as of 1 Feb)
- Several orders on oil and gas drilling
Not even a full 24 hours into Donald Trump's presidency, and we've seen sweeping executive orders that paint a clear picture of what the US will look like for the next four years 🧵
- All Jan 6 cases pardoned/commuted
- Declared a national energy emergency
- Withdrew from WHO and Paris Agreement
- All Jan 6 cases pardoned/commuted
- Declared a national energy emergency
- Withdrew from WHO and Paris Agreement
January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Not even a full 24 hours into Donald Trump's presidency, and we've seen sweeping executive orders that paint a clear picture of what the US will look like for the next four years 🧵
- All Jan 6 cases pardoned/commuted
- Declared a national energy emergency
- Withdrew from WHO and Paris Agreement
- All Jan 6 cases pardoned/commuted
- Declared a national energy emergency
- Withdrew from WHO and Paris Agreement
Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man and so many fantastic music videos... "There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole'." #RIPDavidLynch
January 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man and so many fantastic music videos... "There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole'." #RIPDavidLynch
“The financial statements of Ithala from 2020-2023 show a consistent deficit worsening each year. Ithala has failed to remedy this non-compliance since the expiry of its exemption from the financial soundness requirements in July 2022.” - FCSA, Sep 2024 #SouthAfrica
January 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“The financial statements of Ithala from 2020-2023 show a consistent deficit worsening each year. Ithala has failed to remedy this non-compliance since the expiry of its exemption from the financial soundness requirements in July 2022.” - FCSA, Sep 2024 #SouthAfrica
I thoroughly enjoyed your story, Marion. They took a concept, made it a reality, and showed many across Africa that green energy is not only necessary but accessible. With our current climate crisis, we need more stories like this. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica @carteblanche.co.za
January 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed your story, Marion. They took a concept, made it a reality, and showed many across Africa that green energy is not only necessary but accessible. With our current climate crisis, we need more stories like this. #CarteBlanche #SouthAfrica @carteblanche.co.za
Gayton McKenzie says - had it been up to him - the Proteas would not take part in the ICC Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month. "This on the basis that the Taliban government banned women’s sport and disbanded the female cricket team when they came to power in 2021." #SouthAfrica
January 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Gayton McKenzie says - had it been up to him - the Proteas would not take part in the ICC Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month. "This on the basis that the Taliban government banned women’s sport and disbanded the female cricket team when they came to power in 2021." #SouthAfrica
Currently in desperate need of some 'pap en sous'. What's your fave: stywe pap or phutu pap? State your case. #SouthAfrica #Food
January 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Currently in desperate need of some 'pap en sous'. What's your fave: stywe pap or phutu pap? State your case. #SouthAfrica #Food
Thembi Simelane is out - kind of... In the latest round of merely rearranging the deck chairs, the former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has been moved to Human Settlements. This after @dailymaverick.bsky.social exposed her life of luxury as Polokwane Mayor in 2018. #SouthAfrica
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Thembi Simelane is out - kind of... In the latest round of merely rearranging the deck chairs, the former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has been moved to Human Settlements. This after @dailymaverick.bsky.social exposed her life of luxury as Polokwane Mayor in 2018. #SouthAfrica
Open the cortisol floodgates! 😵💫
November 26, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Open the cortisol floodgates! 😵💫
MARRIAGE BILL AMENDMENT
Currently, the law allows minors younger than 18 to get married under certain conditions. Under both civil and customary law, girls aged 12 to 17 and boys aged 14 to 17 can get married. The new Bill proposes the age be set at 18 for both sexes without exceptions.
Currently, the law allows minors younger than 18 to get married under certain conditions. Under both civil and customary law, girls aged 12 to 17 and boys aged 14 to 17 can get married. The new Bill proposes the age be set at 18 for both sexes without exceptions.
November 22, 2024 at 2:21 PM
MARRIAGE BILL AMENDMENT
Currently, the law allows minors younger than 18 to get married under certain conditions. Under both civil and customary law, girls aged 12 to 17 and boys aged 14 to 17 can get married. The new Bill proposes the age be set at 18 for both sexes without exceptions.
Currently, the law allows minors younger than 18 to get married under certain conditions. Under both civil and customary law, girls aged 12 to 17 and boys aged 14 to 17 can get married. The new Bill proposes the age be set at 18 for both sexes without exceptions.