Lynsey Chutel

@lynseychutel

Reporter for •• Former & •• Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South African •• Lover of big hair & books •• Tweets my own

Johannesburg, South Africa
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Joined August 2009
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  1. 3 hours ago

    With her latest project, Lupita Nyong’o is on course to be Hollywood’s next—and first African—super-producer via

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  2. Feb 22

    Apple wants to buy cobalt directly from miners, in a country where the middleman is in charge via

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    Feb 21

    Love this commentary from faves , , . I couldn't screencapture everything...so go read:

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  4. Feb 21

    The Finance Minister should not think that quoting “urban poet” Kendrick Lamar will distract us from dissecting the details of this budget and examining whether it will actually be a real “steady path out of stagnation” as Gigaba promises.

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  5. Feb 21

    My fellow writers and completely geeked out about Black Panther, dissecting Wakadna’s culture, politics and everything else. We basically had the conversation you’ve been having in your head. You’re welcome. via

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  6. Feb 20

    The controversy around Inxeba (The Wound) highlights the gap between South Africa’s liberal constitution and its conservative society. South African censors have classified a poignant gay love story as harshly as hardcore porn via

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  7. Retweeted
    Feb 19

    A smart breakdown of the fascinating myriad of African cultures and influences in Black Panther by and via

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  8. Feb 16

    Ramaphosa hitting everyone's sweet spots - youth unemployment - expropriation of land without compensation - reducing size of public service - boosting science, tech and tourism - anti-corruption - ice cream (kidding, kinda) Can he really please everyone?

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  9. Feb 16

    Listening to in my car. Petrol attendant says almost every car that has come through his station in the last hour has been listening to Ramaphosa. We both agree it's the first time in years South Africans haven't cringed though

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  10. Feb 16

    African fans are embracing Black Panther’s Afrofuturistic fantasy of Africa via

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  11. Feb 16

    Yup, wrote about that racist Outsurance ad here and then was trolled for calling out "harmless humor."

    In South Africa, the public broadcaster dedicates an hour long racist advert by on our screens during day time television.
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  12. Feb 16

    To celebrate Chinese-African relations, Chinese State TV ran a racist skit, complete with an actress in black face and a monkey puppet, to roughly 800 million viewers via

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  13. Feb 16

    Yes, that is isiXhosa you'll be hearing in Black Panther. Let me know if Chadwick Boseman got it right... via

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  14. Feb 16

    Black Panther has some impressive superpowers—solving cultural appropriation isn’t one of them via

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  15. Retweeted
    Feb 16

    The Story of Syntexkin

    How DR Congo lost control of the fabric of its culture and economy via
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  16. Feb 15

    Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn steps down in the face of relentless protests. “Unrest & a political crisis have led to the loss of lives and displacement of many. I see my resignation as vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace & democracy.”

    Ethiopia’s prime minister has stepped down via
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    Feb 15

    BREAKING: Ethiopia's prime minister Hailemariam Desalgen, who has been in power since 2012, has stepped down. He submitted his resignation letter as both premier and the chairman of the ruling coalition to his party.

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  18. Feb 15

    Morgan Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe’s most tenacious rival, has died via

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  19. Feb 15

    Fellow South Africans, who will we complain about now? Compatriots, who will unite us in our frustration and anger now? Not that Zuma is gone, how will we make small talk with strangers and uber drivers?

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  20. Feb 14

    Jacob Zuma has finally resigned as president of South Africa via

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