Louis Oelofse

@loelof
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Write stuff for Deutsche Welle, Chevening alumnus, traveller, interested in some art and most history, wannabe baker, drinker of coffee, South African in Germany
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Louis OelofseOct 8, 2024
It's Nobel announcements week, let enjoy: https://www.dw.com/en/john-hopfield-and-geoffrey-hinton-win-nobel-physics-award/a-70374538?mobileApp=true
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel physics award

Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in research into enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.

Deutsche Welle
Louis OelofseApr 30, 2024

You are not worthy
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Louis OelofseSep 4, 2023
Who said Germans don't have a sense of humour!?! https://www.dw.com/en/olaf-scholz-sparks-pirate-memes-with-eye-patch-photo/a-66715259?mobileApp=true
Olaf Scholz sparks pirate memes with eye patch photo

The German chancellor bruised his eye after he fell while jogging on the weekend. Two days later, he shared a photo of his new eye patch and said he is "excited to see the memes."

Deutsche Welle
Louis OelofseSep 3, 2023
Not sure this will be enough to convince the sceptics but the US Ambassador will surely also have to produce some proof to back his claims. #news #Africa #southafrica https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-says-no-evidence-of-arms-shipment-to-russia/a-66709248?mobileApp=true
South Africa says no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

The US accusations have raised questions about South Africa's claim of non-alignment and neutrality regarding Russia's war in Ukraine. President Cyril Ramaphosa said they tarnished the country's reputation.

Deutsche Welle
Louis OelofseAug 1, 2023
Some good #conservation #news for a change! https://www.dw.com/en/rhino-poaching-declines-in-south-africa-amid-crackdown/a-66409788?mobileApp=true
Rhino poaching declines in South Africa amid crackdown

The number of rhinos killed by poachers at Kruger National Park dropped by half as part of a downward trend nationwide. But authorities said demand for illegal rhino horn persists.

Deutsche Welle
Louis OelofseJul 26, 2023
Sad #news
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/sinead-oconnor-dead-nothing-compares-2-u-1235680724/#
Sinéad O'Connor Dead: Irish Singer of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' Was 56

Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died, The Irish Times reports. She was 56. Her cause of death has yet to be revealed. Her family said in a stateme…

Variety
Louis OelofseJul 21, 2023
A MUST READ giving insight into the #kidnapping networks in #SouthAfrica #news #crime. https://www.timeslive.co.za/investigations/on-the-hunt-exposing-south-africas-kidnapping-kingpins/
On the hunt: Exposing South Africa’s kidnapping kingpins

A TimesLIVE investigation reveals how alleged international crime bosses have been given free rein by corrupt police and home affairs officials, enabling them to terrorise local and international business owners with impunity

TimesLIVE
Louis OelofseJul 11, 2023

How the #Biden administration sealed the Sweden deal with #Erdogan

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/biden-erdogan-turkey-sweden-nato/

How the Biden administration sealed the Sweden deal with Erdogan

It wasn't cheap, and it wasn't easy. But the required horse-trading was worth it.

The Washington Post
Louis OelofseJul 10, 2023
It would be interesting to see what announcements, if any, are made about Turkey's request to buy #F16s from the #US. #news #NATO https://p.dw.com/p/4SPd7
Erdogan drops opposition to Sweden's NATO bid: Stoltenberg

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to forward to parliament Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said.

Deutsche Welle
Louis OelofseJul 8, 2023
Not business toot: This makes me happy. #Springboks #rugby RSAvAUS #TRC2023