Robyn Porteous
@robynporteous.bsky.social
Intersectional Feminist. Writer. Runner. Bibliophile. Anti-Racist. She/Her. Disinformation destroys democracy. #BlackLivesMatter. Views my own.
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England's right wing print newspapers were doing disinformation long before the platforms came along. A key example of why ownership matters - and how corrupting elites can wield media to their own ends.
Talk about a country in need of media ethics and standards.
Talk about a country in need of media ethics and standards.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
England's right wing print newspapers were doing disinformation long before the platforms came along. A key example of why ownership matters - and how corrupting elites can wield media to their own ends.
Talk about a country in need of media ethics and standards.
Talk about a country in need of media ethics and standards.
Nothing quite like completely changing the narrative of your novel a couple of months after you have begun to write it.
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Nothing quite like completely changing the narrative of your novel a couple of months after you have begun to write it.
My mum heart is aching. I won’t see my babe until Wednesday next week!
September 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My mum heart is aching. I won’t see my babe until Wednesday next week!
In case you were confused.
August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In case you were confused.
How do we shift from simply being in attendance at gatherings to being in community? What defines the notion and reality of being in community for you?
August 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
How do we shift from simply being in attendance at gatherings to being in community? What defines the notion and reality of being in community for you?
July 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I greet you all in the name of @thebookerprizes.com longlist announcement today! 🥳
July 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM
I greet you all in the name of @thebookerprizes.com longlist announcement today! 🥳
Let’s talk about books you’re convinced people pretend to like 👀
July 15, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Let’s talk about books you’re convinced people pretend to like 👀
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Kindest and most respectful people I’ve ever met.
July 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Kindest and most respectful people I’ve ever met.
Today two years ago. “Snow” in Jozi. That was fun.
July 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Today two years ago. “Snow” in Jozi. That was fun.
You can always dream. At least.
July 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
You can always dream. At least.
In a world so full of terror, hatred, and suffering, you always have the opportunity and the chance to show another person kindness. Why would you ever choose not to? Have you known what kindness can feel like? It can feel like a lifeline.
July 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In a world so full of terror, hatred, and suffering, you always have the opportunity and the chance to show another person kindness. Why would you ever choose not to? Have you known what kindness can feel like? It can feel like a lifeline.
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When I say “Africa”, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
July 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
When I say “Africa”, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
More and more I’m learning that it is a significant privilege to have your children in close proximity to you.
July 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
More and more I’m learning that it is a significant privilege to have your children in close proximity to you.
It irks my English nerd heart that the em dash is now considered the trademark of generative AI, rather than one of the punctuation tools at a writer’s disposal in the artful crafting of a well-worded work. Ugh.
May 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It irks my English nerd heart that the em dash is now considered the trademark of generative AI, rather than one of the punctuation tools at a writer’s disposal in the artful crafting of a well-worded work. Ugh.
I, a bibliophile, once walked out of a bookstore without buying a book. Please clap.
May 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I, a bibliophile, once walked out of a bookstore without buying a book. Please clap.
Nothing I’ve done has humbled or nourished me quite like becoming a mother. It’s a constant breaking and building. Unlearning and moulding. Heartache and raw beauty. Vulnerability and strength.
Every. Single. Day.
It’s my whole world held in the tiniest pair of hands.
Every. Single. Day.
It’s my whole world held in the tiniest pair of hands.
April 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Nothing I’ve done has humbled or nourished me quite like becoming a mother. It’s a constant breaking and building. Unlearning and moulding. Heartache and raw beauty. Vulnerability and strength.
Every. Single. Day.
It’s my whole world held in the tiniest pair of hands.
Every. Single. Day.
It’s my whole world held in the tiniest pair of hands.
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The Vietnamese word for a ladybird, bọ rùa, means “turtle bug.” The Ukrainian word, сонечко (sonechko), means “little sun.” And the Norwegian word, marihøne, means “Mary’s chicken.” But my favourite word for a ladybird will always be the Welsh buwch goch gota, which I’d translate as “stubby red cow”
April 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Vietnamese word for a ladybird, bọ rùa, means “turtle bug.” The Ukrainian word, сонечко (sonechko), means “little sun.” And the Norwegian word, marihøne, means “Mary’s chicken.” But my favourite word for a ladybird will always be the Welsh buwch goch gota, which I’d translate as “stubby red cow”
I’m thinking of getting the chop. The hair chop. Going from long locks to a lot less. Husbae is hesitant. Talk me out of it?
April 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I’m thinking of getting the chop. The hair chop. Going from long locks to a lot less. Husbae is hesitant. Talk me out of it?
One year. We made one year of breastfeeding. And I don’t mark the moment because I believe that I’m better than anyone else. When it comes to mums and their babes, and the wellbeing of both, fed IS best - whatever that looks like.
April 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
One year. We made one year of breastfeeding. And I don’t mark the moment because I believe that I’m better than anyone else. When it comes to mums and their babes, and the wellbeing of both, fed IS best - whatever that looks like.
Okay, I'll bite: someone explain to me why diversity, equity, and inclusion are "very bad things" (as per Trump's criminally limited vocabulary)? And use the full words when you share your explanation.
March 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Okay, I'll bite: someone explain to me why diversity, equity, and inclusion are "very bad things" (as per Trump's criminally limited vocabulary)? And use the full words when you share your explanation.
I'm working on an article about workplace sexual harassment (in South Africa, specifically). If you have experienced sexual harassment or worked in an organisation where accusations of sexual harassment were made, I'd appreciate the chance to ask some questions. All interviews will be kept anonymous
March 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I'm working on an article about workplace sexual harassment (in South Africa, specifically). If you have experienced sexual harassment or worked in an organisation where accusations of sexual harassment were made, I'd appreciate the chance to ask some questions. All interviews will be kept anonymous
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We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10
March 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10
So, how are you... really?
March 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
So, how are you... really?