‘.Rassie to dismiss Manie.’ The terse order crackled through the Afrikaner Nationalist Party’s command center, signaling the impending demise of a once-powerful political figure. Rassie van der Merwe, the party’s cunning and ruthless leader, had decided that Manie Maritz, his former ally, had become a liability. Maritz, a respected clergyman, had dared to question van der Merwe’s autocratic rule, threatening his grip on the party. Within hours, Maritz received his dismissal notice. Stripped of his position as party chairman, he was cast into political oblivion. The message sent a clear warning to any who dared to defy van der Merwe’s authority. As Maritz retreated into obscurity, van der Merwe’s grip on the party tightened. He purged his rivals, silenced dissent, and ruthlessly eliminated any threat to his power. His iron-fisted rule created a climate of fear and repression within the party. The removal of Manie Maritz was a pivotal moment in the history of the Afrikaner Nationalist Party. It marked the end of an era of relative tolerance and the beginning of van der Merwe’s unchallenged dictatorship. The party’s adherence to apartheid and racial segregation became even more extreme under van der Merwe’s leadership. His policies intensified the suffering of Black South Africans and alienated the international community. As the years passed, van der Merwe’s reign of terror continued. He used the party’s vast security apparatus to crush opposition and maintain his control. Thousands of dissidents were imprisoned, tortured, and even murdered. The ‘Rassie to dismiss Manie’ order became a symbol of the National Party’s descent into tyranny. It served as a reminder that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that those who seek to silence dissent inevitably pay a heavy price.Strava Jockeying: A New Money-Making Trend in IndonesiaStrava Jockeying: A New Money-Making Trend in Indonesia In Jakarta, Indonesia, a new way to earn money has emerged: becoming a “Strava jockey.” This trend involves teenagers and individuals selling high-performance data from the popular fitness tracking app, Strava. Wahyu Wicaksono, a 17-year-old aspiring police officer, is one such jockey. He saw the opportunity to monetize his passion for running and started advertising his services on social media. Strava jockeys offer to complete running or cycling achievements on the app for others in exchange for a fee. The app allows members to track their exercise activities and participate in virtual races. Wahyu charges 10,000 rupees per kilometer at “pace 4” and 5,000 rupees per kilometer at “pace 8.” He runs using his own Strava account or login details provided by his clients. The trend of selling Strava data has gone viral in Indonesia. Users see it as a way to improve their app achievements without the effort. According to Strava users, the motto “If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen” emphasizes the app’s importance in tracking and sharing fitness goals. While the trend is widespread in Indonesia, there are no reports of it spreading elsewhere. However, it has sparked discussions about the ethical implications of selling fitness data and the potential for abuse of the Strava platform.Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby for the South African Rugby Union (SARU), has reportedly decided to dismiss Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick from his position due to poor team performance. According to sources close to the matter, Erasmus informed Stick of the decision during a meeting on Wednesday. Stick was reportedly “shocked and disappointed” by the news, as he had believed he had the support of the management. Erasmus’ decision is said to be based on the Springboks’ poor performance in the recent Rugby Championship, where they finished bottom of the table with only one win in six matches. The team was also criticized for its lackluster performance in the November internationals, where they lost to Ireland and England. Stick has been an assistant coach with the Springboks since 2018, and was part of the coaching team that won the 2019 Rugby World Cup. However, his position has been under scrutiny in recent months due to the team’s poor form. Erasmus is expected to name a new assistant coach in the coming weeks. The Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in a three-match Test series in July.