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My username refers to the [[left-right political spectrum]]. I love politics, much to the dismay of the people around me. I was born in [[Cape Town]] and currently reside in [[Paarl]]. My mother tongue or ''moedertaal'' is [[Afrikaans]] but I can also understand/speak [[South African English|English]] very well. I became a Wikipedia contributor in June 2017 with [[User:Ourcountry.ourfuture|Ourcountry.ourfuture]] as my initial account. Due to me forgetting the password and not being able to recover it, I had to make this account.


'''<s>Don't</s> start what you can't finish.'''
My interests include South African politics, African politics, British politics, American politics, Canadian politics, Israeli politics, Irish politics, history, philosophy, and golf. I find South African politics intriguing. Note that I am not a member of any South African political party. I want to be independent, so that my work here on Wikipedia is unbiased, truthful and not just slanted towards a specific point of view or ideology.
[[File:Jan-Hendrik du Toit Wikimedia ZA AGM Cropped.jpg|left|thumb|x225px|A picture of me at the 2023 Wikimedia ZA annual general meeting held on 18 November 2023.]]
Hi, there. I'm Lefcentreright and welcome to my user page. My username refers to the [[left-right political spectrum]]. I love politics, much to the dismay of the people around me. I was born in [[Cape Town]] and I'm currently studying towards a [[Bachelor of Arts]] double majoring in [[Media studies]] and [[English literature]] at the [[University of Cape Town]]. My mother tongue or ''moedertaal'' is [[Afrikaans]] but I can also understand/speak [[South African English|English]] very well. I became a Wikipedia contributor in June 2017 with [[User:Ourcountry.ourfuture|Ourcountry.ourfuture]] as my initial account. Due to me forgetting the password and not being able to recover it, I had to make this account.


My interests include South African politics, African politics, British politics, American politics, Canadian politics, Middle Eastern politics, Irish politics, history, philosophy, and golf. I find South African politics intriguing. Note that I am not a member of any South African political party. I want to be independent, so that my work here on Wikipedia is unbiased, truthful and not just slanted towards a specific point of view or ideology.
Here on Wikipedia, I see myself as a [[Wikipedia:WikiChef|WikiChef]]. Sometimes when I am very motivated, I will try to bring an article to [[Wikipedia:Good articles|Good article status]]. As of May 2020, [[Alan Winde]] and [[Naledi Pandor]] are my two GAs. I've also created two DYKs, [[Wynand Boshoff]] and [[Makoti Khawula]].

Here on Wikipedia, I see myself as a [[Wikipedia:WikiChef|WikiChef]]. Sometimes when I am very motivated, I will try to bring an article to [[Wikipedia:Good articles|Good article status]]. As of May 2020, [[Alan Winde]] and [[Naledi Pandor]] are my two GAs. I've also created nine DYKs: [[Kantibhai Patel]], [[Joshua Sacco]], [[Mike Venaani]], [[Kay Moonsamy]], [[Joan Fubbs]], [[Kenny Motsamai]], [[Marlene van Staden]], [[Wynand Boshoff]] and [[Makoti Khawula]].


I am a new page reviewer and regularly patrol the [[Special:NewPagesFeed]] (both articles and drafts). I am also a pending changes reviewer. Now and again, I will go and !vote at an AfD. On 17 November 2019, I was named [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/Editor of the Week|Editor of the Week]]. This was the description: {{tq|Tireless effort on behalf of South African political articles. Writes and sources above average. A pleasure to interact with. Alwys thankful for assistance. Excellent contributions. Loves politics but remains nonpartisan when editing and contributing.}} Thanks Girth Summit!
I am a new page reviewer and regularly patrol the [[Special:NewPagesFeed]] (both articles and drafts). I am also a pending changes reviewer. Now and again, I will go and !vote at an AfD. On 17 November 2019, I was named [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/Editor of the Week|Editor of the Week]]. This was the description: {{tq|Tireless effort on behalf of South African political articles. Writes and sources above average. A pleasure to interact with. Alwys thankful for assistance. Excellent contributions. Loves politics but remains nonpartisan when editing and contributing.}} Thanks Girth Summit!


I am also active on a lot of smaller wikis. I am an administrator on the [[Afrikaans Wikipedia]], helping to patrol the recent changes and fight vandalism. It's still small enough for me to review all the edits made by IPs, vandals, etc. I sometimes lend a hand at the Xhosa and Zulu Wikipedias since I can speak a bit of isiXhosa and isiZulu.
I am also active on a lot of smaller wikis. I am an administrator on the [[Afrikaans Wikipedia]], helping to patrol the recent changes and fight vandalism. It's still small enough for me to review all the edits made by IPs, vandals, etc.


I strive for [[WP:Neutrality]] and [[WP:Verifiability]]. Wikipedia has a '''vital role''' and it would be heartbreaking for it to become a promotional website filled with PR nonsense. I detest paid editing in its entirety and nothing irritates me more than when I encounter an article written to be a [[WP:PUFF|puff piece]]. Paid editors and their clients must [https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/voetsek voetsek] off of Wikipedia.
I strive for [[WP:Neutrality]] and [[WP:Verifiability]]. Wikipedia has a '''vital role''' and it would be heartbreaking for it to become a promotional website filled with PR nonsense. I detest paid editing in its entirety and nothing irritates me more than when I encounter an article written to be a [[WP:PUFF|puff piece]]. Paid editors and their clients must [https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/voetsek voetsek] off of Wikipedia.

I'm currently a [[Matriculation in South Africa|matric student]] so I have very limited time. I may not be able to immediately reply to you on my talk page or take a few hours to reply to a ping message. I mainly edit on the weekend and some weeknights.
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# [[Wynand Boshoff]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that South African Member of Parliament '''[[Wynand Boshoff]]''' is the grandson of assassinated [[apartheid]]-era Prime Minister [[Hendrik Verwoerd]]?''
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# [[Makoti Khawula]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that South African [[Member of parliament|MP]] '''[[Makoti Khawula]]''' insists on speaking and being addressed in [[Zulu language|isiZulu]] and [[Xhosa language|isiXhosa]] while in parliament?''
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#[[Kenny Motsamai]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that before the swearing-in of convicted murderer '''[[Kenny Motsamai]]''' as an MP, [[Chief Justice of South Africa|South African Chief Justice]] [[Mogoeng Mogoeng]] cited a constitutional requirement prohibiting felons from becoming MPs?''
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#[[Marlene van Staden]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that South African mayor '''[[Marlene van Staden]]''' was re-elected through a [[Coin flipping|coin toss]]?''
|1=On 3 November 2019, '''''[[:Template:In the news|In the news]]''''' was updated with an item that involved the article '''''[[Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe]]''''', which you created and nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the [[Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates|candidates page]].
#[[Joan Fubbs]] {{icon|DYK}} ''...that the parliamentary [[Sign language|sign-language]] interpreter could not make out what South African MP '''[[Joan Fubbs]]''' tried to say in her tribute to President [[Cyril Ramaphosa]]?''
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#[[Kay Moonsamy]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that fifteen years after South African [[Internal resistance to apartheid|anti-apartheid activist]] '''[[Kay Moonsamy]]''' went into exile, he saw his wife and children again?''
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# [[Mike Venaani]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that '''[[Mike Venaani]]''' serves alongside [[McHenry Venaani|his son]] in the Namibian [[National Assembly (Namibia)|National Assembly]]?''
|1=On 14 August 2020, '''''[[:Template:In the news|In the news]]''''' was updated with an item that involved the article '''''[[Mac Jack]]''''', which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the [[Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates|candidates page]].
# [[Joshua Sacco]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that Zimbabwean musician '''[[Joshua Sacco]]''' and his band used to perform songs at [[ZANU–PF]] election rallies before he became a party member?''
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# [[Kantibhai Patel]] {{icon|DYK}} ''... that '''[[Kantibhai Patel]]''' is a [[National Heroes Acre (Zimbabwe)|National Hero of Zimbabwe]]?''
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STOP THE WAR
"Have a cuppa... Coffee?"
"Have a cuppa... Coffee?"

Don't start what you can't finish.

A picture of me at the 2023 Wikimedia ZA annual general meeting held on 18 November 2023.

Hi, there. I'm Lefcentreright and welcome to my user page. My username refers to the left-right political spectrum. I love politics, much to the dismay of the people around me. I was born in Cape Town and I'm currently studying towards a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Media studies and English literature at the University of Cape Town. My mother tongue or moedertaal is Afrikaans but I can also understand/speak English very well. I became a Wikipedia contributor in June 2017 with Ourcountry.ourfuture as my initial account. Due to me forgetting the password and not being able to recover it, I had to make this account.

My interests include South African politics, African politics, British politics, American politics, Canadian politics, Middle Eastern politics, Irish politics, history, philosophy, and golf. I find South African politics intriguing. Note that I am not a member of any South African political party. I want to be independent, so that my work here on Wikipedia is unbiased, truthful and not just slanted towards a specific point of view or ideology.

Here on Wikipedia, I see myself as a WikiChef. Sometimes when I am very motivated, I will try to bring an article to Good article status. As of May 2020, Alan Winde and Naledi Pandor are my two GAs. I've also created nine DYKs: Kantibhai Patel, Joshua Sacco, Mike Venaani, Kay Moonsamy, Joan Fubbs, Kenny Motsamai, Marlene van Staden, Wynand Boshoff and Makoti Khawula.

I am a new page reviewer and regularly patrol the Special:NewPagesFeed (both articles and drafts). I am also a pending changes reviewer. Now and again, I will go and !vote at an AfD. On 17 November 2019, I was named Editor of the Week. This was the description: Tireless effort on behalf of South African political articles. Writes and sources above average. A pleasure to interact with. Alwys thankful for assistance. Excellent contributions. Loves politics but remains nonpartisan when editing and contributing. Thanks Girth Summit!

I am also active on a lot of smaller wikis. I am an administrator on the Afrikaans Wikipedia, helping to patrol the recent changes and fight vandalism. It's still small enough for me to review all the edits made by IPs, vandals, etc.

I strive for WP:Neutrality and WP:Verifiability. Wikipedia has a vital role and it would be heartbreaking for it to become a promotional website filled with PR nonsense. I detest paid editing in its entirety and nothing irritates me more than when I encounter an article written to be a puff piece. Paid editors and their clients must voetsek off of Wikipedia.

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Main page recognition

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  1. Isaac Lesiba Maphotho
  2. Bavelile Hlongwa
  3. Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe
  4. Wynand Boshoff ... that South African Member of Parliament Wynand Boshoff is the grandson of assassinated apartheid-era Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd?
  5. Makoti Khawula ... that South African MP Makoti Khawula insists on speaking and being addressed in isiZulu and isiXhosa while in parliament?
  6. Pumza Dyantyi
  7. Mac Jack
  8. Pumza Dyantyi
  9. Geoff Makhubo
  10. Jolidee Matongo
  11. Mpho Moerane
  12. Kenny Motsamai ... that before the swearing-in of convicted murderer Kenny Motsamai as an MP, South African Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng cited a constitutional requirement prohibiting felons from becoming MPs?
  13. Marlene van Staden ... that South African mayor Marlene van Staden was re-elected through a coin toss?
  14. Joan Fubbs ...that the parliamentary sign-language interpreter could not make out what South African MP Joan Fubbs tried to say in her tribute to President Cyril Ramaphosa?
  15. Kay Moonsamy ... that fifteen years after South African anti-apartheid activist Kay Moonsamy went into exile, he saw his wife and children again?
  16. Tina Joemat-Pettersson
  17. Marlene van Staden
  18. Mike Venaani ... that Mike Venaani serves alongside his son in the Namibian National Assembly?
  19. Joshua Sacco ... that Zimbabwean musician Joshua Sacco and his band used to perform songs at ZANU–PF election rallies before he became a party member?
  20. Kantibhai Patel ... that Kantibhai Patel is a National Hero of Zimbabwe?

Barnstars

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The South African Barnstar of National Merit
I would like to thank you for the work you have done on South African political topics generally and the 2019 South African general election article in particular.--Discott (talk) 20:55, 12 May 2019 (UTC)
this WikiAward was given to Leftcentreright by Discott (talk) 20:55, 12 May 2019 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Keep contributing. Cheers. DreamSparrow Chat 03:55, 30 December 2018 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Nice job on your work with South African politics. Keep it up! LefcentrerightCantabrucuSpecial:Contributions/Lefcentreright 17:39, 20 July 2019 (UTC)
The Working Man's Barnstar
Just looked at your user page and saw how much effort you're putting into creating content on South African politics - great work, I'm sincerely impressed. GirthSummit (blether) 20:05, 2 August 2019 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Simply for making my day!Niggle1892 (talk) 15:17, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

South African politics

Thank you for quality articles around South Africa, such as Naledi Pandor and Wynand Boshoff, for appreciation of the work of colleagues, for nominating and updating for In the news such as Bavelile Hlongwa, for "I try to be as nonpartisan as possible", - Jan-Hendrik, you are an awesome Wikipedian!

You are recipient no. 2296 of Precious, a prize of QAI. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:18, 12 October 2019 (UTC)

Rainbow South African
This award is given to incredible South Africans who have demonstrated a deep love for our country through their contributions to the South African Wikipedia portal. You are doing an incredible job and I wish to recognize you on behalf of all South Africans. Thabang Matona (talk) 02:23, 8 June 2021 (UTC)
The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
This award is given to Lefcentreright for 15 reviews in the July NPP backlog reduction drive. Your contributions played a part in the 9895 reviews that took place during the drive. Thank you for your contributions. Zippybonzo | Talk (he|him) 09:17, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
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