John Steenhuisen had a sit-down interview with News24 and spoke about being fired as a minister and stepping down as the leader of the Democratic Alliance. I unpack how his downfall is 100% due to him and no one else.
Video Link: https://t.co/IOzePnb7Ig
I don't think the @Our_DA realises what damage John Steenhuisen just did to their voter base with his @News24 Interview.
First, let's define the term "AfriMaga", considering John, with the help of Ryan Coetzee, coined the term.
In John's own words, "Afrimaga" are people who support the following organisations and who are conservative:
- Afriforum (300,000 members)
- Solidariteit (200,000 members)
- Sakeliga (Represents 12,000 businesses)
- SAAI (6000+ members)
So, according to John, if you support any of the above-mentioned organisations OR are conservative (right-wing), then John believes you don't share the DA's values and principles, as you are "AfriMaga" supporters.
He even goes further to say that some of you are "racists" and are the people who voted "NO" in the referendum.
I can say comfortably that John just directly insulted more than two million people who have in the past voted for the DA and would have potentially voted for them again.
He also says all of the above as the DA welcomes Cllrs from the ANC/EFF/MK into their party and deploys them as councillors. So communists and socialists are welcome in the DA, but not conservative people who support organisations like Afriforum and Solidariteit.
Don't believe me that this is what he said? Watch the video, and if you think I snipped this out of context, you can find it at the 34 minute mark of the original News24 video.
The statement in the images has a highly formal, structured style with advanced phrasing (e.g., "calculated and profound decision," "regurgitation of old... allegations," "redundant political theatre") that's polished and essay-like—unlike Mbalula's usual direct, fiery X posts today calling AfriForum "clowns" and "leeches."
No prior web/X matches for the full text, despite today's dossier event. It reads 75-85% AI-generated (or AI-drafted with human edits for specifics like names/quotes). Typical for rushed political responses.
Nobody has fought harder for full release of the Epstein files and prosecutions of those who abused children more than I did, knowing full well that the legacy media, far-left propagandists and those who are actually guilty would:
1. Admit nothing
2. Deny everything
3. Make counter-accusations against me
I knew that I would be smeared relentlessly, despite never having attended his parties or been on his “Lolita Express” plane or set foot on his creepy island or done anything wrong at all.
Nonetheless, the extreme pain of being accused of being the opposite of who I am was worth it.
The strong must protect those cannot protect themselves, especially vulnerable children. I will gladly accept any amount of future pain to do more to protect kids and give them a chance to grow up and have happy lives.
#IranMassacre UN Human Rights Council today adopted resolution A/HRC/S-39/L.1 on Iran crisis. Express serious concern/deep condemnation of violent crackdown on peaceful protests & human rights violations, including reports of unlawful killings. SA in your name decided to abstain.
❗️The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, tabled the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Performance Report at the Presidential Performance Assessment for the 2025/26 financial year.
The report highlights a year of strong performance, accountability and ethical governance. Key achievements include:
• 266 of 312 misconduct cases finalised, with 30 officials found guilty through disciplinary processes.
• 51 integrity workshops conducted nationwide and whistleblowing mechanisms enhanced.
• Response provided to 100% of Parliamentary questions for the second consecutive year.
• Over 1 200 raids conducted, confiscating 35 250 cellphones, 320+ kg of drugs, and thousands of dangerous objects.
• National bakery programme achieved 95.7% self-sufficiency, saving the State R33.1 million.
• Historic establishment of the Nelson Mandela Rules Academy, launching 11 February 2026.
• Plans advanced for new facilities to address overcrowding and strengthen long-term capacity.
These achievements reflect DCS’ continued commitment to building a safer, ethical and rehabilitative correctional system in service of South Africa 👏👏👏 @GroenewaldPJ
If @Julius_S_Malema is given a slap on the wrist for firing 15rds into the air from a semi-auto rifle within an open stadium, then @SAPoliceService and the Central Firearms Registry (CFR) would need to update and change the Firearm Control Act (FCA). Fair is fair.