Peter Gift Mutasa

Social and Political Analysis

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

Pakaipa apa

Ndokungomirira kufa kwotongerwa vari pamudyiwa ndigere

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NSSA Raises Minimum Retirement Pension to US$90

THE government has increased the minimum monthly retirement pension administered by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) from US$70 to US$90, representing a 28.57 percent rise, in a move aimed at improving social protection and safeguarding pensioners’ welfare.

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@freemanchari @MateteYoung What a life of service

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

ANC has suffered the same fate that befell most former liberation movements in SADC

They failed or were overwhelmed by the challenges of governance thereby missed the independence promises.

Unemployment, poverty, inequality, failed public services caused their decline

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@Mathuthu The main issue is we only see the buses when being unveiled but very few on the road

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@odz2019 You need therapy

Why are you angry over a mere discussion

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@odz2019 Start typing more clearer so that we all understand what you are trying to communicate

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

It is too hot in SA

No love lost between politicians and journalists

So far the best response from politicians is coming from @MYANC

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

YOU started in the gutter by saying "most useless journalist" to a young man doing his job. I asked you why you are insulting him and you repeated the insults. YOU stayed in the gutter. So I met you there and spoke in the language of your preference. I'm versatile like that.

I don't mind being called a bitch. In fact your own leader has repeatedly liked and retweeted posts that called me a bitch. I don't mind and am not looking for protection. I do appreciate your offer though.

Yes, let's keep things professional. It starts with you exercising your right to not like the journalist's question. But it doesn't extend to you dictating what he should and shouldn't ask, where and when. And the calling him "most useless journalist." You introduced words like "stupid " and "foolish." That was not necessary.

I AM sorry I said get your head out of your leader's backside. That was unnecessary. It undermines your right to put your head where you want to put it.

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

Every man will eventually respond to bullying

[Mbuyiseni Ndlozi @MbuyiseniNdlozi]

In the end, the writing is on the wall—properly displayed in percentages.

It begs the obvious question: what is it about YOU that produced this performance? Why is it that you have lost almost half of your vote share? Yes, YOU!

As I have said before, go argue with the wall.

As for me, I did abstain. A deliberate, conscientious abstention.

The right to abstain is not limited to parliament or council sessions. It is very much constitutional, and available to all citizens—especially those who DO register to vote!

That our voter registration increases by millions every time is a sign of genuine interest. When they do not show up to vote, after turning out to register, they may very well be refusing to choose between different versions of failure!

Voting MUST NEVER be a conscription; it is a right that comes with responsibility—one that can’t be deployed without conscience.

Above all, NO ONE is entitled to people's votes. VOTES are earned, just like respect. To say otherwise is the gospel according to dictators.

How else can we explain that Mandela campaigned in 1994 and lost both KZN and Western Cape, yet Mbeki won both 10 years later? They earned the votes through results on the ground by improving the living standards of our people. They were NOT ENTITLED to them!

Those who protest by deliberately not voting or deliberately spoiling their vote are exercising as sacred a right as the right to vote! A true revolutionary should know that, and would listen to them, for they too have registered a view!

It is in line with this spirit—the letter of which is in the Constitution, that 'every citizen is free to make political choices'—that Ronnie Kasrils, alongside Barney Pityana and others, in 2014 called on people to protest by spoiling their vote.

I’m sure you’ll agree, these are stalwarts of the anti-apartheid movement. They understood that no one—NOT even their own comrades—is ENTITLED to votes.

But first, go to the wall, brother. There, the measure of your weight is fully determined."

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

#SouthAfrica

Where to for @MYANC ?

Will it continue to decline or it will soon find the magic formula?

Does it need to get into an electoral coalition with other movements to prop up its support base ?

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@Phalatse6 @munyamakoni21 Is it not important to point out that the population of some of these small countries is less than one metro city population of SA ?

I think it is an important factor

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

In Africa which other countries have democratic elections and constitutionalism than South Africa ?🇿🇦

Why is South African democracy more visible than in other countries?

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@mnt383 @munyamakoni21 Are you sure about your population stats

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@munyamakoni21 These are very simple political environments can not be compared to SA

Namibia and Botswana populations are jujus a small metro or city like Tshwane or eThekwini or Pretoria

Can not even be compared to SA provinces

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@Mr_Ryt_Now How many of the majority voters listens to him and are influenced by him ?

Surely anyone can analyse the political developments of the country and make their projections

Maybe his are just closer to accurate

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

Who understands South African politics like him ?

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@TogaraseyiLaw Do they have a complex political terrain and system like SA

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@Mr_Ryt_Now Is that so ?

Isn’t it that the parties themselves like the ANC are losing support and he is correctly interpreting the uncomfortable realities many do not want to hear ?

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@MwariNdimwari Is Botswana politics as complex as SA ?

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@HillaryMusarurw 👏👏👏

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@KumusedyoP Am well bro

[Peter Gift Mutasa @MutasaPeter]

@molokele Congratulations cde