Rakesh Manga

[Megan S. @SimplyMegszcpt]

How is this our problem. She should have been behind bars already. 🇿🇦
https://t.co/TTfObQEQmw

[jv @jvnaidoo1]

One of SA’s main problems?
SA HAS AN UNBELIEVABLY MASSIVE PARLIAMENT AND AN ASTONISHINGLY BLOATED CABINET.

AND WE TAXPAYERS ARE BEING MILKED TO PAY FOR THESE MONEY SPINNING BEHEMOTHS.

[RamanehellaJ🇿🇦PSAF @KhofuMoahloli]

Uganda cancels thousands of fraudulent IDs for foreigners.

What serious countries do to preserve their sovereignty and integrity...
Not @MYANC South Africa 🚮

[justlikethat @lifestooshort75]

@SimplyMegszcpt Eskom needs you to pay so that they can continue to supply those who don’t pay

[Megan S. @SimplyMegszcpt]

#Eskom.
Anyone who decides to pay Eskom for having solar or for going off the grid should think twice. These charges will increase. Nobody should stand for this. I refuse. People were first offered rebates when they registered for adding solar. Eskom now decides we have to pay them for not using their electricity. They can get stuffed. People should just continue paying for the electricity they do use. Eskom doesn't own the sun. Why charge people who pay a ridiculous amount to install solar. They should give people a rebate for using solar or going off off the grid. It's thanks to them that the load on the grid is less heavy. Loadshedding still persists. Miscreants!!! 🇿🇦

[Shane Locker (Sjoe! News Panelist) @lavaheadza]

"The Great South African Power Play: From Sunshine ☀ to Shadows 🌑" ~ The Irony of International Scrutiny: Pot Calling the Kettle Black 🇺🇸🔄🇿🇦
Once upon a time, in the land of South Africa, there was an energy giant named Eskom. Under its reign, the lights were bright, the factories hummed, and the nation exported power like it was giving away sunshine. This was the era when the ANC took the helm, and Eskom was the pride of South Africa, a beacon of industrial might. But oh, how the mighty have fallen, or should we say, how the mighty have been pushed into the shadows by their own hand.

Solar's Siren Song and Eskom's Sour Note
Fast forward to today, where the sun shines just as brightly, but Eskom's heart is not in the game. Citizens, tired of the dark dance of load shedding, have started harnessing the sun's power. Solar systems sprouted across rooftops like wildflowers in the veld. Here's the twist: these solar saints, instead of being hailed as saviors, are now facing Eskom's wrath in the form of extra charges.

Imagine this: you help Eskom by reducing demand, yet they slap you with a bill for the privilege of using your own sun-powered electricity. It's like being charged entry to a party you're hosting. This move smells not of the fresh scent of innovation but of the musty odor of corruption that has lingered in South African politics for decades.

The Double-Dipping Dilemma: Metros and Markups
If you thought Eskom's antics were the peak of absurdity, enter the metros - Johannesburg, Tshwane, Nelson Mandela Bay - where the revenue model seems to be a game of "how much can we squeeze from the lemon?" Buying electricity from Eskom at one price and selling it to citizens at a markup that would make even a street vendor blush.

This system of double-dipping raises the question: why should South Africans pay Eskom and then pay again, with extra, to their local metro? It's like buying bread from the baker only to find the local council wants a cut for delivering it to your doorstep. Fair? About as fair as a rugby match where one team gets to play with an extra player.

Street Lights: The Daytime Conspiracy
Now, let's talk about the street lights that shine brightly even when the sun does its job. It's as if municipalities have decided that daylight isn't enough, and we need artificial light to see how dark our finances are becoming. These lights, left on for no reason other than perhaps to inflate electricity usage, are the epitome of bureaucratic brainlessness.

But here's where the comedy turns to legal drama: what if citizens banded together, not with pitchforks, but with class action lawsuits? Could they argue that this waste is not just a financial drain but a mockery of environmental stewardship? The courtroom could be the new battleground where citizens fight for the right to not be charged for the sun.

Eskom's Solar Shenanigans: A Case of Copycat Capitalism?
Is Eskom taking a leaf out of the municipal playbook? It seems so. Charging for solar systems that benefit both the grid and the environment is like charging for the air we breathe. If municipalities can make money off daylight, why not Eskom? This isn't about grid stability or safety; it's about maintaining a monopoly over energy, even if it means stifling the green revolution at its infancy.

A Nation in Debt: When Borrowing Becomes Bullying
South Africa, once the economic powerhouse of Africa, now finds itself in a fiscal quagmire, thanks to years of ANC-led borrowing sprees. With the country's purse strings stretched thin, one might think the leadership would foster innovation and efficiency. Instead, we see policies that could be straight out of a kleptocratic manual, where the public is bullied into paying more for less.

Is this just the ANC's way of managing a crisis, or has the crisis become an excuse for more of the same old tricks? The public is left wondering if they're being led by a government or by a gang of financial pirates.

The Irony of International Scrutiny
Then comes the twist from across the Atlantic, where Donald Trump's administration points fingers at South Africa for governance issues. The ANC cries "bullying," but look closer, and you'll see a pattern. Here's a timeline of domestic bullying by the ANC, proving that perhaps they know the game all too well:

A Timeline of ANC's Home-Grown Bullying:
Early 2000s - GEAR Policy: Promised growth but delivered austerity, squeezing the poor like lemons for juice.
2005 - Arms Deal Scandal: Billions spent with whispers of corruption, while schools and hospitals languished.
2008 - Electricity Tariff Hikes: Eskom's way of saying "we need money" while the public said "we need light."
2010 - The Secrecy Bill: An attempt to silence dissent under the guise of national security.
2012 - Marikana Massacre: A stark reminder of how far the government would go to silence its workers.
2014 - Nkandla Scandal: Public funds for private luxury, a slap in the face to taxpayers.
2015 - #FeesMustFall: Students marched for education, met with police brutality.
2016 - Municipal Tariff Increases: Local governments found new ways to tax the already taxed.
2017 - State Capture: The Guptas puppeteered the state, with ANC leaders as willing marionettes.
2018 - Land Expropriation: A policy with noble intentions, executed in a way that felt like economic bullying.
2020 - COVID-19 Response: Lockdown and relief funds mismanaged, leaving citizens feeling both confined and betrayed.
2021 - Eskom's Unbundling: A restructuring that promised much but delivered higher bills.
2024 - Solar Fees: Charging for the sun, a new low in public policy.
2025 - The Hypocrisy of Bullying: Crying foul over international critique while employing similar tactics at home.

Cognitive Dissonance in the Beloved Country
The ANC's irony is not lost on the South African public. Here's a government that has, over time, perfected the art of leveraging power against its own people, now decrying similar tactics from abroad. It's a masterclass in cognitive dissonance, where the narrative of being bullied stands in stark contrast to the reality of domestic oppression.

The Hope for Change
Yet, amidst this satirical saga, there lies hope. South Africans have shown resilience, from the anti-apartheid struggle to the numerous protests against poor governance. The public's growing awareness and activism could be the catalyst for change. If the ANC can be accused of bullying, then perhaps the public's response should be to stand up, not just with votes, but with voices, actions, and a relentless push for transparency, accountability, and true reform.

A Nation at a Crossroads
South Africa stands at a crossroads, where the choice between continuing down the path of old tricks or forging a new way forward is stark. Will the sun's promise of renewable energy be overshadowed by bureaucratic greed, or will it herald a new dawn for a nation eager to shine again? Only time, and the collective will of its people, will tell. But one thing is clear: the story of South Africa's energy saga is one that could either be a tragedy of missed opportunities or a comedy of errors that finally turns into a narrative of triumph.
#EskomSaga 🌞🔌
#SunshineTax ☀💸
#DoubleDipDisaster 🍋🍋
#StreetLightsScandal 🌞💡
#SolarSaintsVsEskomDemons 🌞😈
#CorruptionCharger ⚡🐷
#PayForTheSun 🌞💰
#BureaucraticBrainlessness 🧠❌
#ANCbullying101 🇿🇦💪
#HypocrisyHighlight 🔍🤡
#VoteForTheLight 💡🗳
#FromDarknessToDawn 🌑➡🌕
#GreenRevolutionStifled 🌿🚫
#SouthAfricaAtACrossroads 🇿🇦🚦
#TriumphOrTragedy 🎉😢

[Bongani Bingwa IG/TikTok: Bonglez @bonglez]

The MKP welcomes sex pest Peter De Villiers, who was expelled from the GOOD Party following a disciplinary hearing for sexual misconduct. He should feel right at home in the party of impeached miscreants and looters. #702Breakfast

[Democratic Alliance Gauteng Legislature @DA_GPL]

🚨 Lesufi blocks access to 177 forensic reports! DA demands transparency to expose the theft of millions meant for Gauteng’s residents. Legal action is underway to hold officials accountable. #DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL @Sollymsimaga

Read more: https://t.co/qAhepi0rkY

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@TheCitizen_News Why wait till there's just mud left???
Why not send the water now???
Whose Brilliant idea is this???

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@CyrilRamaphosa

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@CyrilRamaphosa

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@ShanasSugarDeco @Godfrey @Abramjee @radioislam @channelislam @Radio702 @salaamedia @RisingSunSynd @LenasiaTimes @GautengANC More Shacks Being Erected Every Day. Soon They Will Start Protesting For Free Water , Electricity and Toilets. By Doing Nothing The Authorities Are Encouraging This Illegal Land Grab!!!

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@ShanasSugarDeco @Godfrey @Abramjee @radioislam @channelislam @Radio702 @salaamedia @RisingSunSynd @LenasiaTimes @GautengANC More Shacks Being Erected Every Day. Soon They Will Start Protesting For Free Water , Electricity and Toilets. By Doing Nothing The Authorities Are Encouraging This Illegal Land Grab!!!

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@ShanasSugarDeco @Godfrey @Abramjee @radioislam @channelislam @Radio702 @salaamedia @RisingSunSynd @LenasiaTimes @GautengANC Illegal Land Grabs Taking Place in Lenasia Ext10 ; Between Acturus Street and Seine Avenue. This is in the middle of a residential area. Action Needs To Be Taken.

[GFORCE @NespyThemba]

We don’t want them to register spaza shops but permanent close it and allow South African 🇿🇦 to start operation Now @CyrilRamaphosa continues to fail this country, problem is not registration but what they are selling to us, (Silamulele)@MikaNgobeni #Spaza4Locals

[Rakesh Manga @RakeshManga]

@errolbsk @JayTee2404 Stop Buying From Spaza Shops Owned By Foreigners....That's The Only Way To Get Rid Of Them...

[ERROL💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 @errolbsk]

Imagine making fake Coke and selling it at the normal retail price.These foreigners are making a killing in SA,both financially and literally.

[Meesha Manga @Meesha1112]

@RakeshManga @ShanasSugarDeco @Godfrey @Abramjee @radioislam @channelislam @Radio702 @salaamedia @RisingSunSynd @LenasiaTimes @GautengANC Councilors need to step up and assist the community. For 2 weeks, we have been trying to get hold of them. When they need our votes, then they are all visible and campaigning. 😡😡😡

[Nadine Rangan @nadinerangan]

@RakeshManga @ShanasSugarDeco @Godfrey @Abramjee @radioislam @channelislam @Radio702 @salaamedia @RisingSunSynd @LenasiaTimes @GautengANC This an on going fight, illegal land grabbers, then illegal electrical connections and so forth. The councillor is no where to be found and no action being taken by him. All political leaders should hang their heads in shame for literally allowing the area to become a slum