Ed Black

Cars, property, dogs. Opinionated. Casual observer of US politics.

[David Maynier @DavidMaynier]

I am honoured to be appointed as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and look forward to serving as a member of the cabinet in the Government of National Unity!

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@green_pippa @AdHabb The issue for here is that you are relying on Government statistics at a time that trust in Government is at an all time low - for good reason

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@DadaMorero You are, in terms of the AG figures a failure, if you are in favour accountability you would surely resign with such a poor track record

[Jordan Griffiths @JordiGriff]

Special Agent uGogoZille has done it again!! 🤣🤣🤣

She went fishing at the public swimming pool in Windsor.

Pain loading! 🤣🤣

[The Common Sense @CommonSense_ZA]

Recent polling data reveals one of the most striking political paradoxes in Johannesburg. 84% of voters say the DA would improve service delivery where they live. Yet only 39% say they would actually vote for the DA.

Among black voters, 80% believe the DA would deliver better services, but just 25% intend to back the party. The DA has won the argument on delivery. It is still losing the argument on trust.

Read the full analysis in The Common Sense.

#TheCommonSense #SouthAfrica #DA #Johannesburg #Politics #Polling #Elections #ServiceDelivery

https://t.co/T0wqarAbsP

[Bloody Aardvark @AardvarkBloody]

"Offensive" is cancelling the security on the Cape's central railway line, leading to total destruction, and then appointing a crony who outsourced the rebuilding to one of the province's most notorious gang bosses.

"Offensive" is getting an overseas holiday from a government supplier, claiming it was a loan and then "repaying" it with money from one of your old Kebble buddies.

"Offensive" is crying snot and tears on hearing you are a Gupta appointment - and accepting the position anyway. Sorry, that's not offensive, just pathetic.

"Offensive" is that no one has been prosecuted for 144 Life Esidimeni deaths after 10 years and four independent recommendations. Again, apologies. That was, in fact, a crime against humanity.

"Offensive" is twiddling your thumbs while taxi terrorists attack Intercape passengers and telling the bus company "to engage" with the criminals.

"Offensive" are your outfits and sermons on human rights and social justice while presiding over 42% unemployment.

"Offensive" is what the public see at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: a top ANC Northwest leader getting R300 million from municipalities and being instrumental in organised crime.

"Offensive" is that we live in a country so bereft of sanity that you are regarded as a presidential candidate.

Weep, for your rot and disgrace.

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

[WATCH] DA Johannesburg's mayoral candidate, Helen Zille, slammed MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene for an alleged pothole ribbon cutting ceremony and referred to the Patriotic Alliance as the "the Pothole Alliance." #Newzroom405

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@PMashatile Its an essential component of cadre enrichment hence its necessity for the ANC

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Zwelinzima1 @RediTlhabi @SABCNews You should go to Iran immediately to mourn the loss of your friend

[David Stockman @DA_Stockman]

Gotcha.

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@brettherron @Manikipi @stony_steen @Our_DA Uhm, you are confused and yet again failing to pay attention.... I wasn't replying to your post but that of manikivana....

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Firebreqth @formularacers_ @Planet_F1 Is there a war in the US?

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Manikipi @stony_steen @brettherron @Our_DA You are confused, its heritage protected so it has to be retained, how could you redevelop a dome in to social housing???

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Manikipi @stony_steen @brettherron @Our_DA Did you know that it needs over R300m in repair work?

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@brettherron @Our_DA Are you aware of the remedial work required to the building? Had the city retained the building and restored it at a cost of hundreds of millions you would be the first to criticise the spend on an asset that does little for service delivery or community upliftment

[MV33Racing🏎 @MV33Racing]

Formula 1 spotted testing the new regulations for 2031. Goal: 100% EV

https://t.co/qqQ84FIHp1

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@IanCameron23 If it was tragically sad it would be funny

[In A Nutshell🥜 @Markosonke1]

ANC Birthday 114 update: the stadium was empty, no vibe, no KFC like last year, not even R20 airtime. Supporters told to “eat memories” while tenderpreneurs were busy last night demolishing a 5-course gala dinner. Priorities are prioritising

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Paledian I suppose we should be grateful that this imbecile is leading the ANC into obscurity, clearly can't read the room

[Ed Black @EdSBlack]

@Enghumbhini Have you made a statement about Russia's invasion of Ukraine?