Kenan Petersen

Attorney. 🇿🇦 & 🇺🇸 Politics. Views expressed are my own.

[Kenan Petersen @KenanPetersen]

The filmmakers have clearly tried to repurpose the Lindsey Graham exposé as an “October Surprise” against Darline because he died before they could release it but it’s really not clear what any of this has to do with her. This might backfire.

[Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh @SizweMpofuWalsh]

🚨NEW EPISODE: @brettherron on Cape Town’s housing crisis, the 2026 election, coalitions and more. Ayeye!🔥

[Shareen Singh @ShareenSingh8]

It's a no-brainer if you live in CT - vote for Good Party -it cares about the marginalised, ordinary people, not just the wealthy. See what Brett has taken on and the results - including the Tafelberg case. Make CT affordable.

Cape Town's dirty tariff secret revealed - Brett Herron https://t.co/EZ55baw04E

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

The president called an African country a ‘shit house’ on camera. I remember the old days - his first term! - when calling African countries ‘shit holes’ was a huge controversy that had to be denied.

We have normalized his Neo-Nazism now. Lucky us.

[News Live SA @newslivesa]

“If your name is Herman Mashaba, you’re a one-trick pony. You only talk about one thing. @HermanMashaba what about the roads? ‘You know I want to deal with these illegal immigrants.’ Herman, what about the city’s finances? ‘No, I’m gonna deal with these illegal immigrants.’” Rise Mzansi President Songezo Zibi

“Herman, there’s a debate. Oh no, sorry, I can’t come. I’ll send Ayanda to speak for me.” @SongezoZibi

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

The geopolitical turbulence that has driven global fuel prices upwards shows no signs of abating. Whereas consumers in the global north arguably have the resources to absorb the financial pain, South Africa’s fragile economy affords consumers precious little wriggle-room.
All South Africans, not just those who drive their own cars, are directly impacted by fuel prices, be it through paying more for food and consumer goods, or public transport.

#GOODParty

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

5 years. 9 seats. 1 proven record.

GOOD’s councillors fought unlawful tariffs, scrutinised spending, and exposed service delivery failures. Now, we’re ready to deliver our Cape Town Plan, six clear, costed pledges for:

• Affordable living & fair tariffs
• Well-located housing for all
• Equitable services in every postcode
• Safer streets & protected communities
• Transparent, trusted governance
• Economic growth & real job creation

We used our mandate to fight for you. Now, we ask for a new one.

👉Tap ‘Learn More’ to read our full Cape Town Caucus Record: https://t.co/bJEqGXTIlz

[Brett Herron 🇿🇦🍉 @brettherron]

The Mayor answered the Constitutional Court with a lecture instead of a report.
@WeekendArgus @IOL

[Blue Moon @Rea_Walker]

Yeah, F1 panel was probably ready to end the meeting after 5 minutes into it.

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane has ordered the City of Cape Town to halt its proposed sale to a private developer of a valuable piece of land acquired nine years ago with funds meant to relieve severe congestion in Dunoon.

#GOODParty #BrettForMayor

[Pierre de Vos ⚖️ @pierredevos]

Cape Town’s Airbnb surge exacerbating the housing crisis — what are political parties proposing?
With an estimated over 22,000 active listings, Cape Town now hosts more Airbnbs than Singapore, San Francisco and Amsterdam combined. https://t.co/Lb72WDmvJo

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

After spending much of last night disagreeing with Neera at Georgetown for @AJHeadtoHead, I actually agree with her on this. It’s literally insane to be, right now, protesting Mamdani - and not Trump, or Rubio or Vance or the Israeli ambassador - over the Gaza genocide.

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

The State is responsible for managing immigration and must implement the laws of the country. Ceding law enforcement responsibilities to the likes of Cilliers Brink and March and March enables anarchy, vigilantism and conservative nationalism.

[eNCA @eNCA]

The GOOD Party has pledged to make Cape Town more equal, with job creation and safety among its key priorities. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403

[Brett Herron 🇿🇦🍉 @brettherron]

The partial reply to my PAIA application confirmed my recollection…the City’s information officer confirmed that Annandale Farm was purchased using USDG funds.
1. The DA still seems not to understand their constitutional duty when it comes to public land & housing;
2. The land was acquired to address the housing crisis in Dunoon;
3. The current tender to sell the land has a non-binding affordable housing request;
4. It’s unconscionable that land acquired, using conditional grants earmarked for housing solutions for the poor, is being sold off to the highest bidder.

[Dept of Tourism @Tourism_gov_za]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES MORE THAN ONE MILLION INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS IN AUGUST

#WeDoTourism

[Jos 🇿🇦👨🏿‍💻 🚗 @JosiahThobejane]

I built a search tool for the 2026 local elections over the weekend.

Ask any keyword question and it shows you what each party's manifesto actually says about that topic with their own words.

Coverage for more parties coming soon 🇿🇦.

https://t.co/i03wkfFzpa #LGE2026

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

GOOD’s leadership has informed the Executive Mayor and City Manager of the City of Tshwane that Sarah Mabotsa’s membership of the party has been terminated, and that she should be removed as a Councillor and therefore as the MMC for Economic Development.

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

Using Netanyahu's math, 73,000 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza would equal the death of around 11 *million* Americans.

[GOOD @ForGoodZA]

Nine years ago, the City of Cape Town used national funds intended for Dunoon housing to buy Annandale Farm in Milnerton. Zero homes were built. Now, a PAIA application confirms the City is selling the land to a private developer for a R71m profit. Public land belongs to the people, not private developers.   

#SpatialJustice #CapeTown #Dunoon #BrettHerron #GOODParty