Phetogo-the almost philosopher

Connecting the dots going forward

[Tina @Tina_Hokwana]

“But late on Friday, faced with an inquiry by the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) and a story about the debacle in the Sunday Times, the bank said it would write off the remaining balance on Sodinga’s loan.”

[Thando Maeko @HelloThando]

Ramaphosa says dedicated courts will be set up to speed up deportation of illegal immigrants in the country. This is a first Illegal migration and immigration-related offences are generally handled through standard ⁠District Magistrates' Courts in SA.

[eNCA @eNCA]

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, has rubbished claims made by his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Ablakwa, on migration and xenophobia. Lamola expressed shock and disappointment over Ablakwa’s allegations that nearly 30% of Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa were in the country legally.

https://t.co/nzKmTVQ2cL

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President @CyrilRamaphosa announces measures to strengthen enforcement of immigration and labour laws, including increased inspections, stronger penalties for non-compliant employers and enhanced capacity to address undocumented migration.

Government remains committed to upholding the rule of law while protecting workers and businesses that operate legally.

[Ian Cameron @IanCameron23]

Colonel Shibiri, reportedly the spouse of recently sacked Major-General Richard Shibiri (Pictured), is allegedly still sitting as Head of Detectives at Krugersdorp SAPS.

Yes, the same Major-General Richard Shibiri who was dismissed this week after SAPS found him guilty of misconduct linked to conduct that brought the organisation into disrepute.

Now serious allegations have been brought to my attention about Colonel Shibiri herself.

It is alleged that she had only a Standard 8 / Grade 10 baseline, allegedly used a fraudulent matric certificate for rank progression, and allegedly faced or is facing fraud and uttering proceedings linked to those credentials.

It is further alleged that there were numerous grievances against her promotion to full Colonel.

Despite this, she allegedly heads detectives at Krugersdorp SAPS and is allegedly used as Acting Station Commander when the Station Commander is away.

This is not normal.

If these allegations are correct, SAPS has allowed a person facing serious qualification-fraud questions to command detectives, oversee sensitive dockets, influence station operations and act as station head.

That raises direct questions about promotions, vetting, integrity management and who inside SAPS protected or enabled this.

I have already written to the National Commissioner and the Minister. I am now following up formally with the relevant command structures and through parliamentary questions.

SAPS cannot demand public trust while serious allegations at command level are quietly parked.

The law must apply inside SAPS too.

IC

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[Heidi Giokos @HeidiGiokos]

President Ramaphosa: We admit that there have been weaknesses

South Africans are entitled to expect better.
We are taking decisive action to correct these wrongs.
@eNCA #Immigration

[Heidi Giokos @HeidiGiokos]

President Ramaphosa: We expect foreign nationals who are here to respect our laws, but we must respect them as well.
@eNCA #Immigration

[Heidi Giokos @HeidiGiokos]

President Ramaphosa: Those hiring undocumented workers and exploiting them are breaking the law.
@eNCA #Immigration

[Dovy🔌 @DovySimuMMA]

❤️🫡Alex Pereira on Israel Adesanya’s recent losses

“Who am I to say? Brother had a brilliant career, that can happen to anybody. I just signed an 8 fight deal, that can happen to me tomorrow. Who’s to say I will win 8 fights in a row?

He had a great career and has my respect”

via @MMAFighting

[Pule Letshwiti-Jones @pule_jones]

DEVELOPING:

As reported on #eNCA #MadlangaRountable

FRESH LEADS: Sources tell @eNCA Major-General L Senona received his notice of suspension on Wednesday.

Three more officers (Hawks KZN) also received their notices of suspension.

This matter is in relation to the Port Shepstone drug saga.

Sources further reveal that Senona's legal team has written to the DPCI challenging the entire process.

Senona is expected to testify at the #MadlangaCommission soon.
@Abramjee

[ZacMoselane @MolebatsiTurf]

Every time he says any of the following phrases we type Bingo

[Lerato @_BellaM_]

Let’s play a game: Ramaphosa Address Bingo.

□ “We condemn all forms of violence and lawlessness.”

□ “South Africa is a nation governed by the rule of law.”

□ “We acknowledge the concerns of communities.”

□ “We cannot blame foreign nationals for all our problems.”

□ “A multi-stakeholder task team will be established.”

□ “Government departments will work together to address the matter.”

□ “We are strengthening border management.”

□ “Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to act.”

□ “We must balance security with human rights.”

□ “Social cohesion is important.”

□ “We call on communities to remain calm.”

□ “Those who break the law, regardless of nationality, will face consequences.”

□ “We are engaging regional partners.”

□ “This matter requires a whole-of-government approach.”

□ “South Africans and foreign nationals must live in peace.”

□ “A report will be submitted to Cabinet.”

□ “We remain committed to finding lasting solutions.”

Did I miss any of the classics?😂

[Mbhazima Shilowa @Enghumbhini]

Ghana took wrong money. It has to deliver even if they have to lie.

[Àyànfè @Danny456080]

The system is the problem, not just the people in it.

Put anyone in that seat without fixing the structure, they'll either get corrupted or get removed.

[🇿🇦🇿🇦 SA Hot Takes🇿🇦 🇿🇦 @PSLBANTER]

Retweet 👏🇿🇦

Police are searching for this man, allegedly involved in an armed robbery yesterday at the Sasol garage in Thembisa.

Please SHARE and contact your nearest police station if you recognize him.

[Dr. Hood Possum @DrLungi_Mashele]

Getting a PhD will teach you not to opine on someone’s thesis unless you’re asked to examine it, because:

1. You know the hell that went into that submission, defence and examination

2. A PhD thesis can be so niche, maybe 20 people in the country can adequately critique it.

[Nze @arinzown]

@Danny456080 the leaders who tried to dismantle those prebendal systems were either assassinated, sabotaged or chased out. Nkrumah. Allende. Mossadegh. Go and read your books.

[Àyànfè @Danny456080]

Colonialism set up a system to drain resources and keep countries dependent.

The leaders who took over after independence kept those systems going to benefit themselves

So, colonialism created the trap, and local elites are now using that trap to keep power.

[B L A K E L E Y™℠©® LLC @_iamblakeley]

Every media outlet and politician in the west when you show them Israeli’s admitting to war crimes:

[Dr George Sekonya, PhD 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇿🇦 @DrSekonya]

Nah we good.

We stared the devil in the face and dragged a genocidal regime to ICJ.

This coordinated social media campaign is small waters.