Mr Black Monopoly Capital

CPUT alumnus. Minister of the Unemployed, Poor and Disenfranchised. Former civil servant turned businessman. Qualified Firearms Instructor & Assessor.

[Lisa the First @Lisathe_first]

Fikile Mbalula has fired a warning Shot to Cyril Ramaphosa.

[Veve @LudidiVelani]

When politics pays your bills, the truth becomes your enemy

[Sunday Times @SundayTimesZA]

More unlawful Prasa security contracts exposed, in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow

[Sunday Times @SundayTimesZA]

The National Treasury will tell the Supreme Court of Appeal later in August that any further increase in the Covid-19 social relief of distress grant would be unaffordable and that the assistance was never intended to become a permanent feature of South Africa’s social safety net.
https://t.co/oL5a7QgcMK

[Lunathi Kilani 🇿🇦🏳️‍🌈 @LunathiKilani]

WHEN DIPLOMACY BECOMES POLITICS: SOUTH AFRICA MUST BE CAREFUL WITH HOW IT REGULATES FORMER PRESIDENTS

There is a very important conversation that needs to be had about the proposal being advanced by our International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola regarding a stricter framework for former presidents and deputy presidents who require state protocol and diplomatic support when travelling abroad.

The proposal, as I understand it, seeks to require former presidents and deputy presidents to provide fuller disclosures before receiving such support. In many respects, the thinking behind this is understandable, particularly in light of the perceived controversy surrounding former President Jacob Zuma’s recent private visit to India, where he met with Ajay Gupta.

But as novel as the proposal may sound, I think the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, and Minister Lamola in particular as the executive authority responsible for the department or ministry, must tread very carefully here.

We must be careful not to make a political decision to cure what is fundamentally a diplomatic and institutional problem. That distinction matters.

If we begin creating government rules primarily in response to the conduct of a particular former president, we run the risk of politicising the state apparatus for political expediency. And that is a dangerous road for a maturing democracy like South Africa, because rules created today to deal with one political personality can easily become instruments used against another tomorrow.

Over-regulating the international travel of former presidents, who are now private citizens, is therefore a very risky line to cross.

We really do not have to look very far for lessons. Zambia’s difficult relationship between the sitting President Hakainde Hichilema and his predecessor, the now late Edgar Lungu, should serve as a reminder of how quickly the relationship between a sitting administration and a former president can become politically charged. Once the state begins treating the activities of former presidents through a political lens, the distinction between legitimate state interests and political interests can become dangerously blurred.

South Africa has also matured democratically to a point where we must accept a reality that perhaps our institutions have not fully adjusted to yet: we can now have a former president who is no longer part of the governing party and who is instead associated with, or leads, a different political formation.

That is democracy.

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[Modibe Vladimir Modiba @mmodiba10]

Tip off🔥🔥🔥🔥

Madlanga commission is sweeping into City of JHB. Number of officials under the radar. JMPD TRU and licensing department also under the radar.

This could also lead to investigating senior top officials including city managers. If it falls into the mandate then no stone will be will be left unturned

[umzukulu ka Seven @velingobese_ZA]

After paying a bribe of R2.6 million he got a tender of R745 million, pleaded guilty and is not sentenced or have his assets frozen and sent to jail. That is reserved for blacks only
Eskom corruption is good for whites , blacks will go to jail.

@NPA_Prosecutes

[eNCA @eNCA]

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has threatened to take legal action against Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma if she fails to retract vote-buying allegations she made about him.

https://t.co/FSPPZyxky6

[News24 🇿🇦 @News24]

You can now replace your ID at a bank in 15 minutes – no booking needed https://t.co/kMi7IRNdJA

[The Instigator @Am_Blujay]

Parklands High principal Robert Brown confronts a scholar transport driver for allegedly drinking alcohol with learners

[Sunday World News @SundayWorldZA]

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has raised the startling possibility that the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) could be scrapped altogether, saying the commission’s final recommendations to President Cyril Ramaphosa may include replacing the embattled anti-corruption unit with an entirely new institution created through legislation.

Read more: https://t.co/jffC1Me9NR

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Names of referrals made by the Madlanga Commission in the second interim report:

1. Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya
2. Witness G
3. Sergeant Fannie Nkosi
4. Mr Brown Mogotsi

These referrals were made in the first interim report:

-Major General Lesetja Senona
-Major General Richard Shibiri
-Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu
-Brigadier Rachel Matjeng
-Sergeant Fannie Nkosi

Prima facie evidence of wrongdoing was also found by the Commission with regard to thef following current and former employees of the X Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality:

1. Suspended EMPD Chief of Police
Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi
2. EMPD Officer Bafana Twala
3. EMPD Officer Aiden McKenzie
4. EMPD Officer Kershia Leigh Stols
5. EMM former City Manager Dr Imogen
Mashazi
6. EMM fleet manager/proxy Mr Chris Steyn
7. EMM Head of Department of Human Resources Ms Linda Gxasheka
8. EMM Head of Legal Adv Kemi Behari
9. Mr Etienne van der Walt

@pule_jones

More on @eNCA

[Khaya Sithole @CoruscaKhaya]

The department authorised payments to Khumzi Investments on 1,317 occasions between January 14 and November 28 last year, totalling R336,556,106.50.

On one day in September it paid the company 17 times, and on one day in November, 68 times...

https://t.co/YkOHr4u9VQ

[Proudly South African 🇿🇦 @SayEntrepreneur]

SA population hits 63.5 million!

​👫 Gender Gap: 32.3M women vs 31.2M men. Ladies, there is a 1.1 million shortage of amadoda.

​🚦 GP (16.2M): Officially full, the whole of Limpopo is here. Proof?
N1 Traffic.

​🏖️ KZN (12.3M): 2nd biggest. Just pure vibes, humidity, and running from old age. ☀️

​🏜️ NV (1.3M): Ghost town. The whole province shares one WhatsApp group.

[Minister: International Relations and Cooperation @RonaldLamola]

Dear Comrade @DlaminiZuma

Open Letter re alleged Lamola recording

I have noted with concern and disappointment the remarks you made recently on a podcast with Dr Ndlozi. You are a leader I have long held in high esteem throughout my years of activism in the African National Congress.

These comments seek to associate my name with alleged vote-buying activities during the ANC’s 54th National Conference in 2017.

Let me be unequivocal: I categorically deny any involvement in vote-buying, whether through phone calls, voice notes, or any other medium, during that conference or at any other time.

Furthermore, my voice and manner of speech are well known to many comrades, and any fair-minded person can clearly discern that the voice in question is not mine.

I am approaching you in a comradely manner to retract the statement, as it would pain me to take legal action against an ANC veteran with distinguished struggle credentials.

I believe our movement has internal mechanisms and a culture of comradely engagement that should be exhausted before legal routes are pursued. It is not in my nature to turn every political disagreement into a courtroom battle.

Nevertheless, I urge you, Comrade, to reconsider the allegations you have made.
I trust that you will do the honourable thing: publicly retract the statement and offer an apology, in the spirit of unity, discipline, and respect that our movement demands.

Let us conduct our organisational discourse with the dignity, honesty, and revolutionary discipline that our people expect of us.
I have attached the audio in question for your reference and ease of review.

Comradely regards,
Ronald Lamola

[Nana_Ndz @nhanha_nd]

Simphiwe Dana right now ❤️❤️❤️

[Pierre de Vos ⚖️ @pierredevos]

Hawks boss Ebrahim Kadwa loses battle to block cops from accessing phone https://t.co/uCqd9Jt5we

[Veve @LudidiVelani]

A new chapter begins.

I’m excited to share that I have joined the Education Desk at the Henry Nxumalo Foundation as a Senior Reporter.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of reporting on crime, courts, politics and the issues that shape our society. This new role offers an opportunity to focus on one of the country’s most important stories: education.

The Education Desk is an independent, non-profit newsroom dedicated to in-depth reporting on education in South Africa. In its pilot phase, EdDesk is focusing on early and foundation education, guided by the belief that quality learning is the foundation on which young lives, communities and the country’s future are built.

Our work goes beyond reporting on the challenges. We will tell the stories unfolding in classrooms, hold systems accountable, and explore solutions and interventions that can make a real difference for learners, teachers and families.

I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working alongside an incredible team to tell stories that matter and, hopefully, contribute to meaningful change.

Let’s connect 📧 [email protected]

[La-Ndlovu @destiny_ndlovu]

We Thank You Macingwane For Your Indiscretion. The Decision To Close The PKTT With Immediate Effect Was The Best Decision Made By Any Cabinet Minister.

This Decision Helped Us To See The Rot In Government And In The Entire Security Cluster. Now We Now Even Judges Are Part Of The Problem. If The President Reinstates You Please Make More Reckless Decisions So That We Can See What Else Is Broken In This State Apparatus.

Please Do It Again Macingwane, We Are Grateful..