StraightTalk

African -passionate about social and political movements. I love engaging with ppl I wldnt normally hv the opportunity to!

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

I just scored @FlySafair 12th Birthday Bash Flights! 🎉✈️ Go and get yours now at https://t.co/uagidSFrUK #FlySafair12thBdayWinner

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@GayleAlstrom @Amelia558rs Not in SA-we had that in the 80s maybe even early 90s

[Rupert Lowe MP @RupertLowe10]

A statement from the Rape Gang Inquiry.

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

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[Delia Byliefeldt @DeliaByliefeldt]

‼️ Dear South African Courts & Co.
How much does it actually cost per page for black & white copies requested at court?

Yesterday at White River Magistrate’s Court, I requested copies needed for trial prep. After a lengthy back-and-forth with the Court Manager, who has previously refused me access to documents I’m Constitutionally entitled to, I was finally assisted by a Clerk of the Court, but only after reminding them of my rights, asking them if they needed me to contact our attorney, and sending about 10 emails.

The total? R456.

I suspect a stack of bank notes for that amount would be taller than the copies themselves. But okay.

I asked to pay by card (it was way more than expected), but no, cash only for this. I called my husband to withdraw cash and bring it to me at court. Paid. Asked for a receipt? “No, we don’t have it.” “Come get it tomorrow.”

Today I returned to collect that receipt for these “rare” overpriced sheets of paper. The same woman at the cash desk looked at me in utter bewilderment, as if I had no right to ask. She carried on packing books into a cupboard while I waited at the window, I tried to get her attention: “Excuse me, mam, my receipt please.”

Suddenly, two @SAPoliceService officers appeared behind me to escort me out, for the “crime” of wanting my receipt.
I explained I’m entitled to proof of payment for the R456 handed over yesterday. So they ushered me into the Court Manager’s office.

One thing is crystal clear: when dealing with this corrupt system, you MUST film everything (I wish I had a body cam). Situations can turn absurdly dangerous in seconds, even a magistrate might attack you with a brick right at court, as actually happened to my husband. Filming creates undeniable evidence for personal protection.
The rot in South Africa runs all the way down to tiny courts like White River.

I eventually got my receipt.
Now please, tell me, for R456, how many pages did I receive?
@NPA_Prosecutes @OCJ_RSA @DOJCD_ZA @PublicProtector @Corruption_SA @LHR_SA @WhyJudgesMatter #WhiteRiverCourt #CourtCorruption #AccessToJustice #JudicialAccountability

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@capetownint Waiting one hour for luggage at airport-how can this be so disorganised-what a way to greet homecomers and visitors!

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@joeroganhq @KimIversenShow

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@otokyo 13

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@Lebona_cabonena You mean ANC-we don’t vote for individuals but parties

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@KipperBedwas South Africans were heartbroken by his senseless and thuggery behaviour! Shameful 😡🫣

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@SarahFoulk90o @WelshRugbyUnion And all SA supporters agree with you!! Absolutely shameful

[IG:Joy-Zelda @joy_zelda]

This is Hangwani Maumela he got 816 million of Tenders at Tembisa Hospital His the director of Vusimuzi Cat Matlala VIP security company yet he has never been arrested by the PKTT,We South Africans are not angry enough They guy is roaming the streets free and living his life

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Winnie Mandela Drive. Rosebank, JHB. This has not been fixed for weeks…and it’s a busy road. @CityofJoburgZA @MyJRA

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@mpho3435 @BarneySimon Omg!! The very best! Loved it so much

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@BarneySimon Viper room, rosebank

[vocalperson @GovInspectorGen]

Heartbreaking Video of laaties bullying a fellow pupil from Milnerton High School.

One of them nogals plays for @WP_RUGBY

Disgusting behaviour.

@WesternCapeGov

#stopbullying

[StraightTalk @sheroda]

@ReleGlo Benetton

[City of Cape Town @CityofCT]

The City's Roads Infrastructure Management teams were hard at work this week, repairing potholes and doing general road maintenance in Observatory, Steenberg and Surrey Estate. The City is currently carrying out permanent pothole repairs across various areas in Cape Town.