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[Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl]

IT'S OFFICIAL: After many years of hard work the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially become the 8th Abbott World Marathon Majors race in the world.

On 23 May 2027, we take our place alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York. This is only possible because of the thousands of runners who kept on running and believing in the Cape Town Marathon. 🇿🇦

22 - 23 May 2027, here we come 🎉🇿🇦🇿🇦

[Ian Cameron @IanCameron23]

In December 2024, I received a lawyer’s letter on behalf of Major General Feroz Khan.

The letter accused me of making “defamatory” remarks, said it was “not unreasonable” to understand my reference to a “major general” as a reference to Khan, and demanded that I “formally retract” and “cease and desist” from making similar remarks.

The relevant issue then was already clear: allegations around questionable procurements, the secret service fund, media smear campaigns, and defeating the ends of justice in relation to a cocaine seizure case.

Now, less than two years later, Major General Khan is at the centre of the very kind of Crime Intelligence corruption crisis we warned about. The Madlanga Commission has now heard serious allegations involving Khan, his seized devices, and alleged interference in investigations. He has also reportedly withdrawn court attempts to block access to those devices and to have parts of the process heard behind closed doors.

This raises a much bigger question: how did a person with this level of controversy remain protected for so long inside one of the most sensitive environments in the SAPS?

It also demands proper scrutiny of how he rose through the ranks. Khan was promoted from colonel to major general, skipping brigadier. If that was irregular, who approved it, who protected it, and why?

Just remember that Khan reportedly also skipped the rank of lieutenant colonel. He went straight from captain to full colonel and straight from colonel to major general.

South Africans deserve a police service run by people committed to law, discipline and integrity, not a Crime Intelligence environment where warnings are met with lawyer’s letters, while the truth only surfaces years later through commissions and court papers.

[Ian Cameron @IanCameron23]

It may not have been his intention, but Warrant Officer Karl Sander spoke on behalf of thousands upon thousands of men and women with integrity that still work in the SAPS/DPCI.

Over the last few days so many members spoke of him in such high regard even though not personally knowing him. They all say he is spot on with what many of them experience daily.

The way he was treated is exactly what so many experience when they do the right thing and act with integrity.

Remember just recently a member that committed suicide in Gauteng due to workplace treatment. The irony is that many of those who dish out the ill treatment are either vehemently corrupt and/or incompetent.

It gives me hope to see more and more experienced junior and middle management level police members speaking up and stepping forward. They are the ones that attempt to hold the very thin blue line and actually do deserve to be the colonels, brigadiers and generals.

Their resilience is what is increasing the momentum of the clean up. Thank you to those members, and a very special thank you (even though it cannot ever be enough) to W/O Sander🫡

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[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Aryna Sabalenka does Michael Jackson’s moonwalk on court after beating Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros

😂😂😂😂

[Zille for Mayor @HelenZille4Jozi]

🚨‼️ In a leaked letter dated 23 April, the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana formally declared Johannesburg to be in severe financial distress.

In the letter, he ordered the Mayor to explain how the massive SAMWU R10 billion wage deal will be paid for. This is the same wage deal that the DA fought against and took to court.

[Zille for Mayor @HelenZille4Jozi]

Joburg Metro Centre Part 1 - The Chase 🏃🏽💨

Tomorrow we reveal everything we found inside the building and why the ANC and their coalition partners don’t want you to see it.

[Kevin Anderson @KAndersonATP]

My cousin Bruce was attacked in his home a few days ago and did not survive. He leaves behind his two children, Alex and Savannah. A fundraiser has been set up to support them. If you're able to contribute or share, it would mean a great deal. https://t.co/uksgRM54qH

[Barry Bateman @barrybateman]

MEDIA STATEMENT: AfriForum backs whistleblower over “unlawful and irregular” Eskom diesel contracts costing hundreds of millions

Eskom is possibly losing hundreds of millions of rand every month despite being in possession of a forensic report exposing possible corruption and irregularities that could help bring an end to the losses. That’s according to a whistleblower, now represented by AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, who together will expose the corruption and ensure that those implicated are properly investigated and prosecuted. The matter concerns serious governance failures and corruption in the awarding and management of diesel procurement and storage contracts.

The whistleblower has told the unit that Eskom is in possession of a completed forensic audit compiled by Itsamaya Holdings presumably made adverse findings against some of the companies who were awarded the contract. The five companies awarded the contract to supply and store diesel for Eskom are Astron Energy, Lanele Group, African Shipping and Forwarding, Nutinox, and Severino Industries.

Nutinox recently made headlines after the Johannesburg High Court declared invalid a R263-million tender to supply water tankers over a three-year period. It was also reported that the company’s directors have links to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Lanele is currently in a legal dispute with Transnet that includes allegations of corruption and money laundering linked to the lease of Transnet property for the development of a fuel storage facility.

In a letter to Eskom, Adv. Gerrie Nel, head of AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit said the whistleblower alleges that the forensic report has been referred to a law firm to review it. “We have become accustomed to the tendency of government and state entities to appoint and fund independent forensic investigators to produce reports, only to appoint lawyers then to set those reports aside when their findings are ‘inconvenient’ to powerful individuals.

“In this instance, we are informed that the completed report, which focused on fuel procurement and may have made adverse findings, was referred to Centurion Legal Group. If true, such conduct undoubtedly amounts to wasteful expenditure, particularly where public funds are used to challenge a report commissioned by Eskom itself,” said Nel.

Among the irregularities investigated were relaxed bid criteria, prepayments to suppliers that lacked available capital, the acceptance of rebate arrangements that earned suppliers millions of rand at Eskom’s expense, and instances where Eskom provided fuel storage facilities to suppliers while also being billed for those same facilities.

In the letter, Nel referred to the case against SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, who has been charged under the PFMA for allegedly failing to prevent irregular and wasteful spending, including losses caused by criminal conduct. “It was Masemola’s four-month delay in acting on a report that placed him in the sights of law enforcement. We accept that Eskom’s Head of Forensics and the other accounting officers at the power utility who are in possession of Itsamaya’s report will not make a similar inexcusable misjudgement,” said Nel.

In light of the rampant lawlessness and impunity under which whistleblowers and witnesses are murdered in South Africa, the whistleblower has requested that their identity be withheld. They fear not only for their life, but also for their livelihood, given the vindictive conduct of state entities that punish those who expose wrongdoing instead of those who commit it.

The Private Prosecution Unit does not share this fear and will continue to expose corruption, and privately prosecute where the state fails to perform its duties.

[Gondwana-Lodges @GondwanaLodges]

SOSSUSVLEI IS FLOODED. 🚣 Guide Jens Viëtor confirmed water levels high enough for a rubber boat — yes, really. Happens maybe once every few years. Don't miss it. April 2026. #Namibia #SossusvleiFlooded #NamibDesert #GondwanaLodges

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

Geordin Hill-Lewis has ruled out joining Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. The new DA leader says staying outside government gives him the freedom to speak boldly and hold power accountable. He adds that it’s
not about disrespect, but independence.

Watch: https://t.co/kkr5T10jJS

#Newzroom405

[Gondwana-Lodges @GondwanaLodges]

The oldest desert on Earth. Flooded. This is Sossusvlei today. 🔴🌊 #Namibia #DiscoverEarth #OurPlanetDaily #Travel

[GARY PLAYER @garyplayer]

It gave me tremendous joy watching Rory McIlroy compete at Augusta. What pleases me greatly, on a personal level, is the dedication he has shown to his fitness throughout his career. I have always believed that discipline in the gym translates directly to longevity and performance on the golf course. To see a man of similar stature commit himself so fully to strength and conditioning, and then perform at this level year after year, is deeply satisfying. Yes, his power off the tee is a tremendous advantage, but make no mistake, he won this championship with his putting. That is where tournaments are decided, and Rory rose to the occasion beautifully on the greens when it mattered most. It was also wonderful to see Scottie make such a spirited charge, and Justin Rose once again gave himself a real opportunity. That is the beauty of golf, experience and determination can never be underestimated. The tournament itself was thrilling, but what touched me most was seeing Rory’s family there supporting him. Moments like that remind us what truly matters. And what I admired above all was how much he appreciated the victory. Enthusiasm is one of the great secrets to life and to success. Congratulations on back-to-back Masters victories, Rory. I wish you continued health, happiness and many more major championships to come. GP

[JonathanYarwood @JonathanYarwood]

You gotta respect Justin Rose. Nobody works harder, tries harder and leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of excellence. Another great finish and with a touch more luck here and there he could be wearing the jacket. Consummate professional and credit to the sport. He will win it one day and a big one this year. Swinging too good not to. 💪🏼⛳️

[Justin ROSE @JustinRose99]

I’ll just keep knocking on that 🚪 See you next year Augusta!

Congratulations @McIlroyRory going back-to-back

Thank you for all the support #Team🌹

[Gondwana-Lodges @GondwanaLodges]

🌊 The desert is ALIVE! The Tsauchab River is flowing at Sossusvlei right now — one of Namibia's rarest and most magical sights. Water meeting towering red dunes in the heart of the Namib. Nature never ceases to amaze! 🏜️💙 #Sossusvlei #Namibia #NamibDesert #OnceInALifetime

[Gondwana-Lodges @GondwanaLodges]

Water is reaching Sossusvlei. 🌊 Warden Erastus confirms the pan is currently unreachable — the river has cut off access and it won't be passable for hours. A rare and extraordinary sight in the Namib. 09.04.2026 #Sossusvlei #Namibia

[MDN NEWS @MDNnewss]

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says police found six archived serious-crime dockets, mainly linked to cash-in-transit robberies and hijackings, in a Wendy house at the home of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.

She says the dockets were officially closed as undetected and should not have been in his possession, and SAPS is now investigating how he obtained them and his possible role.

[NW Morrow @morrow_nw]

Well done ⁦@helenzille⁩ you’ve made the overseas news

[DA Gauteng @DAGauteng]

🚨 61 800 residents in Fourways are not registered to vote in the upcoming Local Government Elections. You cannot vote if you are not registered to vote, and in these elections, you can only vote where you are registered.

Please register to vote so we can #GetJoburgWorking. 🗳️

Kickstart your registration here: https://t.co/LCNAVqM23S

[Official OKGC @officialokgc]

Thank you, South Africa 🇿🇦

Incredible atmosphere all week. We’ll be back next year.