Toby Chance

Member of Parliament, Democratic Alliance. Husband, author, dog owner, cook, choral singer, politico, lighthouse enthusiast.

[Leon Schreiber @Leon_Schreib]

The Border Management Authority has just achieved what is likely the single biggest breakthrough against the drug trade in South African history, by intercepting a consignment at Beitbridge valued at nearly R1 billion. (You read that right).

Yesterday, an intelligence-driven operation coordinated out of our National Targeting Centre identified a truck travelling through Zimbabwe to Beitbridge. Upon arrival, the BMA was ready and waiting for it. The truck was intercepted and examined through the sophisticated truck scanner on site, with a hidden compartment discovered. Working over 8 hours, the BMA patiently dismantled the truck until a substance was discovered that was confirmed to be methaqualone, also known as ABBA, commonly used in the manufacture of mandrax.

The Hawks and K9 units were called in, with 713 000 grams of the substance seized at an estimated value of R998 200 000. Just under R1 billion.

Three Malawian suspects were arrested and taken to the Musina Police Station, with the Hawks to conduct further investigations.

This historic breakthrough in the fight against smuggling and drugs vividly demonstrates that the combination of intelligence-led investigations, digital transformation, and the commitment of the BMA is systematically rebuilding the rule of law at our borders! 🇿🇦

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

https://t.co/xXi0TuepQM

[Democratic Alliance @Our_DA]

🚨 It’s time to replace BEE with real economic inclusion for all!

📺 Watch the DA’s, Toby Chance, in Parliament demanding the scrapping of policies that destroy job creation.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

@karynmaughan Glad to hear you are home safe, Karyn.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

@AfikaSoyamba @lungie_klaas @Khostshangela Please send me your phone number to 0832515613. [email protected]. It was my question that gave the treasure trove of info. Well done for your detective work.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

@RSmithMP @PresidencyZA This is beyond disgusting and an appalling error of judgement by the Presidency.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

@Sinawo_Thambo On this point I'm with you, Sinawo. But the quality of the singing and dancing can't be how these meetings are assessed. Too often the outcomes are just brushed over in the name of cultural norms.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

@ParliamentofRSA @mzwandileMasina @Sinawo_Thambo @NobuntuSA It's important that there is a smooth handover when current chair Barney Pityana retires.

[Parliament of RSA @ParliamentofRSA]

The first candidate to be interviewed by the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition for the position of Chairperson of the National Lotteries Board is Ms. Judy Hermans. #NLC #Lotto

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

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[Toby Chance @tobychance]

...us that real change begins right here - when the community stands together.

This is what care looks like. This is what Soweto looks like.

Let’s keep building a future where every child has a fair chance to thrive.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

What an incredible morning, Soweto! 

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, and took part in today’s important conversation about giving our children a strong start in life.

Seeing parents, caregivers, and neighbours come together reminded.......1/2

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

DA MP and Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube will be joining families and community members at Naledi Community Hall to talk about how we can give every child in Soweto the best start in life, through care, play, and early learning.

https://t.co/t8PKTqzSog

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

📍 Naledi Community Hall, Cnr Legwale St / Bona St, Naledi, Soweto
 🗓 Saturday 11 October | 10h00

 👉 Register now!
https://t.co/dbDMkJMA9I

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

This Saturday, 11 October at 10h00, we will be joined by Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube MP, for an open conversation with parents, caregivers, and community members right here in Soweto. 

Bring a neighbour or a friend.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

Don’t miss out. Register today and bring someone with you.

📍 Naledi Community Hall, Cnr Legwale St / Bona St, Naledi, Soweto
 🗓 Saturday 11 October | 10h00
 👉 Register now – bring a neighbour or friend.

https://t.co/0uqg40Iuiq

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

They say it takes a village to raise a child and here in Soweto, that couldn’t be more true. 
Every parent, grandparent, teacher, and neighbour plays a part in shaping the next generation. When one child succeeds, the whole community rises with them.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

This Saturday , 11 October at 10h00, we are coming together at Naledi Community Hall to talk about how we can give our children the best possible start in life through Early Childhood Development.

Let’s keep being that village - the one that shows up, cares, and builds together.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

Let’s build the kind of community that gives every child the chance to thrive.

Venue: Naledi Community Hall, Cnr Legwale St / Bona St, Naledi, Soweto
Date and Time: Saturday 11 October | 10h00

Save your seat: https://t.co/MS36EMIhAZ

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

Most people hear Early Childhood Development (ECD) and think it’s something that only happens at crèches or schools, but it actually starts long before that.

[Toby Chance @tobychance]

This Saturday, 11 October at 10h00, we are gathering at Naledi Community Hall to talk about how we can all give our children a strong start in life. Whether you’re a parent, uncle, aunty or neighbour - you have a role to play.