Claudz Hamman

R638 million vanished without a trace dailyinvestor.com/business/12558…

Motorists in South Africa will be forced to buy fuel on a limit, due the fact that the ANC comrades chose to sell our fuel reserves in 2015-2016! South Africa is poorly governed!

I'll always remember Chuck Norris as the man who changed the course of dodgeball history by casting the deciding vote that allowed Average Joes to play in the championship of the Las Vegas International Dodgeball Open where they upset the heavily favored Globo Gym Purple Cobras. RIP. 🙏

@Variety RIP Legend 💔🕊️ The Expendables 2 (2012): Chuck Norris telling a Chuck Norris joke in a movie featuring Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86. Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning: It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family. He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives. While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends. We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time. Thank you for loving him with us. variety.com/2026/film/news…

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada spoke about the contradictions of human nature: “Some people dream of having a swimming pool at home, while those who have one hardly ever use it. Those who have lost a loved one feel a profound sense of loss, while others often complain about their living relatives. Those without a partner long for one, while those who have one often don't appreciate it. The hungry would give anything for a meal, while the satiated complain about the taste of their food. Those without a car dream of owning one, while those who have a car are always looking for a better one.” The key to happiness is gratitude: truly seeing and appreciating what we already have, and understanding that somewhere, someone would give anything for what we take for granted.

My word. The media is talking about a R4.00 increase for petrol and R7.00 increase for diesel. And Eskom's 8.8% tariff hike kicks in on 1 April. I'm not usually one for doom and gloom but this is all pretty shit, to put it mildly.

One Tender ..one Family....

Half your petrol price doesn’t even leave the pump… it goes straight to the biggest bloodsucker in SA. @DailyFriendSA

Honourable Members,   The establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System is indeed a matter of public interest.   The commission’s interim report, which I received on the 17th of December 2025, made recommendations with respect to matters where there exists prima facie evidence of wrongdoing.   As directed by its Terms of Reference, the Commission made recommendations that can be classed into threeareas:   Firstly, the Commission referred several matters where it found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing to the relevant authorities for immediate criminal investigation.   Secondly, the Commission directed that there should beurgent decisions on prosecution where appropriate.   Thirdly, with respect to individuals currently employed within law enforcement or intelligence agencies where it foundprima facie evidence of wrongdoing, the Commission made recommendations regarding the employment status of such officials, including whether they should be suspended pending the outcome of further investigations.   To ensure that these matters are given the necessary attention, I directed the Minister of Police and the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service to constitute a special investigations task team, reporting directly to the National Commissioner.   The team will institute investigations against those identified by the Commission for such investigations.   Matters that require disciplinary action are being attended to by the relevant departments   The Commission’s work is ongoing.   In its interim report, the commission noted that it still required further evidence from a number of people who had not yet appeared before it.   Beyond the referrals and recommendations that I havemade public, it would be unfair to witnesses whose testimony is not complete or individuals against whom the Commission has not made prima facie findings, to publicise information at this stage.   Furthermore, it may jeopardise investigations and lines of questioning of the Commission to make unconcluded avenues of investigation public.   Given the short time frame in which the Commission is expected to complete its work, we will make all its reports public once the Commission has submitted its final report.   This will be subject to any advice from the Commission or other considerations on whether the publication of any portions of the report may put persons in danger, compromise their private information or should be withheld for any other legal reason.   Throughout this, we are guided by the fundamental principle of transparency and that South Africans must know the facts around the allegations made by Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi and must know what action is being taken to address any wrongdoing or systemic weaknesses that are identified. #RamaphosaQandA

@CyrilRamaphosa WHO...UN...no thank you!

Honourable Members,   The National Health Insurance is South Africa’s way to implement Universal Health Coverage as designed by the World Health Organization and adopted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly.   Since the assent to the NHI Act, the Department of Health has been busy with a range of preparatory work.   This includes procedures for the registration of people who are going to use NHI, and the accreditation framework and contracting arrangements for healthcare establishments and providers.   We are also rolling out the digital systems that are required to trace a patient between different doctors, service providers, healthcare workers and health facilities – whether in the public or private sectors.   The digital systems include a Health Patient Registration System directly linked to the Department of Home Affairs population register, and an Electronic Medical Record that will roll out across more than 3,500 public healthcare facilities over the next 15 months.   Practical interventions to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare include significant investments in infrastructure, including rebuilding old hospitals and building some new hospitals, health centres and clinics.   This is taking place alongside measures to improve hospital governance.   The national and provincial Departments of Health are also focusing on employment of doctors, other health professionals and community health workers.   As government, we have agreed not to proclaim any sections of the NHI Act until the Constitutional Court has handed down its judgment in legal challenges due to be heard at the beginning of May 2026.   The challenges that will be heard by the Constitutional Court relate to the public participation process that led to the adoption of the NHI Bill by Parliament.   We made this undertaking to ensure that the other legal challenges to the NHI Act, which have been brought on other grounds, are managed in an orderly manner that does not cause prejudice to any party,   This undertaking, which has been made an Order of Court,will not affect the timetable for the implementation of the NHI, nor will it stop the work currently underway towards implementation of the NHI.   The NHI aims to establish a single national fund that will allow for the equitable purchasing of health services from public and private healthcare providers. This will enable the whole population to access all the potential health resourcesin the country.   The changes brought about by the NHI are complex and far-reaching.   As provided for in the transitional provisions of the Act, these measures need to be undertaken gradually, using a progressive and programmatic approach based on the availability of financial resources.   We are determined to ensure that every South African has equal access to quality health care regardless of their ability to pay. This is a commitment we are not prepared to move away from. #RamaphosaQandA

@DailyInvestorSA Unless we keep it under the couch cushions...

The Supreme Court of Appeal has warned taxpayers that undisclosed foreign income will be aggressively taxed and heavily penalised by SARS. dailyinvestor.com/finance/120196…

Fuel sale restrictions begin in South Africa At least two major agricultural businesses have started limiting sales of diesel. mybroadband.co.za/news/motoring/…

40 Home Affairs branches in South Africa deemed unsafe for humans The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has shared the findings of its health and safety assessments at Home Affairs offices. mybroadband.co.za/news/governmen…

South Africa’s economy grew just 1.1% last year, far behind its global peers. So why the lag? Despite claims of "sweeping reforms," South Africa is still stuck with slow growth. To catch up with emerging markets, the solution is clear: amend the Expropriation Act, improve foreign policy, reform empowerment, boost coal production, speed up labour changes, privatize ports and rail, and move schools to a charter model. Will South Africa finally embrace the necessary reforms to reach 4% growth? Read the full analysis in The Common Sense. #TheCommonSense #SouthAfrica #Economy #Reform #Growth #Investment #PublicPolicy f.mtr.cool/xhafgminrb

@mybroadband @SimplyMegszcpt And yet we pay premium...

"We suck" says Eskom chairman Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati has acknowledged that one of the big issues the power utility faces is the quality of its service to customers. mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/63…

Fraud got worse after RICA. Spam calls got worse after POPIA. Just saying.

Nobody in our local media will report this. Fuel prices will still go up by a ridiculous amount in the coming weeks. There will be no good reason for this.

If you are concerned about the potentially significant increase in the fuel price, please remember that 50% of what you pay for petrol and diesel is taxes and levies. The government can make fuel cheaper any time it chooses to.

If the government’s gross debt were spread across all of South Africa’s citizens, each person would be liable for R96,966. dailyinvestor.com/finance/122603…