Lawrence thato Rantao

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Lawrence thato Rantao

Lawrence thato Rantao

@LawrenceRantao

Krugersdorp, South Africa Katılım Mayıs 2022
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U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa
Great to see Afrikaner leaders from the Solidarity Movement, AfriForum, Solidarity, SAAI, NEASA, and Freedom Front Plus. We discussed how the U.S. government’s focus on the community can contribute to a safer and more prosperous South Africa.
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Born-in-SA🇿🇦
Born-in-SA🇿🇦@_Tee__G·
Someone tell Checkers South Africa 🇿🇦 not to stress about those orders. We, the people of this country, will collect and deliver them to our fellow South Africans. 🇿🇦🩵We are still busy sorting our papers and Scooters.
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South African Government@GovernmentZA·
If your business is affected by the current public protests or illegal migration-related incidents, REPORT it to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. 📲Business Response and Support Hotline: 0861 843 38 📲 WhatsApp: 060 843 7201 #GovZAUpdates #CapableState
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Born-in-SA🇿🇦@_Tee__G·
Mass Re-Employment is happening in South Africa 🇿🇦 🔥✊🏽
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#PutSouthAfricansfirst
#PutSouthAfricansfirst@Patriot_S_A·
An Ethiopian national, who is in South Africa illegally, was seen openly carrying a rifle while his shop was operating yesterday and today. The resident says the sight of the firearm frightened members of the community in KZN, who are now calling on the authorities to investigate the matter.
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Siphamandla Goge@SiphamandlaGoge·
#March participants boo eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba as he is being introduced & urged to take to the podium to address protesters. The programme director ended up calling Phakel' umthakathi Ndabandaba to address the crowd. #eNCA
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Jackson@jackson_rem·
In KZN Protesters are putting Ramaphosa's R600 million funded Police through a fitness test #june30
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ARRESTED | A Nigerian national, who is the husband of the Deputy Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in Bloemfontein, has been arrested on allegations of harbouring undocumented foreign nationals. #Kuyasetyenzwa!
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Lawrence thato Rantao
Lawrence thato Rantao@LawrenceRantao·
@GovernmentZA A good government sit down with it citizens and hear their cry not the apartheid government approach tactics
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South African Government@GovernmentZA·
#SANews Article | President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against vigilantism, xenophobia and any actions that seek to destabilise the country, emphasising that the enforcement of immigration laws is the responsibility of the state. Speaking in the NCOP, the President urged South Africans not to take the law into their own hands as government continues to address migration management challenges. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/vvq9f #MigrationSA #GovZAUpdates #Immigration #NCOP
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@GovernmentZA Show the world that you are choosing peace over violence by dialogue between you and march and march people before the 30th
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South African Government@GovernmentZA·
Peaceful protest is a right. Respecting others is a responsibility. ✊ Government calls for lawful conduct — violence, vandalism and intimidation will not be tolerated. Law enforcement will act. Let's keep South Africa safe and united. 🇿🇦 Report crime: SAPS: 10111 | Crime Stop: 08600 10111 | Emergency: 112 #GovZAUpdates #PeacefulProtest #RuleOfLaw #Migration
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Lawrence thato Rantao@LawrenceRantao·
@SAPoliceService Apartheid government tactics @GovernmentZA you still have a chance to sit down with march and march people a have a dialogue about the situation but I can see you are choosing the violent route
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SA Police Service 🇿🇦@SAPoliceService·
#sapsNC [SAPS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND SECURITY CLUSTER ASSURES PUBLIC OF OPERATIONAL READINESS AHEAD OF PLANNED 30 JUNE SHUTDOWN AND ANTI-FOREIGN SENTIMENTS] The Northern Cape Provincial Joint Structure (#PROVJOINTS), comprising of the #SAPS, government departments, municipalities, and other law enforcement and security stakeholders, wish to assure communities across the province that comprehensive operational plans are in place to ensure the safety and security of all residents ahead of the planned 30 June shutdown actions and any related activities. The Provincial Joint Structure has been closely monitoring developments, including calls for protest action, public gatherings, and sentiments targeting foreign nationals. While the right to peaceful protest is protected by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, this right must be exercised within the confines of the law and should not infringe on the rights, safety, and dignity of others. The security forces will not tolerate any acts of violence, intimidation, destruction of property, disruption of essential services, criminality, or any form of discrimination and xenophobic-related actions directed at individuals or communities based on nationality or any other grounds. The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, together with all members of the PROVJOINTS, has directed that all operational deployments remain focused, intelligence-driven, and coordinated to maintain public order, prevent crime, and respond swiftly to any incidents that may threaten the safety of communities. Law enforcement officers will be deployed strategically across identified areas to ensure visibility, monitor developments, and facilitate a safe environment for residents, businesses, road users, and visitors throughout the province. The public is urged to remain calm, obtain information from credible sources, and are encouraged to work together with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activities, acts of violence, or criminal behaviour to the relevant authorities. The Northern Cape remains committed to promoting social cohesion, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. The Provincial Joint Structure further calls on all residents to reject violence, hate speech, and actions that may create division within communities. The safety and security of every person living in the Northern Cape remains a collective responsibility. The Provincial Joint Structures are ready and committed to ensuring that peace and stability is maintained before, during, and after the planned activities. #PartnershipPolicing #SafetyAndSecurity #SaferCommunities #PoliceVisibility ST saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php
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#sapsNW [NORTH WEST PREPARED TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER DURING PLANNED NATIONAL MARCH] Following directives issued by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, and reinforced by the Minister of Police to ensure the maintenance of law and order, stability, and public safety during the planned national march on 30 June 2026, North West Premier Mr Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, #SAPS Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, and MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Mr Wessels Morweng addressed members of the media on the Province's state of readiness. The North West Provincial Government, through the Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), in collaboration with SAPS, Community Policing Forums (CPFs), and other stakeholders, has assured communities that the Province is fully prepared to ensure safety, stability, and the uninterrupted delivery of services during the planned marches. The assurance was made during a State of Readiness Media Briefing held at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Mahikeng on Tuesday, 24 June 2026. The briefing provided an update on the Province's preparedness and the operational plans developed through close coordination between government departments, law enforcement agencies, CPFs, and other key stakeholders. Both Premier Mokgosi and Maj Gen (Dr) Naidoo emphasised that 30 June 2026 will be business as usual across the Province. Residents are encouraged to continue with their daily activities, including attending work, conducting business, and commuting as normal. They further indicated that identified hotspot areas across the Province will be visited and closely monitored by law enforcement agencies, CPF structures, and government officials to ensure stability and prevent any disruptions. Maj Gen (Dr) Naidoo highlighted that SAPS deployments will be maintained on a 24-hour basis in identified priority areas, supported by ongoing risk assessments and coordinated operational plans. Closing the briefing, MEC Morweng expressed confidence in the Province's readiness and commended the strong collaboration between all stakeholders involved. He emphasised that all government, law enforcement, and community safety structures stand ready to fulfil their responsibilities. The State of Readiness Briefing reaffirmed the commitment, assurance of a safe, secure, and stable environment for all residents during the planned marches on 30 June 2026. #PartnershipPolicing #PoliceVisibility #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVisibility #SafetyAndSecurity ST
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Lawrence thato Rantao@LawrenceRantao·
@CrimeWatch_RSA If you were transparent government you were going to sit down with march and march people and come up with a solution for both parties not this blood thirsty tactics apartheid government
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[PARADE AHEAD OF 30 JUNE OPERATIONS] The Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, will address a parade, as law enforcement agencies intensify operational readiness ahead of the planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. The parade forms part of the SAPS' nationwide state of readiness and operational mobilisation, following recent briefings by police management and assurances that the constitutional right to peaceful protest will be protected, while acts of violence, intimidation and criminality will not be tolerated. The Acting Minister will be joined by the Premier of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, the Acting National Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, Co-Chairpersons of the NATJOINTS, Provincial Commissioners and senior management of the South African Police Service. Details are as follows: Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng
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SA Police Service 🇿🇦@SAPoliceService·
#sapsHQ [ACTING MINISTER OF POLICE TO ADDRESS PARADE AHEAD OF 30 JUNE OPERATIONS] The Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, will address a parade, as law enforcement agencies intensify operational readiness ahead of the planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. The parade forms part of the SAPS' nationwide state of readiness and operational mobilisation, following recent briefings by police management and assurances that the constitutional right to peaceful protest will be protected, while acts of violence, intimidation and criminality will not be tolerated. The Acting Minister will be joined by the Premier of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, the Acting National Commissioner of #SAPS, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, Co-Chairpersons of the NATJOINTS, Provincial Commissioners and senior management of the South African Police Service. Details are as follows: Date: Friday, 26 June 2026� Time: 14:00� Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng #PartnershipPolicing #PoliceVisibility #CommunityPolicing #SafetyAndSecurity ST
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#sapsGP [MEDIA BRIEFING ON STATE OF READINESS FOR PLANNED PROTEST ACTION ON 30 JUNE 2026] The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), co-chaired by the #SAPS, State Security Agency (SSA), and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), is currently conducting a media briefing on the state of readiness ahead of the planned protest actions scheduled for Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni, is leading the media briefing, joined by the co-chair SANDF, Lt Col Stabathaba, Director Ntamela from the Department of Home Affairs, Director Moduto from the Department of Community Safety, Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Policing, Major General Kekana, and Johannesburg District Commissioner, Major General Kubheka. The briefing is currently live on @SABCNews, DStv Channel 404. #PartnershipPolicing #PoliceVisibility #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVisibility #SafetyAndSecurity ST
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Lawrence thato Rantao@LawrenceRantao·
@CrimeWatch_RSA @SAPoliceService So now you are using the same tactics the apartheid government used against black people because the private security sector is full of form apartheid police officers that are blood thirsty and the taxi industry is full of hitman and illegal firearms apartheid 2.0
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[GAUTENG POLICE OFFICERS ARE PERMITTED TO WEAR CASUAL IN SUPPORT OF BAFANA BAFANA DURING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP] 1. The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a unique opportunity for South Africans to unite in support of our national football team, Bafana Bafana. The tournament provides a platform to promote national pride, unity, teamwork, and a shared sense of patriotism among all citizens. 2. In recognition of the importance of this sporting event and the positive spirit it creates, approval is hereby granted to all members and employees to wear appropriate casual wear in solidarity and support of Bafana Bafana on the days that the team participates in a World Cup fixture. 3. Members are permitted to wear appropriate Bafana Bafana colours, shirts, or related casual attire every Friday until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 4. This concession is granted with the understanding that all members remain professional, maintain the dignity of the Service, and ensure that attire worn is suitable for the working environment and operational requirements. Members performing operational duties must continue to comply with prescribed uniform requirements where applicable. 5. All members are encouraged to embrace this initiative in the spirit of unity, pride, and support for our national team as they represent South Africa on the world stage.
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@SAPoliceService So the government is using the same tactics that apartheid police used against the black citizens dictatorship government
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#sapsHQ [READ: BRIEFING NOTES BY THE ACTING NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONER, LT GEN PULENG DIMPANE DURING A MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF SANTACO, MR ABNER TSEBE] #SAPS Management convened a very important meeting with the President of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), Mr Abner Tsebe, and his leadership collective as part of our preparations for the planned demonstrations on 30 June. The purpose of this meeting was simple but important. We wanted to speak directly to the leadership of the taxi industry because of the important role they play in our country and the influence they have over millions of commuters and thousands of taxi operators. Tonight, we have made a humble but firm request to SANTACO leadership. • We have requested them to stand with law enforcement. • We have requested them to stand with the people of South Africa. • We have asked them to use their voice, influence and leadership to ensure that the taxi industry does not become part of any attempts to destabilise the country, disrupt economic activity or intimidate communities. The taxi industry is the backbone of public transport in South Africa. Every day, millions of people rely on taxis to get to work, school, hospitals and places of business. It is for this reason, that we are appealing to every taxi association, every taxi owner, every operator and every driver across the country to ensure that 30 June remains business as usual. • We have appealed to them to keep transporting passengers. • We have appealed to them to keep routes open. • We appeal to them to reject any calls to block roads, intimidate commuters or disrupt public life. Most importantly, we appeal to them not to allow criminal elements to misuse the taxi industry for unlawful purposes. We have also requested SANTACO to add its powerful voice to the growing call for peace, restraint and respect for the rule of law. The message we would like to hear from every taxi rank, every taxi association and every taxi operator is simple: • No highway and road blockages. • No intimidation. • No violence. • No destruction of property. • No disruption of public transport. We have appealed to the leadership of SANTACO to send a clear message throughout the taxi industry that there must be no violence in the name of the taxi industry. It must be business as usual. Our economy must continue to function. Our people must continue to go to work. We know that the overwhelming majority of taxi operators are law-abiding citizens who work hard every day to provide an essential service. We therefore urge them not to allow themselves to be drawn into activities that could place lives at risk or undermine the stability of the country. The consequences of instability are felt most by ordinary South Africans. • We have seen this before. • When roads are blocked, workers cannot get to work. • When transport is disrupted, learners cannot get to school. • When businesses close, livelihoods are affected. • When violence erupts, innocent people suffer. That is why we are requesting SANTACO and the broader taxi industry to become active ambassadors for peace. We are encouraged by the positive response we received from SANTACO leadership today and by their commitment to engage their structures throughout the country. We believe the taxi industry has an important role to play in ensuring that calm prevails and that communities reject calls for violence and disorder. Let me also reassure all South Africans that law enforcement agencies remain fully prepared. We remind members of the public that the South African Police Service, together with our law enforcement partners, will be deployed throughout the country to ensure that public safety is maintained. We will protect the constitutional rights of those who wish to protest peacefully and lawfully. However, any attempts to block roads, intimidate commuters, damage infrastructure, disrupt public transport networks or engage in violence will be dealt with swiftly and decisively. Where criminal acts occur, our police are on standby. We therefore call upon every taxi owner, every driver, every queue marshal, every association leader and every commuter to join us in ensuring that 30 June is remembered as a day of peace, responsibility and stability. • Let us reject violence. • Let us reject intimidation. • Let us reject lawlessness. • Let us keep South Africa moving. ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/speec…
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