@AdvoBarryRoux In terms of ruling as long as the independent service dealer is competent no warranty is lost....
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Sefako Mokolo
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CONSUMER WARNING | MERCEDES OWNERS URGED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION OVER MERC PRO IN WYNBERG
Explosive allegations have surfaced against Merc Pro in Wynberg amid claims that the business has been misleading Mercedes-Benz owners into believing it is officially approved, certified, or affiliated with Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
According to information reportedly confirmed by management at Mercedes-Benz Sandton, Merc Pro is not recognised as an approved Mercedes-Benz service or panel partner despite representations allegedly made to consumers. The revelations have sparked outrage among vehicle owners who now fear they may have unknowingly placed their vehicles, warranties, service plans, and long-term vehicle values at risk.
Consumer advocates warn that falsely creating the impression of manufacturer approval in the luxury automotive industry is not a minor misunderstanding. It is a serious issue that can influence consumer decisions, undermine public trust, and expose clients to devastating financial consequences.
Questions are now being raised about how many consumers may have relied on these alleged representations before entrusting expensive vehicles to the business. Concerns are also mounting over whether clients were given full and honest disclosure before services and repairs were carried out.
The growing controversy is expected to intensify public scrutiny around unauthorised luxury vehicle repairers operating under branding, language, or representations that may create the impression of official manufacturer endorsement.
Consumers are being urged to independently verify all claims of certification and approval directly with Mercedes-Benz South Africa before handing over their vehicles to third-party workshops.
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@gtafibak @SizweLo @matigary @Bulawayo24News 66k out of population of how many in Nigeria... you just proved him right with uptake numbers
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Elon Musk has posted 50 times about South Africa in just 7 days, and Zimbabweans are just as angry as he is.
This is because they both desperately need South Africa to allow Starlink in.
We all know that the Starlink constellation is the largest array of satellites in the world. However, even with all of those satellites, Starlink still needs to connect to internet data centres on the ground.
The satellites have to beam the data down to a ground station, which then sends the data across the internet using undersea cables.
This is where South Africa comes in as one of the most connected countries on the continent with seven of the major undersea cables landing in Cape Town and Durban. These are the cables connecting Africa’s internet directly to Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Because of this, Elon Musk wants to build a Starlink ground station in South Africa because it would ensure he gets fast, stable, high capacity routes straight into the global internet.
Beyond the cables, South Africa also has world-class data centres alongside Tier 3+ infrastructure, which means high uptime, power redundancy, cooling and security.
NAPAfrica, one of the largest internet exchange points on the continent is also in South Africa, with facilities in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg.
So, it should be clear that Starlink in SA is not about selling satellite dishes to households. It’s about plugging into the continent’s internet backbone and using South Africa to build a solid launch pad for a robust infrastructure build.
Elon Musk can turn on Starlink in every single country on the continent, but without South Africa, he reaches a dead end and can never get his service to work properly on the continent.
This also explains why some Zimbabweans are livid about South Africa not letting Starlink in. The service will just not work well over there without South Africa’s participation.
OK, but if this is so important to Starlink why is Elon Musk stubbornly refusing to adhere to straightforward BEE requirements?
Well, as pointed above, South Africa’s value to Starlink is mostly as infrastructure backbone, not as a massive retail customer base.
We all know he won’t get any meaningful number of customers in SA. There’s simply no market for it.
Musk just wants to use South Africa to route through neighbouring countries, and to him, this is not worth giving up a 30% stake in South Africa’s operations.
For Musk, the BEE thing is just a strategic business decision. All that racism talk is just a smokescreen for a hard-nosed business choice.
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@DawanaSky @GYerathel Simple question??? Give facts??? From performance to costs
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We need to sign a petition for Starlink to be allowed to work in SA. We deserve better affordable internet
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A man worth $817 billion is crying over installing Starlink in South Africa , is this about money ? I think not South African government should never allow his technology in the country he will destabilise the government and steal data there is more to his tantrums and spread of misinformation than it is about making money .
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One thing @elonmusk has learned from his bosom friend @realDonaldTrump is how to blackmail and extort people to get what you want but we, South Africans, are a different breed.
We are not going to be bullied with threats of sanctions and blackmailed into allowing our beloved country to be a playground for rich boys who undermine our sovereignty, democracy and dignity. #NoStarlink✊🏿
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Coca Cola will invest $1.05 billion in South Africa by 2030.
Microsoft is investing $273 million to acquire land and boost its data center infrastructure in South Africa.
Amazon is building its $300 million African Headquarters in South Africa.
Equinix is investing $442 million in South Africa to expand its data centre capacity.
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Private companies in South Africa and those trading with SA should take a stand against the country's racist laws. The government doesn't have the means or competence to enforce it. It's maintained by the private sector - the very people who are punished by it.
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Sefako Mokolo retweetledi
Dear @PublicProtector
Upon critically engaging your report on the Phala Phala matter, I must express profound concern at its formalistic and ultimately underpowered reasoning.
Your report correctly identifies the applicable legal framework but adopts an unduly narrow and formalistic approach in its application. In relation to section 34(1) of PRECCA, it acknowledges that a failure to report may constitute a criminal offense, yet retreats on the basis that criminal liability falls outside your mandate. While that is correct in respect of guilt, it does not absolve you, under section 182, from determining whether the conduct amounts to improper or unlawful conduct. PRECCA should inform that assessment, not operate as a jurisdictional barrier. Very disappointing!
A similar formalism appears in the treatment of section 96. By drawing a rigid distinction between “paid work” and “financial interest,” the report adopts an overly technical interpretation that overlooks the constitutional purpose of preventing conflicts between public office and private commercial benefit. The inquiry should extend beyond day-to-day involvement to whether continued financial benefit and ultimate control constitute impermissible economic participation.
Furthermore, the report is further weakened by internal inconsistency. It finds no abuse of state resources by the President yet acknowledges that SAPS members, including the Presidential Protection Unit, acted unlawfully and outside proper procedures, including an unofficial investigation without a registered case. I'm convinced you know the meaning of causation and accountability in our jurisprudence....... You are a public protector and not a private protector !
In addition, the report relies on the absence of evidence while simultaneously recognising an irregular investigative process. It accepts key explanations without rigorous evidentiary testing yet reaches definitive conclusions of compliance, effectively conflating the absence of proof with proof of absence.
Your report merely tinkers with the President’s conduct, engaging it at a superficial level while avoiding the substantive constitutional questions that arise on the facts. In doing so, it fails to meaningfully interrogate the convergence of private interest, state involvement, and irregular conduct.
This approach creates the impression of a predetermined effort to absolve rather than to rigorously assess.
WE SEE YOU !
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Racist laws in South Africa are evil and the politicians that push these are shameful, disgusting people
Visegrád 24@visegrad24
🇿🇦 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the country will not abandon its DEI policies, known as “Black Economic Empowerment (BEE).” “Those who say BEE and affirmative action must stop are just dreaming,” he said. South Africa has strict laws that mandate race-based hiring practices. A new law called the Employment Equity Amendment Act sets hiring targets for 2025–2030 across 18 economic sectors. Some workforce targets aim for 90–96% of employees to come from designated groups, which include Black people, women, and people with disabilities (minimum 3%). That means that if a company has more than 5% white men, it could face penalties of up to 10% of its income.
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Why Elon Musk is RIGHT to fight South Africa’s racist rules blocking Starlink?
Imagine this: Long ago, South Africa had very unfair laws called apartheid. They treated Black people badly and kept them from good jobs and money. When those bad laws ended, the country made new rules (called B-BBEE) to help Black people get a fair share of business. The idea was good – like a big helping hand. But now? For companies like Starlink to sell fast internet, they MUST give away 30% of their business to Black partners. Just because of skin color.
Elon Musk was born in South Africa. He left as a teen to chase big dreams. Today, his company SpaceX wants to bring Starlink – super fast satellite internet – to South Africa. But the rules say no unless they give up part of the company. Elon said it right: “Starlink is not allowed because I’m not Black.”
SpaceX promised to spend about $30 million (that’s 500 million rand!) to give FREE high-speed internet to 5,000 rural schools. That helps over 2.4 MILLION kids every year learn better, get jobs later, and have a brighter future. Real help for the people who need it most!
Starlink already works in about 24 other African countries. Villages there now have internet for school, doctors, and business. South Africa’s villages are missing out because of these racist rules.
Elon isn’t asking for special favors. He just wants fair play so Starlink can connect everyone fast. Internet = education, jobs, hope.
Why hold back millions of kids over rules that pick by race and color?
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South Africa won’t allow Starlink to be licensed, even though I was BORN THERE, simply because I am not Black!
We were offered many times the opportunity to bribe our way to a license by pretending that a Black guy runs Starlink SA, but I have refused to do so on principle.
Racism should not be rewarded no matter to which race it is applied.
Shame on the racist politicians in South Africa. They should be shown no respect whatsoever anywhere in the world and shunned for being unashamedly RACISTS!
DogeDesigner@cb_doge
Why Elon Musk is RIGHT to fight South Africa’s racist rules blocking Starlink? Imagine this: Long ago, South Africa had very unfair laws called apartheid. They treated Black people badly and kept them from good jobs and money. When those bad laws ended, the country made new rules (called B-BBEE) to help Black people get a fair share of business. The idea was good – like a big helping hand. But now? For companies like Starlink to sell fast internet, they MUST give away 30% of their business to Black partners. Just because of skin color. Elon Musk was born in South Africa. He left as a teen to chase big dreams. Today, his company SpaceX wants to bring Starlink – super fast satellite internet – to South Africa. But the rules say no unless they give up part of the company. Elon said it right: “Starlink is not allowed because I’m not Black.” SpaceX promised to spend about $30 million (that’s 500 million rand!) to give FREE high-speed internet to 5,000 rural schools. That helps over 2.4 MILLION kids every year learn better, get jobs later, and have a brighter future. Real help for the people who need it most! Starlink already works in about 24 other African countries. Villages there now have internet for school, doctors, and business. South Africa’s villages are missing out because of these racist rules. Elon isn’t asking for special favors. He just wants fair play so Starlink can connect everyone fast. Internet = education, jobs, hope. Why hold back millions of kids over rules that pick by race and color?
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Sefako Mokolo retweetledi
Shortly after receiving an arbitration date (21 August 2026) from CCMA regarding a grievance of racial discrimination against African members at Maitland Flying Squad Cape Town, the whistleblower who reported the alleged racism was subsequently suspended for failing to attend what he described as a “kangaroo hearing”.
The said hearing not only contravenes the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 but is also procedurally flawed.
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🇹🇬🗣️ Emmanuel Adebayor:
“When I arrived at Real Madrid, we all knew that Cristiano Ronaldo was a true professional. Always punctual, always focused.
I wanted to give my best from day one, so I decided to arrive an hour before training, at 8:45. I thought: ‘I’ll be the first to arrive, set the example, show that I’m professional.’
But when I walked in, the place was dark and silent… until I heard noises downstairs. I asked about it and they told me: ‘Cristiano is already swimming.’
I couldn’t believe it. He had been there since 7:30, doing his routine while I thought I was early.
I went to greet him, we spoke briefly, and he was kind. But I realised something: he wasn’t there to impress anyone — he was there because of his passion and discipline.
Three hours before training, working in silence.
From that day on I understood that the difference between being good and being legendary isn’t talent — it’s daily commitment. And today, even at 41, he’s still at the top of football, a living example of consistency and love for what you do.”
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@AdvoBarryRoux What's wrong if it's the party that they belong to, that is giving them this money? It's not like they are stealing it!
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Senior DA Leaders are receiving additional monthly payments on top of their salaries, totalling over R305 000 every month.
Christopher Pappas receives R44 609, John Steenhuisen R39,560, Ashor Sarupen R50,000 Werner Horn R50,000 per month on top of their salaries!
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Apparently, they get the pills for R5 from Pakistani and Indian stores. They made it clear that it’s not the feeding scheme making the kids sick, but ‘lean’ and these kids are just 8 years old.
Ayarh 🍒@AyandaYandiey
I just saw a video of a principal from Botshabelong Primary School explaining that she received a call from the Health Department. They confirmed that the learners who experienced cramps and vomiting had consumed ‘lean’ a mixture of a cold drink, two cough syrups, and six pills. They also managed to investigate and confiscate some of it from the learners.
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@Summer_Nova1 @MadiBoity It does not mean if you are meek everyone is... there are fighters out there... they will take head on any institution...
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@MadiBoity Bra prof used those claims in a matter with Bitou Municipality now its rinse and repeat with Standardbank. I partially believe that there is a dispute however the allegations that led to the dispute nope. Kamo prof and daughter can't be found on the roll of practicing advocates.
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Tumi Sole took a Twitter troll to court, but wena the clever one, you want to convince us that Standard Bank is not hiding anything by not suing the Prof for reputational damages.
If Standard Bank were not guilty, that woman would have been taken to court by them over the serious allegations she has made against them.
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A classical MBA Ethics case study... Will Standard Bank redeem its reputation or not???
Conquest Designer@WardConquest
Hi @grok use the attached matrix to answer the question. and predict the outcome if 1. the CEO comes forward, or 2. if he doesn't come forward. The media statement has already done enough damage instead of damage control. He has already announced his pending retirement, so this is a legacy fork on the read. how does he want to be remembered. as the lawyer who threw the technical legal loophole playbook at client, or as the servant who presided over an ethical organization?
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Standard Bank would have actually asked her to retract or face consequences. But they know there is truth in what she says...
Man’s NOT Barry Roux@AdvoBarryRoux
Standard Bank has responded to Prof Anele. REPOST this Post if you know that Standard Bank is lying! Standard Bank knew exactly what they were doing.
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@AsanteOnBoards @GYerathel Its clear you are biased in your approach. The bank does not have to prove their side but she has to prove.
We all know if her claims were false the bank would have required her to retract or face consequences. The bank is scared to go there as it will expose their rot
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Standard Bank has now placed its version on record. That changes the nature of this conversation. We now have two sharply conflicting narratives in the public domain, and the next step cannot be noise. It must be documents, pleadings, timelines, and proof. If Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond, her daughter, or anyone acting on their behalf would like to engage, I remain open.
@SBGroup ' response:
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Asante Mokhuoa@AsanteOnBoards
I have been following Dr/Prof Anele Mngadi Hammond’s story, and like many others, I was moved by it. Naturally, I wanted to help amplify it in the best way I know how: with care, facts, and the kind of writing that can hold both public attention and institutional scrutiny. But I have run into difficulty. Since Sunday, I have tried the contact number and email address provided on her socials and website, and I have not been able to reach her. That matters, because before I tell a story this serious properly, I believe one must do the work: speak to the person directly, review the documents, verify the legal trail, and understand the record in full. My understanding, based on what has been repeated online, is that she won the case. Yet I have not been able to find a publicly traceable court judgment confirming that outcome on the public legal record. At present, the references publicly cited on the Hammond website appear to be SAPS case numbers, which are police docket references, not court judgment citations. In trying to follow the legal trail, the only publicly traceable SAFLII judgment I have come across so far relating to Anele Hammond is Gore N.O. and Another v Hammond N.O. and Another, and that matter concerns the Hammond and Hammond Trust, not Standard Bank. In that case, the trust was first placed under provisional sequestration and later under final sequestration after the court accepted a liquidated claim of R3,780,347.58 linked to Bitou Municipality payments that had been paid into the trust’s account, with no proof that the trust had paid those funds over to Ukhana Projects CC. It is also worth noting that, according to The Citizen, Standard Bank says it is unaware of any criminal charges relating to this matter, has not been approached by law enforcement, and has not appeared in court on fraud or assault charges connected to these allegations. Given how many times ntate Sim Tshabalala’s name has been mentioned in these deeply troubling allegations, I believe the blue bank owes the public a full statement. Talk to us, bathong. Ra le kopa. Given the gravity of the allegations, I would genuinely like to understand whether those emails were received, who saw them, and what response, if any, was given. It would be deeply concerning if allegations of this magnitude were ignored. If anyone has credible information, direct contact with Dr/Prof Anele Mngadi Hammond, or access to the actual court record, judgment, order, or case number behind the outcome being referenced online, please assist. It is my understanding that Dr/Prof Anele Hammond is doing this not only for herself, but to help other disadvantaged clients who may also have suffered at the hands of Standard Bank. And after watching today’s updates (👇🏾) about her stated commitment to better education and justice for vulnerable South Africans, I was moved by the idea of supporting that mission. I am currently on the website and I noticed that the donation options appear to begin at US$1,000. Is there perhaps another option for those of us who would like to contribute smaller amounts in rands ? I genuinely hope she sees this. 💐 #AskAsanteOnBoards
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Sefako Mokolo retweetledi
In Sandton, a major audit firm signed off the financial statements of a construction company for the fourth consecutive year. The books balanced, the documentation was complete and the audit opinion was clean. Months later investigators discovered the company had been inflating project costs and siphoning millions through subcontractors linked to its own executives.
A Thread.
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