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@Jonathan_Witt @KanthanPillay In the absence of a cogent explanation to explain this fact then there is only a single conclusion, not so? Who is profiteering would be the next question?

Oil price per barrel: 4 February: $69.46 4 March: $81.40 4 April: $109.07 4 May: $108.72 7 March 2022: $139.13 Are you ready to start asking questions or nah?

@nestus @Jonathan_Witt Today 16,81 South African Rand to the USD$ …🤔

@Jonathan_Witt The Rand was then also R17 to the Dollar.

@RyanCoetzee You’re talking absolute rubbish. Infrastructure maintenance and development was there before these new taxes were applied. The reasons for these taxes are entirely different. @Our_DA now consistently talks right and walks left!

This isn’t accurate. The money funds infrastructure. Infrastructure is literally what makes Cape Town so investable. That infrastructure (and private sector investment) benefits everyone, not just poor people. It also means property owners have seen the value of their properties rise dramatically, uniquely for SA’s metros. Please don’t complain about collapsing infrastructure in other cities and expect Cape Town’s infrastructure to fall like manna from heaven. It doesn’t work like that.

@JacquesMaree73 @wilkinsoncape @lEsethuHasane Rabid anti-semitism, finish and klaar

@lEsethuHasane When you have to build your local government campaign around a conflict 10,000km away, it tells you all you need to know about your delivery track record.

We are voting four days before my 35th Birthday WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR APARTHEID SYMPATHIZERS

@AreRohitBhai I would’ve just smacked the oke - photograph player yes, but player family out of bounds! Simple no rude behaviour here at all! What any father would do !

🚨 Rude behaviour by Henrich klassen 🚨 A fan asked Klaasen for a photo, but instead of a simple picture, Klassen started threatening him. It would’ve taken just a moment to make that fan’s day but klassen ruined it. They earn so much from our leagues still they hate us. 💔

@RediTlhabi Welcome to the realpolitik you so clearly do not wish to understand

It was India and South Africa who opened the door to your G20 membership. When South Africa took over from Brazil, it insisted that its G20 presidency would be African-led, with the AU playing a conspicuous and eminent role. It is revolting to watch you acquiesce to the US and be mere spectators in its irrational, mean-spirited assault on South Africa.

@Sophie_Mokoena Welcome to realpolitik!

South Africa fought very hard for the AU to be a member of the G20. The United States of America has decided to exclude South Africa from participating at the G20 summit that will take place in Miami. What is your reaction as a continental body? Where is the solidarity? @_AfricanUnion

@SollyMalatsi Resign!!!!! Take responsibility!!!

Statement on the integrity of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published for public comment contains various fictitious sources in its reference list, we initiated internal questions which have now confirmed that this was the case. This failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integrity and credibility of the draft policy. As such, I am withdrawing the Draft National Artificial intelligence Policy. South Africans deserve better. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies did not deliver on the standard that is acceptable for an institution entrusted with the role to lead South Africa ‘s digital policy environment. The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification. This should not have happened. In fact, this unacceptable lapse proves why vigilant human oversight over the use of artificial intelligence is critical. It’s a lesson we take with humility. I want to reassure the country that we are treating this matter with the gravity it deserves. There will be consequence management for those responsible for drafting and quality assurance. End.

@KanthanPillay Rookie error from a lightweight politician who should resign to demonstrate accountability- either he cannot read for meaning or never read it in first place

You’re the minister. You should have called BS on first read.

@SollyMalatsi Please just resign - it’s the right thing to do- demonstrate accountability from a party that talks right and walks left

I have asked the DG to investigate and take action against anyone found to be responsible for any wrongdoing.

@NostalgicHubb What

Can anyone crack this code? What was the fathers name?

@DAEasternCape Cllr please save that municipality !

Cllr Lorraine Smith-Johnson has officially been announced as the DA’s Mayoral Candidate for Blue Crane Route. A leader ready to deliver real change, accountable governance, and a brighter future for every resident. 💙 Are you registered to vote? Go to check.da.org.za to check your registration. #DAatWork #VoteDA

Today is #WorldLiverDay As an effort to support liver health, we're hosting a free 90-min webinar, “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”, on liver check-ups, key challenges & prevention. 🗓 22 April 2026 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4myzNaJ #SolidHabitsStrongLiver #LiverHealth

🎉 Happy #WorldLiverDay 2026! Your liver is one of the hardest working organs in your body. It filters your blood, processes nutrients, stores energy, and helps keep everything in balance, every single day. This World Liver Day, we are focusing on one simple idea, small, consistent habits can make a big difference. You do not need to change everything overnight. Start with one step and build from there. 💚 bit.ly/3O9Myvt #SolidHabitsStrongLiver @EASLnews @AASLDtweets @alehlatam @Solda_Society @APASLnews

@KhuselaS Not sure this posting was well thought through !

Zille is very effective as opposition, getting the ANC-led coalition to work in Joburg. She must remain there - in opposition 🖤💚💛

@Jonathan_Witt I for one am grateful it will be killed but you know conspiracies…they defibrillate themselves

One of the oldest conspiracies is about to die. Idiots will still believe it because there are no shortage of those. But at least this can stop being a conversation for anyone with a brain.

@GarethCliff Bitou is Plettenberg Bay and surrounds

The Eastern Cape is easily our dumbest province. Anyone have IQ stats for it?

@Zwelinzima1 Communism doesn’t work - never has never will.

SAFTU ENDORSES LABOUR'S CALLS AND DEMANDS URGENT ACTION The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)fully supports calls by other labour formations for immediate government intervention and puts forward the following non-negotiable demands: 1. Immediate Scrapping of the Fuel Levy Fuel prices are a key driver of inflation. Government must: • Scrap the General Fuel Levy and RAF Levy immediately • Introduce price controls and public regulation of fuel pricing.   2. Introduction of a Universal Basic Income Grant of at least R1500 • Immediate implementation of a R1500 universal grant • Replace the inadequate SRD grant • Ensure automatic inclusion of all unemployed adults.   3. Mass Food Security Intervention In line with SAFTU’s submission to the SAHRC: • Legislation to ban the destruction and wastage of food by retailers and agribusiness • Mandatory redistribution of unsold edible food • Expansion of school nutrition programmes to cover all learners. 4. Price Controls on Basic Goods • Introduce price caps on essential food items and transport costs • Strengthen the Competition Commission to act against profiteering. 5. Solidarity Tax on the Super-Rich • Introduce a wealth tax and windfall taxes on corporations benefiting from crisis conditions • Redirect these resources toward social protection and public services 6. Expansion of Public Services • Reverse austerity and fill all critical vacancies in health, education, policing, and social services • Increase funding for municipalities to ensure delivery of water, electricity, and sanitation   7. Public Ownership and Strategic Control • Strengthen public control over energy, transport, and food systems • End reliance on private monopolies that profiteer during crises 8. Protection of Jobs and Industry • Introduce emergency measures to protect local industry from import surges and dumping • Halt factory closures and support reindustrialisation LESSONS FROM THE GLOBAL RESPONSE The World Bank report clearly shows that governments across the world are: • Subsidising fuel and energy costs • Expanding cash transfers • Introducing tax cuts and price controls Yet in South Africa, the government continues to: • Defend austerity • Protect corporate profits • Refuse meaningful redistribution This is a political choice, not an economic necessity. SAFTU calls on all affiliates, workers, community organisations, and progressive forces to: • Unite in mass mobilisation against austerity and the cost-of-living crisis • Build a broad front for food security, jobs, and social protection • Prepare for national action under the banner:   “People Before Profits: No to Hunger, No to Austerity!” This war is exposing the brutality of a global system that protects profits while condemning billions to poverty. South Africa cannot respond with half-measures.   We need decisive, redistributive, pro-worker policies now. The working class must not be made to pay for a crisis it did not create. A statement was issued on behalf of SAFTU by the General Secretary, Zwelinzima. Vavi. For media inquiries, contact the National Spokesperson at Newton Masuku newtonm@saftu.org.za 0661682157   Media Officer  Asive Dyani 0719019564

@CityofCT Zahid much respect to you but the @CityofCT and National Government (read GNU) has done nothing to enhance water storage capacity despite the MASSIVE influx into Cape Town. Instead the rate payers are targeted with levies and charges.

Cape Town's dam levels have dropped to 50.4% due to high water usage and the heatwave. Remember, water is essential only for necessary purposes. Let's work together to save water and delay restrictions. Every drop counts!