Kitchens are strange and wonderful places of mystery and magic. I have always found the attraction of warmth, food, comfort and work appealing. We could not afford a domestic worker in Bethlehem where I grew up, so my mother did everything: baking, cooking, cleaning, washing up and setting traps for the mice, which I disarmed behind her back. As a mother and wife, I tried to keep the kitchen neutral territory. There was big table where we could all sit together and eat, read newspapers, talk or … [Read more...] about Tannis Evita’s 2018 SONA Message: ‘Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass a Gupta. Do not collect a few billion.’
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Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated on his election as President of the Republic
The following speech was delivered today by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, in Parliament, Cape Town: On behalf of the Democratic Alliance I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa. While the circumstances of his election were far from ideal for our country, Honourable Ramaphosa now has an opportunity to close the Zuma chapter and begin charting a new course. We wish him well in his new job. And I … [Read more...] about Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated on his election as President of the Republic
When #DayZuma is not really #DayZuma
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the decision by the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to recall Jacob Zuma. This recall is an internal ANC resolution, and nothing more. It has no effect on Jacob Zuma’s current status as President of the Republic, and can be simply ignored by Zuma. Unless he tenders his resignation, this recall is not worth the paper it is printed on. The fact is, Jacob Zuma remains President, and remains in power. And as long as this is the case, our … [Read more...] about When #DayZuma is not really #DayZuma
Ramaphosa fires a salvo into one of Zuma’s biggest corruption camps
“We welcome the change in leadership and especially the inclusion of experienced business, finance and engineering leaders who will do far more to address the challenges faced by Eskom than any of their predecessors in the past decade,” says Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO. “There are clear indications that the new board has been tasked to rearrange the operational management team and structures, thereby restoring much needed efficiency and cost cutting to prevent the Eskom ship from sinking. “By … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa fires a salvo into one of Zuma’s biggest corruption camps
Does the cynic in you say that this is for nefarious personal reasons?
President Jacob Zuma has announced changes to the National Executive. In a statement by the Presidency on Tuesday, President Zuma anounced that: Hlengiwe Mkhize has been appointed as the Minister of Higher Education and Training Ayanda Dlodlo is the Minister of Home Affairs Mmamaloko Kubayi is the Minister of Communications David Mahlobo is the Minister of Energy Bongani Thomas Bongo is the Minister of State Security Buti Manamela is the Deputy Minister of Higher Education … [Read more...] about Does the cynic in you say that this is for nefarious personal reasons?
NMU Deputy VC Appointed Deputy Chairperson of FFC
President Jacob Zuma has in terms of section 221(1) (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and section 8 of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act, 1997, appointed Professor Daniel Plaatjies as Chairperson and Dr Sibongile Muthwa as Deputy Chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC). Prof Plaatjies has served in various senior positions in the national and provincial governments. He is currently a part- time commissioner of the FFC since September … [Read more...] about NMU Deputy VC Appointed Deputy Chairperson of FFC
#GuptaEmails – Grammar JZ, Grammar
In the draft letter from JZ to the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in which JZ seeks patronage for him and his family he says; "It will be a great honour for me and my family to gain your patronage during our proposed residency in the UAE." It is; "My family and I," JZ, "My family and I". Only a narcissist fractures grammar to put himself ahead of his family! https://twitter.com/Hurricane_Lebo/status/869084201085280257 … [Read more...] about #GuptaEmails – Grammar JZ, Grammar
Studies show that JZ saying “I don’t have stress, it’s a white persons disease.” is probably wrong
When people talk about the black-white health gap, they usually mean that black people have worse health outcomes than white people. And generally, that's true. On basically every measure, from childbirth to hypertension to HIV transmission rates, the black community fares worse. But there's one area where this gap doesn't hold up: men's mental health. White men are more likely to face depression associated with stressful life events than black men or women of any race, according to a 2015 … [Read more...] about Studies show that JZ saying “I don’t have stress, it’s a white persons disease.” is probably wrong
Expectations are high ahead of planned peaceful marches
As the nation builds up for probably the biggest public protest in our new democracy, OUTA calls on the leadership within the ANC, to speak out and denounce the hate speech and utterances of violence emanating from various quarters within the ruling party’s support base. On Friday 7 April, South Africa will witness the biggest show of people-power since the birth of our democracy some 23 years ago, as millions of citizens are expected to exercise their democratic right to protest against … [Read more...] about Expectations are high ahead of planned peaceful marches
#JunkStatus – it said that Doctors …
One likes to think that Nobhekisisa Zuma - father of Jacob 'one who laughs while grinding his enemies' (Gedleyihlekisa) Zuma, along with Geinamazwi Zuma - mother of the 'laughing one' needs to take some blame for our #junkstatus as well. One can only hope that the 'laughing one' has had some guilty feelings and now wishes that maybe his parents should have encouraged him to become a doctor - just for the reason above. Contemplating the very thought that Zuma actually does not give a flying … [Read more...] about #JunkStatus – it said that Doctors …
Fun with Jacob Zuma: #JustAddZebras – NOT Numbers
Fun with #JustAddZebras as even 'John Oliver Zebra' seems astounded at Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa's difficulty in pronouncing numbers. All is well as the President reminds us at the end; "Who Came First!" and then laughs at all. Get your Green Screen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z668Qc0P4Q See #JustAddZebras with Athol Trollip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGFbok-9Y00&t=592s … [Read more...] about Fun with Jacob Zuma: #JustAddZebras – NOT Numbers
Let’s hope that this is NOT like putting the Fox in the Hen House!
President Jacob Zuma will now lead and chair the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security to ensure that the Constitutional Court order concerning the payment of grants is well executed. The IMC was established last year and it includes the Ministers of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini and Finance Pravin Gordhan as co-chairpersons. Other members are the Ministers of Labour Mildred Oliphant, Transport Dipuo Peters and Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. In a statement … [Read more...] about Let’s hope that this is NOT like putting the Fox in the Hen House!
Outrage as SANDF to assist with ‘law and order’ at Opening of Parliament
President Zuma has authorised the deployment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to cooperate with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order during the Opening of Parliament where the President will deliver the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA). The SONA address will be the President's 10th address to the country on Thursday evening 9 February and is expected to be heated. 441 SANDF members have been deployed from 5 to 10 February … [Read more...] about Outrage as SANDF to assist with ‘law and order’ at Opening of Parliament
Jacob Zuma’s New Year Message
New Year Message for Year 2017 by President Jacob Zuma: Economic Transformation and Nation Building Key in 2017 We have come to the conclusion of a fruitful and productive year. We moved a step further this year in fighting poverty, inequality and unemployment, as we continued working hard together, to reverse the legacy of apartheid colonialism. Further progress was made in extending services to our people including housing, water, electricity, accessible education, health care, … [Read more...] about Jacob Zuma’s New Year Message
Is it wrong?
To feel a distinct sense of unease when one reads such words from the mouth of our President; "We have lost a disciplined veteran and a true revolutionary who sacrificed his youth and risked his life for the liberation of South Africa. He was passionate about political education and development programmes." Dare we say that the President seems to be existing in a parallel universe called 'la la land'? The statement above taken from this recent release: President Jacob Zuma says he is … [Read more...] about Is it wrong?
