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Raymond Suttner

@RaymondSuttner

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Researcher, analyst. Emeritus Prof. Books include ANC Underground, 2008, Recovering Democracy in SA,2015, Inside apartheid's prison, rev ed 2017. Next Memoirs.

Johannesburg, South Africa
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Raymond Suttner
1 year
Maybe de Ruyter was not perfect but he clearly is a patriot, who was wholly committed to the work, unlike the scoundrels who drove him out SSA operative was sent to watch me at COP27 - De Ruyter via @news24
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@RaymondSuttner
Raymond Suttner
3 years
28 years do not simply get erased with a divorce. I have learnt a lot from @nombonisogasa over the years and grown through her influence. I hope that we will continue to share and interact on a wide range of areas
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Nomboniso Gasa
3 years
After 28 years we have decided to divorce. We have shared many years together as friends and family and will continue to do so. We thank our families and friends for their support and love over the years. Nomboniso & Raymond. @RaymondSuttner
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4 years
I grew up as a boy in the Progressive Party, led then by giants like Helen Suzman, Colin Eglin, Zac de Beer and others. The problem with @jsteenhuisen 's attack on @nombonisogasa is that he has no self-control, lacks dignity. Such a person ought not to be in public life.
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@RaymondSuttner
Raymond Suttner
5 years
Is it necessary to stigmatise being a Rastafarian, unemployed and smoking dagga in order to report on this man's (lack of) evidence @Jaqqs @SundayTimesZA @SiqokoST ? It has no bearing on what evidence he supplied. I do not say make no mention of these facts,but why headlining?
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5 years
Meet the unemployed Rastafarian who #Mkhwebane says was a major source for her 'explosive' report on Gordhan and Sars 'rogue' unit.
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@RaymondSuttner
Raymond Suttner
5 years
"It's our problem as a country. Nobody should feel it's one person's mistake. It's our collective mistake and we must fix it and we must stick together," Ramaphosa said- @News24 Who depleted our resources? The citizens are not the "collective" that stood by while SA was looted
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@RaymondSuttner
Raymond Suttner
4 years
1. #GeorgeBizos has died. Fine advocate & person. He defended me (unsuccessfully) when first arrested. It was hard for a person who stood with those in liberation struggle to have a string of victories because we usually were plain guilty under apartheid law. Hamba Kahle George
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Raymond Suttner
1 year
Introducing the four crime cartels that have brought Eskom and South Africa to their knees
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
#Zexit . With possibly imminent departure of JZ NB that the public resists any idea of pardon for his crimes. He is a parasite, stealing from poor to enrich himself. He has also been violent and cruel, notably in his relationships with women. #Fullmightoflaw #Orangeoveralls
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
On eve of Human Rights Day, another child, five years old, this time in Eastern Cape has fallen into a pit toilet at school & died. Something shameful in the denial of dignity to human beings in a South Africa which has constitution that purports to guarantee their rights
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Raymond Suttner
7 years
#Ntlemezaout 1 The Helen Suzman Foundation and Freedom under law need to be commended for their successful efforts to remove General Berning
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6 years
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
2 assault charges laid against EFF MP after SONA klap via @News24
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Raymond Suttner
7 years
@Julius_S_Malema @MbuyiseniNdlozi Congratulations Dr Ndlozi. V happy to hear that. It is impressive that the EFF is focusing on their personal education as well as politics
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#FaithMazibuko #abuse 1 It is astonishing to listen to this abusive recording, how someone in leadership can speak to staff in this way, not simply the incitement to break rules and the racism but the general disrespectful and intolerant tone towards her senior staff.
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@RaymondSuttner
Raymond Suttner
4 years
Denis Goldberg Rivonia trialist but served his time- as a white separately from black comrades. Those who joined him would know that he would remain behind when we were released. His time was v difficult but he did not complain & inspired others to serve the people for freedom
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4 years
Social campaigner, activist Denis Goldberg dies at 87.
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#Galadinner . Did I hear correctly that there will be gala dinner after announcing election results? Why is this necessary and continually happening in a state that is going down the drain economically and in other respects? @Almostconvinced @chrisvick3 @JCharlesLeonard et al
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
NPA boss Shamila Batohi heads to UAE in bid to extradite Gupta family - report via @News24
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5 years
#Xenophobia “The side of the border on which a migrant stands does not make him or her more or less human.”- Pope Francis
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3 years
ANC government must impose sanctions on Israel
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Raymond Suttner
2 years
Xenophobic discourse is always coded. No one simply says do away with/remove the foreign poor (for it is not aimed at wealthy people from the North). The EFF believe in nothing but benefitting themselves, so it matters little to them that once preached an anti-xenophobic message
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#Mampintsha : If an alleged abuser opens a false counter case, he can be prosecuted for defeating the ends of justice - lawyer via @News24
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
@mrlungisa convicted of assaulting DA councillor with glass jug in NMB, quoted in @SundayTimesZA at Gavin Watson memorial, as knowing Watson ‘from the dark days because I was part of the liberation struggle.' In 2008 Lungisa was 29, meaning he was 10 when ANC was unbanned….
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
Our leaders need to learn that what they are doing is being internationalised and that it has consequences
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Africa Facts Zone
5 years
Shoprite (Circle Mall) in Lekki, Nigeria is under siege by angry protestors in response to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
SCORPIO BREAKING: EFF’s Parties, Lies and Looted Money
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
3 #LLM #after49years I wasn’t prepared to use work unacknowledged so withdrew it. Last year approached by @dee_smythe to re-submit. Took long to find it & three pages missing. Nevertheless examined, approved. I will write longer version later in week
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#ANCelectoralprospects . So @CyrilRamaphosa pleads with electorate not to punish ANC for failure to meet basic needs. Perhaps senses may not do so well on May 8. CR has been esp unconvincing. I wish he wouldn't always be photographed uproariously laughing, perhaps reason to cry
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Raymond Suttner
4 years
Congratulations, @PaulivW on another award -journalist of the year. A brave person who writes her stories in the face of threats and insults
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Raymond Suttner
2 years
It is shocking that MMC @NkuliMbundu incites breach of concourt orders and incites harm against @SERI_RightsSA . This man has no place in public life. I recognise that @mphophalatse1 leads a 9-party coalition. Surely @Action4SA can be asked to supply another candidate?
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
Semenya: CAS decision will not hold me back
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
Former political prisoner graduates with masters degree – almost 50 years after submission via @News24
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
#ZumaExit Getting v boring. What interests me is what deal is offered? Is it offer of pardon in which case that violates equality before the law? Is JZ holding out because he has dirt on others who he will try to bring down with him and harm ANC? I want JZ to go, but what price?
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Raymond Suttner
8 years
Tomorrow is date of birth of one of Africa's revolutionary Giants Samora Machel. Long live his teachings! @JosinaZM
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
WATCH: 75-year-old man admitted as attorney by Gauteng High Court, Pretoria via @IOL
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#FaithMazibuko #Qualityleadership Just over 2 months since abusive conduct of Mazibuko and @GautengPremier has reappointed her. Is there no depth in the current ANC, that such poor quality figures in leadership? What criteria for membership/leadership?
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#FaithMazibuko #abuse 1 It is astonishing to listen to this abusive recording, how someone in leadership can speak to staff in this way, not simply the incitement to break rules and the racism but the general disrespectful and intolerant tone towards her senior staff.
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Raymond Suttner
7 years
#NoConfidence Most self-respecting leaders would resign after such vote, but JZ has lost our respect & own self-respect @nombonisogasa
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Raymond Suttner
4 years
South Africa must flatten the inequality curve via @mailandguardian
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
@Sam67326975 @JimmySmithStan Where is the place so we can boycott it? Or do you have reasons not to disclose that we should respect?
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
#SOBUKWEFUNERAL I do not buy idea that ANC figures who occupy state positions should have run the funeral. This is moment when space should have been given to PAC, and ANC people, whatever their position in state, should have observed respectfully @nombonisogasa @Almostconvinced
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
Disruptions at Mama Zondeni Sobukwe's funeral condemned via @ewnreporter
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Raymond Suttner
1 year
Cadre deployment sends us headlong towards kakistocracy
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
[And he will continue to get the R 60,000 a month. This man was also part of Travelgate] ANC MP Nyami Booi found guilty of breaching Parly ethics code via @ewnreporter
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
I have just blocked someone. I had thought of doing it some months back but thought let me wait. There is a difference between frankness and abuse and maybe its my mood. I just do not feel like enabling space for abuse whether of me or anyone else
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Raymond Suttner
3 years
I'v been asked to give affidavit for reopened #DrHoosenHaffejee inquest. He was tortured by same people who tortured me. May also give evidence. I did'nt know him but there is notion called 'similar fact' in law of evidence that make my experiences relevant to his death
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Raymond Suttner
1 year
JUST IN | Mantashe claims concerted effort within ANC to ensure he does not oversee Eskom via @news24
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Raymond Suttner
7 years
1 #RuthFirst anniversary panel excellent. No egos,putdowns, just contstrcutive discussion of issues. Thank you Makhosi Khoza, Thandi Gqubule
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#WEF2019 : Those complicit in corruption will be brought to book – Ramaphosa via @IOL
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Raymond Suttner
1 year
@Selbybok Since when has a degree been a requirement for MPs? Walter Sisulu would not have qualified? I do not think that the low quality of debate and performance (and ethics) has got to do with their lack of degrees -some with PhDs -in and out of parliament do not add much to SA debate
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Raymond Suttner
8 years
Nothing #militant or #revolutionary about assaulting VC or setting building alight with guards inside. That is #criminality , #nopolitics
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
UCT apologises for not accepting Suttner’s thesis in 1969 via @SABCNewsOnline
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Raymond Suttner
4 years
Mass evacuation of SA townships on the cards to stop spread of coronavirus
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
You have repeatedly addressed allegations of impropriety re CGE in various formal processes that are part of public record. You stole no money! Records confirm. No charge. No basis. No value in discussion where people not familiarising themselves with full info. @nombonisogasa
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
2 #LLM #after49years Originally presented with quotes from leading customary law authority, Cde Jack Simons. But because “listed” Communist illegal to quote & Faculty unwilling to be complicit in breaking law.
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
Dairy farm puts Guptas directly in firing line
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Raymond Suttner
4 years
SA lockdown: Soldiers accused of beating Alexandra man to death with sjambok
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
Hopeful youth turn to DA as masses attend Soweto rally via @News24
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
EDITORIAL: Once again, why are looters not in jail? via @FinancialMail
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
John Block heading to prison for corruption after ConCourt dismisses appeal bid via @News24
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Raymond Suttner
3 years
Parliament warned in 2018 about its lax safety, health and emergency plans via @TimesLIVE
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Raymond Suttner
7 years
Concourt judgment not only indictment of Dlamini but all ANC MPs, leaders who didnt hold to account @Enghumbhini @chrisvick3 @capemanchris
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Raymond Suttner
5 years
#PeterHudson #RIP a great teacher & scholar, man of integrity & generosity died today. Many former students & colleagues will have fond memories as they mourn this loss. Let us help his widow & son Les & Dan to deal with his departure
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Raymond Suttner
6 years
@MaxduPreez The romance around the EFF is unravelling as they reveal or others reveal their less savoury sides
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