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