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Chris Vick
3 years
Interesting @UberEats scam: driver does drop-off, takes a photo outside our door, then puts the food back in his bike and drives off with it. When we SMS to ask him where the food is, he sends the photo from outside our door -- but doesn't know Big Brother was watching. Bastard.
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Chris Vick
7 years
The ANC says it doesn’t want to “humiliate” #Zuma through a recall. How can you “humiliate” someone who has already slept with his friends’ daughters, violated his oath of office, facilitated the sale of our sovereignty and turned a blind eye to the theft of billions?
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Chris Vick
6 years
We should rename VAT. It’s actually Zuma Added Tax - ZAT ©️. The price we pay for corrupt leadership and billions stolen under his watch. #BudgetSpeech2018
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Chris Vick
2 years
Any updates on this?
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Chris Vick
4 months
Does anyone know anyone who knows someone who went to Markus Jooste’s funeral?
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Chris Vick
6 years
Salute to my Twitter Person of 2018, @tumisole We met at @Radio702 a year ago to discuss everything from Tsepo Tsola to R Kelly. Since then he’s selflessly marshaled @CountryDutyZA forces against racism & exploitation and raised money and found opportunities for many in need. ✊🏽
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Chris Vick
6 years
Stolen from @sparg_marion - and in full agreement. Fight racism and build non-racialism!
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Chris Vick
6 years
But you used to work for #faithmuthambi when she was communications minister, bro. Didn’t you set up that huge advisory panel for her (the one I resigned from) and write those ridiculous opinion pieces in her name? Weren’t you advising her? #StateCaptureInquiry @Powerfm987
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Prof JJ Tabane
6 years
FAITH Muthambi ...this is a horror story.
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Chris Vick
4 years
Fuck off, you paranoid idiot. I was nowhere near ORT for your little welcome home party on Saturday. And anyone who knows me knows the Hyatt is my office. See a doctor. See a debt counselor. Get help. You’re not worth following.
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Chris Vick
7 years
While old leaders are out there waving their willies, young guns are launching rap albums and graduating @SizweMpofuWalsh @Julius_S_Malema
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Chris Vick
6 years
If anyone at #LuthuliHouse needs cookery lessons, I’m available. #Zuma
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Chris Vick
3 years
Today would have been Jackson Mthembu’s 63rd birthday. I can’t help but wonder what the champion of “massifying communication” - particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic - would have had to say about the #DigitalVibez saga. His candour and integrity are sorely missed.
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Chris Vick
6 years
#Mugabe looks like he’s about to become the first person to pass away at his own press conference #ZimElections2018
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Chris Vick
4 years
Solid speech by Ramaphosa, covering all the bases. Worth the wait. #CoronaVirusSA
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Chris Vick
6 years
I’m not a troll. I’m someone who objects to the way the DA vilifies our leaders when they’re alive and tries to appropriate them when they’re dead. Find your own heroes. And stay in your lane.
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Phumzile Van Damme
6 years
@chrisvick3 I did, old timer. I shouldn’t respond to trolls, but I respect you & didn’t think you’d stoop that low. I do hope I have brought some sparkle into what appears to have been quite a dull evening your side. Hope you sleep with a deep sense of satisfaction.
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Chris Vick
4 years
Some spontaneous sistahood and love for you on a Thursday morning. #L ’amour
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Chris Vick
6 years
The ANC flagged the issue of spies in the newsroom and #Stratcom dirty tricks back in 1997, in its media submission to the TRC. It’s worth revisiting, 21 years later. Here’s a link: #WinnieMandela
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Chris Vick
7 years
Breaking: Bell Pottinger have dropped Oakbay. Paid Twitter better start looking for real jobs. #BellPottinger #SorryAndile
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Chris Vick
6 years
Zuma's last few days in office are turning out to be as undignified and self-serving as his last few years as President. We should celebrate his demise when it eventually happens, and ensure we never end up in such a sorry mess again. #SONA18 #ZumaMustGo
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Chris Vick
7 years
Squeeze Sedgars’ balls till they tell the truth. Make them drink their own urine if necessary. #mbaluladubai
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Eyewitness News
7 years
[EXCLUSIVE] Did sporting goods firm bankroll Mbalula’s R680k Dubai trip?
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Chris Vick
4 years
Sadly, history may remember the passing of #AndrewMlangeni for all the wrong reasons: Ministers breaking lockdown regulations; another scandalous multi-million rand funeral service; a memorial led by a crook. And the three military types having a smoke. #SelfInflictedWounds
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Chris Vick
5 years
How do you “unexpectedly lose 6 generating units”? They’re not like a pen or a pair of socks...
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Joseph Cotterill
5 years
Well that escalated quickly.
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Chris Vick
11 months
As is often the case, we have to rely on Mondli Makhanya to tell it as it is. Here’s his epitaph for Gatsha Buthelezi, in today’s @City_Press
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Chris Vick
3 years
People are dying because of a lack of basic information around #COVID19 Meanwhile, the people who were paid millions to provide that information were building hair salons for the health minister’s kids. It’s weaves before lives, I guess. How do they sleep at night? @CovidCommsSA
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Daily Maverick
3 years
SCORPIO EXCLUSIVE R1m from Digital Vibes deal bankrolled hair salon, nail boutique for Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son, daughter-in-law By Pieter-Louis Myburgh @PLMyburgh
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Chris Vick
7 years
Zuma's diary for the next few weeks: 5/9: Concourt impeachment case 15/9: appeal against 783 corruption charges 23/10: state capture hearing
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Chris Vick
6 years
Let’s hope he brings some apostrophes to you as well.
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News24 Business
6 years
ANALYSIS: Mbowenis back - and this is what hes bringing via @Fin24
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Chris Vick
6 years
It beats me why @ENCA tries to build an international news show during peak time, when we have so many domestic issues that need attention. Jane Dutton’s show at 20h is a waste of space. Global networks have access to better coverage and analysts, and do it so much better.
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Chris Vick
7 years
New conference rule for December: no chairs allowed. Standing delegates in good standing only. #ANCECConference
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Tumi Sole
7 years
#ANCECConference Self destruction mode level 100 😂😂 📹 @dispatch_DD
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Chris Vick
8 years
Comrade @Derek_Hanekom - in the days when Paid Twitter was still in Pampers. #ANCNEC #paidtwitter
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Chris Vick
6 years
Classic. You recall your president because of all the damage he’s causing to the movement and the country - and then kak on the journalists, whistleblowers and civil society activists who exposed just how rotten he is. #ANCPresser #Zuma
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Chris Vick
1 year
Cheers, big guy. You taught me radio. We’re going to miss you, your insight, your countless instagram breakfasts, your podcasts, your books and your razor-sharp tweets. Rest in power.
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Chris Vick
1 year
The Supreme Soldier has been replaced by a member of an opposition party. That must sting. #cabinetreshuffle
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Chris Vick
3 months
This guy is a political idiot. People aren’t “debating” the DA’s flag, they’re denouncing it. Decrying it. Pretending angry clicks mean positive votes is just stupid.
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News24 🇿🇦
3 months
DA leader John Steenhuisen said the party's controversial television advert depicting a burning flag was meant to be uncomfortable and that he is happy people are debating it. | @SithandiweVelap
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Chris Vick
1 year
The most beautiful thing about #FatherDay is, of course, these most beautiful things. ❤️❤️Happy Fathers Day.
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Chris Vick
7 years
Isn’t it cheaper to just drive to Saxonwold?
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eNCA
7 years
#eNCAheadlines The Hawks announces it's ready to fly to Germany, to probe state capture allegations.
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Chris Vick
3 years
Somehow the little pink Christmas cuddlies managed to wake up at 6am today… Merry Christmas everyone.
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Chris Vick
6 years
So why are YOU trumpeting it from the rooftops?
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Phumzile Van Damme
6 years
Bonginkosi Madikizela, the DA’s Leader in the Western Cape is Mam’Winnie’s nephew. It’s not a well-known fact because he does not trumpet it from the rooftops in order to trade on his political & family connections to build his political career
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Chris Vick
7 years
When CR gets back from the #WorldEconomicForum , I hope someone shows him footage from the #EskomEnquiry , #LifeEsidimeni and the #SASSAEnquiry . They've highlighted the uncaring, dismissive arrogance of the Zuma-era government -- and the kind of cadres who should be chased out.
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Chris Vick
7 years
So @Julius_S_Malema wasn't just up against Oros - ANCYL statements were being drafted by the Gupta spin factory. #Guptafiles #OrosIsAStooge
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Chris Vick
8 years
#Oros . When your only claim to fame is your nickname.
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Chris Vick
8 years
Spend a bit of time hugging your constitution today. A lot of brave people suffered and died to make it happen.
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Chris Vick
5 years
The #CR17Leaks is turning out to be the biggest PR disaster of the Ramaphosa presidency. It needs strong political management and clear, consistent messaging. Clarify, explain and guide the national conversation.
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Chris Vick
4 years
A must-read on how government is failing in its #COVID19 #VaccineStrategy
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Chris Vick
7 years
One of the key issues to remember about #bellpottinger is that they were hired by a private company to do work for political organizations
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Chris Vick
5 years
#ENCA has a very public meltdown on its cards. It runs weekly programs on how corporates deal with communications - maybe people there should watch a few episodes and move quickly? @samkelemaseko has lifted the lid and viewers will want to know what’s really inside.
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Chris Vick
3 years
Context… #CovidVaccines
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Chris Vick
7 years
The #StateCapture edifice is cracking. Eskom's Ben Ngubane is packing his bags, we are told. Who's next to flee the sinking ship?
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Chris Vick
2 years
People are so desperate for visible leadership on the energy crisis that they even want to bring back teleprompted one-way “family meetings”. We should insist on a “face the nation” media conference and a more responsive and accountable @PresidencyZA @SpokespersonRSA
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Chris Vick
6 years
Apologies for misinterpreting your tweet to 72 000 followers as anything more than a humble submission to the universe. Now that you’ve clarified (on behalf of the late Ma’m Winnie) that she didn’t hate the DA, maybe you can clarify on behalf of the DA why the DA hated Winnie?
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Phumzile Van Damme
6 years
@chrisvick3 If you consider a tweet “trumpeting” then you need to sharpen those PR skills, Vick. I was responding to a tweet alleging Mam’Winnie hated the DA. Read the whole thread.
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Chris Vick
7 years
The smart thing for Zuma to do is to resign in the morning. Avoid splitting the movement, avoid giving the opposition a scalp #DamageControl
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Chris Vick
7 years
Lest we forget: Tom Moyane (yes, him) chaired the original #SASSA tender process. With Michael Hulley as "advisor":
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Chris Vick
7 years
A defining image from today's #Budget2017 speech. Remember the names of those who stayed sitting down. #TheCapturedOnes
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Chris Vick
5 years
Have you started a History Channel? This is almost a month old.
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eNCA
5 years
SAA requests R4bn government bailout
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Chris Vick
2 years
Jessie Duarte has lost her battle against cancer. She was rough, she was tough, but more than anything she was a deeply committed activist for change. Condolences to the Duarte and Dangor families. #RIPJessieDuarte
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Chris Vick
6 years
Sipho Seepe must just go back to Edna Molewa’s kitchen and sharpen knives, maaaaan. He adds absolutely nothing to public understanding. @eNCA #ZumaExit #SeepeExitPlease
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Chris Vick
3 years
If you’re still deliberating over getting a #COVID19 #vaccine take a look at this. @CovidCommsSA
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Chris Vick
3 years
This sort of thing makes my blood boil. Since when does “coordinating” a public health announcement cost R2.5-m?
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Kerry Cullinan
3 years
More #COVID19 profiteering by #DigitalVibes , the comms company run by friends of @DrZweliMkhize . Time for #Hawks & @NPA_Prosecutes to step in @siphongwema @Corruption_SA
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Chris Vick
4 years
Fuck these “people”, and whoever issued them with instructions. Fuck them. It’s disgusting
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Irvin Jim
4 years
These inhumane evictions by City of Cape Town Anti-Land Invasion Unit @ eThembini Kayelitsha. #LockdownSA #BlackLivesMatter must be completely rejected .
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Chris Vick
1 year
City Press asked me to write a tribute to my comrade and friend David Niddrie. I wrote it. I asked them not to put it behind a paywall. They put it behind a paywall. So here it is, for free. Just squeeze to read - and bypass the monetisation of obituaries.
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Chris Vick
2 years
Oh no! Comical Carl has really been caught out this time. MK’s own verification process has found that he was never part of MK and ‘never under any battalion or command’. Attention @Derek_Hanekom @JCharlesLeonard and everyone else he’s tried to scam.
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Chris Vick
8 years
An empty #Oros bottle has more politics than this palooka. #ANCYL
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Chris Vick
4 years
The Parliamentary channel.
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Chris Vick
3 years
Got my second Pfizer jab today. One step closer to safety for my family and my community. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn - it’s safe, it’s free and it works. @CovidCommsSA #COVIDVaccination
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Chris Vick
1 year
You’re investigating yourself. We are indeed led. Me, I’d just call Thandi Modise and ask her.
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News24 🇿🇦
1 year
JUST IN | Government to set up inquiry led by retired judge into whether it supplied arms to Russia, Presidency says
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Chris Vick
7 years
Offshore comrades: help us get rid of the running dogs of imperialism who help Paid Twitter tweet about the running dogs of imperialism
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Chris Vick
2 years
Really sad to read that Thabo Masebe passed away yesterday. He was one of the last of a generation of activists who combined political acumen with communication skills, underpinned by organizational loyalty and discipline. A role model for public communicators. #RIPThaboMasebe
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Chris Vick
6 years
Moeletsi can stop working on his funeral speech for now.
@JacaNews
Jacaranda News
6 years
FW de Klerk leaves hospital: foundation
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Chris Vick
7 years
Poor Dutch. First we gave them Carl Niehaus as ambassador, now they have Bruce Koloane. They must really regret having stolen our land...
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City Press
7 years
Bruce Koloane, the official behind the Waterkloof landing, lobbies the Dutch on behalf of the Guptas
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Chris Vick
1 year
So the President went to Kyiv without the Presidential Protection Service because they got their paperwork wrong. The President acknowledges during his media briefing that a missile was fired during their stay. Yet the Presidency says he was safe. Oh, and no missile was fired. 🤦🏽‍♂️
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Chris Vick
6 years
I stopped eating polony when I interviewed a guy who kept animal foetuses in jars. He got his supply from abattoirs, where (he said) they usually just chuck pregnant cows’ foetuses into the polony mix after slaughtering. Said that’s what makes French so pink... very enterprising.
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Chris Vick
3 years
🇿🇦💉Got my shot! Painless process for the +60s at Discovery this morning. Register on government‘s EVDS (details at ) and get your shot when you’re eligible. Thanks @DrZweliMkhize . @CovidCommsSA #COVID19Vaccine #GetVaccinated
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Chris Vick
8 years
Help the #ANCNEC make the right decision today. Sign the People's Motion of No Confidence at and retweet. #NoZuma
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Chris Vick
7 years
So if my maths is right, #BrianMolefe 's R30m golden handshake could have connected another 1 703 Eastern Cape households? Impressive.
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Khulu Phasiwe
7 years
Eskom has spent R830m in connecting 47 402 new households in the Eastern Cape in the financial year to 31 March 2017.
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Chris Vick
5 years
Public service announcement from amatwins: “It’s hot out there - stay hydrated.”
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Chris Vick
4 years
amaTwins. New hair for the festive.
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Chris Vick
6 years
Amatwins 👶🏽👶🏽 Rooting for @Banyana_Banyana #BanyanaBanyana #BringItHome
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Chris Vick
5 years
My dear friend and comrade Sefako Nyaka is no more. RIP, Nyakanovsky. We took risks, we had fun. The world is a poorer place without you.
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Chris Vick
11 months
Bookcases aren’t the only zoom background option.
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Chris Vick
6 years
Meet @RaymondSuttner - 49 years on, a Master of Law. If there was academic recognition for humanity, compassion, principles, dignity, servant leadership and a great taste in jazz (and a strange passion for Coke Zero), he’d have those too.
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Chris Vick
7 years
Conman Carl Niehaus is reinventing himself again, this time as NDZ’s campaign manager. They deserve each other.
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Chris Vick
6 years
Word.
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Chris Vick
3 years
Independent Media reports that Independent Media stands by Independent Media’s story and Independent Media’s R1-m donation. You can’t ask for a more independent assessment.
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IOL News
3 years
The Tembisa 10 story is not fake news but a cover-up of mammoth proportions by Gauteng Health authorities, Independent Media said on Wednesday.
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Chris Vick
6 years
#Sanral clocks up R10-bn in irregular expenditure in just one year and deliberately ignores Treasury regulations. Think about that next time they ask you for your e-toll fees. @OUTASA @wayneduv
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Chris Vick
7 years
I find it really difficult to relate to this kind of ANC. Very difficult. #ZumaVote
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Chris Vick
7 years
This is so Zuma 2017. Steal, steal, steal. One by one, we must lock up these vagabonds who think public office is a get-rich-quick scheme.
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Sunday Times
7 years
Public Enterprise Minister Lynne Brown’s lover and her PA’s mother win Eskom oil contracts > read the story in #SundayTimesZA tomorrow
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Chris Vick
8 years
I hope today's news about #LifeEsidimeni and the #SASSA scandal make our leaders realize: this is not about WMC or apartheid. It's about us.
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Chris Vick
6 years
There can be no “new dawn” until the sun sets on Bathabile’s disgusting abuse of public money: Women dept splurges millions on trips: 'We're not gallivanting', says DG via @News24
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Chris Vick
3 years
When you have absolutely zero faith in your own country’s health system…
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The Presidency 🇿🇦
3 years
Deputy President @DDMabuza takes leave
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Chris Vick
3 years
You guys really don’t understand optics. Good grief.
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Democratic Alliance
3 years
On 22 May, the DA will host an event never before seen in SA. Thousands across the country will get together virtually and pledge their support for change at the #TimeForChangeRally . Don’t accept the status quo, visit now and make your pledge! 🇿🇦
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Chris Vick
3 years
Sunday’s reception committee #JacobZuma #ConCourt
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Chris Vick
4 years
Tshirt of the year. Salute @SamuelLJackson ✊🏽
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Chris Vick
7 years
Looked everywhere for a Sunday newspaper shakedown on this creep's lifestyle/houses/cars/holidays/pigeons. Dololo. #SASSA
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Chris Vick
3 years
Love how Twitter shapeshifts from being a platform for experts in pandemics to being home for (the same) experts on constitutional law, vaccine efficiency, horse medicine, parliamentary security systems, pyrotechnics and the efficiency of sprinkler systems. We are blessed.
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Chris Vick
8 years
Looks like the IFP handed over photos of their esteemed leader to True Love...
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