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Carlos Mesquita, formerly homeless. Founder: The Rehoming Collective, HAC, CM Homeless Solutions, Outsider, restart group rooms, Rehab Recovery Rooms
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Let us celebrate Kgothatso Montjane, the South African wheelchair tennis sensation that has powered her way into the Wimbeldon doubles final!
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A German court issued a warrant 4 the arrest of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste about 2 wks ago.
I would like to know why Premier Alan Winde & his "Interpol" force have not "lept" at the opportunity 2 arrest this fugitive. To my knowledge, they don't stay far from one another
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As a previously homeless man and someone that has dedicated my life to assisting those living on the streets since escaping the hell of living on the streets, I would like to honour and show respect to
@SiyaKolisi
for his big gesture in dedicating a victory to the homeless and
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I posted a tweet with regards to Rise Mzanzi's affiliation to the Oppenheimers yesterday and was taken to task about what that implies. I did this because Rise Mzanzi initially DENIED having received money from anyone other than ordinary South Africans. This at a time that
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This man was on van Riebeek park 3 months ago when we took him with 13 others into Rainbow House. Today he has a thriving small business making eco friendly lamps and is also permanently employed.
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BREAKING: The death toll of the
#GeorgeBuildingCollapse
has risen to 12. Three more bodies were recovered on Friday morning.
Many questions need answers. The Premier had the audacity to say we should keep politics out of this issue. What he meant was no one should start digging
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This is ludicrous. Alan Winde and Geordin Hill Lewis actively involved in a Jewish expo in JHB trying to convince Jewish families to move down to Cape Town. This is an obvious and blatant move to annex Cape Town.
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Funny? me thinks not! Tragic is more like it! Because it's the very sad reality of the situation.
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With both the Mayor of Cape Town and the Premier of the Western Cape going all out to make it sound as if the High Court fully agrees with the City's evictions and their offers of assistance, I feel I need to be the voice of reason and highlight how the City is manipulating what
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We started a project last year called Trash 2 Cash, whereby we took in 5 homeless guys at a time willing to learn about small business development. We started a course and then gave them a flea market stall to manage. Initial stock is donated by the public, and thereafter they
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This was the result of the first Homeless Hub sewing class.Each lesson sees the participants wearing whatever it is that they created. This week: a vest.
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Watch Brett Herron's emotional resignation from the DA. A passionate politician that serves the people and not funders.
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I find everything about this post offensive.
After all the work that is being put into educating the general public about homelessness and individuals experiencing homelessness, I find it disheartening and sad
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@mbalimcdust
And Magaret Singana who was to get a pauper's funeral, All of this thanx to the gluttony of companies like Gallo Africa that continue to pilfer from our most seasoned and treasured artists that they paid a session fee at the time and not understanding or being explained their
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In order to continue proving the point that the DA administrations in Cape Town and the Western Cape are very selective when it comes to releasing reports, I thought I would share a few reports on the most dangerous & violent cities in the world released for 2023. Take your pick
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The current South African flag designed and adopted in 1994 has been the subject of desecration once before in early 1994, white supremacists from the "Afrikaner Volksfront" burnt the flag in Bloemfontein in protest against the country's pending democratization. DA BE ASHAMED!
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OH WHAT A HAPPY AND BLESSED DAY!
Finally, following on our World Homeless Day Drive to get IDs for those living on the streers of the CBD and being inundated with more applications than we had managed to collect funds for, the balance have been approved by the DG of Home Affairs
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I am hoping that those individuals who are always attacking me when I mention that Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is not as caring as his public persona would let us believe and his likeability can quickly turn to ugly and defensive if caught out lying or sugar coating an unpleasant
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The Global City Index Report by Kearney, notes that Cape Town has fallen to 84th position overall in 2023 with a decline in three of the GCI dimensions: Human Capital, Business Activity and Cultural Experience, while Johannesburg retained its 58th ranking in the Index.
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There are some things in Capetown that REALLY PISS ME OFF- excuse the French. I have for 5 years been trying to convince PRASA to allow the homeless sector to use their "train lodge" site.The train lodge has been closed now for what must be close on a decade. It is located in a
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Someone, please explain what the Western Cape government is up to?
1. they get caught with 110 brand-new BMWs not fit for service (MEC says 50. It's now confirmed at 110. MEC says cars await reflector panels -cars have reflector panels. (see next tweet)er
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If ever there was proof that the DA is now a white privilege and right wing party it is their planned March against the Employment Equity Ammendment Bill. When first voted on by DA under Tony Leon. they voted against. Then under Lindiwe Mazibuko, they voted yes! Now it's NO!
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@BrentToderian
I am aware of Finland's success with the Housing First option. When I came out of homelessness myself, I dedicated my life to helping others come off the streets. I opened up two independent living homes where people had their own rooms and keys to the house. And they were
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2 years of hard work.
Its almost done and ready for the printers. I hope and pray it contributes to us ending chronic homelessness in Cape Town. I do believe it will. But it needs everyone working together. It's a whole of society endeavour!
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Ramaphosa to Dear John: I also informed you that we found the letter from your Federal Chairperson offensive, condescending, and inconsistent with the Constitution
John Steenhuisen should read this letter whilst reminding himself what he has driven Ramaphosa to say to him before
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This is as incredulous as it is ridiculous.If it wasn't so seriously tragic,it would've been absolutely hilarious.Not only has the DA obviously already decided what the outcome of Renaldo Gouws' "disciplinary process" is going to be. Why else have they appointed him to serve as
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The City of Cape Town "evicting" people living on the streets when they have no alternative to offer them is senseless. What I find shocking is that some people obviously think it's OK for COCT and the City to lie about offering "transitional spaces at safe spaces" etc.
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I take huge exception to John Steenhuisen's comment at his Biz News address: "we are not expecting any opposition parties to contest the Western Cape because we are already in charge!" EXCUSE ME?! HOW DARE YOU ASSUME that there is no opposition to the DA!
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@SaaymanBarry
@brettherron
@BrettFishA
@nickhedley
@alanwinde
@Poplak
@CapeTown
@Julius_S_Malema
@IOL
@NoorRichard
@JennMForster
You should be reminding the Premier of the WC of that. I tweeted this precisely because our esteemed Premier boldly announced not too long ago that if Russian President Vladimir Putin set foot in the Western Cape his Leap officers would arrest him. We all know he hasnt the power!
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The arrogance of the DA will be their downfall!
Despite having dropped to 5th place nationwide w.r.t matric results, they choose 2 focus on theirTop student status, which in effect show once again a tale of two cities. These "top students" do not reflect the W.C reality!
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My day is made. Minister Naledi Pandor was very interested in finding out about the issue of homelessness and finding solutions
I mentioned to the Minister that although the mandate currently lies with the Provincial Government, it is imperative that the National Government
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Today: one step closer to becoming the Homeless Action Coalition. A historic event as its the first time homeless people and the organisations that provide services to the homeless come together to form the first body representing the homeless featuring the homeless as equals.
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Every time someone writes about TENT CITY in Sea Point they have to mention the syringe that was seen on the tennis court and reported by the journalist. Yet has anyone bothered to write about the two amazing artists amongst them? The mind boggles!
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COCT has not moved sufficiently fast enough i.t.o accommodation options for the homeless since 1991 to still offer their shelters and safe spaces as alternatives to living on the street. JUDGE IN WOODSTOCK HOMELESS VS COCT RULING! THANK YOU!!!
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And this is a man who thinks he can lead a country! Infantile, disgusting and unacceptable unprovoked despicable behaviour and then lies about it! You should be ashamed John Steenhuisen. You have no honour!
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How dare the DA go on about those VIP protection officers!
We all know how vile that incident was. But the DA has no space to talk. They must explain to Capetown why their law enforcement officers treat people experiencing homelessness in this fashion. Please share widely!
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The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s election manifesto pledge to scrap the National Minimum Wage, that has raised the wages of six million impoverished workers across the economy, is a brutal reminder that it cannot be trusted with the lives of workers. The DA’s manifesto and pledge
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Sad how we get so caught up in the bad things happening in SA that we forget to celebrate the wonderful things that should have us bursting with pride. We have 4 young South Africans up 4 Grammy Awards this year!
Troy Sivan, Musa Keyes, Tayla & Trevor Noah!
Congratulations guys!
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Not only are they tempting fate, stopping all taxis in a given area at the moment. Still targeting ONLY mini busses, they now not only inconvenience you by making you late, they invade our privacy by arriving with plain clothes law enforcement in unmarked cars and a film crew!
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My sincere congratulations to Nicola Howell, who retains her seat as ward 54 Cllr. She was the one reason I hesitated to contest the election as with the exception of the fact that she towed the party line on the by laws and eviction, she is a hardworking and diligent councilor
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The Mmusi exit from the DA and the valiant return of Ms Zille came
after the shock realization that they had lost around 200 000 white votes to the FF+. If they were a progressive party they would have looked at it in more detail and have realized what the DA was becoming thanx
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South Africans, irrespective of their political affiliations do not live in fear of one another on a day to day basis. The DA election campaign is a selfish campaign pulling out all the stops to create division for self gain. This nation that emerged post 1994 was built on unity
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Observatory is like an oasis in the desert of understanding the homelessness crisis. Yes there are those who remind me of a certain gentlemen in Sea Point but most are at least prepared to hear u out. As a community they have initiated talks with homeless people. WELLDONE OBZ!
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City continues to lie about bed spaces available for the homeless. We took in 20 homeless people being evicted from van Riebeek Park in Vredehoek without alternative shelter being offered. We now house almost 100 clients with NO funding from City or Province! This is wrong!
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Today dawn the launch of another first for the homeless community with The Rehoming Collective's Homeless Hub, a drop in zone for the homeless where services are provided as well as referrals done and upliftment and empowerment projects help homeless people to get employed.
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Today we launch The Rehoming Collective Homeless Hero initiative, which is an accolade to those who truly and sincerely support the initiative to re-home the homeless with dignity and recognize that being homeless is a state and not a trait.
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All I want to know is, why are the City evicting people that they promised place at the 300 transitional bed Safe Space meant to have opened in Greenpoint & which 2 date hasn't materialised?
People rejoiced loudly at the announcement & lauded the Mayor. Why so quiet now?
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Farm evictions in the Western Cape: DA attitude to those vulnerable in society in action.
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I did a walk about in Sea Point this afternoon but in the way that I used to do it as a homeless man. I am definitely no longer as fit as I was and I now saw beautiful things I had forgotten existed. I unfortunately saw things I would rather not see: closed public toilets @ 6pm
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Hi all. We have been blessed with the opportunity to open a second phase house in Maitland for those living on the streets. We will again be offering the programs as we did at Our House and Rainbow House.
Although the house will only house 10 individuals, the programs will be
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Is this for real?
1. Homeless illegally displaced from homes to accommodate metal structures for the wealthy to sit on
2. Journo: "Is the race still on?
JP Smith says "of course the cars will all be charged full before the race!" Electricity crisis?
2. Eskom is a proud sponsor?
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DA RIGS GEORGE ELECTION.
This is what " Desperate to stay relevant " and Corrupt DA got up to in GEORGE!
CAUGHT WITH THEIR PANTS DOWN AND REPORTED BY THEIR OWN CANVASSERS!
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they already had the first R15million from the Oppenheimers in the bank.
It also bugs me that the person making most of these denials worked for the DA not so long ago and is now highly placed in Rise Mzanzi.
And we all know these elections are being fought on the strength of
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Complete and utter disbelief is my reaction to the City of Capetown's Department of Social Development.
Despite there being no official Safe Space in Greenpoint as I have reported in all my communications on the eviction of those at the Greenpoint tennis courts, I now discover
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and finding out who the people ultimately responsible for this tragedy are. They initially even "were not at liberty to divulge this information" but it is out now and it's becoming very clear why the Premier was so eager to keep this information silent and why by the time the
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Please be careful out there, the weather is not conducive for being out doors. I just returned from warning a few groups of those living on the streets about their proximity to the raging seas. I mourn that I live in a world so heartless to the plight of those without homes.
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I received this email last night and have been told it's quite a big deal.
I need to thank a few people.
@UrbanLo
- you started this whole thing,
My editors,
@AzizHartley
,
@TaariqHalim
@mtyal
and all those living on the streets!
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How could this even happen during a match?
Let me tell you, whoever chose the name "Springbok" knew what he was doing! How brilliant is this photo?!
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@ShareenSingh8
@ashrafallie2918
@BiancavanWyk16
@BrettFishA
@brettherron
@JennMForster
@louisviljee
@marchellehendri
@MKhalidSayed
@MohsinD10
@nazier_paulsen
I have the full recording which was broadcast on this Jewish channel in Joburg where the speakers identify themselves. I have checked the broadcast is offered on their site as a podcast. I can send you the full recording if you send me your WhatsApp number and you can then verify
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Most of you know about my admiration for Dolly Parton. This amazing woman, at the age of 78 has four songs on the charts and her album Rockstar album, released late last year has become the biggest selling album of her career. Somebody's Child is her duet with Nigerian born
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Its one of the most heartwarming stories I have heard in a long time how a 3 year old little girl photographed by her young uncle has become an internet sensation and the "Albany bread girl"
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My column in the Cape Argus yesterday: DA Manipulates the system to support their narrative
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Shocking doesn’t begin to describe my reaction to reading the contents of Circular 0034-2024 issued by the Western Cape Education Department which has in its wake, seen the dismissal of teachers in the Western Cape Government Schools (the no - fee Schools),
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victims of GBV. I wish our politicians including our Mayor, our Western Cape Premier and our State President would be half the men. Not one of them has bothered to bring any light to the darkness of living on the streets. In fact they criminalise and judge those living on the
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The DA's John "frequent flyer" Steenhuisen's rant about the airline this past week reminded me of this ad.
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@ShareenSingh8
@ashrafallie2918
@BiancavanWyk16
@BrettFishA
@brettherron
@JennMForster
@louisviljee
@marchellehendri
@MKhalidSayed
@MohsinD10
@nazier_paulsen
Here they both are at the event
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The Western Cape Department of Education and DA - led government in the Western Cape is lying about the national budget cuts being responsible for their callous assault on our most vulnerable learners.
FACT No.1: the WCED's total budget for the current financial year has seen an
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And another reason to be waving our flag high today is Mzanzi Youth Choir obtaining the first ever Audience Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent.
Thank you for making us proud again!
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an agenda by 3 billionaires: a gambling tycoon, a banker & the Oppenheimers and of course their global backers like Gates. It's not about the DA winning (the funders know this is not possible) but ensuring that the ANC loses. Because if the ANC loses & this triad has enough
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the information became public, the company's website had gone down. They have kept questions at bay knowing full well that none of us want to be disrespectful of those that have lost their lives and their families. But the time is coming when the best respect we can all pay to
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Thank u
@SiyaKolisi
for being a beacon of hope in the darkness experienced not only by those experiencing homelessness but those of us advocating for alternative and dignified solutions to accommodating those living on the streets and uplifting & empowering them
Carlos Mesquita
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People often see homeless structures and wonder how people can live in them. And when law enforcement breaks down these structures its applauded and one often heears "that's not a home". But to those living there, it is their home. I thought I would share the inside of a few of
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I want people 2 know that I have not gone out & decided to be anti DA 4 some warped reason. here are DA members & cllrs. I consider friends & voted PFP, DP & DA. I try to avoid focussing on them, but they just keep putting themselves out as toffees & I have a very sweet tooth.
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I was called by Prime Media after my chat on Lester Kiewits show and told the reaction had been such that they would like to have both myself and the Mayor in studio this morning. The Mayor's diary doesn't seem to have allowed it, so here is what I would have said to him.
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I am really struggling with the DA having a hissy fit about state resources being used for the ANC election campaign, when they do exactly the same in the Western Cape. It's the one area they are not good at covering up. EPWP workers get to work half day as DA canvassers
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I am so glad that Darren Campher decided to let his youthful intelligent and sensible voice be heard for elections 2024!
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And finally I can't be referred to as " the candidate without a poster"!
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As a reminder of what almost 2000 people living on the streets of Capetown, including myself had to endure exactly 3 years ago when we were taken to Strandfontein.
3 years ago today, we were well into our routine at tent no 2 at Strandfontein.
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Currently in court with Wesley Neuman, the Heathfield High teacher unfairly dismissed because he wanted to protect his staff and learners. The school's matric pass rate has dropped from 84% to 50.5% since he was fired, the Western Cape Government refused to follow the
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Thank you everyone. We have now managed to get 39 people off the streets and into dignified and sustainable accommodation during what can only be seen as one of the most challenging weeks for those unfortunate enough to live on the streets. Not only did they have to contend
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Some more visuals showing the extent of the assistance offered those displaced during the Mayor's restoration project.
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The City of Capetown finally evicted those living at the 3 Anchor Bay tennis Club and surrounds that had not left of their own Accord, or had found alternative accommodation like those we assisted two weeks ago. 8 individuals accepted offers from the City, whilst the majority say
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We denounce Zuma and the Gutpas and spend billions investigating that capture of our state on the one hand whilst on the other hand we fail to see we were captured long before. Our original captors even manipulated our democracy and now watch with glee as history repeats itself.
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@BiancavanWyk16
If only it was just bread, they brand everything including the paper cups they give they give their soup out in.
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parties with enough votes in their backpocket to run the country, then they have achieved their goal:
Economic Apartheid.
By voting for parties being supported by this unholy alliance of manipulative billionaires, we are
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The whole thing has escalated because of JP SMITH & his sudden deal breaker impoundments without notice & made 100% worse with the Mayor joining his chorus with an unwise & inticing power game at the expense of this City's commuters and residents as a whole.
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Thought a little trip down memory lane for those unaware of many of Darren Campher's achievements. Here he is with Good Party leader, then Mayor of the City of Cape Town as a young entrepreneur being honoured.
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I would love to know why the City was all "brêgerig" when the French money came through, yet have been dead silent on receivinh a committed grant of R100 000 000 over the next 36 months from the Gates Foundation. What are these funds being used for?"
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@UrbanLo
A recap of the speech he gave on NEWSBIZZ about two weeks ago! He doesnt seem to learn. He is again arrogantly pitching to his mainly white conservative audience that the Western Cape is theirs, and how dare other political parties even consider opposing them. The man seems to
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pay the grieving families of those who have passed on will be to demand answers and attribute culpability to all those who were involved in this project not only at managerial level but at board level and even at official level should some of the current information coming to the
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Now we hear Woolworths' CEO Roy Bagattini earns R335,529 a day amounting to R122.47 million per year
Meanwhile the cashiers earn R3766 a month. 😱
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fore be proven accurate. This is not about politics. This is about whether connections, greed, preferential treatment and turning a blind eye at all feature in the long and short of this strategy. Even if lack of skills is ultimately proven as having played a part, then those who
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This is the reason we can't end chronic homelessness in Capetown.
We are joining other world Cities that have realised the benefits in maintaining the status quo!
This is unacceptable and only through enlightening the public will we prevent this from happening. Hence, OUTSIDER!
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We finally have some action being taken on the City of Cape Town's illogical & criminal waste of taxpayers money in setting up the notorious, revealing & degrading tent camp in Strandfontein for the those living on the streets.
Thanks
@brettherron
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Part1: I am trying hard not to post about the DA. Like with the devil. It is we who speak their name that give them power because in fact they are so insignificant. But I am human and her post today infuriated me. "Everyday, in every way, we do the job we were elected to do."
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Living on the streets of the inner city is a game of survival. It's a brutally harsh life, characterized by starvation, illness, violence and often, drug addiction.
In Cape Town, being forced to eek out a living to survive is called the 'skarrel'
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There's a couple living on the streets of Seapoint who moved here from JHB 4 a job that didn't materialise. Their little one was removed from their care but nothing was done for the parents.
The lady was heavily pregnant and gave birth on Beach Road, at 3:30 am this morning.
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