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20/11/2025

South Africa Has Reached the Edge: What More Must We Witness Before We Act?

I woke up this morning dizzy and traumatised after listening to the shocking revelations from both commissions yesterday. In any normal, sovereign state governed by genuine rule of law, we should have woken up to breaking news announcing the arrests of Paul O’Sullivan and the so-called “handler,” Brown Mogotsi. Instead, South Africans wake up to silence as if nothing treasonous, criminal, or institutionally rotten was exposed.

Mr Nkabinde did not mince his words: he confessed, openly and without hesitation, that he participated in criminal activities. He used his position as a police officer to incriminate innocent people so he and his handlers could achieve corrupt ends. In a normal country, he would already be in handcuffs, turned into a state witness. But because our justice system is under the shadow of Maumela, the President’s relative, what can we truly expect?

Let us be blunt: had these allegations been tied to Duduzane Zuma during the Zuma administration, the DA, EFF, Holomisa, and the foreign-funded civil organisations would have shut this country down by sunrise. South Africa would be drowning in marches, media hysteria, and the famous “Zuma Must Fall” theatrics. Today, the same voices are silent.

The Staggering Hypocrisy of Opposition Politics

Under Zuma’s administration, opposition parties, especially the DA ran tireless campaigns branding the ANC as dangerous, corrupt, and unfit to govern. They rallied South Africans to unite and remove the ANC from power. And the people listened. The ANC was indeed removed. Then what happened?
The DA turned around, embraced the same ANC through a romantic coalition, and brought it right back into power. So the ANC is only corrupt when the DA is not part of the executive. The hypocrisy is so loud it deafens the nation.

Selective Accountability: A South African Legacy

In this country’s entire democratic history, only one President has been relentlessly hunted down for decisions made while in office: President Jacob Zuma. Yet not even FW de Klerk, who presided over brutal apartheid crimes has been held accountable. De Klerk enjoyed his presidential benefits peacefully, living comfortably among those enriched by apartheid.

Zuma, on the other hand, was forced to reimburse funds used in his legal defence and compelled to fight his battles from personal resources.

Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa appealed the High Court judgment regarding the recognition of King Misuzulu, using state funds and not a single civil organisation challenged him. The silence is not only suspicious; it is revealing.

Note: I’m not against the recognition of the King, if fact I believe, He is the rightful heir to the throne .

The Bosasa Lie and the Vanishing Outrage

When rumours surfaced that Ramaphosa’s son, Andile, had received money from Bosasa, the President stood in Parliament and boldly declared that if the rumours were true, he would personally take him to prison. Well, the rumours were true, R500,000 was indeed solicited. Did he hand over his son to the authorities? South Africans are still waiting for the promised accountability. What about Phalaphala gate? Well, I’m in a dilemma as you are 🤥🤥.

Policing in Crisis: Who Really Runs the SAPS?

Lieutenant General Sibiya, by design, does not even qualify as a police officer, yet he remains within the SAPS ranks. Why? Only those shielding him know the answer.

Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi, one of the few voices of integrity, is no longer employed by the state 🤣🤣. He is employed by the public, by ordinary South Africans who trust him more than government itself. Everyone in power knows that if they dare touch him, the people will rise, and the political landscape will transform overnight.

The Real Question: What Are We Waiting For?

Taking into account everything exposed in these commissions, South Africans must ask themselves: What exactly are we waiting for?

Do we honestly trust the President to implement the recommendations of these commissions? What happens when the findings implicate those close to him, his nephew, his allies, his funders? What happens when accountability threatens the very networks that shield the powerful?

Let us not forget the Zondo Commission. It implicated, among others:
• Gwede Mantashe
• Nomvula Mokonyane
• Fikile Mbalula

All of whom still occupy powerful positions in government. Not a shred of accountability followed.

So what is next?

South Africa Is Reaching a Breaking Point

The MK Labour and Civic Organisation demonstrated what active citizenry looks like. That is the level of vigilance required now. Even the Commander of the South African Navy recently exposed how our ports of entry have been neglected, and how government attempted to replace national naval defence with a foreign company.

What more must we witness before we admit that the state is slipping in slow motion, into capture, decay, and foreign dependence?

The Time for Action Is Now

Mr Price is selling cheap sneakers, a sign that ordinary people are ready to take to the streets if needed. South Africans are tired, wounded, betrayed, and wide awake.

If the commissions, the testimonies, and the national decay laid bare before us are not enough to shake us into action, then what will?

The time is now. Forward, ma South Africans.

19/11/2025

I remember very clearly the period before the University of Natal was incorporated into UKZN. At that time, there were many questionable practices among academic leadership. In several departments, engineering being a prime example,there was a systematic pattern of poor progression for Black students. Leadership structures across faculties were dominated by people of colour, yet qualified Black academics were repeatedly overlooked for senior positions.

After 2004, we began to see real transformative measures. Academic appointments gradually shifted from being race-driven to merit-based. Then Prof. Malegapuru Makgoba introduced a policy requiring all employees to submit their full academic qualifications, and this led to many resignations. He further insisted that every member of the academic staff must obtain a PhD and consistently contribute to research outputs. As a result, many academics enrolled for doctoral degrees, and the university saw a significant rise in research productivity.

I understand that the current Vice-Chancellor has reinstated this policy, again emphasising that all academic employees must hold a PhD. If this is correct, it would suggest a return to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that the university’s reputation remains protected. Hhai aba Mary De Haas, ama political project.

21/10/2025

There are a few important points I have highlighted to this Ad Hoc Committee.

The failure of the ANC to constitute government on its own, instead requiring other political parties to form a coalition, has, in many ways, benefited the country. This coalition has humbled the ANC; the arrogance and complacency that once characterized its conduct have significantly declined.

Under normal circumstances, the ANC would have held a caucus in Parliament to deliberate on questions to be posed to ministers, giving ministers advance knowledge of what to expect.

However, due to the upcoming ANC elective conference and the party’s deep internal divisions, we are now witnessing something unusual yet positive. Members of the ANC are being held accountable for their decisions. In ordinary times, many of these executives would have easily escaped scrutiny.

I want to take this opportunity to applaud and acknowledge the outstanding work of members of Parliament across the political spectrum.

From the ANC side, Honourable Xola Nqola has been exceptional. He has shown respect for the people of this country and demonstrated real leadership capacity. It is worth noting that, had the ANC been united, Nqola might not have had this opportunity to show his integrity and independence, as he would likely have been mandated to defend corruption instead.

Members of the MK Party have also performed impressively in Parliament. They take their work seriously and ask relevant, incisive questions.

Likewise, the EFF continues to be sharp and principled in guiding the Ad Hoc Committee’s proceedings. I firmly believe that without Julius Malema’s presence, the committee would have struggled to operate within the framework of parliamentary regulations. Honourable Sihle Lonzi, too, in other committes, has demonstrated that he is up to the task. His line of questioning and ability to expose witness ’s evasiveness suggest that he would have been a valuable addition to this committee.

Overall, I am pleased with how the committee has conducted its work. To this day, Minister Mchunu and his team have failed to prove General Mkhwanazi wrong.

08/10/2025

No one is safe here. Mkhwanazi is burning every corner. This guy can even arrest his own family members. I’m starting to be afraid of him, he has no mercy whatsoever. He doesn’t call a spade a digging tool, he calls it a spade! 🤣🤣

30/09/2025

Just imagine how dangerous Brown Mogotsi would have been if General Mkhwanazi hadn’t exposed the criminal network between Senzo Mchunu, Mogotsi, and the Big 5 Cartels. And yet, Senzo still harbors ambitions of becoming president. General Mkhwanazi, we owe you an eternal debt.

22/07/2025

Here are the options available to the President:

1. Rescind the appointment of Mr. Bean Chochalia as acting Minister of Police, since the constitution does not provide for the appointment of an acting minister who is not a member of Parliament. The President is constitutionally constrained in this regard and must reverse the decision.

2. Deal with the Senzo situation. Senzo is already in a position where the air conditioners are malfunctioning. The President must now decide whether to push him further into the cold room (political isolation) or reinstate him, despite the cloud of allegations or issues surrounding him.

3. Allow Gwede to continue acting in the police ministry until a permanent appointment is made. This option keeps the status quo while the President deliberates on a long-term replacement for the critical portfolio.

By the look of things, the President seems to favor appointing a white man to lead the ministry. However, the strategy recently used has backfired, it amounts to a constitutional violation. As a result, there is likely to be a political reckoning or challenge by the end of the month.

21/07/2025

On the Removal of Minister Nobuhle Nkabane: A Case of Selective Accountability

We have noted the official removal of Minister Nobuhle Nkabane from her ministerial position. While we welcome this decision, we do so with a critical understanding that her removal is not rooted in principle, but in political convenience. She has been made a sacrificial lamb, a small fish thrown to the wolves, while the big fish, well known to all continues to swim freely and unscathed.

Nobuhle’s alleged perjury before a parliamentary portfolio committee was serious, no doubt. But so too were the actions of others in higher positions, whose own misconduct is met not with consequences, but with celebration and protection. Where is the consistency? Where is the integrity?

Had we a strong and intact Women’s League, this moment would not pass without challenge. A principled League would have demanded equal treatment, defended women’s dignity, and called out the double standards within the top ranks of the organisation. But instead, we are witnessing silence where there should be a roar of accountability.

Adding to the insult, the deployment of Comrade Nomusa Dube as a deputy minister seems to follow the old script of divide and rule, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. This move is not about empowerment, it’s a tactical appeasement meant to manage internal tensions while disguising itself as progress.

We cannot ignore the reality: Women in this country are still undermined. They are too often seen as needing to be “taken care of” when appointed, rather than being respected for their competence, leadership, and political clarity. This is not what transformation looks like, it is cosmetic change, used to mask deeper issues of patriarchal control and factional manipulation.

Let it be known: we do not call for protection of wrongdoing. We call for fairness, consistency, and genuine accountability, regardless of gender, rank, or political faction. If one falls for perjury, all who are guilty must face the same fate. Anything less is not justice but it is politics as usual.

14/07/2025

Monday Prayer:

Lord Jesus,
We come before You with open hearts, unpacking our hopes and the deep desire to achieve the goals You’ve placed within us.

Help us, Lord, to align our progressive plans with the reality You’ve prepared for us.
We humbly ask for Your divine protection. Shield us from those who may wish us harm, especially General Mkhwanazi. May his attention be turned to matters of politics and governance, and not upon innocent hustlers simply trying to survive.

Lord, we pray that when one of us rises, Your favor will also rest upon our close friends and family. Let Your grace overflow into our circles. May success not divide us, but unite us under Your blessing.

In Your name we trust.
Amen 🙏

10/07/2025

In times of uncertainty, we return to the books of wisdom.

The story goes:

Political Absence Breeds Political Alternatives.
Even in the bible Moses went up the mountain to consult with God but stayed too long. By the time he returned, the people had built a new idol and handed power to his brother.

In politics, absence isn’t always patience but it’s opportunity for others. Vacuum of leadership doesn’t last long. If you leave the stage, someone else will rehearse your role.

The ANC I’m sure they have gone to Mountain Sonai. There is indeed a vacuum.

08/07/2025

The State of South African Politics: My Critical Reflection

1. Is There Any Hope for This Country Given the Conduct of Existing Political Parties?

South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture. One struggles to envision any meaningful developmental progress when the majority of the electorate continues to entrust governance to the African National Congress (ANC). The widespread and deeply entrenched corruption that plagues the ANC cannot be dismissed as the work of isolated factions. It has evolved into an institutional culture within the organisation, a norm rather than the exception.

The pressing question, therefore, is: what must be done to restore the dignity and promise of a nation systematically eroded by the ANC and its network of corrupt patronage? One conclusion becomes inescapable, the ANC must be removed from political power and stripped of its control over the machinery of the state. Its presence in government has become synonymous with decay, dysfunction, and betrayal of the very people it once claimed to liberate.

2. Can the EFF Be Trusted as a Post-ANC Alternative?

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), while often loud in critique of the ANC, are by no means exempt from scrutiny. One would argue that they are, in many ways, an extension of the same political culture they condemn. The EFF emerged from the ANC and continues to share many of its ideological flaws, authoritarian tendencies, and populist rhetoric.

Moreover, the party appears to have reached a plateau in its growth. It has failed to translate its radical message into a sustainable or convincing model for governance. Thus, it is difficult to regard the EFF as a viable or trustworthy alternative. Its brand of politics, too often performative and divisive, offers no real path out of the current crisis.

3. Does the MKP Offer a Path Toward Renewal?

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was once seen as a possible lifeline for a nation betrayed by the ANC. Initially, it carried the hopes of those who yearned for a return to principled leadership and true liberation for black South Africans. However, internal dysfunction and unchecked personal ambition, particularly within the family of former President Jacob Zuma, have quickly extinguished that hope.

The inability of the party’s leadership to separate personal interests from national duty has severely compromised its legitimacy. What could have been a transformative movement is now embroiled in personal power struggles, rendering it ineffective as a vehicle for national renewal.

4. Can ActionSA Be the Change South Africa Needs?

ActionSA has demonstrated a commendable commitment to ethical leadership and a technocratic approach to governance. Under the leadership of Herman Mashaba, the party has positioned itself as an anti-corruption force and has made notable gains, particularly in Gauteng.

However, the party’s regional focus, especially its limited contestation outside key urban centres, raises concerns about its capacity to lead on a national scale. While it cannot be dismissed outright, ActionSA alone is not the solution. It may, however, be a valuable partner in a broader, reformist coalition that shares a common national vision.

5. What, Then, Must Be Done?

The removal of the ANC from government is non-negotiable. However, simply replacing one party with another will not resolve our crisis. What is required is a strategic, principled, and united front among all progressive black political formations, excluding the ANC. Egos must be set aside, and a collective vision must take precedence over individual ambition.

We cannot continue to fragment our votes while our adversaries, those who benefit from systemic inequality and exploitation consolidate theirs with precision and shared purpose. The Democratic Alliance (DA), as the official opposition, benefits from this fragmentation because its primary support base is aligned and singular in its objectives.

Thus, black political unity is not a luxury, it is a strategic imperative. The dismantling of the ANC must come not from within its corrupt ranks, but from the collective will of the people of South Africa, those who have suffered most from its failures and betrayals.

Conclusion

South Africa stands at a crossroads. The future depends not on the survival of any one party, but on the collective courage of the people to demand a new era of governance, one rooted in accountability, integrity, and unity of purpose. We must act not out of anger alone, but from a deep love for our country and a clear-eyed understanding of what is required to rebuild it.

08/07/2025

It has become increasingly clear that we, as the voters and citizens of this country, have a duty to remove the African National Congress (ANC) from government. The ANC is rotten to the core.

Just imagine, the entire country is waiting for the President to act or to remove Senzo Mchunu from his position within the upper ranks of the police service due to his alleged involvement in systemic corruption. Yet, there is silence and inaction.

President Cyril Ramaphosa himself is not without blame. We cannot forget the incident involving large sums of undeclared foreign currency hidden in his furniture, the infamous Phala Phala scandal. Despite being exonerated by the Public Protector and other investigative bodies, many South Africans remain unconvinced and deeply concerned about the integrity of our institutions.

The reality is this: the ANC as a whole is complicit in the widespread and entrenched corruption that has crippled our state. The case of Senzo Mchunu and his alleged ties to drug cartels is merely the tip of the iceberg. Illicit drug money is suspected to be a source of funding for the ANC, and as long as the party remains in power, the country will struggle to restore its dignity and reclaim its future.

If we are serious about rebuilding this beautiful nation, we must recognise that change will not come from within the ANC. The best course forward is to remove the ANC entirely from government. Only then can we begin to dismantle the networks of corruption and re-establish a state that serves the people, not the political elite

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