SA Politics Part 14 - The New Dawn turns to Dusk

TheChamp said:
SACP did well, I wasn't expecting that.
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And ATM. How the heck does that 1% party have representation in more municipalities than MK. Something dodgy definitely going on there.

And how does ASA not feature on the list at all with all that Oppenheimer money - probably throwing everything at the few that they are standing in. Risky strategy, could pay off very well or go horribly wrong for them...
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
And ATM. How the heck does that 1% party have representation in more municipalities than MK. Something dodgy definitely going on there...
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Some of it is just hope, remember how the AIC from Matatiele benefitted from being confused with the ANC and ended up being represented in a number of Gauteng municipalities.

So it's a matter of being out there and hoping for the best, while for parties like MK it might be about targeting specific municipalities.
 
TheChamp said:
Some of it is just hope, remember how the AIC from Matatiele benefitted from being confused with the ANC and ended up being represented in a number of Gauteng municipalities.

So it's a matter of being out there and hoping for the best, while for parties like MK it might be about targeting specific municipalities.
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Makes sense, until you factor in the money required to contest so many municipalities...

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Nom Chompsky said:
Remember Dawie Scholtz reckons the ANC will get zero or maybe 1 PR councillor in Jozi. Look at who is in the number 4 spot.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100315604959858966
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Forget that, look who's second. Chair of the entity that let trash accumulate everywhere and turned the townships into what look like war zones, wants to run every other aspect of the city.

No thought even given to the reputation of their candidates, they aren't even trying anymore...
 
Inertia said:
Please help us low IQ folk, what is the definition of failure?
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Okay, I will.

In 2006 the ANC was intact and got over 66% in the election. The DA got just over 16%.

In 2009 COPE broke away, in 2013, the EFF, in 2023 the MK. Not even bothering about the small splinter parties.

By the 2024 election the ANC has lost more than 26% of its support and the DA only gained 6%.

That is what failure looks like.

Now my question, is the DA still going to fail even when the ANC is not represented?
 
TheChamp said:
Okay, I will.

In 2006 the ANC was intact and got over 66% in the election. The DA got just over 16%.

In 2009 COPE broke away, in 2013, the EFF, in 2023 the MK. Not even bothering about the small splinter parties.

By the 2024 election the ANC has lost more than 26% of its support and the DA only gained 6%.

That is what failure looks like.

Now my question, is the DA still going to fail even when the ANC is not represented?
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A very strange way of looking at things. A 6% gain is failure but a 26% drop isn't.

If the RETards went off to EFF and MK because the ANC was too capitalist, they were never going to go to the evil WMC DA. A gain is a gain, I'm sure the ANC would love that 6% right about now...
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
A very strange way of looking at things. A 6% gain is failure but a 26% drop isn't.

If the RETards went off to EFF and MK because the ANC was too capitalist, they were never going to go to the evil WMC DA. A gain is a gain, I'm sure the ANC would love that 6% right about now...
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Yes, like a person used to getting 30% in a test suddenly getting 33%, it is a joyous occasion.
 
TheChamp said:
Okay, I will.

In 2006 the ANC was intact and got over 66% in the election. The DA got just over 16%.

In 2009 COPE broke away, in 2013, the EFF, in 2023 the MK. Not even bothering about the small splinter parties.

By the 2024 election the ANC has lost more than 26% of its support and the DA only gained 6%.

That is what failure looks like.

Now my question, is the DA still going to fail even when the ANC is not represented?
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So basically, you’re celebrating the complete collapse of your party because one of your enemies didn’t grow in the same proportion to your own collapse.

<—- if being a complete loser had a definition in the dictionary 😂
 
Rudderless & now leaderless as well - the cANCer's kamikaze death spiral into oblivion is speeding up... 🇿🇦🤡:p

Doctors book off ill Cyril Ramaphosa ‘to rest and recover’ for indefinite period - Business Day​

Ministers will stand in as deputy Paul Mashatile is also indisposed after a medical procedure

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been booked off from public engagements due to ill health on the advice of his medical team, his office said on Wednesday.

Ramaphosa, 73, returned to the country on Monday after attending the Brics leaders’ summit in India and was advised to rest and recover, his office said.

The statement said he had asked cabinet ministers to represent him at scheduled public events where possible, without saying how long he might be out of action.

Deputy president Paul Mashatile is also resting on the advice of his doctors after a medical procedure.

International relations & co-operation minister Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa’s delegation to this year’s UN General Assembly in Ramaphosa’s absence, the SABC reported.

Lamola will arrive in the US at a time of renewed diplomatic tensions after the US imposed visa restrictions on some South Africans over what it called race-based discrimination.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has claimed SA’s white Afrikaner minority is being persecuted.

SA rejects that, saying there is no evidence of discrimination against whites and that it has a right to put in place policies to address the legacy of centuries of racial injustice.
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www.businessday.co.za

Doctors book off ill Cyril Ramaphosa ‘to rest and recover’ for indefinite period

Ministers asked to stand in for president at official events while he recovers
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From the SIU's FB page...

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into the affairs of Ekurhuleni Municipality has uncovered the fraudulent transfer of municipal land valued at R58 million into private hands between 2018 and 2022. This transfer occurred without a Council resolution, and the municipality has not received a cent from it.

President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised this investigation in October 2024 under Proclamation No. 195 of 2024. The investigation examined serious maladministration in the transfer of 221 vacant stands in Villa Liza Township, near Boksburg. It assessed actions that violated applicable legislation, unlawful conduct by Municipality employees or agents, and the potential losses suffered by the Municipality or the State arising from the land transfer.

I am pleased to report that the investigation has been completed and that we submitted the final report to the Presidency in July 2026. Today, we are making our investigation findings public. A redacted report will be available on the SIU website after the press conference.

THE FINDINGS
The SIU investigation uncovered a deliberate scheme to defraud the Municipality. The findings were as follows:

• Fraudulent transfers of 208 of the 221 stands between 2018 and 2022. The transfers were carried out without council resolutions or lawful authority.
• One deceased person allegedly acted as the so-called estate agent. The SIU confirmed through the Department of Home Affairs that the agent passed away on 10 January 2022.
• A conveyancing firm not on the Municipality’s panel of approved attorneys lodged fraudulent documents at the Johannesburg Deeds Office. The firm, Moki Attorneys Incorporated, is owned by Kabelo Valentine Moki.
• The firm had certified that all the documents necessary for the transfer were true and correct upon submission to the Deeds Office.
• Forged rates clearance certificates and fabricated powers of attorney were used to deceive the system.
• The conveyancer and his spouse, Makhosazana Emelda Moki, personally benefited, acquiring 73 stands through Velamelda Trust and Mokolane Investments.
• Each stand was sold for R18,000 according to the Deeds Office. The municipal valuation ranged from R80 000 to R3.7 million. The stands were later resold at an average of R250 000 per stand.
• Some stands have been developed by the new owners, but the Municipality derives no revenue from those properties.
The SIU found that, of the 221 properties mentioned in the proclamation, 13 were not transferred by Moki Attorneys:
• Eight properties were transferred by the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements.
• Two (2) properties were privately owned.
• The Municipality still owns two (2) properties.
• One (1) property is not listed in the Municipal and Deeds Registry records.

MODUS OPERANDI
• The “agent” would identify unallocated land owned by the municipality in Vila Liza Township.
• The “agent” would then orchestrate a fraudulent sale and transfer of this municipal land to private hands.
• This scheme involved the “agent” collaborating with the conveyancing firm, Moki Attorneys.
• Moki Attorneys, together with the agent, played a key role in falsifying documents for the Deeds Office's registration and transfer of land to private hands.
• There is no evidence indicating that Deeds Office officials participated in the scheme.
• Payments for the stands were made in cash, complicating the tracing of the financial transactions.
• There is no evidence indicating that municipal officials participated in the scheme.
• This matter has been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action or potential prosecution, which will initiate a criminal investigation to ensure that all parties involved are held criminally accountable.

CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
Based on the findings of the SIU investigation, the following actions have been taken:

• Preservation order: In June 2026, the SIU obtained an interim interdict from the Special Tribunal that prevents the occupants or registered owners of the 208 stands from selling, transferring, marketing, disposing of, leasing, donating, developing and dealing with the immovable property.
• Civil litigation: On Friday, 18 September, the SIU will file an application in the Special Tribunal to review and set aside the unlawful transfers and to recover losses incurred by the Municipality.
• We have submitted 208 referrals in respect of the fraud to the National Prosecuting Authority for possible prosecution.
• Regarding the professional consequences management of Moki Attorneys' matter, the firm has been referred to the Legal Practice Council (LPC).
• Tax compliance: Referrals have been made to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for investigation into undeclared income and tax irregularities.
• The SIU has also submitted 147 referrals to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) due to the conveyancer's non-compliance with FICA legislation whilst effecting the unlawful transfers.

SYSTEMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS
On 16 March 2026, the SIU delivered a formal letter to the City Manager, recommending that:

• Proper verification processes must be implemented by the Municipality before the registration of municipal services for all new properties.
• The Municipality maintains, updates, and verifies its asset register, ensuring that appropriate and effective control measures are in place to manage its immovable property.
• The Municipality conducts regular inspections of municipal-owned land to monitor these properties effectively and prevent future theft and loss.
• An annual municipal audit should be conducted for immovable municipal assets.
• The Municipality must consider establishing an MOU with the Deeds Registration Office to place safeguards on any transfers of municipal land.

In conclusion, this investigation extends beyond the single case of Villa Liza. It reflects a fundamental principle that public property is the collective asset of citizens. Fraudulent schemes of this nature not only erode public trust but also deprive communities of essential development opportunities, thereby undermining municipalities' constitutional mandate to serve their constituents effectively.

This investigation goes beyond mere investigation; it reveals a narrative of betrayal, misappropriation, and unlawful expropriation of public assets intended to benefit local communities.

We remain committed to collaborating with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other relevant entities to recover financial losses and restore these properties to the rightful owners, the people of Ekurhuleni.
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Link to FB post here.
 
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