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After being recognised by my peers outside of IT this year, I do feel like I've earned the right to call myself an investigative journalist, yes.
I have to call you on this. With this statement you've demonstrated your ignorance regarding what has actually happened throughout this MTI saga.MTI's downfall is because they stole money from thousands of people. Reporting on it, doesn't make you a "key organizations that was involved in the downfall of MTI."
Now piss off and let the grown ups talk.
Take your own advise. 'tsek
Now piss off and let the grown ups talk.
Jan is the best IT journalist in South Africa.
Cool. Congrats then. I stand corrected. Apparently I am a "shill" who made millions from MTI. So from my side, thanks for putting "our" side on the record and not questioning our statement. And well done on that Rain article. Really nice to know they will be able to handle the increased data traffic over the holidays despite their "fall from grace". And well done on that property article highlighting the pitfalls of selling property privately instead of using trusted estate agents like Chas Everitt.
Well,that explains that one
I assume you're yanking my chainHis flight would fall under essential travel.
I'm trying not to get drawn in as an active participant in such discussions/debates because I know it would consume all of my time and I would get nothing else done, but thanks for the invite to that rabbit hole, I respectfully decline the invite.
Joinz usssss my preciousssssI assume you're yanking my chain
From his perspective, the threat of being arrested would be an essential reason for fleeing the country, from the perspective of authorities not a valid reason for allowing him to travel beyond the borders, and presumably they allowed it anyway.
I'm trying not to get drawn in as an active participant in such discussions/debates because I know it would consume all of my time and I would get nothing else done, but thanks for the invite to that rabbit hole, I respectfully decline the invite.
Is that a reference to a fliek, did Steynberg flee to Brazil to pose as a preacher man?
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
Probably only those from the latest update allowing you to change your username from within preferences. Previously you had to message RPM.
I am not even sure why people change their user names. It is not like all the crap one post suddenly disappears.
I always figured the real importance of the media attention was to create awareness as it can help people to avoid falling into this trap.To start, I'd like to point out that this article intersperses information from the FSCA's most recent statement to provide important context for readers who are following the MTI saga.
Secondly: You mean like all this journalistic investigation that was done in the reporting prior to this one article you decided to pan for some reason?
Explosive information about Mirror Trading International released by Anonymous ZA
Anonymous ZA has released explosive details about Mirror Trading International (MTI), including how much money was deposited and withdrawn from the scheme.mybroadband.co.za
The main people behind Mirror Trading International
The hacker group Anonymous ZA has released data scraped from MTI’s online systems which reveal the structure of the multi-level marketing scheme.
Mirror Trading International offices raided
Law enforcement officials have raided the offices of Mirror Trading International in Stellenbosch and Polokwane, as well as the home of two of its leadership team members in Durban.
Criminal case opened against Mirror Trading International
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has opened a criminal case against Mirror Trading International, saying that the company and its senior management are conducting an illegal operation, are misleading clients, and have contravened several laws.
And the possible consequences that can come from running the above articles (including this one that you're criticising)?
Way to twist my words. All I was trying to explain is that there are real consequences for playing it fast and loose with terms like "ponzi", "fraud", or even "pyramid scheme" when you don't have the luxury of anonymity. We can't violate the law or press code by declaring something a ponzi scheme when a court hasn't done so.
In fact, I can't help but question your motives in trying to goad me to say it because this is exactly the kind of trick people involved with MTI have used to try and trap me before.
