SA Politics Thread Part 11: The GNU Normal

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Solarion said:
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@MalcomZ

I'm telling you guys now, we don't have time to fk around anymore and play at politicking. This country is staring down the barrel of a serious crisis. I think you know or suspect this already. This is not gloating or playing at whataboutism. We as a whole need to get our act together fast.
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You're right.

Let's start with the most pressing matter which is inequality between the majority and minorites stemming from apartheid and not adequately addressed by the ANC.
 
MalcomZ said:
You're right.

Let's start with the most pressing matter which is inequality between the majority and minorites stemming from apartheid and not adequately addressed by the ANC.
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Because the ANC is too busy stealing and breaking as much as they can?
 
MalcomZ said:
There are trains that leave South Africa to other countries.

I know you'd like to believe nothing works in South Africa due to delusions, but I can guarantee you, it's not the case. 🙂
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I looked up your claim:

Johannesburg - Messina/Beitbridge - Bulawayo by train+bus or train & train: There used to be an overnight Shosholoza Meyl economy train from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Messina, see train travel in South Africa - but it was discontinued in 2014. Messina is 12km short of the frontier at Beitbridge, from where you can take irregular African buses to both Harare and Bulawayo. There was a twice weekly train from Beitbridge to Bulawayo, see the section above, but this too has been discontinued.

Johannesburg - Bulawayo by bus: Two companies run modern buses overnight direct from Johannesburg/Pretoria to Bulawayo, with departures most nights. The journey is takes about 13 hours from Pretoria. Visit www.greyhound.co.za and res.prasa.com/translux/booking for details. Although neither as civilised or comfortable as a train, this is probably the simplest overland option.

Cruise trains from South Africa to Zimbabwe: If you have the money, there are several tourist 'cruise' trains. The Blue Train (www.bluetrain.co.za) operates from Pretoria to Victoria Falls about once a month. However, you can reckon on a one-way fare exceeding £500. Rovos Rail (www.rovos.co.za) also operate on this route. Check that these are still operating - Zimbabwe Railways' high haulage rates have hit these trains, too.

👇 So the days of this being the standard on government run railways are now only available on luxury, privately run trains:

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👇 If the PRASA trains do run, you get this service now and eat out of polystyrene containers with plastic knives and forks:

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What is it with the garish purple as well?
 
MalcomZ said:
There are trains that leave South Africa to other countries.

I know you'd like to believe nothing works in South Africa due to delusions, but I can guarantee you, it's not the case. 🙂
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Is Wakanda one of the countries that this imaginary rail service of yours services?

MalcomZ said:
You're right.

Let's start with the most pressing matter which is inequality between the majority and minorites stemming from apartheid and not adequately addressed by the ANC.
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Tell me which country in the world does not have inequality? They don't get to blame apartheid though, so enlighten me as to where they like to put the blame?
 
MalcomZ said:
The comrades are rebelling against their president's statement yesterday. 🤣

https://twitter.com/x/status/1967643996328751233
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Maybe because it's on private land? The Land belongs to the De Villiers-Graasf Trust, and most of it is utilised by the SANDF. If the SANDF ever relinquishes the use of the Wingfield Military Base, ownership reverts to the trust. No municipality can provide services to squatters living on private land.

Maybe you should do a bit of research before posting cheap propaganda? Your unsuccessful pursuit of a B.Com should have taught you never to take anything at face value.
 
Mariner said:
Maybe because it's on private land? The Land belongs to the De Villiers-Graasf Trust, and most of it is utilised by the SANDF. If the SANDF ever relinquishes the use of the Wingfield Military Base, ownership reverts to the trust. No municipality can provide services to squatters living on private land.

Maybe you should do a bit of research before posting cheap propaganda? Your unsuccessful pursuit of a B.Com should have taught you never to take anything at face value.
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The guy is clueless, I suspect that final semester he didn't/won't complete was all about doing proper research.
 
MalcomZ said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1967585915762880766
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He has four preconditions to meet before the USA will even consider negotiating with him. Only one has been met:

1. Declare farm murders a priority crime.
2. Publicly denounce the Kill the Boer song (Done).
3. Repeal expropriation without compensation laws.
4. No BEE requirements for US companies in South Africa.
 
MalcomZ said:
You're right.

Let's start with the most pressing matter which is inequality between the majority and minorites stemming from apartheid and not adequately addressed by the ANC.
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Agreed - wealth generation is critical. How do we deal with that? By removing wealth from one side and giving it away to another side or trying to grow the wealth in general? Any ideas?
 
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