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@BulelaniPhillip
Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Ya'll don't deserve the internet. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign into law the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, even despite members of the GNU like the DA being opposed to the Bill. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
(JUST IN) The DA says it will lay criminal charges against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, Edward Zuma, Duduzane Zuma and EFF leader Julius Malema for incitement of violence. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says all the recovered stolen goods will be destroyed as they would devalue other goods in the market and destroy the economy.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
In a normal country, you can give a R30m grant. And when R25m of that R30m dissappears, the Mayor, MAYCO, Municipal Manager and CFO must not go home until the money is found. In fact, they must sleep in the nearest police until the money is found.
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Zuma is finishing his term on Twitter.
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Bulelani Phillip
7 years
Domestic workers will be back at work this week. Their new monthly minimum wage is R2545.22 in cities and big towns. And R1787.80 in rural areas. RT to spread the word for compliance.
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Bulelani Phillip
7 years
Pravin Gordhan: If any citizen stole a loaf of bread, they'd be prosecuted. But we have people stealing billions of rands. nothing happens.
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Julius Malema says learners must get cheap data before getting free tablets. He says the tablets will be useless without data. "But it would not be the first time because you have given people taps without water."
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
SAPS says of the 11 killings in farms in the 3rd quarter, 7 were were farmdwellers who were killed by farm managers or farmers. #crimestats #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
(WATCH) Mam'Khawula on #ThumaMina .
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Andile Ramaphosa should not go anywhere near a government tender, whether its through a CSI or competitive bidding process. His future prospects were sealed when his father accepted nomination to be the President. I so move.
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Bulelani Phillip
7 years
When South Africans are tryna handle the #Guptas but #Russia comes out of nowhere....
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
(THREAD) Here is a summary of the Auditor General’s findings on the #UIF special audit on the R37.7bn payments made under the TERS benefit as at the end of July. R1.3bn paid to companies without submitting any invoices. UIF head Teboho Maruping and EXCO suspended. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
The logic really defies me. Zuma was invited by the Concourt to make representations on the contempt of court case. He ignored that opportunity. The court rules against him. And now he wants to run back to the very same court he ignored?
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Julius Malema to DA MP Ghaleb Cachalia: "You are too old chief to be saying my parents my parents. You must write your own history."
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Progressive.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Mpofu to Ivan Pillay "Under normal circumstances someone who has matric cannot be a Commissioner at SARS."
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
(JUST IN) Advocate Dali Mpofu has written a letter to the Parliamentary impeachment inquiry into the fitness to hold office by suspended Public Protector adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane to request that it subpoena President Cyril Ramaphosa to give evidence in the inquiry. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Police Ministry says police are investigating alleged contraventions of the COVID19 regulations in the #Nkandla gathering.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Norma says when Malusi Gigaba ignored calls from Ajay Gupta, Ajay reminded Gigaba "He needs to remember why he was appointed Minister of Public Enterprise" and threatened with being returned to Home Affairs.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
British American Tobacco gives government until 10am on Monday to "reverse" the regulation prohibiting the sale of cigarettes failing which, the company will file an urgent court application to enforce this.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Army deployment is 3 months. Relief Funds operate for 3 months. Ministers take salary cuts for 3 months. There is something about this 3 months. Just an observation.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula tells SCOPA that PRASA had 3 000 ghost workers as at December 2021. He says their salaries were stopped and none have come forward to claim their salaries after this "grand scam". #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Adv. Chaskalson: If you were in financial difficulties, why did you buy a R800 000 car? Zizi Kodwa: That is a wisdom we can debate. #StateCaptureInquiry
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Bulelani Phillip
7 years
(WATCH) Quinton Swart is seen here apologising for calling Azola Mfolozi a K***** on Christmas.
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Just seen our Finance Minister Tito Mboweni leaving Parliament. He is driving himself with no bodyguards.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
John Moodey has just downgraded the DA to junk status.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
So Mdu Manana has already threw Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams under the bus. He's told a local radio station: "I think the minister must respond for herself because I was home and she was working nearby, so it was not dinner per se." #Day12OfLockdown
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Ngizwe Mchunu gave Ramaphosa 3 days to release Zuma. Next thing, he will need that 3 days ultimatum for himself.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Adv Dali Mpofu arrives at the Western Cape High Court to fight for suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to be immediately reinstated back to office. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
5 months
Cancelled Old Mutual in August 2023 after they gave me a run around on a simple household claim. This debate triggers. This was my first claim after 10 years with them. After the run around I eventually just accepted their determined claim amount which was 12%. I was gatvol😑
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
KZN has misappropriated R19.8m meant for PPEs. This could... * Build 180 RDP houses. * Pay 92 constables in a year. * Pay 82 registered nurses in a year. * Pay a basic income grant to 5657 people. STOP WASTING MONEY!!!
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@BulelaniPhillip
Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Ivan Pillay retired on 31 December 2010 effective at midnight and rehired a minute later on contract. Mpofu: "You are a one minute special."
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Deputy President David DD Mabuza on the farewell party for Free State Premier Ace Magashule: "You can still survive without a party. Well I'm here and I didn't have a party at home (Mpumalanga)....We must use our resources sparingly." #MabuzaQandA
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
#VDJ2018 Some lifestyles are sponsored....and you are busy running around to keep up at a cost.
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Bulelani Phillip
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EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa must be nominated for a fiction award for his failed promises….
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
PRASA says the agency is doing a forensic audit of the 3 000 ghost workers in the company before handing the matter over to police. Mphelo says they have identified 62 foreign nationals have identity fraud, have expired work permits or no permits at all. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Hawks boss General Godfery Lebeya says flamboyant Mpumalanga businessman Sam "Mshengu" Chabalala "claimed to have been swallowed by a crocodile" and calls on him to hand himself over to the Hawks.
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Bulelani Phillip
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille takes aim at Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen over the GNU.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Adv. Alec Freund: You said there were ANC leaders who were captured by the Guptas? Gwede Mantashe: Yes. Freund: Who were those leaders? Mantashe: There were many stories about ANC leaders being captured. I'll start with Fikile Mbalula because he confessed....
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Just had a tyre puncture. Two unwarranted chaps came to assist. THERE ARE STILL GOOD SOUTH AFRICANS.
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Bulelani Phillip
10 months
(JUST IN) Axed Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane joins the EFF.
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
This is short term PR. Think guys. The nuanced messaging here is distasteful.
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Our prayers have been answered. Its pay back time for those cigar smoking ninjas who remove us from the couches there at Cubana. Kanti they are paid for by Bosasa. #Agrizzi says cheeeeers. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to suspend Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane is set aside by the WC High Court but the ruling must be confirmed by the ConCourt.
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on land, forgiveness and fastracked Australian visas for white citizens.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
So Anoj Singh never used his salary between July 2012 to July 2015. Must be nice.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Brian Molefe goes straight for the "shareholder" President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
ANC MP Mervyn Dirks says his call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to be summoned before SCOPA is not a betrayal of his party but a commitment to the constitution and country. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
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(MUST READ) The #ANCYL Collins Chabane branch speaks on the #CabinetReshuffle . They write the most hilarious statements.πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Bulelani Phillip
7 years
Assasin accused - R3000 bail Farmer murder accused - R5000 bail Student activist - Denied bail and had to appeal. #Coligny Elvis Ramosebudi
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
(NEWSFLASH) #Eskom built a block of flats to house technicians near Kusile Power Station. Budget was R160m. The flats were stopped when R840m was spent. Flats are now "impaired" and uninhabitable and cost zero. This is all part of the R33bn of the 2019/20 year. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba on the R10m scooter project... #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
@DrAceMagashule @tyengeni1954 (WATCH) ANC SG Ace Magashule promises to buy this household iin Philippi in Cape Town furniture and takes a peak at the fridge. He leaves R400 for groceries. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
(JUST IN) National Assembly unanimously approves the appointment of Deputy Auditor General Tsakane Maluleke as the incoming Auditor General. She will take over from Kimi Makwetu. She is the first women AG voted by all present MPs.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Lockdown the internet. πŸ™†πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
If red overalls are allowed in the national Parliament, why should it not be allowed at provincial legislature level?
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4 years
Footage inside Eastern Cape legislature were #EFF MPL’s were forcefully removed by security during premier Oscar Mabuyane’s #SOPAEC2020 @TeamNews24
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
JUST IN - Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula tells Parly she will be requesting the National Security Council and President Cyril Ramaphosa to approve the deployment of 25 000 defense personnel to quell rampant looting and destruction of property in KZN & Gauteng. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
9 months
(BREAKING NEWS) The National Assembly has approved an EFF motion to close Israeli Embassy in SA and cut diplomatic ties. The motion was voted by 248 votes and 91 against. ANC, EFF, ATM, Al Jamma'ah, NFP, PAC supported motion. DA, FF+, ACDP were against against. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Cheryl Zondi gives me goosebumps, not about the evidence but rather about how she testifies with conviction and determination. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ #TimothyOmotoso #OmotosoTrial
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Former State Security DG Arthur Fraser threatens to spill the beans at the #StateCaptureInquiry against Presidents, Judges and Parliamentarians. His legal counsel Muzi Sikhakhane says he's advised him against it as he took an oath....
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
This was me four years ago. Happy birthday Princess.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Adv Dali Mpofu to witness Tebogo Kekana "You are not a whistle blower, you are a whistle inhaler." He says Kekana is retaliating against Mkhwebane because he was dismissed for dishonesty. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's lawyers have written to the #PPInquiry to request the following people to be summoned: * Minister Pravin Gordhan. * Prof. Thuli Madonsela. * Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka * Natasha Mazonne. * Bianca Mvuyana. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
DA MP Geordin Hill-Lewis refers to ANC Chief Whip as "Mrs Majodina". Pemmy Majodina "No No I am not married. I'm still single and looking."🀣🀣🀣
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
How can you have 489 learners infected with COVID19 on Monday in the Eastern Cape and on Thursday its 190? These stats don't add up.πŸ€”
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
β€œI let go of white lawyers, I am left with black lawyers because they will do the work even if they don’t have money.” Jacob Zuma as quoted on EWN claiming to be struggling to pay legal fees. If this is accurate quote, I just find it problematic coming from the 'father' of RET.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
(JUST IN) Suspended Public Protector adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane's counsel Adv Dali Mpofu says they may apply for the "recusal or removal" of the Parliamentary impeachment inquiry chairperson Qubudile Dyantyi. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Following EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu's speech, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was up telling MPs they will start charging R1 500 for the (economics) lesson. #sabcnews #SONADebate
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
#JacobZuma 's legal team at the upcoming Concourt hearing is... 1. Adv. Dali Mpofu SC 2. Adv. Thabani Masuku SC 3. Adv. Nqabayethu Buthelezi Zuma says of them: "They can defend democracy." #Nkandla
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
Julius Malema must be hauled before the @StateCaptureCom . #StateCaptureInquiry
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
The IFP has accepted the position of SCOPA Chairperson. Mkhuleko Hlengwa will take up this post as he has over the past five years been an active member of the SCOPA. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
(JUST IN) COGTA Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says her department has written to all departments to establish whether they are ready to end the National State of Disaster. All inputs must be made by today and a decision will be taken from there by Cabinet. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Tribalism, violence incitement, undermining a judgement of the apex court is ALL a recipe for chaos and instability.
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
BREAKING NEWS: Western Cape High Court grants Patricia de Lille interim relief to return as Cape Town Mayor and her DA membership termination is suspended. Full case on May 25. #DeLille #PatriciadeLille
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Dr. Iqbal Surve tells the Finance Committee that the PIC has invested R1.3 trillion in the JSE. * 97% is white owned companies and 3% is black companies. * PIC has written off R200bn loans of white companies as its irrecoverable eg Steinhoff, Hullet Tongaat. #sabcnews #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Adv Dali Mpofu to witness: "Would you agree that we should never reach a stage in South Africa where we punish people for performance or overperformance and leave alone those who give us loadshedding for example?" #PPInquiry #Mkhwebane
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
From Doctor to Doctor.... Where is your thesis?
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
BREAKING NEWS Former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo is found NOT GUILTY of trying to bribe Eskom Inquiry evidence leader Adv Ntuthuzelo Vanara. #sabcnews tt6
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
A R1m donation to the Eastern Cape ANC secures you a R217m tender. So cheap.
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Chair: What papers are you working on that must make us suspend proceedings today and tomorrow? Mpofu: I am not going to tell you which letter I will be writing because it will be meaningless and Greek to you.
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
Not my hand writing. We are in Langa township for the welcoming of the Springboks. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
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Minister in the Presidency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma concedes she she received a free lift in a private jet to attend the funeral of the late Namibian president. She says the lift was offered by businesswoman Daphney Mashile Nkosi and she will declare the trip. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Ace Magashule says 60% of GDP and economy is in the hands of 3 white families. πŸ€”
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Dali Mpofu to the Chair: "I can understand you Chair who is not legally trained not understand what cross examination is....."
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Bulelani Phillip
2 years
Last month ANC KZN went to seek "wisdom" but today they don't see that wisdom.πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
I recommend you watch these doccies on Netflix. 1. The edge of democracy. 2. When two worlds collide. 3. Winter on fire, Ukraine fight for freedom. 4. El Pepe, a Supreme life.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
So Mduduzi Manana lied when he said the Minister was there to collect Personal Protective Equipment?
@Chriseldalewis
Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba)
4 years
#LockdownSA JUST IN: Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has paid an admission of guilt fine of R1000 for breaching #LockdownSA regulations. #sabcnews
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
* President is facing an investigation. * Chief Justice is facing a complaint. * Public Protector is facing a charge. * Former President is facing a charge. * The ANC SG is facing a charge. * The WC JP is facing a tribunal. * HA Committee Chair is charged. #Isiphithiphithi
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Bulelani Phillip
5 years
There are 5 doccies you must watch on Netflix.. 1. The great hack. 2. Betting on Zero. 3. Bitcoin. 4. Mysteries of Wesmister. 5. Fyrer. 6. The China Hustle. #Economics
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
"Malusi stays in the east of the house and I stay in the west" - Norma Gigaba. I guess it's the White House.
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Bulelani Phillip
6 years
We support the victims NOT the wasteful expenditure. The Department flying you THERE and you accepting that is WRONG.
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Bulelani Phillip
3 years
Adv. Dali Mpofu says the EFF's SUV gift to Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is not a bribe as gifting a King is a normal practice. He says even if other political parties come and gift him with a helicopter, the King must take it.
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Fikile Mbalula: "We said people must jog but now people are having mass meetings." #Level4Regulations
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
"34 witnesses have implicated Mr Zuma"
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Bulelani Phillip
4 years
Putting her to bed....
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