Emma Louise Powell MP @powellemmaloui1 Twitter profile

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Emma Louise Powell MP

15 days

The ANC no longer enjoy an outright majority, and as such, are no longer at liberty to unilaterally determine South Africa’s foreign policy positions without consulting their partners in government. @Our_DA

DA notes Taiwan reports

The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with concern that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has requested the Taipei Liaison Office to leave Pretoria.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

What an absolute joke @LindiweSisuluSA ! How many times did the @Our_DA sound the alarm on these appointments!? You hand-picked the members yourself in order to shore up patronage. Now the press expose their behaviour, you hand-pick the team who will investigate them! Hatchet job!

Lindiwe Sisulu

@LindiweSisuluSA

4 years

🚨 PRESS RELEASE 🚨 I have indicated time and again that nobody will be spared in our investigations; corruption is a cancer that is destroying our nation and all our efforts will be directed at fighting it wherever it raises its ugly head.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

"The facts are clear. Anybody who votes for @MYANC on 08 May knowing what we know now, is simply an accomplice to corruption." Thanks @helenzille for a wonderful speech tonight. #GangsterState

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 months

I'm utterly appalled by this post. Over 100 pro-democracy activists have been arrested, tortured, denied bail and are currently sitting behind bars as ZANU-PF rolls out the red carpet for neighboring Heads of State. We have a moral duty to act! @CCCZimbabwe @DIRCO_ZA

DIRCO South Africa

@DIRCO_ZA

3 months

#SAInZimbabwe | Minister Ronald Lamola arriving at RG Mugabe Airport in Harare, #Zimbabwe ahead of the #SADC Council of Ministers meeting. Minister Lamola was received by Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, the HE Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi. 📷: Jacoline Schoonees/ #DIRCO

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

I've got friends & family losing their businesses & incomes; I spend all day & most nights replying to residents of my Constituency who can't feed their children because of this unending, autocratic, senseless lockdown. #JohnSpeaksForMe

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

South Africa’s exclusion from AGOA will destroy thousands of businesses, farms and jobs. Those invested in South Africa’s success must do everything in our power to prevent this from happening. 1/4 @ChrisCoons @SenatorRisch @RepGregoryMeeks @RepMcCaul

Washington gives the ANC government an ultimatum – choose Putin or the South African economy

Please find attached a soundbite by Emma Louise Powell MP. A formal request from a group of high-ranking congressmen to the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, encouraging the State...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

2 months

The DA secured 98.32% in Ward 58 by-election in my Constituency tonight. Similar results coming in across SA. Resounding vote of confidence in our Councillors who've worked tirelessly over the course of many years to build trust in their communities on the basis of our values.1/2

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

On Thursday last week, the DA called on the Minister of Human Settlements & the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority to urgently place CEO Mamodupi Mohlala on suspension following yet another raft of serious allegations. Today, they have done so! A victory for so many!

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

Let's put this into perspective: The ANC government found R180 million for a talk shop last month & today the Finance Minister cut R107 million from @CityofCT @geordinhl housing budgets. R37 million cut from informal settlements, R70 million cut from infrastructure funds! @Our_DA

Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

BRICS summit cost the SA taxpayer no less than R180 million. This grotesque spend is a kick in the teeth for ordinary South Africans who have been left to fend for themselves in a country with one of the highest crime and unemployment rates in the world

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Until such time as the public service is rid of unqualified cadres and their hyper inflated salaries and expense accounts, the DA will continue to expose each and every last one of them. @Our_DA

Sisulu’s Spin Doctors fall flat

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has this morning dispatched two spokespersons to provide “rights of reply” to the DA’s claims that her advisor claimed more than R1.76 million on travel and accommodation...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

8 months

Need all eyes on this election. Requests for additional observers & monitors from opposition are standard in elections across the world. Letter sent to 13 nations+EU. Democratic backslide happening across much of Africa won't be tolerated in RSA. Thanks for amplifying @RediTlhabi

Redi Tlhabi

@RediTlhabi

8 months

@Our_DA @jsteenhuisen @powellemmaloui1 let me understand this. You wrote to the Sec of State of a country that has numerous cases of voter suppression CURRENTLY before courts? Where some states are being challenged for enacting laws that restrict voting, especially for the poor?

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

BRICS summit cost the SA taxpayer no less than R180 million. This grotesque spend is a kick in the teeth for ordinary South Africans who have been left to fend for themselves in a country with one of the highest crime and unemployment rates in the world

ANC government blows R180 million on BRICS talk shop

A parliamentary question put to Minister Naledi Pandor by the Democratic Alliance (DA) has revealed that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spent a staggering R104 350...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

Blatant plagiarism! Quoting a @Our_DA media statement verbatim, without so much as an attribution! Not to mention that it was the local DA Councillor who arranged the visit with the journalist and the Mamelodi Hostel Committee this week. Disgusting! @SundayTimesZA pg 6, explain?

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

10 months

In the interests of peace, the DA urgently calls on Netanyahu to re-commit to the two-state solution as outlined in resolutions 242 & 338 of the United Nations Security Council. We support a free Palestine and a secure Israel, living side by side in peace.

The DA rejects Netanyahu's recent statements

The Democratic Alliance (DA) rejects the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu's comments opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state as part a post-war scenario.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

8 months

Go behind the headlines! Eleven South African parties wrote to G7 nations last month asking for elections assistance 📩 and the ANC alignment with malign actors is costing it votes 🚨

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

9 months

Gut-wrenching watching Yulia Navalnaya speak this afternoon. That the ANC SG @MbalulaFikile was in Moscow, fraternising with the enemies of freedom in the moment of Navalny’s death, should send a clear message to all South Africans as to where our government stands. 1/2 #Navalny

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

In the midst of the most crippling drought in living memory, Minister of Human Settlements & Water and Sanitation, @LindiweSisuluSA , has hired failed ex-NDPP Menzi Simelane and Mo Shaik as "special advisors", funded by the National Department. Outrageous!!

Minister Sisulu appoints Menzi Simelane and Mo Shaik as special advisors

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has learned that Minister of Human Settlements and Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has appointed Menzi Simelane and Mo Shaik as special advisors to her office. This...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Maiden speech done and dusted! Thank you @Our_DA for the opportunity to hold the ANC to account and help build One SA for All. The clock is ticking and it's five minutes to midnight!

Democratic Alliance

@Our_DA

5 years

WATCH: Our Deputy Shadow Minister of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation, Emma Powell delivers her maiden speech on how the government of the day has failed to decisively deal with the housing problems facing the ordinary people of South Africa, particularly the poor.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

Her Royal Highness is going to be very embarrassed, very soon! EXPOSED really isn't a good look for a Princess.

Water&SanitationRSA

@DWS_RSA

4 years

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Minister @LindiweSisuluSA receives reports on investigations into maladministration. See statement for more 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

A woman of true substance and principal sang us her swan song today and reduced us all to tears. South Africa says thank you, great one. Your contribution made history @helenzille . We look forward to welcoming in @alanwinde as Premier on 08 May. #WindeForPremier #OneSAforAll

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Gosh, this storm in Cape Town is pretty intense. My heart is with all of our worthy South African citizens living in informal settlements tonight. I'm going to work really hard to find housing solutions for our people so no one has to brace storms in fear of losing their home.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

The DA is deeply concerned by the gravity of allegations made by suspended Amatola Water Board CEO, and believe it critical that the media understand the alternative side of the story being peddled by the #AnitCorruptionSisulu campaign.

Smoke and Mirrors: Sisulu scrambles for cover

The DA is deeply concerned by the gravity of allegations made, and believe it critical that the media understand the alternative side of the story being peddled by #AnitCorruptionSisulu. The Minister...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

What a privilege to have been a part of the #DAList presscon team of young South Africans who will be assuming positions in Parliament & Provincial Legislatures on 08 May! I'm in an electable position to the NA off the WC Regional list. Cannot wait to serve SA! #OneSAforAll 🇿🇦❤

Mabine Seabe II

@Mabine_Seabe

6 years

Some of @Our_DA 's new MP and MPL candidates. #DALists

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

The @Our_DA Federal Council has just unanimously voted in support of our new and innovative, evidence-based Human Settlements Policy! 🥳 This policy will form the basis of Housing provision where the DA governs now and as we gear up to lead Nationally #2024

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

26 days

Today, 7 October 2024, marks one year since Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel which included the brutal gang-rape and mutilation of women and girls, the abduction of 250 citizens, and the deaths of 1 200 people. 97 hostages still remain unaccounted for. 1/7

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 months

The DA urgently calls on @RonaldLamola as a Minister with the GNU, to publicly condemn these arbitrary political arrests and to use every available avenue at the upcoming SADC Summit to advance the restoration of democratic freedoms in the region @DIRCO_ZA

DA condemns arrest of Tanzanian opposition politicians

The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners arrested by Tanzanian police in recent days.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The @Our_DA condemns all acts of violence and terror against innocent civilians in Israel & call for aggressors to this conflict to immediately withdraw. We continue to support a viable & sustainable two-state solution based on UNSC resolutions 242 & 338

DA condemns Hamas' unprovoked attack, urges immediate end to violence

The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Hamas' unprovoked attack on Israeli territory today during the religious holiday of Simchat Torah.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

Yet the report remains classified and the South African public are expected to believe the quotes of "anonymous government insiders": finished and closed? Let's get real! Release the full report, the testimony transcripts, and the terms of reference - and then we can talk!

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

Same old unroadworthy bus, same old unlicensed drivers. #ANCList

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Yet to recieve summons from the Minister! I received an old 'letter of demand' & replied! Sisulu personally directed the appointment of the Acting CEO who signed off on this HDA contract & I reported this matter long before she speaks of initiating "forensics" @mailandguardian

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

Here we have alleged bag-man Mahlobo & Presidential hopeful Sisulu welcoming Cuban engineers to the Water Dept, whilst thousands of our own engineers & graduates join the unemployment queues. Unmitigated shame on full display. The ANC do not care about the people of South Africa!

Water&SanitationRSA

@DWS_RSA

4 years

#CubaEngineersInRSA | Minister @LindiweSisuluSA together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, Cuba Deputy Ambassador Rebecca Hernandez and the Department's Acting DG Deborah Mochothli ready to give a warm welcome to our water colleagues, Cubans Engineers in South Africa

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

8 months

Astonishing. The same voices criticizing the DA for reaching out to the international community for resources to guard against foreign sponsored fake news, AI & disinformation campaigns are posting warnings about deep fakes already being used by parties contesting the election 🏏

Max du Preez

@MaxduPreez

8 months

The beginning of the use of deep fake video's in the election campaign, by someone on the list to become a member of parliament

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

9 months

We note the ICJ ruling and urge parties to the conflict to comply. Moreso, for peace to be possible: Israel must recommit to a two state-solution. Hamas must be disarmed. Hostages must be returned. A date for fresh elections in Palestine must be set.

DA notes ICJ ruling on War in Gaza

The DA notes the provisional relief measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier today, intended to minimise civilian casualties in the Gaza strip and requiring Israel to...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 months

"The MK party’s actions appear to be a concerted effort to destabilise South Africa’s democratic institutions, either to increase their [coalition] bargaining power or to outright subvert South Africa’s democracy for the party’s ethnonationalist agenda."

The evolution of the ‘big lie’ conspiracy theory about SA’s 2024 elections

Months before the elections, the MK party began attacking the credibility of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, laying the groundwork for the ‘big lie’ theory.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 months

The ANC have tonight (30 April 2024), summoned civil servants of the South African Foreign Service to a party-political meeting, to instruct these officials to assist with the ANC’s “voter mobilization strategy” abroad. @DIRCO_ZA @IECSouthAfrica 1/4

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@powellemmaloui1

5 years

#BathabileDlamini appointment as Chairperson of Social Housing Regulatory Authority is nothing short of criminal insanity!! As Deputy Shadow Minister for Housing I will be exploring all avenues to oppose this appointment! What have you done? @LindiweSisuluSA @The_DHS @SHRA_Online

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

As I sit in the dark, I'm thinking of Helen Suzman, Bright Star in a Dark Chamber. My favourite quote from that book is when she tells Robin Renwick not to drown the whiskey. More importantly, I'm remembering that light drowns darkness 100% of the time so #VoteDA #Loadshedding

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@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Delighted to be appointed @Our_DA Deputy Shadow Minister for Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation. SA needs urgent legislative amendments to implement cost effective, innovative housing solutions that are rapidly scalable. This will require strong political will. #shadowcabinet

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The ANC and its senior members have long been suspected of having financial interests with the Russian oligarchy that they may now be seeking to protect at the expense of the country’s domestic interests and obligations under international law. @FoxNews

Putin poses arrest dilemma as South African opposition says if Russian-friendly government won't...

South Africa is resisting U.S. and European pressure to commit to arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin should he arrive in Cape Town for a planned visit in August.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

26 years on, South Africans are being asked to call a call-centre if they'd like to be directed to water. According to @STATSA 46.3% have access to water inside; 28.5% have access on site (but outside); 12,3%: communal taps; 1,9%: neighbours’ taps. 2,7%: streams. 1/5 #Covid19SA

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

"Ramaphosa’s ego trip to Europe has spectacularly backfired. President Zelensky rejected his naive 'peace plan' for the theatrics it is. South Africans back home are beyond appalled at his wilful oblivion to the plight of the Ukrainian people at the mercy of Russian imperialism."

Democratic Alliance

@Our_DA

1 year

The President has once again disgraced 🇿🇦SA on the global stage with his failed so-called 'peace mission' trip. The DA will be submitting urgent parliamentary questions & hold Ramaphosa accountable for the millions of taxpayer funds wasted on his PR stunt

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@powellemmaloui1

9 months

Looking forward to representing the @Our_DA South Africa's Official Opposition at the Munich Security Conference as a Munich Young Leader later this month. 🌏🇿🇦🤝 Thank you to the @KoerberIP for this opportunity.

Munich Security Conference

@MunSecConf

9 months

Meet the Munich Young Leaders 2024: @powellemmaloui1 is an MP in the Republic of South Africa and the Shadow Minister for International Relations & Cooperation for the Democratic Alliance. Her work aims to create a better future for South Africa. @KoerberIP #MSC_MYL

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@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Good luck mate. Holding the executive accountable and providing the public with full facts is the entire purpose of Parliamentary questions. In fact, journalists have direct access to all replies. What a dismal hatchet job. @PMG_SA @ParliamentofRSA @bonglez @BDliveSA

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@powellemmaloui1

8 months

The people of Palestine deserve to live and thrive in a peaceful, secure and sovereign democracy. A ceasefire must be urgently brokered ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, as part of a broader agreement that sets the foundations for lasting peace and security in the Middle East.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Immense honour being sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. Everything I do in this House will be to further the rights, freedoms and opportunities of all South Africans. Tell the devil not today, our Nation's bright future awaits! #fightingspirit #6thParliament

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@powellemmaloui1

6 months

There is a problem @ClaysonMonyela My statement was inch perfect. Every detail. Hence @DIRCO_ZA issuing a statement today, 2 days later, noting yet another "short term contract" has been issued to get ballots delivered. ANC incompetence = quick fixes & more "contracts". Standard.

Clayson Monyela

@ClaysonMonyela

6 months

@DIRCO_ZA has been alerted to a statement by MP @powellemmaloui1 stating that the department has not contracted a service provider to courier diplomatic bags to our diplomatic missions abroad. Had Ms Powell bothered to check with me or DG @Zwandid we would have told her that the

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@powellemmaloui1

6 months

The DA welcomes the news that after 15 months of silence, DIRCO is finally taking action to secure the release of South African engineers unlawfully incarcerated in Equatorial Guinea. Bring them home!

DA calls on Pandor to ensure swift release of detained engineers

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the news that after 15 months of silence, DIRCO is finally taking action to secure the release of South African engineers unlawfully incarcerated in Equatorial...

www.da.org.za

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@powellemmaloui1

2 years

My Bill is now ready for introduction in Parliament! If decisive action is not taken to address and regulate the issue of on-going and orchestrated land invasions, this crisis will materialise as legislatively enabled expropriation without compensation.

Democratic Alliance

@Our_DA

2 years

The DA confirms the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill 2023 has been referred to the Committee on Human Settlements. This item will now be placed onto the Order Paper for introduction in Parliament.

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@powellemmaloui1

4 years

@LindiweSisuluSA In Cuba, some towns have only two hours of running water every five days! They can keep their Engineers, we've got an abundance of our own!

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@powellemmaloui1

6 months

The DA will be requesting an urgent meeting with the Commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to insist that any South African diplomats who attended the ANC meeting of 30 April 2024, be immediately sanctioned from further involvement with elections abroad. 3/4

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@powellemmaloui1

6 months

Should the IEC not accede to this request, the DA will approach the courts to ensure that diplomats who attended this meeting are barred from overseeing elections at their missions, due to take place at 115 locations, in less than 3 weeks. 4/4 @DIRCO_ZA @IECSouthAfrica

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

As the DA continues to meet with and remind foreign embassies and concerned stakeholders that the ANC does not represent the best interests of the South African people, we will keep shining the torch of freedom, democracy and justice for our nation. 4/4 #AGOA @HouseForeignGOP

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@powellemmaloui1

4 years

You've got 24 hours. The clock is ticking. ⏰ @LindiweSisuluSA @DWS_RSA @The_DHS

DA gives Sisulu 24 hours to refute or clarify allegations before laying criminal charges

On 17 January 2020, the Democratic Alliance (DA) reported that state employees recently appointed to a National Rapid Response Task Team (NRRTT) hired by Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu,...

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@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Another example of the ANCs disastrous, job killing policies. In the WC we now give full title in as little as 3 months. You get a subsidy only once & it's yours to leverage to create capital & perhaps even start a small business. 8 year prohibition is utterly random & bizarre.

GP_HumanSettlements

@GP_DHS

3 years

Q. Can I Rent Out My BNG (formerly known as RDP) House? A.Since BNG houses are meant to help those in need of housing with free and accessible homes, you must not rent your home. #TheHDA #HousingTheNation

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@powellemmaloui1

9 months

#SONA2024 President arrived on a bullet train. 🚆 Came straight here from a smart city. 🏰 @PresidencyZA

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

As the ANC continue to squander any last remaining goodwill from the international community, Constitutionalists at the highest levels of government are no longer willing to stand back as the ANC plays Russian Roulette with the future of our Democracy. There will be consequences!

News24 🇿🇦

@News24

1 year

The US has accused South Africa of providing ammunition to Russia through a Russian ship that docked at the Simon's Town naval base in Cape Town in December last year. | @JKwritingz

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@powellemmaloui1

2 years

@IanCameron23 @GaytonMcK As peace loving leaders in an already volatile nation, we do not take political aim at anything that concerns children unless our intention is to protect them. I hope that in helping to build a better society, you'll bear that in mind before fueling the flames of hatred in future

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, is currently in America to assure all related US stakeholders that the province remains committed to the terms of AGOA. 2/4.

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@powellemmaloui1

9 months

The @Our_DA will use our participation at the Munich Security Conference to continue building relations with our largest trade & investment partners, whilst pushing back against Moscow’s doctrine of war and chaos. A doctine now openly welcomed by the ANC.

ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula

@MbalulaFikile

9 months

This forum is not constituted to oppose any country but stop all acts of neocolonialism whenever the rear their ugly heads! We are here to unite the world around the noble values that have unfortunately been violated with impunity over the past decades. We seek for cooperation

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@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The DA has launched court action to compel the South African government to arrest Vladimir Putin in August. Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) applications have been launched to obtain full information related to allegations that weapons were loaded onto Lady R. 3/4.

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@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Voter engagement in Tongaat, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The DA cares about small business owners and will work hard towards putting a job in every home! #VoteDA #SAElections2019 #OneSAforAll @jsteenhuisen @Our_DA

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9 months

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DA mourns slain Russian democracy advocate Navalny

The Democratic Alliance (DA) sends its heartfelt condolences to Julia Navalnaya and the family of slain Russian democracy advocate, Alexei Navalny.

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@powellemmaloui1

6 years

@jsteenhuisen @alanwinde @Our_DA Chief Whip and Premier in Waiting giving us the thumbs up at the launch of the final WC whistle stop tour. #3daystogo #SAElections2019 #WindeForPremier

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@powellemmaloui1

6 months

Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Consul Generals and Attachés - all of whom have been summoned to this ANC vote rigging meeting- are remunerated by the South African tax-payer, are expected to provide services to all citizens abroad, regardless of their political affiliation. 2/4

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@powellemmaloui1

26 days

Today, we honour each one of the innocent civilian lives lost both on and in the aftermath of the 7th October 2023 attack. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has long called for the unconditional release of all hostages and for an immediate ceasefire. 3/7

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@powellemmaloui1

26 days

I call on @DIRCO_ZA to act with consistency in upholding & defending human rights throughout the world. @RonaldLamola must now reprise South Africa’s role as a non-aligned state & make use of our country’s unique political history in assisting to bring about genuine peace. 5/7

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

26 days

For peace to be possible, rationality rather than radicalism must win the day. Those of us invested in the political values of freedom and democracy must now do everything in our power to advance a just, equitable and rules-based international order. 7/7

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

@dailymaverick Hope you feel ashamed of yourself @brettherron Especially launching your GOOD for nothing attack a few hours after Natasha's father passed away. You've lost this fight spectacularly & now owe her an apology. Ps. Your orange t-shirt makes you look like a prisoner on the run.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Sisulu telling RSA that she "came to say thank you" to the MKMVA vets, illegally protesting in defence of a man who has systematically pillaged the bread basket of this nation for his own nefarious ends over a decade. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. @MYANC

SABC News

@SABCNews

3 years

VIDEO: Former president Jacob Zuma addressed his supporters who showed up in numbers

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

26 days

This massacre conjured some of the darkest memories of centuries of persecution against the Jewish people. Hamas' attack re-ignited a spiral of violence & bloodshed that has now brought the region to a precipice and has resulted in the deaths of 43000 Palestinians. 2/7

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@powellemmaloui1

26 days

As the fighting rages, I call on all peace-loving South Africans to recognise the deeper conflict playing out. This is a war between radicalism, which seeks to annihilate, and rationality, which recognises the right of both Israelis & Palestinians to sovereignty and security. 6/7

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

Whilst the @PresidencyZA wants to dress this up as a "ceremony", this is actually a list of 23 countries who have been waiting, some in excess of a year, for Government to formally accept and receive their designate Heads of Mission. Incompetence disguised as fanfare 🤌 @DIRCO_ZA

DIRCO South Africa

@DIRCO_ZA

1 year

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 03 October 2023, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a #CredentialsCeremony in Pretoria.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

26 days

Whilst recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against the existential threat posed by the axis of resistance, I condemn the killing of innocent Palestinian civilians and call, once again, for the Protocols of the Geneva Convention to be upheld by all parties to the war. 4/7

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

🚨The @Our_DA reiterates its call for all military operations in the Middle East to be conducted in strict accordance with international humanitarian law. The DA reaffirms the principles outlined in Article 51 of the 1977 Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

8 months

Today, the United States is employing a new set of tools in Zimbabwe, to make clear that the egregious behavior of some of the most powerful people & companies in Zimbabwe matches the actions of the worst human rights abusers and corrupt actors globally.

Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. Sanctions on Zimbabwean...

In Zimbabwe we continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, and human rights. The targeting of civil society and severe restrictions on

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

#MediaAlert #Bathabile #BathabileDlamini

Democratic Alliance

@Our_DA

5 years

We will be exploring all our available avenues to oppose Dlamini’s appointment to the SHRA’s interim board.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

2 months

These values are freedom, fairness, diversity and opportunity. The DA's core values form the foundation of who we are as a Party. The sum, always greater than any of its parts. Thank you @Emile_ZA for your exceptional focus and dedication.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 months

The @IECSouthAfrica only send officers to a few of the largest missions, like London. Diplomats manage voting processes at the majority of embassies. Hence, they should not be attending ANC "vote mobilization" strategy meetings. It taints the entire process! We've written to IEC.

Michael Atkins

@atkinsmike1

6 months

I do not feel that ANY political party should invoke the term, "rigging", ahead of the elections. This implies complicity of @IECSouthAfrica , for which there is zero evidence. That said, the IEC should clarify the precise role diplomatic staff play in the handling of ballots. As

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 months

My latest piece in the Daily Maverick. South Africa must use this moment wisely. @SADC_News @sadcpf @CCCZimbabwe @DIRCO_ZA

Daily Maverick

@dailymaverick

3 months

Until political leaders are willing to speak out against the suppression of democratic freedoms by their fraternal allies, the SADC will remain nothing but a talk shop, and the dream of a democratic, prosperous and economically competitive continent ...

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

7 months

It is time for government to come clean! @SANDF_ZA have a responsibility to keep our soldiers safe, and to tell us the truth! It will all come out in the wash. @ClaysonMonyela Public denials make it worse. More soon...

“Nobody said two” – NSN Stands By Report on SANDF Soldiers in DRC - National Security News

NSN notes the SANDF press statement of 3 April in response to NSN’s 2 April reporting on SANDF personnel being held in M23’s custody in the DRC. NSN is an independent publication that fact checks its...

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Clayson Monyela

@ClaysonMonyela

7 months

Here's the statement as promised.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Hope Cele gets a good night's sleep. The nation is watching.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The @Our_DA stands in solidarity with the Zimbabwean people as they head to the polls. Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy. The jury is out and we are watching closely. Godspeed. @_AfricanUnion @sadcpf

DA calls on international community to scrutinise Zimbabwe elections

Tomorrow, 23 August 2023, the people of Zimbabwe will head to the polls to elect their government. All indications point to yet another ZANU-PF captured election.

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@powellemmaloui1

7 months

"President Ramaphosa also requested Qatar, a significant investor in Rwanda’s infrastructure development, to use its influence with Kigali to negotiate the payment & release of SANDF soldiers held by M23 in the ongoing secret talks."-NSN. Still denying? @ClaysonMonyela @SANDF_ZA

Clayson Monyela

@ClaysonMonyela

7 months

Here's the statement as promised.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

@Jonathan_Witt What a complete misery marathon. I remember attending my first Plenary at Parliament feeling unbridled excitement and then having to listen to her deliver a 25 minute speech on COGTA priorities, during which not one single inflection was registered. Nearly slipped into a coma.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

2 years

As introduced. First reading debate to follow 🙌 @Our_DA are actively driving solutions to the issue of land invasions. We seek to protect both the rights of property owners and our poorest citizens who are denied their right to dignified housing because of illegal land grabs. ⚖

PMG

@PMG_SA

2 years

🇿🇦The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill (B6-2023) has been introduced in Parliament by @Our_DA MP, @powellemmaloui1 ➡️

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

Oversite investigating dodgy R1.9 billion toilet tenders. These, branded @City_Ekurhuleni have been standing in this lot for a year. Managers on premises refusing to answer questions, give owners names or set up a future meet.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

2 years

@brettherron @CityofCT @Our_DA Because you're not actually interested in the facts, Brett, only skewed & false narratives that feed your bitterness. To quote Willam Burns,"He'd been stewing in a combustible combination of grievance and ambition for years".

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

2 years

What a sham! ANC NEC member proudly accepts invitation from war mongering Russia to award mock peace prize, noting "the efforts of the Russians in edifying an egalitarian global order". The ruling party's staggering hypocrisy on vivid display, yet again.

The Star

@TheStar_news

2 years

Struggle veteran and anti-apartheid stalwart Lindiwe Sisulu will be honoured by the Russian equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize, the LN Tolstoy International Peace Prize, as a jurist:

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@powellemmaloui1

2 years

@brettherron @CityofCT @Our_DA Brett, you're obsessed with this & you're beginning to sound like the Grinch. Its embarrassing to watch. To help ease your discomfort, I'd be happy to meet with you & take you through the reasons for both the outlandish delays & the legal basis for support. Will bring crayons. 🖍

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

The President has been unable to shed light on the criteria that have guided our support for new BRICS members. It's unclear what "common vision" South Africa could possibly share with nations that fundamentally oppose the democratic values we hold sacred.

Iran and Saudi Arabia’s admission creates a BRICS where SA does not belong

The ANC’s ideological nostalgia of the apartheid years cannot inform the decisions currently being taken in South Africa’s present political reality.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

The Ministers sudden visit comes only 4 days before the deadline lapses on the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) appeal in respect of the full contracts awarded in respect of this project.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

5 years

In Human Settlements PC and ANC MP has just asked Deputy-DG of National Human Settlements if the dept plans on adding KPI's onto their Scorecard towards the President's vision of building a new City. Lol. He's going to have to tap dance his way through that one! #6thParliament

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

4 years

@DjLinda @DWS_RSA @LindiweSisuluSA @SAgovnews @GCISMedia @Newzroom405 @JacaNews @ewnupdates @SABCNews @SAfmnews @AfriNewsAgency @OFM9497 @CapricornFMNews When Ministers personally appoint the very firms that investigate their own advisors alleged meddling in entities, there's cause for alarm. What you're witnessing is a pre-emptive panic strike. It's going to unravel quickly. You'll have your answers soon.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

1 year

Minister Naledi Pandor has just confirmed to Parliament, in response to a verbal question I have asked, that 1. No decision has been taken to move the BRICS Summit to China, 2. To her knowledge, and as far as she is concerned, the Summit will go ahead in Johannesburg. 1/2

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

3 years

Perhaps the Minister should have thought about these lethal consequences when she travelled to Nkandla and "thanked the MKMVA" whilst they were blockading the entrance to Zuma's compound, preventing his arrest. Shameless, tone deaf politicking!!!

Daily News

@DailyNewsSA

3 years

On Tuesday Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu visited some of the families who lost loved ones and also to speak to the community who lost some of their belongings when their informal dwellings were burned during the riots. VIDEO: SUPPLIED

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1 year

Wonderful to see the @Presidency amplifying the DA's position on the Palestine-Israel crisis in Ramaphosa's newsletter this morning.👏 We hope that tomorrow in Parliament, the @MYANC will follow suit in voting with us against the closure of the Embassy.

Democratic Alliance

@Our_DA

1 year

📺 [MUST WATCH] The DA embraces peace and rejects violence. We stand for peaceful co-existence between a free Palestine and a secure Israel. Here is an important speech delivered by DA Member of Parliament, Emma Powell, on the Middle East conflict. #DAsupportsPeace

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@powellemmaloui1

4 years

The 2019/2020 Annual Report, due to serve before the Housing Portfolio Committee tomorrow, has confirmed the DA’s on-going warnings that the Housing Agency is in extreme crisis. 1/5. @Our_DA

R6.5 million salary for CEO of failed Housing Development Agency

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu must summoned to Parliament to present full details of all disciplinary processes arising from the repeated irregular expenditure incurred by this failed entity.

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Emma Louise Powell MP

@powellemmaloui1

6 years

@helenzille @BDliveSA @Bruceps

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@powellemmaloui1

2 years

Councillor Grose will now pursue all available legal options to recover damages from those who have maliciously driven aggressive misinformation campaigns in relation to these charges that have now been struck from the Court roll. @ForGoodZA

Court strikes Nora Grose corruption charges from the roll

In striking the matter from the roll, the Court further expressed its severe dissatisfaction with the State’s inability to present its case, almost two years after the date of Grose's arrest.

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