Its with great pleasure to say that I've officially been elected as
@Our_DA
candidate the Ward Councillor for Ward 17 (Oberholzer) in the Merafong Municipality with a majority of the votes! It's an exciting new journey that only starts now. Let's get to work!
10 years ago, the DA governed only one metro in the entire South Africa. Now, the DA governs nearly 5 out of 8 of all metros in South Africa - in addition to now being the most popular party in urban areas. Change is possible! S. Africans just need to believe in it & act on it.💪
Gosh but fake news about the DA is now getting haywire online. One can't help but think there's a Bell Pottinger type of campaign going on against the DA.
I've been calling this for weeks. There is a Bell Pottinger type of campaign going on in South Africa against the DA to try & destabilise an ANC/DA power sharing agreement. This is all clearly orchestrated. Amount of bots, online smear campaigns, fake news, etc is astonishing.
Meanwhile, there is a serious information operation currently ongoing - sponsored and orchestrated by unknown powers - to taint the DA as an irredeemably "racist" party. The aim is to drive a wedge between the ANC and the DA, and frighten Ramaphosa, by inflaming racial discord
[STATEMENT] The youngest councillor – at the age of 20 – was elected in the municipal council of Merafong in Gauteng, while the oldest councillor at age 83 was elected in KwaZulu-Natal in the municipality of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
A fierce and courageous leader. Premier Helen Zille is an inspiration to each and every aspiring politician and is by far the most accomplished Premier in South Africa. She has truly laid a legacy to be remembered.
#HelenZille
"Prior to capitalism, the way people amassed great wealth was by looting, plundering and enslaving their fellow man. Capitalism made it possible to become wealthy by serving your fellow man."
- Walter E. Williams, Professor of Economics
Helen Zille would, without any security, campaign and protest in the streets of Mitchell's Plain against powerful drug gangs. She'd also get arrested for it. I want politicians like that.
[CANCELATION] Due to the inclement weather and ongoing gun violence in Mitchells Plain, we have taken
the decision to cancel National Leader, Songezo Zibi’s, programme in the Western Cape planned for today.
Zibi will address the Cape Town Press Club on Wednesday!
Want stable governments? Want an actual alternative to an ANC-run South Africa? Don't vote for small parties that'll sell your vote for nothing but their own self-interest. Voting for these small parties will result in exactly what has happened in JHB today.
@rweingarten
@AFTNewHampshire
Children's futures shouldn't have to be determined by their zip code. Let families have a choice in where they send their children to school - as they know best.
Container housing is extremely affordable & could be a source of housing for lower-income households. The metal casing is structurally stout & can survive in harsh conditions. This could be a viable private sector based alternative for RDP housing in SA.
I had a fantastic time at the event with
@helenzille
&
@jsteenhuisen
last night. Both of their speeches were highly insightful. It was also a remarkable encounter for me in meeting my inspiration, Premier
@helenzille
.
Two leaders that have truly laid a legacy to be remembered.
Thanks for apologizing Mr. Mayor, but seeing that Dianne Kohler Barnard got lambasted by the party for sharing a post (not nearly as offensive as your posts in my opinion) on social media, even though she also apologized, I think the DA needs to reprimand you too. It's just fair.
Michael Beaumont really is ActionSA's biggest liability. So much potential lost because of ASA's constant bickering against the DA. What wasted potential. Clearly they haven't learnt yet from their underwhelming election results this year.
[WATCH] Action SA's Michael Beaumont says they would gladly give up their position in the Tshwane multi-charter coalition to the ANC if the DA reached an agreement to govern with the ANC.
#Newzroom405
Just when the DA is on course to internal reflection and reconnecting with voters, something damaging like this happens. Khume Ramulifho's decision to back Lesufi must unquestionably be investigated by internal structures. I can't express how damaging this is to the DA's stature.
What an honour to have been interiewed by
@News24
about my candidacy in the local government elections. For those who'd like to read it, don't hesitate!
AngloGold is leaving now because of regulatory uncertainty, electricity constraints, labour unrest, and inept SOEs that jeopardizes investment. If our economy continues on this downwards trajectory, only time will tell when it'll collapse completely.
Cape Town is no longer just a holiday destination. It’s becoming the business capital of South Africa.
They have plans to fix power problems and they experience less blackouts when compared with the rest of the country.
International and local interest continues to increase
Today I was officially sworn in as a Ward Councillor in the Merafong Council! Once again thank you to residents, as well as the
@Our_DA
, for placing your trust in me! I will do the best in my ability to serve residents & hold the incumbent government to account!
@goodfoodgal
The Danish govt only temporarily suspended their vaccination programme given the success of the programme - very high vaccination rates and success in controlling the virus. The programme will resume before the winter season again.
Only if our government consisted of people with the willpower to bring about change for their communities like Solidarity and Afriforum. You can have whatever opinions you like about Solidarity and Afriforum, but they know how to look after their communities.
What happens when you remind Panyaza Lesufi that while his department wasted R430 million on sanitizing schools that were closed, the Solidarity union built a world-class R300 million Afrikaans technical college campus (Sol-Tech) in Gauteng?
This:
No underdeveloped country has ever become wealthier through aid, and none has done it without economic trade/liberalization. Wealth is created by trade, not by redistribution. To help poorer countries on that upward path, they must open their markets & trade freely.
@Rise_Mzansi
John Steenhuisen visited KZN communities during the 2021 riots, Songezo Zibi refuses to go to Mitchell's Plain because of "security" reasons. I think it's clear who's much more willing to be there when the "bullets" come.
I would like to wish the Federal Leader of the
@Our_DA
,
@jsteenhuisen
, a very happy birthday! He is a great fighter for liberal principles, and has thus far led our party firmly with dignity and strength, as we look forward to a more prosperous country free of corruption!
@nickhedley
She's a very good administrator for us, Nick. She runs the internal structures of the party quite efficiently. Much for efficiently run now than how the DA was run in 2019. That's why I'll support her candidature for another term.
@jayqua2
@SamJWoolston
@craigspoplife
Be careful with this. Lots of very elderly people don't like feeling useless. Allow them their independence, to whatever extent possible.
@CameronPetersSA
And how does the EFF treat their activists, Cameron? At the last registration weekend I as the DA Ward Councillor had to buy food and drinks for your party's activists after they complained to me about being hungry and thirsty. At least we take care of our activists.
Former Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille has been chosen to serve in the cabinet of Pres. Ramaphosa. This is a clear indicator that her career has always been solely based on self-interest political opportunism, no conviction nor loyalty whatsoever.
For the rolling blackouts, high crime rate, jobs crisis, electricity & fuel price increase, corruption, & everything in between, co-sign
@Our_DA
’s motion for Parliament to remove President Ramaphosa's cabinet.
#CabinetMustGo
@kgosi_maepa
Oh Kgosi, you're such a sorry excuse for a man. You're nothing but a nobody boot-licker for Lesufi. Tyrone has done more for Mogale than your sorry excuse of a party has done in decades.
📺 | 96 hrs since the assault on innocent civilians by the Deputy President's VIP blue light bullies, and Police Minister Bheki Cele has remained silent.
The DA demands full accountability and transparency. Was Paul Mashatile in one of the vehicles during the violent incident?
Helen Zille will officially step down tomorrow as Premier of the Western Cape province. May this remarkable person, one of the best politicians this country has ever had, have a wonderful future ahead of her. She will always remain my inspiration.
#ThankYouHelen
@_joebelcher
@BBCPolitics
The UK has some of the lowest percentages of empty housing in Europe. The problem isn't the abundance of empty housing, the problem is the lack of housing overall. It's simple to realise that to counter this we need to relax the regulatory framework for more homes to be built.
@afriforum
is one of the only sane organizations left which I'm aware of in SA that are strong on property rights and doesn't arbitrarily place individuals into social groups & determine their roles in society on the grounds of such. Well done on the
#EWC
presentation
@ErnstRoets
"BEE is not broad-based and empowering. If it was, we wouldn’t have a 42% unemployment rate, we wouldn’t have black households 10% poorer than they were 10 years ago." - John Steenhuisen
We must focus on poverty and real empowerment.
Full interview link:
Newly elected DA interim leader
@jsteenhuisen
joins farmers on patrol talking about improving the police service and creating specialised units to keep farming communities safe:
I would like to wish a very happy birthday to
@helenzille
. A once-in-a-generation leader, and someone who has always been a rolemodel to me. A real inspiration to many of us.
Can't wait to read her latest book!
@goolammv
This is the type of mentality which will bring our democracy no-where. A democracy is doomed to fail when voters act more like accomplices to corruption than accountability-holders.
@HeidiGiokos
@LynneOConnorSA
Absolutely, Heidi. Most South Africans can also not afford solar panels or inverters. Most just have to sit without power for half of the day. It affects our economy, especially our informal economy, so badly.
Results are in and the DA has won the Ward 92 by-election in Ekhurhuleni with increased results compared to the last election! Congratulations to
@GrahamGersbach
on becoming the next ward councillor.
@goolammv
Yes Goolam. He wanted to give the DA only 2 MEC positions whilst we have a much larger mandate in the Gauteng Legislature than that. I hope the ANC's NEC intervenes and takes appropriate action. Lesufi is not negotiating in good and fair faith at all.
I'm stoked about tomorrow's election & possibly being elected a councilman in my local council. I really can't believe it's actually happening now. What I'll promise to the
@Our_DA
& residents is to be accountable & accessible at all times. See you all on the other end!
@Rise_Mzansi
@Cilna
Only of Rise Mzansi could invest this much energy in Gauteng and KZN? Two provinces in a much worse state than the Western Cape. We need a post-ANC SA, not a more fractured opposition.
As someone who adheres to free-market principles, I just love this quote from John Steenhuisen's campaign manifesto for DA leader. I've just read through his manifesto and I have to say that I'm highly impressed! Decisive & tactful - as we have already seen under his leadership!
@YikeYuke
@foxcub72
@mrjamesob
Trans rights and women's rights aren't mutually exclusive, but sometimes, for example when it comes to sports and athletics, they can be in conflict. It's not bigotry to try and give women a fair chance at sports and athletics.
@Thando3296
Any Constitutionalist party that supports vital reforms, and doesn't support eroding our institutions and the rule of law. Coalition governments is the future of SA. Much more accountable form of politics.
@GvanOnselen
@KanthanPillay
Even though my vote is a secret, I would just like to say that please don't let the ZACP disappear after the election. In a pool of small parties with old ideas, there is finally a party with new, fresh and dynamic ideas.
The adjustment budget of Tshwane was passed without the amendments that you've mentioned in your thread. Why deceive? Why grandstand for absolutely nothing? Why not just be a normal, helpful coalition partner striving to build the rational and moderate centre for a post-ANC SA?
We are proud to announce that the Tshwane adjustment budget has passed after a number of important accommodations were made at the last minute by the multi-party coalition.
We are pleased that victories have been secured for the residents of Tshwane.
Reagan had 4 simple ideas: Lower tax, less regulation, restrained gov spending, noninflationary monetarism. As result, US economy grew more than a third, producing $15 tril increase in wealth, with investor confidence soaring. This is the recipe for a succesful economic recovery.
@Dark_Magician81
@practice_outlaw
@OfficialSPGB
@charliekirk11
Socialism contrasts with human nature. If working harder, longer, or smarter produces no add.. benefits because everyone is compensated the same regardless of effort, production will fall. Socialism's greatest flaw is that it fails to recognise the individual need for incentives.
@GaytonMcK
If you care so much about the economic well-being of SAns, why is your political party siding with the ANC, who in the past 30 years oversaw the problems you mentioned, wherever it seeks to govern? Don't manipulate voters when you enable the very people that caused this.
@SKamhunga
While other countries have reconstructed parts of their edu systems to adapt to the 4th industrial revolution& growing tech innovation,our edu system has rarely been updated& is not even close to international standards regarding this subject.This will result in mass unemployment
@go2Michelle
Maybe go and organise a meeting with the Mayor? And propose solutions to what you might think would work better? It's one thing to just complain, but another to actually come up with actual and practical solutions.
@minemanager
@mphophalatse1
@mlungisi_baso
1. No, she shouldn't. She wasn't lawfully removed.
2. This is a seriously racist remarks. Does Dr Phalatse not have her own conscience? Or does she only have her "own conscience" when it is in agreement to yours?
@Mbatha10
I have the Essential Saver plan from Discovery, and I have had no problems. People really need to read all the benefits that come with medical aid plans before they take out a medical aid.
@TheRealClementM
Also depends on what the positions are, Clement. Agriculture is not a big portfolio in Gauteng as the economy is more dependent on industrialisation and the services sector over agriculture.
@annelizevanwyk
Where was this attitude of yours when the ANC enlarged the cabinet and created all these positions to keep their fellow colleagues happy? Call it "self-interest", but I'm glad the DA is not being a pushover to the ANC. The DA is entitled to claim a third of all positions.
Millions of South Africans continue to find themselves locked out of opportunities 26 years post-democracy. It is time to find working & evidence-based solutions for our society, and I believe only the DA can achieve that!
#DACongress
@ColleenMakhub
Girl, YOU are causing the drama for illegally removing a Mayor for virtually nothing but to assist the ANC's own gains. Most voters didn't even vote for the ANC, and voted for alternatives to the ANC, yet you're actively helping the ANC to power-grab the City of Johannesburg.
Verbasend hoe AfriForum oor so klein tydjie so vinnig gegroei het. Ek is bly dat ek by hierdie organisasie aangesluit het. Min organisasies oor in hierdie land wat werklik doeltreffend vir ons burgerlike vryhede veg.
Volgende keer wanneer jou instink inskop om te sê “Afrikaners kan nie saamstaan nie”, neem ‘n oomblik om daaraan te dink dat
@AfriForum
bykans ‘n kwartmiljoen lede het en dat bykans 10 000 mense as vrywilligers by AfriForum se buurtwagte betrokke is.
@BigDaddyLiberty
@helenzille
As a DA activist, I am fully behind Premier Zille. We should repudiate identity politics & double standards in all its tenets & embodiments, and never ever pay obeisance to such levels just for an attempt to win votes. Inconvenient truths do not always have to be liked everyone.
@Leversmanganye
@EFFSouthAfrica
Zimbabweans tried Mugabe (who espoused the same values and policies as the EFF) for 5 years... 40 years later the country is one of the poorest in the world. Fact remains that state socialism does not work.
The next DA interim leader should be someone who's fit for purpose,100% committed to the liberal principles the party was built upon and who has the ability to unite the party around those principles. It's for these reasons that John Steenhuisen has my support!
An important example of why the DA is the most plausible choice in the upcoming 2021 local elections. The high-standard service delivery that you see in DA-led governments all over the country is what you get when you replace cadre deployment with merit-based appointments.
@Rise_Mzansi
@AxolileNotywala
Empirical evidence shows that DA-run governments are the best in terms of delivering services to the poor, most of who are black. And quite frankly, I don't think Rise Mzansi would've done things any differently than what the DA could as per it's mandate.
‘Proponents of BEE point to the small wealthy elite as proof that the concept works. But they shamefully avert their gaze from the vast majority of the black population, who have not benefited and never will.’ –
@senderman
@HipsterUnionRep
Keir Starmer has been PM for two minutes and he's done more to reform the UK than the Tories have in 5 years. His government is proving to be very competent thus far.
"A lot of stuff around Helen I think is completely overblown. She is a centre of excellence and is not someone who talks a lot about the capable state, or about the service delivery because she’s delivered it where she governs.” - John Steenhuisen
Reading books written by two of the most influential women of our times, Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille and former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. 📚📑📓
Nearly 90% of Gr.12 private schoolers in SA have qualified for degrees. This is proof that a resourceful, choice-driven edu. system results in better outcomes. Sadly, unions like SADTU continue to hold underperforming public schools hostage by resisting reforms to achieve that.