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Democratic Alliance (DA) President, John Steenhuisen, allegedly found a loophole in the legal system to use the Cape as collateral for his loans from the US-based Bezos Foundation.
Also alleged - The USA wants control of the Cape trade route (European-Asian sea route).
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This is not an ANC defence post. It's a data post.
For weeks, 30 years of measurable state building has been waved away with anecdotes, potholes and headlines.
So here are the national numbers. Not just Jo'burg. The whole country. ๐๐พ
Our population grew from about 40m to 63.5m. Services had to outrun that growth. They did:
โข Electricity for lighting: 58% โ 95% of households
โข Piped water inside the home: 32% โ 60%
โข Improved sanitation: 62% โ 84%
โข Adults with no schooling: 19% โ 7%
โข Degree holders: 649,000 โ nearly 3 million
โข Black graduates: 188,000 โ 1.7 million
โข About 5 million housing opportunities delivered
โข 26.5 million grant beneficiaries, including nearly 13 million children
โข Life expectancy: from about 52 at the height of AIDS to nearly 67, via the world's largest ARV programme
โข 8 in 10 South Africans online, nearly 2 mobile connections per person
โข A real economy about 85% bigger than in 1994
โข 12GW+ of renewables contracted via REIPPPP, a state-designed programme that brought in private capital
None of this was luck. It was built by an ANC-led state, with business at the table, out of a sanctions-era wreckage.
The fatigue is real. Unemployment is real. Failing municipalities are real, and we should say so. But tiredness must not make us blind. Thirty years ago millions had no lights, no water in the yard, no access to basic healthcare. Today they do. Whoever tells you nothing changed wants you to hate your own progress.
A pothole trends for three days. 5 million housing opportunities never trend at all. Both are facts. Only one gets counted.
To business: this market was built here. Talking it down is not analysis. It's a short position on your own balance sheet.
Lies have short legs. I'm ready for the debate. Which of these numbers do you dispute? Reply with your source.
Data, not vibes.
Sources: Stats SA (Census 1996 & 2022, General Household Survey 2025, Mid-Year Estimates 2026), IRR using Stats SA data (graduates), Human Settlements via Africa Check (housing), Budget 2026 (grants), DataReportal 2026, IPP Office (REIPPPP).
#LGE2026 #DataAnalytics @MYANC
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You attack the ANC, the people will defend it.
You attack the revolution, ANC members will defend it.
Vote ANC๐ค๐๐
And so it begins...
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Another protest over water shortages is planned in Melville, Johannesburg. Residents say they have gone more than eight weeks without a reliable water supply.
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From Wednesday morning, there are going to be several "service delivery" protests across Johannesburg instigated by members of the blue party.
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the da is in favor to win in Johannesburg which is sad because thousands of capetonians have told you to pick someone else. I hate that you're gonna fuck around & find out
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I have safely arrived in Moscow, Russia, ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum.
Over the next few days, we will engage in critical high-level discussions centered on our shared priorities under the theme "For Peace, Security, and Development." Our participation focuses on securing tangible benefits for our nationโdriving economic diversification, boosting industrial trade, and creating sustainable jobs for our youth.
Through mutual respect and win-win partnerships, we aim to accelerate growth in key sectors, including energy, food security, digital transformation, and technology.
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๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ ๐.๐. ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฎ, ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐๐, ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ-๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ญ๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ
Today, the 25th of October 2026, the Southern African Development Community joins the Government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to commemorate the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, under the theme Leveraging Regional Integration and Global Partnerships for Economic Transformation Beyond Illegal Sanctions.
Today, our Regional Economic Community sends one message to the world: we seek the complete and unconditional lifting of sanctions on our sister nation, the Republic of Zimbabwe.
This yearโs commemoration is especially important as we are increasingly aware of the global geopolitical and economic challenges of recent years and their significant effects on our national and regional economies. The sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe therefore create an additional burden for its people amid an already challenging continental and international environment
We therefore appreciate the theme guiding this yearโs commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, which underscores the need to transform the global approach to the current sanctions against Zimbabwe and fully liberate the country and its people, enabling them to achieve their rightful socio-economic fulfilment.
Full statement by the SADC Chairperson on the 2026 SADC Anti-Sanction Day can be found on this link: sadc.int/latest-news/statemeโฆ
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On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa I congratulate my dear brother and friend, President @LulaOficial and the people of Brazil.
This victory will echo beyond the shores of Brazil. It is a victory for the global south and progressive forces throughout the world.
We affirm our commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between our two countries and working closely together in all multilateral fora to forge a just and better world order underpinned by solidarity and adherence to international law.
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@NoncebaMhlauli Uyifundiswe nguwe le pose uPresident๐๐ค๐๐
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In Johannesburg City Hall today during the Presidentsโ engagement with Middle Class, Academics, Professionals and Business.
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CAPE TOWN QUIETLY ABANDONS WOODSTOCK HOUSING PROJECT SEVEN YEARS AFTER FAMILIES AGREED TO GIVE UP THEIR HOMES TO ENABLE IT
substack.com/@brettherron/noโฆ
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is delivering the OR Tambo Memorial Lecture hosted at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). youtube.com/live/bhrtzKU-FGk
Unfortunately, the townships of Cape Town are also given the same treatment by the DA. This is the service delivery that the people of Soweto, Alexandra, Diepsloot in Johannesburg would be subjected to while the money goes to cutting grass in the suburbs.
Malapane Road in Mamelodi East was full of rocks, damaging vehicles and making daily travel difficult. After Ward 10 residents asked for help, we stepped in and fixed the gravel road. ๐ง๐
This is whatโs possible when communitiesโ concerns are met with practical action, at a fraction of the cost of a conventional government process.
#TakeBackYourCity #BackBrink
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During the door to door campaign, I noticed ANC NEC Member Cde Steve Letsike communicating in sign language. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity and ensuring that everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
This is the ANC we envisioned ๐ค๐๐
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๐จ A NEW ERA FOR EKURHULENI'S ENERGY FUTURE ๐จ
โExecutive Mayor, Ald Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, alongside Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientso Ramakgopa, officially hosted the sod-turning ceremony for Ekurhuleni's first-ever Independent Power Producer (IPP) site in -
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Government buys back its former SOE that was battered and ransacked by the private sector.
Private sector competence is a facade.
The IDC has reportedly reached an agreement to buy ArcelorMittal in a R10 billion deal.
businesstech.co.za/news/busiโฆ
