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challenging Figile Mbalula's denials and claims that he is not currently a member of the ANC. Let's get right into it and take a look at what Brown Mochotzi said, and then I'll give you some more context behind why this matters.
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challenging Fikile Mbalula's denials and claims that he is not currently a member of the ANC. Let's get right into it and take a look at what Brown Motsoeneng said, and then I'll give you some more context behind why this matters.
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Wow. So let's situate ourselves. Brown Mokhotzi is one of the people that General Mkwanazi has implicated.
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Wow. So let's situate ourselves. Brown Mokhotzi is one of the people that General Mkwanazi has implicated.
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He alleges, Mkwanazi that is, that Brown Mokhotzi was an intermediary between Vusumuzi Kat Maiklala, currently serving before court for the attempted murder of Deboho Tobejana, his girlfriend, an alleged crime boss,
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He alleges, Mkwanazi that is, that Brown Mokhotzi was an intermediary between Vusumuzi Kat Maiklala, currently serving before court for the attempted murder of Deboho Tobejana, his girlfriend, an alleged crime boss,
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that's Matlala, and Senzomkunu, being the minister of police who's currently on gardening leave. So Brown Mohotzi allegedly intermediated between these two to secure political favors for Mkunu.
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That's Matlala and Senzomkhulu, being the Minister of Police who's currently on gardening leave. So Brown Mohotzi allegedly intermediated between these two to secure political favors for Mkhulu.
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So Mkwanazi says that Brown Mohotzi was the person in some ways pulling the strings between the underworld and the political class, at least in this particular instance.
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So Mkwanazi says that Brown Mohotzi was the person in some ways pulling the strings between the underworld and the political class, at least in this particular instance.
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Now, of course, the ANC has moved to distance itself from Brown Mokhotzi because it's not a good look to have someone who's implicated in potentially linking the criminal underworld with politics as a member of your party.
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Now, of course, the ANC has moved to distance itself from Brown Mokhotzi because it's not a good look to have someone who's implicated in potentially linking the criminal underworld with politics as a member of your party.
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Now, Senzom Kunu has already admitted that Brown Mohotzi is a comrade of his or an associate of his, or he says he's not an associate, he's a comrade.
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Now, Senzom Kunu has already admitted that Brown Mohotzi is a comrade of his or an associate of his, or he says he's not an associate, he's a comrade.
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But recently, Mbalula came out and said, no, no, Brown Mohotzi is no longer a member of the ANC. His membership lapsed. And that's why that clip you just swatched matters,
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But recently, Mbalula came out and said, no, no, Brown Mohotzi is no longer a member of the ANC. His membership lapsed. And that's why that clip you just watched matters.
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because as I record this today, Brown Mokhotzi says, nope, according to me, I am a member and only my branch can decide.
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because as I record this today, Brown Mokhotzi says, nope, according to me, I am a member and only my branch can decide.
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Look, here's the real problem behind all of this. It really doesn't matter whether Brown Mohotzi signed a piece of paper to say that he's an ANC member or not.
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Look, here's the real problem behind all of this. It really doesn't matter whether Brown Mohotzi signed a piece of paper to say that he's an ANC member or not.
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This whole idea that he's not an ANC member is really just a gimmick on behalf of the ANC, because the fact is he's linked to the ANC.
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This whole idea that he's not an ANC member is really just a gimmick on behalf of the ANC, because the fact is he's linked to the ANC.
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Either he was a member or he is a member, or he continues to be a supporter and his membership has lapsed, or he still is a member and he's also a supporter.
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Either he was a member or he is a member, or he continues to be a supporter and his membership has lapsed, or he still is a member and he's also a supporter.
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The fact of the matter is that the ANC has adduced no evidence. Figuel Mbalula has adduced no evidence to show that Brown Mohotzi wasn't actually talking to Senzom Kunu, that he wasn't part of the CR-17 campaign, as many journalists have now alleged,
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The fact of the matter is that the ANC has adduced no evidence. Fikile Mbalula has adduced no evidence to show that Brown Mohotzi wasn't actually talking to Senzo Mchunu, that he wasn't part of the CR-17 campaign, as many journalists have now alleged,
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including recently Kanita Hunter. And effectively, Brown Mohotzi is linked to the ANC, whether he has an official membership card or not.
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including recently Kanita Hunter. And effectively, Brown Mohotzi is linked to the ANC, whether he has an official membership card or not.
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But of course, this whole attempt to try and deflect from this on the ANC's part has now backfired because the story has come back tenfold with Brown Mochotzi effectively challenging the ANC to show him that he is not a member.
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But of course, this whole attempt to try and deflect from this on the ANC's part has now backfired because the story has come back tenfold with Brown Mochotzi effectively challenging the ANC to show him that he is not a member.
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And now, of course, ANC officials are back on the back foot because they have to now prove their claims that he's not a member with him claiming that he is a member.
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And now, of course, ANC officials are back on the back foot because they have to now prove their claims that he's not a member with him claiming that he is a member.
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It's a mess. It's a big mess. And it just shows that the ANC is completely flat-footed in this moment.
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It's a mess. It's a big mess. And it just shows that the ANC is completely flat-footed in this moment.
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It has no idea how to get out from under the dramatic revelations that have been leveled against Brown Mochotzi and the party as a whole. So that's the first clip, but it goes deeper because I can tell you what, fam.
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It has no idea how to get out from under the dramatic revelations that have been leveled against Brown Mochotzi and uh the party as a whole. So, that's the first clip, but it goes deeper because I can tell you what, fam.
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But the fact of the matter is that a consistent pattern keeps emerging. Why are there these constant allegations of senior ANC leaders who are closely linked to crime figures?
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But the fact of the matter is that a consistent pattern keeps emerging. Why are there these constant allegations of senior ANC leaders who are closely linked to crime figures?
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Let me decode that a bit for you because what Brown Mochotzi is saying here is that, oh, you want to come at me because I was related to criminal underworld figures. I'm going to show you that you were related to criminal underworld figures.
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Let me decode that a bit for you because what Brown Mochotzi is saying here is that, oh, you want to come at me because I was related to criminal underworld figures. I'm going to show you that you were related to criminal underworld figures.
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Now, Vusike is someone who is in jail, convicted of murdering a certain Mr. Bozwana, who himself was also seen as a very rich businessman.
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Now, Vusike is someone who is in jail, convicted of murdering a certain Mr. Bozwana, who himself was also seen as a very rich businessman.
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who himself, as I say, is currently serving time for being the mastermind of a murder probably linked to ANC Northwest contracts. This is serious stuff.
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who himself, as I say, is currently serving time for being the mastermind of a murder probably linked to ANC Northwest contracts. This is serious stuff.
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So what we are starting to see is that those who are going down are going to bring others down with them as the ship continues to sink.
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So what we are starting to see is that those who are going down are going to bring others down with them as the ship continues to sink.
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And now Muhotzi is also giving ANC leaders pause for thought because he can reveal things about them or unleash allegations into the public sphere that can be extremely damaging.
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And now Muhotzi is also giving ANC leaders pause for thought because he can reveal things about them or unleash allegations into the public sphere that can be extremely damaging.
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And this can also provoke questions about how these allegations can be refuted. Is it possible that they can be refuted?
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And this can also provoke questions about how these uh allegations can be refuted. Is it possible that they can be refuted?
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It should be fairly easy to refute them. If it never happened, then there would never be any record of it happening.
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It should be fairly easy to refute them. If it never happened, then there would never be any record of it happening.
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But if evidence does emerge to corroborate at least these claims, then it looks dicey for the ANC because more and more leaders begin to be involved in this web of malfeasance.
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But if evidence does emerge to corroborate at least these claims, then it looks dicey for the ANC because more and more leaders begin to be involved in this web of malfeasance.
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Even if it isn't true, just the mud slinging itself is very bad for the ANC, especially when the mud gets slung at senior members of the party like Figile Mbalula,
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Even if it isn't true, just the mud slinging itself is very bad for the ANC, especially when the mud gets slung at senior members of the party like Fikile Mbalula, who
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So it's serious. And Mochotzi links Mbalula to other serious figures in the criminal underworld. And let's see how Mbalula moves to refute those claims.
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So it's serious. And Mochotzi links Mbalula to other serious figures in the criminal underworld. And let's see how Mbalula moves to refute those claims.
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But again, as a senior ANC leader, you don't want to constantly be having to refute claims and being on the back foot. One minute, it's refuting claims about Afri Forum and his trip to Dubai,
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But again, as a senior ANC leader, you don't want to constantly be having to refute claims and being on the back foot. One minute, it's refuting claims about AfriForum and his trip to Dubai,
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which wasn't ultimately pursued by the NPA, it has to be said.
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which wasn't ultimately pursued by the NPA, it has to be said.
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But then no sooner have you dealt with that than a new set of allegations come out. And of course, now Mochotzi will have to substantiate some of this at the commission as well.
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But then no sooner have you dealt with that than a new set of allegations come out. And of course, now Mochotzi will have to substantiate some of this at the commission as well.
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So I'm sure he'll be asked about this at the Commission. I'm sure he'll be asked about this at the parliamentary inquiry. How do you know these things? Do you have evidence for these trips linked to the ANCSG?
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So I'm sure he'll be asked about this at the Commission. I'm sure he'll be asked about this at the parliamentary inquiry. How do you know these things? Do you have evidence for these trips linked to the ANCSG?
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A report from Johan Ebers at News24 states that the ANC is in deep trouble over 85 million debt owed to Ezuluni investments.
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A report from Johan Ebers at News24 states that the ANC is in deep trouble over 85 million debt owed to Ezulwini investments.
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So in the 2019 election, the ANC enters into a deal for campaign posters with a company called Ezuluni, funnily enough, Heaven in Zulu or Qhosa. And yeah,
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So in the 2019 election, the ANC enters into a deal for campaign posters with a company called Ezulwini, funnily enough, Heaven in Zulu or Xhosa. And yeah,
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or Ozulu. And yeah, he says, the ANC says, we need these posters. Can you please provide them to us?
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or Ozulu. And yeah, he says, uh the ANC says, we need these posters. Can you please provide them to us?
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Now, there's a bit of confusion because the person on the side of the poster company is dealing with not high-ranking ANC officials,
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Now, there's a bit of confusion because the person on the side of the poster company is dealing with not high-ranking ANC officials,
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but the chief of staff of the head of elections, who was the head of elections, Figile Mbalula, so his chief of staff at the time, and a finance representative of the ANC who reported to Paul Masha Dila at the time.
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the chief of staff of the head of elections, who was the head of elections, Fikile Mbalula, so his chief of staff at the time, and a finance representative of the ANC who reported to Paul Mashatile at the time.
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But those two enter into a contract, which has now been approved by every court in the land, for these posters, which were effectively worth 150 million. You know, those election posters you see on street lights and all of that kind of thing.
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But those two enter into a contract, which has now been approved by every court in the land, for these posters, which were effectively worth 150 million. You know, those election posters you see on street lights and all of that kind of thing.
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So what happens from there? The ANC doesn't pay the amount they owe.
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So what happens from there? The ANC doesn't pay the amount they owe.
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So Ezuluni Investment first tries internal channels. Eventually they take the ANC to court. It goes to the high court.
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So Ezuluni Investment first tries internal channels. Eventually they take the ANC to court. It goes to the high court.
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And then the ANC appealed that to the Constitutional Court. The Con Court refused to hear it. So legally speaking, no matter what the ANC may protest, there was a contract to provide this money. The ANC didn't pay.
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And then the ANC appealed that to the Constitutional Court. The Con Court refused to hear it. So legally speaking, no matter what the ANC may protest, there was a contract to provide this money. The ANC didn't pay.
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Now, curiously, just before the 2024 election, we then heard that there has been a settlement.
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Now, curiously, just before the 2024 election, we then heard that there has been a settlement.
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And I want to bring up a graphic for you to have a look at. And effectively what this says is the ANC releases this media statement to say the ANC confirms that it has settled out of court with Ezuluni Investments.
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And I want to bring up a graphic for you to have a look at. And effectively what this says is the ANC releases this media statement to say the ANC confirms that it has settled out of court with Ezuluni Investments.
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The matter has been resolved in the best interests of both parties. So everyone thinks, okay, some agreement has been made. The ANC found money from somewhere and they've managed to pay the service provider. Guess what?
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The matter has been resolved in the best interests of both parties. So everyone thinks, okay, some agreement has been made. The ANC found money from somewhere and they've managed to pay the service provider. Guess what?
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It looks like the settlement has now fallen apart. So effectively, what has happened now is that Ezuluni has said, we owed a debt, we entered into a settlement, the settlement hasn't been paid, we need our money.
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It looks like the settlement has now fallen apart. So effectively, what has happened now is that Ezuluni has said, we owed a debt, we entered into a settlement, the settlement hasn't been paid, we need our money.
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The courts have already agreed there was a contract in place. So now we are moving to attach assets. What does that mean?
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The courts have already agreed there was a contract in place. So now we are moving to attach assets. What does that mean?
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It means if someone owes you something and they can't pay you, you go and get the assets in recompense for that lack of payment. What are these assets? They're removable assets at the moment.
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It means if someone owes you something and they can't pay you, you go and get the assets in recompense for that lack of payment. What are these assets? They're removable assets at the moment.
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So apparently, recently, according to this News 24 report, computer equipment, kitchen appliances worth about $140,000 were removed by the sheriff. But that doesn't even begin to repay the debt, right?
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So apparently, recently, according to this News 24 report, computer equipment, kitchen appliances worth about $140,000 were removed by the sheriff. But that doesn't even begin to repay the debt, right?
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So that means that after you go for the immovable property, sorry, the movable property, things that are movable, like a laptop or a microwave or a desk or a chair, you then can go for movable property.
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So that means that after you go for the immovable property, sorry, the movable property, things that are movable, like a laptop or a microwave or a desk or a chair, you then can go for movable property.
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So Ezuluni say that they are going to move for the ANC's actual properties like Lutuli House in order to get paid back their debt and then also go for some of their local offices and their provincial offices.
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So Ezulwini say that they are going to move for the ANC's actual properties like Lutuli House in order to get paid back their debt and then also go for some of their local offices and their provincial offices.
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I'm sure the ANC has a mighty large property portfolio when you think about it, assuming they own some of those properties and they don't just rent.
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I'm sure the ANC has a mighty large property portfolio when you think about it, assuming they own some of those properties and they don't just rent.
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So that's the case, but also the bank account, one of the bank accounts has been attached. They may go for other bank accounts.
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So that's the case, but also the bank account, one of the bank accounts has been attached. They may go for other bank accounts.
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My understanding is that because the ANC is a voluntary association and it's a political party, not a company, as you couldn't move for liquidation on something that's not defined as a company in the Companies Act.
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My understanding is that because the ANC is a voluntary association and it's a political party, not a company, as you couldn't move for liquidation on something that's not defined as a company in the Companies Act.
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Again, that's about just normal people like you and me, so individuals. Again, the ANC is not an individual. So as far as I understand, there is no law preventing a bankrupt political party from contesting an election.
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Again, that's about just normal people like you and me, so individuals. Again, the ANC is not an individual. So as far as I understand, um, there is no law preventing a bankrupt political party from contesting an election.
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But I think this idea that the ANC can't contest elections is wrong. I think it's based on the fact that unrehabilitated insolvents can't become members of parliament.
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But I think this idea that the ANC can't contest elections is wrong. I think it's based on the fact that unrehabilitated insolvents can't become members of parliament.
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But again, that's about individual members, not political parties. And there may be questions about political rights.
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But again, that's about individual members, not political parties. And there may be questions about political rights.
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But I don't think the question is whether the ANC contests elections or not. I think the question is what financial and image reputation damage does this do to the ANC on the eve of another election? Because
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But I don't think the question is whether the ANC contests elections or not. I think the question is what financial and image reputation damage does this do to the ANC on the eve of another election? Because
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let's get one thing straight. The ANC is preaching to South Africa about its new economic plan.
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Let's get one thing straight. The ANC is preaching to South Africa about its new economic plan.
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Have a look at the ANC's new message about a new economic plan that will renew the economy.
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Have a look at the ANC's new message about a new economic plan that will renew the economy.
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So Fam, I have one simple but ultimately devastating question for the ANC. How are you going to fix the economy if your own assets are being attached by the sheriff?
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So Fam, I have one simple but ultimately devastating question for the ANC. How are you going to fix the economy if your own assets are being attached by the sheriff?
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You want South Africans to believe that you will be able to fix all the economic chaos around us as an entity that cannot fix its own economic house and is having its microwaves and kitchens removed.
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You want South Africans to believe that you will be able to fix all the economic chaos around us as an entity that cannot fix its own economic house and is having its microwaves and kitchens removed.
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Even in that speech, the president said they've come up with a new 10-point plan that will reinforce the National Development Plan, which will form part of the medium-term development agenda.
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Even in that speech, the president said they've come up with a new 10-point plan that will reinforce the National Development Plan, which will form part of the medium-term development agenda.
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So three plans in one. And then there was once upon a time, there was the nine-point plan. Then there was the, obviously we had GIA, we had SGISA, we had the new development path.
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So three plans in one. And then there was once upon a time, there was the nine-point plan. Then there was the, uh, obviously we had GIA, we had SGISA, we had the new development path.
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Every time the ANC is in trouble, instead of fixing the problem and just getting on with it, they announce a new plan to try and convince South Africans that this time is going to be different.
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Every time the ANC is in trouble, instead of fixing the problem and just getting on with it, they announce a new plan to try and convince South Africans that this time is going to be different.
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And it's been repeated to the point of absurdity now. No one believes in the ANC's economic plan until we see economic progress. Yes, sure, state-owned enterprises are in a better state than they were when they were catastrophically failing, but that's not...
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And it's been repeated to the point of absurdity now. No one believes in the ANC's economic plan until we see economic progress. Yes, sure, state-owned enterprises are in a better state than they were when they were catastrophically failing, but that's not...
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That's praising a fish for swimming. You destroyed ESCOM in the first place. We can't give you brownie points because suddenly we have lights for six months.
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That's praising a fish for swimming. You destroyed ESCOM in the first place. We can't give you brownie points because suddenly we have lights for six months.
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Again, cool. Freight rail is starting to snail and move a bit, but you broke it. So we're not going to give you points for starting to fix it.
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Again, cool. Freight rail is starting to snail and move a bit, but you broke it. So we're not going to give you points for starting to fix it.
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So no, ANC. We're not interested in your new economic plan until you can pay your debts and deliver economic growth for the country.
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So no, ANC. We're not interested in your new economic plan until you can pay your debts and deliver economic growth for the country.
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So having said that, let's turn our attention because we have to keep the focus on this Mkwanazi story. We've been one of the platforms that has constantly kept you updated on the Matlanga Commission, Mukwanazi's allegations, and the accountability for that.
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So having said that, let's turn our attention because we have to keep the focus on this Mkwanazi story. We've been one of the platforms that has constantly kept you updated on the Matlanga Commission, Mukwanazi's allegations, and the accountability for that.
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And tomorrow, as I shoot this, Parliament begins its all-important inquiry into Mkwanazi's allegations.
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And tomorrow, as I shoot this, Parliament begins its all-important inquiry into Mkwanazi's allegations.
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Their party is implicated. Their leaders are implicated. And so they're probably going to do what they always do,
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Their party is implicated. Their leaders are implicated. And so they're probably going to do what they always do.
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But they don't have a majority in this committee. If you combine all the opposition parties, they are a majority. So a few important things to keep an eye on. What is the DA going to do?
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But they don't have a majority in this committee. If you combine all the opposition parties, they are a majority. So a few important things to keep an eye on. What is the DA going to do?
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Are they going to shore up the ANC and side with their GNU partner, or are they going to pursue accountability fully?
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Are they going to shore up the ANC and side with their GNU partner, or are they going to pursue accountability fully?
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which could seriously damage the ANC and possibly even unravel the GNU in the worst case scenario for the ANC.
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which could seriously damage the ANC and possibly even unravel the GNU in the worst case scenario for the ANC.
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Will it stick to that principle and make sure it gets right to the bottom no matter how high this goes,
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Will it stick to that principle and make sure it gets right to the bottom no matter how high this goes.
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Office of the president. Then, of course, we'll see how prepared is the MK party?
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Office of the president. Then, of course, we'll see how prepared is the MK party?
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Will they come out guns blazing? Will they be ready for the task at hand as the biggest opposition party outside the GNU in this committee?
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Will they come out guns blazing? Will they be ready for the task at hand as the biggest opposition party outside the GNU in this committee?
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Well, he's the parliamentary rep there, so I'm not sure if he's going to be sitting this week or not. But it'll be interesting to see how he performs. You've got an MP like Linus Breitenbach, the DA MP and former prosecutor.
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Well, he's the parliamentary rep there, so I'm not sure if he's going to be sitting this week or not. But it'll be interesting to see how he performs. You've got an MP like Glenys Breitenbach, the DA MP and former prosecu-
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Who can really bring her prosecutorial experience to bear as she asks probing and penetrating questions, which she often does in parliamentary settings?
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Who can really bring her prosecutorial experience to bear as she asks probing and penetrating questions, which she often does in parliamentary settings?
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This really matters, and I'm begging South Africa's MPs to stand up and do South Africa proud right now,
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This really matters, and I'm begging South Africa's MPs to stand up and do South Africa proud right now.
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Or not. In particular, we know that President Ramaposa has already been mentioned at the Matlanga Commission. We know that President Ramaposa needs to tell us whether he condoned the disbandment of the political killings task team.
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Or not. In particular, we know that President Ramaphosa has already been mentioned at the Matlala Commission. We know that President Ramaphosa needs to tell us whether he condoned the disbandment of the political killings task team.
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But it's not just about the president, it could be about the deputy president, it could be about Figuel Mbalula, it could be about the speaker, just whoever might be implicated. I'm not saying these people are.
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But it's not just about the president. It could be about the deputy president. It could be about Fikile Mbalula. It could be about the speaker, just whoever might be implicated. I'm not saying these people are.
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Implicated at the moment, but we need to pursue every potential line and not defend politicians. And if the ANC is going to defend politicians, then for love of country, the South African opposition parties, I don't care whether the DA does.
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Implicated at the moment, but we need to pursue every potential line and not defend politicians. And if the ANC is going to defend politicians, then for love of country, the South African opposition parties, I don't care whether the DA does.
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We need those parties to come together to get to the truth and to unearth what needs to be unearthed.
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We need those parties to come together to get to the truth and to unearth what needs to be unearthed.
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This is a different process because these MPs have a little more leeway. It's not a directly judicial process.
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This is a different process because these MPs have a little more leeway. It's not a directly judicial process.
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So we are likely to see more political questions, although of course there will be rules. And so MPs have a bit more latitude, I would say, than an evidence leader who's an advocate at a commission.
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So we are likely to see more political questions, although of course there will be rules. And so MPs have a bit more latitude, I would say, than an evidence leader who's an advocate at a commission.
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But that would mean that opposition parties really have to be very strategic about the questions they ask right from the beginning so that we can get the answers we need.
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But that would mean that opposition parties really have to be very strategic about the questions they ask right from the beginning so that we can get the answers we need.
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The commission's on a bit of a break, but SMWX will be bringing you the parliamentary inquiry live. So look out for those live streams and rather watch on SMWX and support mainstream media. Fam!
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The commission's on a bit of a break, but SMWX will be bringing you the parliamentary inquiry live. So look out for those live streams and rather watch on SMWX and support mainstream media. Fam!
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And tell your aunt, your uncle, your son, your daughter to get wise and start watching SMWX because this is the
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And tell your aunt, your uncle, your son, your daughter to get wise and start watching SMWX because this is the
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Place where we all decode, interpret, and understand South African politics together. I'll see you on the next one, fam. Should be here tomorrow as we react to day one of Parliament. Keep it locked. Are you a member of SMWX?
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Place where we all decode, interpret, and understand South African politics together. I'll see you on the next one, fam. Should be here tomorrow as we react to day one of Parliament. Keep it locked. Are you a member of SMWX?
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On the very same day General Kumalo mysteriously falls ill and can't face the Matlanga Commission, Julius Mailema is convicted of crimes in East London. South Africa's political theatre just hit a new climax and we're here to take you through it all.
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On the very same day General Kumalo mysteriously falls ill and can't face the Matlanga Commission, Julius Mailema is convicted of crimes in East London. South Africa's political theatre just hit a new climax and we're here to take you through it all.
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Today there's so much to talk about, and I really want you to sit back and take all of this in, because I think this is a very important episode.
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Today there's so much to talk about, and I really want you to sit back and take all of this in, because I think this is a very important episode.
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And hopefully by the end, you'll get new insight on the General Kumalo and Commission situation, but also the Julius Malema judgment. And probably most importantly, towards the end, I'm going to speak about the implications legally and politically.
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And hopefully by the end, you'll get new insight on the General Kumalo and Commission's situation, but also the Julius Malema judgment. And probably most importantly, towards the end, I'm going to speak about the implications legally and politically.
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So stick around. Let's start where we need to start, though, with the Matlanga Commission, which has taken a series of perplexing and worrying turns.
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So stick around. Let's start where we need to start, though, with the Matlanga Commission, which has taken a series of perplexing and worrying turns.
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Iko Nin Due off. That's all I can say. And you don't want to jump to conclusions, because we don't have a lot of facts at our disposal right now, but you also don't want to ignore coincidences, especially when they start piling up.
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I'm going to weigh off. That's all I can say. And you don't want to jump to conclusions, because we don't have a lot of facts at our disposal right now, but you also don't want to ignore coincidences, especially when they start piling up.
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Now we heard from the police, whose spokesperson, Atlanda Mate, said the general is following medical advice from his physician. His health remains our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that he receives all the necessary support to recover fully.
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Now we heard from the police, whose spokesperson, Atlanda Mate, said the general is following medical advice from his physician. His health remains our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that he receives all the necessary support to recover fully.
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Obviously, we wish General Kumalo well, but really this does smack of something more sinister and those kinds of concerns need to be clarified and the public needs to be put at ease because this is all too
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Obviously, we wish General Kumalo well, but really this does smack of something more sinister and those kinds of concerns need to be clarified and the public needs to be put at ease because this is all too
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But on top of that, we then get this communication from the Matlanga Commission. I'm going to put it up so we can read it. It's a graphic I'm going to put up for you.
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But on top of that, we then get this communication from the Matlhanga Commission. I'm going to put it up so we can read it. It's a graphic I'm going to put up for you.
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This week, the Commission's public hearings would have continued until Friday, but when the hearing resumed today, Justice Mazlanga adjourned it due to the ill health of Kumalo. So
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This week, the Commission's public hearings would have continued until Friday, but when the hearing resumed today, Justice Mazlanga adjourned it due to the ill health of Kumalo. So
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