Category Archives: Same Shit Different Government

Commentary and updates about Mike Hampton’s controversial book about Democratic Alliance corruption, ‘Same Shit, Different Government’. Includes related press coverage.

Another major gas discovery off Garden Route coast

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More bad news for nature and tourism lovers on the Garden Route. There’s been another gas discovery offshore. Total announced on Wednesday a second significant gas condensate discovery offshore South Africa, Kallanish Energy reports. The discovery on the Luiperd prospect, on Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, follows the adjacent play opening Brulpadda discovery last year. The well was drilled to a depth of 3,400 meters and encountered 73 meters of net gas condensate pay. The block is operated by Total with a 45% stake. Other partners include Qatar Petroleum … Read the full article…

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Proof of Helen Zille’s deception

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A photo, a courier slip and a Twitter post by Helen Zille prove that she’s a deceiver. To use her words in the screenshot below, she’s a liar, “imho” (in my humble opinion). HELEN ZILLE PROTECTS DA CORRUPTION For years, Helen Zille received detailed information about DA corruption, sent by me. That originated in Knysna but grew as the same DA people were involved in skulduggery in other towns. The continuous intimidation against me must surely be with her approval. She threatened to sue and incarcerate me. Her bodyguards pressed … Read the full article…

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Should I shout TRUTH at DA corruption again?

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The Democratic Alliance is a criminal organisation. Should I speak out against them again? THE DA DAMAGE DONE I haven’t lived in Knysna for 3 years because the DA destroyed my life for exposing their corruption. I’ve had a minimum of 17 lawyers acting in various capacities against me – 10 civil cases and several criminal charges. I suffered obscene propaganda that associated me with child abuse and a missing 9-year-old girl. Our justice system is broken. No one will represent me. Their loyalty is to power and money. It … Read the full article…

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Oudtshoorn corruption submission to Auditor General

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I reported this Oudtshoorn corruption to the Auditor General on 5 August 2020. It involves Mayor Chris McPherson & MEC Local Government Anton Bredell. Both are members of the Democratic Alliance. It was acknowledged by Advocate Ryno De Water (Senior Manager: Investigations Business Unit), ccied to Michael Harmse (Manager: Investigations Business Unit). I was informed that there is an open case on Oudtshoorn. In my previous post concerning Knysna corruption, I stated that dead birds don’t fly. However, in Oudtshoorn there are also living birds that don’t fly. This year’s … Read the full article…

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Corruption, COGTA and the latest lawyers against me

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There are many rotten reasons why Knysna, like South Africa, can no longer fly. This is my additional submission against corruption and maladministration to COGTA Chair Faith Muthambi, sent last month. It is part of my previously promised 100 days of activism which I expect will end with me in prison, maybe as early as next month. My last expose was 21 July 2020. On 23 August, I stated that I had no interest in new issues. Despite more political drama and cronyism, I kept silent. However, this post addresses … Read the full article…

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So long, South Africa, and thanks for all the fish…

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I gave 10 years to fighting corruption. Unfortunately, no one stood with me in a meaningful way. South Africa is broken. Maybe, in a different way, I am too.  But I don’t regret having represented what I believe in. The best lesson I learned was minimalism. Most material things don’t matter. I would like to own a small fridge but there’s no need for a car or a big TV. I’ve handled 6-months of lockdown well. I’ve spent so much time alone, much longer than that, that I don’t need … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!