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.

Winde threatens legal action to get Knysna under his control

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“Deception is an act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not true.It is often done for personal gain or advantage. Deception can involve dissimulation, propaganda, and sleight of hand, as well as distraction, camouflage, or concealment.” – Wikipedia IN DEFENCE OF OUDTSHOORN Cameron Dugmore, the ANC’s leader in the Western Cape Legislature, has called for MEC Local Government Anton Bredell to be suspended. This comes after I exposed the recording of Bredell illegally using his ‘ministerial’ powers to try create … Read the full article…

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The DA’s sedition, Parliament wants investigation

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“Attention Politicians: You think we’re nothing but WE’RE EVERYTHING.” – The Public The Democratic Alliance’s attack, against the half a million residents of the Garden Route, has been exposed. Using sedition and propaganda, they’ve show us that the part of the National Party it absorbed was its dirty tricks heart. Parliament has made the connection between what’s been happening to Knysna and Oudtshoorn. It’s severe that the ‘DA’s’ Western Cape MEC Anton Bredell is implicated. That multiplies with the news that James Selfe, the DA’s shadow man, and Premier Alan … Read the full article…

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Mayor Ricky and Manager Louis, your cover-up of corruption is rejected

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Mayor Elrick van Aswegen and Acting Municipal Manager Dr Louis Scheepers, your cover-up of corruption is rejected. COVER-UP REJECTED I approached you with good intention to help Knysna. You responded with ambush. What you did to me in our telephone conference yesterday was unacceptably unproductive. You deliberately ensured that not one topic could be discussed. That you did it whilst pretending to be reasonable and claiming to be helpful makes you chameleon sharks. You cannot be trusted. Consequently, I’m going to acknowledge what you are and be necessarily direct. If … Read the full article…

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This is the report that COGTA Chair Faith Muthambi wanted on Knysna

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I’ve got the reports that COGTA Chair Faith Muthambi wanted from the Western Cape Government and MEC Anton Bredell, regarding their (failed) oversight of Knysna. “Knysna Municipality is at a tipping point which could adversely affect the future of the Municipality and its community. According to officials, the organisational culture is characterised by distrust, dishonesty, conflict, political interference, instability, and toxic working relationships.” Knysna is a town in never-ending political scandal, and again in financial trouble. Corruption hasn’t been punished for at least nine years. New Mayor Elrick van Aswegen … Read the full article…

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Video: I’m South Africa’s first anti-corruption Mayor, I’m Mike Hampton

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I’m South Africa’s first anti-corruption Mayor, I’m Mike Hampton. Please wait a few seconds for this short anti-corruption video to load… I’m the new Mayor of Knysna. I’m initiating a zero-tolerance, anti-corruption policy. If you’re suspected of stealing R100, you’re suspended. If you’re found guilty, we will claim legal fees. If you steal millions, we’ll take your house. You will not get another cushy job in another DA municipality in the Western Cape. You will not be promoted to Parliament. You will go to jail! This is my inaugural address. … Read the full article…

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