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John Steenhuisen, an anti-poor and pro-dodging elitist?

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Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen has unintentionally (but honestly) helped brand his party as anti-poor. And he’s unapologetic about it. Undoubtedly and rightfully, he’ll come under fire from a Public that’s sick of politicians who don’t care. Steenhuisen grew his reputation with witty comments in Parliament. His target was the low-hanging fruit that the corrupt ANC is. The biased Media that supports the DA made him a household name. However, in this interview outside of his comfort zone, his inadequacy has been revealed. He was questioned regards the DA-led City … Read the full article…

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The dark side of Cape Town’s administration (with Crispian Olver)

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Under Patricia de Lille, the Democratic Alliance (DA) gutted the housing department. Public housing took a “catastrophic plunge” from over 12,400 houses delivered in 2012/2013 to 6681 three years later. 2017/2018 had fewer than 1000 built. “You’ve got to judge De Lille by what she does, not what she says. What she says is really progressive… all the right language… a transformed Cape Town. She wins the most powerful electoral mandate of any mayor (to do that). Instead, where does she spend that political capital? And it’s not just her, … Read the full article…

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Nathlia Pienaar (6), another innocent victim of Cape Town gang violence

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6-year-old Nathlia Pienaar’s crime was innocence and her skipping rope. A stray bullet, likely from a gang member, stopped her happiness at her home gate on Saturday, in Lavender Hill, Cape Town. Brain dead on hospital arrival. Dead everything, 7 hours later. Is she just a statistic in the child murder capital of the world… or should she be every child needing protection? Fadiel Adams, from Gatvol Capetonians, made emotional statement on Facebook: “A six year old girl has been shot dead, the price we pay for something as mundane … Read the full article…

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Video: The Cape Town water crisis isn’t over

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“People are going to die, and people are going to fight over water,’ states one resident. This is a video about Cape Town’s water crisis, featuring well known figures such as Patricia de Lille, Xanthea Limberg and Helen Zille. Does the water issue best display the differences between the rich and the poor? Or is the more relevant fact that incompetent government, both DA an ANC, has failed us? CAPE TOWN IS THIRSTY “Cape Town is running out of water but the catastrophe was foreseeable – politicians  ignored periods of … Read the full article…

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De Lille resigns, the DA’s day of shame

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Mayor Patricia de Lille resigns and the DA drops charges against her. The DA’s worst press conference and their day of shame – zero honesty, zero facts and zero explanation. De Lille repeatedly claimed to want the disciplinary hearing to clear her name but now she trades her resignation for removal of the hearing – she’s a liar. Similarly, the DA insisted this was all about accountability and for the people they serve yet has failed to produce the evidence leading to the charges against De Lille – liars. No … Read the full article…

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Facts and Myths about Cape Town Water Crisis

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This is one of the better articles about the Cape Town water crisis. “As Day Zero approaches, nonsense is being spread.” This article by the staff of GroundUp cuts through the hysteria with facts and logic. FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT CAPE TOWN’S WATER CRISIS Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille has announced that Day Zero is now more likely than not. From 1 February, all households have to reduce their municipal water consumption to 50 litres per person per day. The World Wide Fund for Nature has published useful guidelines … Read the full article…

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Monday: ‘Dear Cape Town’ Drought Tariff Feedback Deadline

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To the over 3000 people who list themselves as Cape Town residents on my Love Knysna Facebook page, please note that the DEADLINE FOR YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE DROUGHT TARIFF the City of Cape Town wants to impose on you is Midnight, this Monday, January 15. The Dear Cape Town website is a fantastic tool for you to effectively have your say, whether complaint or suggestion, whilst standing together with thousands of your fellow residents. COMMENT ON THE DROUGHT TARIFF Dear Cape Town states that: The City of Cape Town … Read the full article…

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“Drought charge should be paid by the City, not the victims”

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The Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry tells the City of Cape Town that they mustn’t rip the consumer off with a drought charge after having charged more than inflation for years… “Drought charge should be paid by the City, not the victims. You cannot punish customers for buying less of what the City cannot supply anyway. The water problem is the result of poor Council planning and it is the Council that must pay. The Chamber feels there is no justification for the drought charge the City Council wants … Read the full article…

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