Mr John Straight - Say it as it is, stick to the devil you know

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You keep on forgetting to tell people that the last time they trusted their vote to you, you gave it to the worst mayor in Johannesburg's history.
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Replying to @eNCA
People must understand what a""refugee" & "Asylum seeker" means. Are Nigerians having a civil war or any war that mitigates refugees. Asylum seeking is referred to as seeking help from persecution or harm.
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Good afternoon, fellow South Africans. I’ve seen many South Africans, including the chairman of Eskom Mr. @mteton, weighing in on tomorrow’s countrywide protests against illegal immigration, and I thought I should add my voice as well. I’ll be brief. Patriots, we must remember one fundamental principle: South Africans have the constitutional right to “peaceful protest” in response to government failures. And on immigration, the government has failed dismally. South Africans are fully entitled to raise their concerns. No foreign national should be in South Africa illegally. Those who are here illegally must be deported because they have broken South Africa’s laws. It’s a matter of law and order. I’m glad that Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has deported thousands of illegal immigrants over the past two years. More work needs to be done to reverse the government’s failure on immigration. When illegal immigration is debated, some people shift the conversation to economics. But this is not an economic debate — it is a legal one. There is no need to discuss economic contributions when someone is in the country illegally. We should absolutely welcome legal immigrants — especially the skilled and innovative legal immigrants. But illegal immigration into our country is unacceptable. Even Americans dislike porous borders. President Joe Biden’s open border policies cost Kamala Harris the election win in 2024. That said, we must never tolerate vigilantism. Tomorrow’s protests must be peaceful. Anyone who commits violence must face the full might of the law. My advice: if you can join the protests and feel strongly about this issue, do so — peacefully. Best wishes from Johannesburg. #immigration #politics #economy
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Remember to tell the people of Johannesburg, that the last time they voted for you, you showed your hate for the people of Joburg that you gave us Dada, the worst mayor in history.
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Replying to @Newzroom405
This cannot be news to them 🫠
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Replying to @Sello_Libram
It was South African Police Services that killed people under command of Jacob Zuma, his appointed minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa and his Appointed Commissionor Riah Phiyega. Ramaphosa was not a member of a state and had no powers to command SAPS.
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Replying to @MandDLw @Action4SA
It also means: 1. Scrapping black transformation policies off. 2. Strengthen ties with Israel and the west. 3. Supports Cape exit. 4. Forget about equal distribution of SAn wealth. 5. Privatisation of all SOEs. It’s not me, it’s in their manifesto. Read it before concluding 🤞🏾
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Replying to @ronnynyathi
Respectfully enough to sleep with his friend’s daughters
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If the below mentioned was the case especially when using words like Sporting integrity & fairness why do we see India & Pakistan grouped together at literally every ICC event??? Where's the integrity & fairness in that??? We know they doing because of the money, let's be honest!
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Make your voice heard as we build a new citizenship, immigration and refugee protection system that serves South Africa’s interests! The comment period for the Draft Revised White Paper has been extended to 15 February 2026 🇿🇦
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Replying to @AdvoBarryRoux
South Africa is learning to work together. Now it’s solving crimes, soon it will be dealing with corruption. Thereafter building cities.
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Replying to @BafanaBafana
Bafana Bafana also known as Banana Banana Boys that has no nerves; those undersized players who play football like rugby; running on the pitch with their undersized legs, lol 🤣. So funny to watch! You guys getting knocked out. I'll be hate-watching! I can never take them serious
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Richa Ghosh doing Pant in the Womens world cup @RishabhPant17 Hope this trick works! 😁 #WomensWorldCup2025
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Remember their faces and names!!! These are the people who voted in favour of the ANC VAT increases today in parliament. #RememberTheSellouts
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Genocides don’t start with mass slaughter—they start with laws that discriminate, rhetoric that dehumanizes, and narratives that justify exclusion. In South Africa, laws are being passed to disadvantage a specific race, violent rhetoric is escalating, and targeted killings are rising. The final stage—widespread slaughter—is the last straw, but history proves you don’t have to wait for the last straw to recognize where this is heading. The warning signs are already here.
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Replying to @MkhontoweSizwex
Zuma shrunk the economy when he was in power. He doesn’t have the will or the skill to govern effectively
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Replying to @MmusiMaimane
Beyond the cabinet, there’s endless waste: ghost workers in government, overpaid consultants doing basic work civil servants should be handling, unnecessary VIP security details, and corruption scandals that drain billions. If just a fraction of this waste was eliminated, the country wouldn’t need additional taxes
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Replying to @ProteasMenCSA
Soon after the ICC Champions Trophy, CSA must be prepared to part ways with Proteas Coach Rob Walter regardless of the results. We will then hire a new coach, Robin Peterson. Hashim Amla will take on the role of Batting Coach, while Dale Steyn will be the Bowling Coach. We have also made the decision to remove Temba Bavuma as captain of the Proteas, with the vision of achieving success in the 2027 World Cup. We cannot continue to be humiliated in this manner. As the hosts of the 2027 World Cup, we cannot allow other teams to disrespect us on our home turf. Let us give Robin Peterson the chance and time to build a well-oiled machine that will dominate the world stage. We have talented players such as Maphaka, Brevis, Stubbs, and Rickelton who are ready to lead us to victory.
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A group of Lotus High learners in Cape Town has been captured assaulting a fellow pupil.
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NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS: A young girl was attacked by her fellow students in Lotus High School in Cape Town.
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