Not so long ago, I was a free man, no political constraints. Then I agreed, voluntarily to join Government. Tjoooo! Free but not free!! You have to obey the majority/collective decisions! Sometimes it feels like swallowing a rock!😳
No matter how angry and upset you might be, burning and destroying your local properties and infrastructure is NOT a solution. It’s like using the oasis as a toilet in the dessert. You will return there thirsty!!
I drove for two hours to have a traditional lunch at her home at Shirley Village. Elim area. Limpopo. Last weekend, she won SAMA Awards. Great young musician ! MuChangana musician! Swa mani leswi? Swa yena!! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
There is a malicious rumour that I have resigned! It is untrue. I am firmly here as Minster of Finance. We have work to do. So much to do: fix our economy! No time for for pettiness. 👍🏿💪🏿
I bought this brown leather jacket in 1994. Still in good condition and warm. Just like them Clarks shoes. Don’t change what works for you. ( loyalty too!)
A tender is an ethical contract. It is not a blank cheque to deceive and steal. And stealing from unwell people! During a COVID-19 pandemic! Please people. What kind of people are these criminals?!
Why do you want to call a conference to discuss the dangerous potholes between Dullstroom and Lydenburg? Fix the damn road!! Fix it… My car tyres and wheels were destroyed there!! I nearly lost my life. Fix the road.
Against the wisdom of my Team, please don’t tell them this. It’s between us, I am not available for Minister of cannot recycle the same people all over again. It is time for young people. We are available for advisory roles. Not cabinet. We have done that.
Pay back the money today. Ok. Tea and roast lamb tomorrow. Cool. No masks, no social distancing. Wow! Democratic South Africa. Would not happen in Kigali.
The wrongs being done by unscrupulous thieves must be dealt with decisively. It is time that leadership led without fear, favour or prejudice. Watch the space.
We have known each other for many years. Many years. Lesotho, Mozambique, UK, Zambia, Luanda and here at home. All of us fault at times. But, we can recover our historic glory. Get well my brother, friend and comrade. 💪🏿
This wedding just gave me hope. Breaking the artificial racial borders. Kings Walden. Agatha, Tzaneen. Slowly building the South Africa of our dreams! Google them.
Graduation day, 1985. Capped by His Majesty, the King of Lesotho. Young, innocent, ambitious, humble, full of hope and handsome too! Take a bow, Tito Mboweni!
Although I am conflicted about this, I am convinced that Churches MUST be REGISTERED and REGULATED and pay TAX. We cannot continue like this. Our people’s faith is being exploited by unscrupulous so-called pastors!! Condemn me! Burn me at the stake! Many would agree with me.
When I joined Twitter, it was for sharing, inform, educate, community, entertainment and friendships. Now it has become different. It’s abusive and unfriendly. Too many angry people there. Maybe time to say goodbye.
The Leader of the DA, Hon Steenhuisen, must stay in his lane. You have no right to instruct our President to open the economy. That is disrespectful and unwarranted. Please delete your tweet!! Hayibo! Thixo!
After a long thought process, I have decided not to do any original tweets anymore. I might, just might, retweet (not endorsement). I came to the conclusion that Twitter is no longer about its original purpose: ie to create a networked society. It is now an abusive platform.
I stopped at the Total Petroport near Hammanskraal. An old Gogo asked to shake my hand and take a picture. I obliged. What a moment. “I always see you on TV”.She was so happy. That happy smile made my day!Mrs Elizabeth Mphela.Speechless. Merry Christmas Gogo. She is 95 years old.
When I was homeless and stateless during the struggle, these two Anti-Apartheid activists, Liz and Peter Jackson, adopted me as their struggle son. They are old now and living in Derbyshire, England. But still strong fighters for justice throughout the world.
In politics, you must always be ahead of your opponents and competitors. Keep them guessing. Whilst you plan and execute your next steps. Remember that!
Those who loot and steal must be summarily booted out of the ANC. Rats and mice must be uprooted and thrown away. We cannot go on like this. No! “Better Fewer But Better”.
Strange political alliances emerging in democratic South Africa! My foe today, my friend tomorrow. No principled political positions! Wow! So a spade could become a big spoon!
You don’t need a PhD to see the dangers of gatherings, election rallies, door to door campaigning and voting lines. Postpone this thing and save lives!! The world won’t end!! I am not attending any rally or any face to face meeting. Thank you.
One old man in Alexandra Township once called me aside during a meeting and said to me: babu Mboweni, tighten the state hand. It is a bit soft and nice. Squeeze! Let everybody feel the presence of state power and force. I agree with the old man. We are too nice!
If these so called independent Churches operate as businesses, then they must pay tax. The funny ones must be closed down, period. We are a law governed country. This thing of taking advantage of our people must stop. They wont do this kind of thing in RWANDA!
In my observation, the most corrupt amongst us, sing and speak the loudest. They always claim to be the most revolutionary of all. Meanwhile back at the ranch!!
A Masai warrior manager at Geitha AngloGoldAshanti gold mine in Tanzania gave me this outfit. I have treasured this over the years. Very handy in cold Makgobaskloof!
A whole Head of State smuggling a fugitive from justice? Tell me it’s fake news. Unbelievable! Must be fake. Has to be. People must not spread fake news.
I have often asked myself the question: What is the art of politics? The Path to Power and how to stay in Power! And lead your People correctly. Corruption free. Why do people want to be in Power, actually? Why? It’s a poorly paying, thankless and abusive job!!
Let us do something unusual which will annoy the Establishment. If you were Minister of Finance, what would you announce on Wednesday next week. It is time for the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). Over to you. Don’t tell the Establishment about this tweet!!
Emmanuel Morema. You might recall that a while ago I tweeted about a young pencil artist from Lenyenye, Tzaneen. Today I drove to his village to collect his drawing of me. Great talent! Please support him. That is the way to go. I paid him well...
I think that we have a twar in the making here
@jsteenhuisen
about our parties. Let’s see, do you have the support of all in the DA? My sources tell me otherwise. A 3 year post matrix qualification is important they tell me. Next
Today I drove for 4 hours on the R40 and R71 for 4 hours from Nelspruit to Makgobaskloof. A journey that should have been 2 hours. Why? Potholes! SANRAL!!!
I learnt a lot in my youth from legendary ANC leaders. “ Always be on the side of what is fair and just. Even under trying personal times”! “ The truth and Time will comfort you”.
Feels very strange to notice that my weekly appointments have been cancelled. They were work related. So they had to be cancelled. Feels odd but it is the reality. At least I can feed the chickens and lambs for now.
Throughout the history of humankind, great leaders knew when to step down or fall on their swords. Those who stubbornly refused to go, left a sad legacy, ridiculed and shunned by their own people. If you are in a position of power, corporate or political, please go in good time
I am impressed and humbled by the residents of Johannesburg who are respecting the Covid-19 regulations and the curfew. Great. I checked that out last night. The roads were empty after the curfew time. Keep it up Jozi people.