Phumzile Van Damme @zilevandamme Twitter profile

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Phumzile Van Damme

4 days

Choosing Change, a Personal Reflection. A thread🧵🪡 1. The sun has risen, marking a momentous day I have waited for all year. Today, I vote.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

The is no "immediate effect," unless there are regulations that make it "immediate effect." The President does not rule by diktat. This is a democracy guided by the rule of law. Until the regulations are published, there is no ban. This matters.

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Phumzile Van Damme

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2 months

@Am_Blujay WTF? Why do some people don’t feel embarrassment? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

I have today tendered my resignation as a DA MP. Thank you so much, South Africa ❤️🇿🇦

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 months

To help your “boycott.” Products SA is among the biggest global producers. Global rankings included - Platinum (1) - Gold (8) - Diamonds (5) - Paper (25) - Wine (8) * includes unlabelled bulk wine which companies put their labels on so you will never know. G’luck or whatever.

Eli Lake

@EliLake

4 months

I am personally boycotting all products from South Africa. I hope people of conscience do the same.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Them apples.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

I have decided to terminate my DA membership. The misinformation monitoring and combatting project we will be rolling out during election season requires that I be non-partisan. Our plans are at an advanced stage. South Africa, first. Always has been.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Just a point of correction. I resigned as an MP. I remain a member of the DA.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 months

South Africa’s Jewish community is the 12th largest in the world & the largest in Africa. Most are patriotic & love SA. Some of the most respected Apartheid struggle heroes were Jewish - Joe Slovo, Ruth First, Arthur Chaskalson, Helen Joseph. Stop assuming all Jews are the same.

Annika H Rothstein

@truthandfiction

4 months

Yes, and no Jew should EVER do business with or travel to South Africa

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Start with Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla so we know it’s real.

Lirandzu Themba

@LirandzuThemba

3 years

[ARRESTS] Police Minister Gen Bheki Cele says arrests are on going and the instigators behind the violence will not be spared. #ProtectSA

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

I despise this kind of rhetoric. Apartheid was a crime against humanity. Which South Africans were provided with electricity? You can criticize the ANC for its wanton failures but it is morally repugnant to somehow suggest the Apartheid government was better. Better for whom?

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Phumzile Van Damme

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2 months

Satafrika. I was amazed to discover there is an entire genre on TikTok of people across the world talking about why it isn’t a good idea to mess with South Africans online. Kuthiwa we are onbeskof, siyathukana, roastmasters only rivalled by the Beyhive and Swifties. Why ni so? 💀

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

Today I couldn’t pick up my prescription meds at Clicks. My script is on the Clicks system. I can survive one night. I will be fine. But others may not. I had to stay on the phone and talk to someone having a panic attack outside a Clicks because she too couldn’t get her meds.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

10 months

Now @helenzille . You & John have gotten into the habit of posting about me behind blocked accounts because you know you want none of this smoke. You’re dying for it clearly. K. First of all you are a LIAR, that’s besides everything else that wrong with you. I parted ways with YOU

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

I will not be doing any interviews unfortunately. ❤️🙏🏾

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

I have been informed by the Federal Leader of the DA @jsteenhuisen that he is granting me a sabbatical. I didn’t request it. He merely informed me. I could walk away, but I choose to stay, and challenge it ON PRINCIPLE.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

Yesterday I lost my wedding band. I was devastated when I discovered. I went to the Police Station at CTIA with little hope, but, there was my ring, someone had handed it in. Whoever you are, I wish you’d left your details details so I could thank you in person. THANK YOU. ❤️🙏🏾

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

Great to see @PicknPay promoting a local entrepreneur, Edward Moshole a former cleaner. Bought his products - he has an all purpose cleaner & dishwashing liquid as far as I could see. Also his products are cheaper than the popular brands. #SupportLocal

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Stop 👏🏾 idolising 👏🏾 people 👏🏾 who 👏🏾 show 👏🏾 off 👏🏾 their 👏🏾 wealth 👏🏾 on 👏🏾 Instagram.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Being married is not an achievement nor should it be seen as an indication of a successful life. Not everyone wants to get married. Your success as a woman should be defined by you & according to your own standards, not society’s

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

One point. The idea that alcohol causes GBV is nonsensical. Many men drink but do not beat, murder and rape. Toxic masculinity causes GBV. Not alcohol. Let's get that one thing clear. It's like saying guns kill people. No, people kill people. On GBV no, let's get it right.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 months

I find the outrage over South Africa’s decision to take accusations of genocide against Israel to the ICJ bizarre. This is precisely how war crimes allegations should be addressed - clean, legal & clinical assessment of the facts & decision whether int. law has been violated.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

11 months

Without google, name a famous historical battle.

Allen Weisselberger

@weisselbergers

11 months

Without googling, name a famous historical battle.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

4 years ago today, the man of my dreams proposed. The rest is history. 2 year married. 8 years together in May. ❤️

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

7 years

Those saying I must "respect Muthambi because she's old enough to be my mother" 1. She's 40, I'm 33 2. We're both MPs 3. This is Parliament

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

@alpharivelino I’m so embarrassed for you. You took time out of your day(s) to make this and post it on social media to cry about strong women. So embarrassed for your soul. Cry harder.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

@TrueSlazac @tauriqmoosa For me, it’s pledging allegiance to the flag. In some states, by law, kids in public schools have to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, stand at attention and give full respect. So weird. So cringey. 🥴

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

15 days

Shell made no mention of the prospect of an ANC/EFF coalition as a reason for disinvestment. Article said: “Shell said it planned to divest from 1,000 service stations in 2024 and 2025 as it pivots to charging options for the electric vehicle market.” Stop lying.

John Steenhuisen MP

@jsteenhuisen

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Investors are already fleeing South Africa at the prospect of an ANC/EFF Doomsday Coalition. Our economy will be burnt to ashes under the Coalition of Corruption. Vote to Rescue Our Economy. Vote DA.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Management of @VandAWaterfront if you’re going to allow racism & racists on your premisis, please announce it to all. I will not stand for anyone’s racism towards me or anyone. And don’t send me some PR clichéd response either, ACTION

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Ye 20s & 30s, don’t feel pressured by society’s deadlines. I’m 38. I don’t own a house, I prefer renting, less stress. I got married at 33. I don’t have kids. And I am happy. I couldn’t be arsed what anyone thinks. Live YOUR life, not one of society’s expectations, but your own.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 months

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.

Banele

@Gentlements

5 months

Helle Zille wants to remove John Steenhuisen.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 months

The way some compatriots are so mad that the government is being appreciated at home & globally for doing the right thing for a change. Cool it, Karen. This does not mean all of cANCer’s sins are now erased & forgotten. Let other people be happy for once. Be miserable on your own

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

But why can some parties protest & others cannot & must be interdicted? The right to protest is a constitutional right. If there is a prospect of violence surely that’s a SAPS issue & there lies the solution & not infringing on a party’s constitutional right? Strange times.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Terribly shocking and sad news. Rest in Peace Minister Jackson Mthembu. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for your hard work, kindness wicked sense of humour. My deepest sympathises to his family, friends and loved ones. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Death be not proud.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Dear @Julius_S_Malema , nangu @AdvDali_Mpofu disobeying you. I don’t like to be a snitch, but CIC, bona hle.

Nonkululeko Hlophe

@Leko3

1 year

#sabcnews In pictures, Zuma's legal team arrives in court.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

This time last year I had burn out, chronic anxiety, chronic insomnia, depression & PTSD. A year on, after a tough year of ups & downs, I can say I am OK. If you are going through the same, get professional help, meditate & practice self-care, it helps. Love, peace & happiness ❤️

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

ON PRINCIPLE (a concept I know will be lost to some here) - I hope retailers will take a stand. Government does not get to go on TV, make announcements and it is so. It really does not work like that. Draft the regulations, publish them. Then, and only then, is it "law."

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Great news 🥳 I’ve been accepted at Harvard for the 2023/24 Carr Center for Human Policy Fellowship at @Kennedy_School . My focus will be on the intersection of technology & human rights. I cannot even begin to explain how much this means to me. Excited!

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

@lavern_spicer Keep Mandela’s name of out your Trump ass kissing mouth.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

10 months

You don’t have to like the EFF to see the impressive feat that is not only forming new party, but it surviving and growing in a tough political landscape with largely unbreakable allegiances. Many have tried & failed. I’m no fan but can recognise the impressiveness of this.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

This idea that people on social grants don’t pay tax & must bow to “taxpayers.” Your income tax doesn’t make you special. Through VAT levied on goods & services, businesses collect tax on behalf of the government. VAT is its 2nd biggest source of income. Everyone pays tax. Rest.

Jennifer Ruysch

@jmrgrowth

1 year

🤡🤡😳 when I spoke to my domestic today she couldn't believe the grant for her 4 family members come from the tax payers. She said, no, the government

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

2019 💔

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

You could critique Minister Lindiwe Sisulu without mentioning her body or how she dresses. It’s possible. Women’s bodies are not a political battleground.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

You tweet outrageous things & then back pedal. Not a single person who read your tweet understood it to mean this. And it is not the first time you have publicly cast aspersions on my character. I saw your call, but since you raised this publicly, I want to discuss it here also.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Nxa. Msunu. Abantu will see you quiet and see a gap forgetting ukuthi ingasuka nomayinini.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

7 years

Today marks my third year as a first-term MP. Constantly learning & growing. An absolute honour to serve the people of SA in Parly. 🙏🏾🙌🏾🇿🇦

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

2 years

His name is Professor Salim Abdool Karim. He is a Public Health Medicine Specialist, epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist and Vice President of the International Science Council. Put some respek on his name @CNN

Sherwin Bryce-Pease

@sherwiebp

2 years

“Fauci of South Africa”

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Some cold hard truths for Jacob Zuma supporting participating in illegalities to “Free Jacob Zuma.” Your actions will achieve nothing but your arrest & jail. The courts will not reverse their decision because you burnt trucks. I don’t know who lied to you and told you that. (1)

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

This is the best pen there is. I’ll fight you.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

What happens between two consenting adults is none of my business, or anyone else’s. The right to privacy here is inalienable. No matter who the person is.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 months

Remember when the ANC & EFF after centuries of colonialism institutionalised racial segregation, Apartheid, in 1948 systematically dividing race groups in all aspects of life & enforced it with violent brutality designated a crime against humanity, the legacy of which lives on?

Lorraine 🇿🇦

@LorraineS81

5 months

The ANC & the EFF in South Africa are 90-95% responsible for the racial divide in this country. Prove me wrong 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️!

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Phumzile Van Damme

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3 years

A vaccine passport would be like a “dompas,” I read. Do you know what a dompas was & the context within which it existed? It is possible to express outrage at something without lazy, self-indulgent comparisons to Apartheid. Respect those who lived the horror that was Apartheid.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

I’m not crying you are ❤️😭❤️ We needed this victory. This moment of hope. A reminder of who we are and what we are capable of. In South Africa our land! #RWCFinal

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Hello all. There is a concept that seems to be lost on Twitter, especially from supporters of political parties. We are not enemies but opponents. So the vulgar language, cyber-bullying etc of those who share views different from your own is wrong. Engage with ideas, not hate. Ta

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Is there anyone else you’d like to roll out to try and discredit me @jsteenhuisen ? I’ve got time, boo. You have 25 days to an election & you want to fight with me? No problem. Let’s go.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 months

A throwback.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 months

I always think about the “President” of Orania buying himself a new Mercedes, increasing his salary by 45%, going on overseas trips using Orania funds. You can leave South Africa but you cannot leave corrupt leaders. So anyway, that’s what I think.

Mr Rabbit

@Rabbitking007

5 months

🔴 🤔🤔🤔??? What do you think about ORANIA ?

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

This says A LOT. 1. Not the ANC. Why? Ramaphosa & the musings about a DA/ANC coalition in ‘24 2. Why the EFF? The target is still the white vote. EFF represents the swart gevaar. Painting them as #1 enemy plays on white fears & polarises. Low-hanging fruit campaign strategy.

Times LIVE

@TimesLIVE

1 year

An emboldened re-elected DA leader John Steenhuisen has declared the EFF his party’s enemy number 1.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 months

“There’s a nyenyocide of white people in South Africa” Meanwhile school kids in South African living their best lives ahead of interschool sporting competitions

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

The story of Chadwick’s diagnosis and how he continued to work and deliver excellent results has inspired me to share my own. Everyone is fighting silent battles you know nothing about, be kind. If you are fighting a silent battle and you despair, this is for you.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

Right after you appear before the Ethics Committee for all that money you and you buddies stole from VBS.

Floyd Shivambu

@FloydShivambu

4 years

@zilevandamme When are you appearing before the DA Disciplinary Committee?

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

OK. Name five high ranking politician behind bars for corruption since Ramaphosa became President. Just five. Small ting.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

LMAO. And so all Clicks workers must lose their jobs because of a stupid advert they had nothing to do with? Y’all are reaching.

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@EFFSouthAfrica

4 years

EFF Calls For The Closure of All Clicks Stores in South Africa

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

2 years

Imagine if Naomi Osaka or Serena Williams had pulled this Djokovic stunt? Some of you are not ready for this conversation because examining your own biases requires mental energy. Djokovic se voet.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

My friend told me of an amazing creché that deliberately teaches children in Xhosa. I thought it incredible & something to be replicated. We should be moving towards mother-tongue education. Afrikaans-speaking people are entitled to such as much as all other 10 languages are.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

A man just “proposed” to his girlfriend in the restaurant I am in. Went down on one knee and everything. The whole restaurant clapped. He then says it’s an April Fools joke and the ring isn’t real. 😭

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

2 years

You’re telling me Julius is doing what in these Council elections? “We won’t govern with the EFF.” EFF governs with you ngenkani.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

To those of you thinking I’ll be “gotten rid of” 1. My record speaks for itself, I served in Parly with distinction 2. I am born of women of steel, I stare danger in the eye, unflinching 3. If I am, I will walk away head held high knowing I lived my truth.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Please can we not refer to rapists and murders as “monsters,” & “animals.” Monsters are imaginary, animals are largely peaceful, humans have the most murderous intent & act on it. It is MEN. The guy next door. The sweet kind quiet man. It is often not someone unlike yourself.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Right, I was going to do this. I see @jsteenhuisen has lied to the media about why I resigned from the DA. I was going to leave this. The day I resigned, I was told by the Chief Whip, Mazzone to lay off Facebook. I could not do that & compromise my values so I resigned.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Wait. Tomorrow is a public holiday? So people would’ve taken today off to extend the long weekend. Therefore a shutdown would look more like a shutdown than it really is.

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Phumzile Van Damme

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4 years

Why are people are arguing for Apartheid not to be a Crime Against Humanity? To justify the subjugation, torture, murder and dehumanization of people on the basis of race? Without the ICC having defined it as a Crime Against Humanity, you should instinctively consider it so.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

Happy Birthday, @MmusiMaimane . Politics is politics. We are human being first. Enjoy the 40s! Uyaguga mahn!

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Great news to be announced today. 5 months ago, I quit. I had no plan to speak of. I just quit. It was a 5 second decision I didn’t even have to agonise over. I couldn’t compromise my values. And I still can’t believe how well life has worked out. Damn. Look at G.O.D.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

I think it will soon dawn on some amongst us that popularity on Twitter does not necessarily translate into votes. Forever winning Twitter polls, but not actual votes. As is running your campaign on Social Media. But who am I, it’s just my 4th election campaign. As you were. 😊

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Dear corrupt politicians, live within your means, it’s really not that hard. We earn enough to have a decent life. You steal money from people who have less than you so you can flaunt expensive labels, alcohol etc? Why? Something is not alright with your soul & self-esteem

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3 years

Funniest twitter interaction you’ve ever seen ?

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Phumzile Van Damme

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5 years

Off to Grahamstown for mother’s graduation. PhD at 55. First PhD in the fam 🙌🏾 Klinka & I are both working on our MAs, some catching up to do. LaKhumalo would be so proud of her. I know she is smiling & happy.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Thank you @HermanMashaba . You served the people of Joburg well, breaking through political boundaries. You were one of the biggest assets of the DA, likely to give us an outright majority in 2021. I am sad to see your tenure end this way. Heartbreaking, in fact.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 months

If I may share an anecdote about how some of the world sees us because of the ICJ action.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

See y’all have a lot to say about @MmusiMaimane . Here’s the thing: he worked the hardest during the campaign. I joined him for 3 days & couldn’t keep up his schedule was so grueling. It’s easy & convenient to blame everything on one person even circumstances beyond their control

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

7 years

Happy Birthday @ThuliMadonsela3 . Thank you for your courageous, principled & inspiring leadership. Have a fantastic birthday ❤️🎈🎁🎉🎊

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

Congratulations to the fifth President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa. May you serve the people of South Africa well. We will be there, every step of the way, conducting vigorous oversight to make sure you do so. #PresidentElection

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Aw, all these racists happy Eusebius passed away & that is some sort of victory over him. A feather in his cape if there ever was. He’d be proud having left this earth having clearly made an impact on you, your racism & your life. He has left a mark. You know him. You care.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

. @jack took down Donald Trump’s account for inciting the January 6 Capitol attack on Twitter. It happens in an African country and despite numerous reports, numerous appeals, nothing happens. It is quite unacceptable, I’ll be taking this up.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

You’ll go back to selling dog shampoo @jsteenhuisen . That’s your issue huh? That I’m still doing well? That I have a life after politics? Nibofunda.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

It’s my husband’s birthday today! 🎉

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

7 years

Off to London this evening for the #BellPottinger hearing on Friday. @Our_DA promises to represent you well, South Africa!

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

6 years

It is true, I have resigned as DA National Spokesperson. I remain a member of the party, an MP and the Shadow Minister of Communications. I love the DA, and am committed to building a better future for SA with a party I love.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

There are two ways to kill someone, a friend told me this weekend. You murder them or you kill their souls.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

You know that feeling of relief of no longer having to carry a monkey on your back? That feeling.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Honoured to be elected as a Whip of the DA Parliamentary caucus, and a Western Cape Federal Council delegate. Thank you @Our_DA MPs for your support 🙏🏾

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

1 year

Hol' up. Where is Gordhan in all of this? Sure, Mantashe. But Eskom, the SOE, was his responsibility as the Minister of Public Enterprises. Is it just me, or has he been awfully quiet & spared accountability, with the blame for Eskom's failures largely placed at Mantashe's door?

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

10 months

I’m really tired of only negativity about SA and its people. We are freaking awesome. Here’s so good news stories about us and the individuals whose acts of kindness show our heart. We cannot let small groups of hatred be a representative sample of who we are. TL cleansing🧵🪡

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Make ❤️

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Local gin only. You don’t need any of that international stuff. Local gin might I add, is better quality. Don’t @ me. Thought to try Old Packhouse Distillery Mandarin infused gin. 👌🏾👌🏾 I assumed it was Cape Town made as most are, saw it was made and bottled in Tzaneen. S/O 🙌🏾

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

3 years

Mzansi, please lend support to neighbours in their time of need. Raise awareness, support, encourage, extend kindness, pray. Digital activism can & has changed the world 🙏🏾❤️ Follow & use hashtags #EswatiniLivesMatter #MotherOfAllMarches #EswatiniProtests #BoycottSibaya

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

10 months

This man knows the EFF will never get into power. This man knows that there are white “swart gevaar,” fears of the EFF. This man is manipulating these fears using racial polarization to galvanise the white vote. This man is politically and morally bankrupt & bereft of ideas.

John Steenhuisen MP

@jsteenhuisen

10 months

The DA condemns Malema’s calls to “Shoot to kill” and “Kill the Boer.” I declared the EFF political enemy number one of the DA at our Congress precisely because this demagogue will plunge SA into anarchy if he ever gets power. Help us stop Malema by registering to vote DA today.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

A young girl in a “you’ll grow into it” outfit at her mother’s graduation. Her mother gave birth to her in her 2nd year of University. Her mother persisted. Today she has 2 MAs & a PhD. Her mother is her hero.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

5 years

Oh, South Africa. Can we not just enjoy winning #RWC2019 ? No one said it was a cure-all and would solve all of our problems. It is a moment of rare respite. A moment of hope, our potential as a country, pride, inspiration. Life is short, enjoy the good moments.

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Phumzile Van Damme

@zilevandamme

4 years

Hello, you can critique Floyd Shivambu without mentioning his weight. It’s called human decency. You don’t have to like him, I don’t. But there’s no need, ever, to body shame anyone. There could be many of reasons why his body is the way it is & quite frankly, none of you biz.

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