Professional juggler of chaos. Daily routine includes putting out fires and ironing out the kinks. Will work for cheese. Donations welcome...
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Madam Butterfly retweeted
Delusional vs decisive
Erratic vs Steady
Narcissist vs Altruist
Quitter vs Stalwart
I have worked for both Herman and Helen and I would choose @helenzille every time in this election. JHB needs someone who is in for the Long haul, for all the residents of Joburg. Someone who won't be bought by the Shadrack Sibiya's of the world. We need someone whose governance record is beyond reproach.
Only one choice can be made here Now Joburg and it's @HelenZille4Jozi
Madam Butterfly retweeted
Over R375K Raised For Pinetown Father Sidney Hill Who Shot And Killed One Of The Suspected Hijackers During A Shootout While Protecting His Young Daughter And Vehicle Outside His Home
Sidney Hill, the Pinetown father who protected his young daughter during a shootout with suspected hijackers outside his home, has received R378,000 in donations through a fundraising campaign. The amount brings the campaign closer to its R500,000 target following the incident that left one suspected hijacker fatally wounded.
Hill gained widespread attention after the confrontation, which occurred while his young daughter was with him. During the exchange of gunfire, one suspect was fatally wounded. The incident drew public interest because Hill was protecting his child during the encounter with the alleged hijackers outside their home.
The fundraising campaign aims to help cover Hill’s legal expenses and trauma counselling for his children following the incident. Donations have come from supporters in both South Africa and the United States, helping push the total to R378,000 as contributions continue towards the campaign’s stated target.
With R378,000 raised, the campaign has reached more than three-quarters of its R500,000 goal, leaving R122,000 still to be raised. The funds are intended to assist with legal costs and counselling for Hill’s children as the family deals with the aftermath of the shootout.
Let's keep the #BlueBrigade going in JHB 💙
💙🤝 DA Mayoral Candidate for Joburg, Helen Zille, together with the Blue Brigade, have worked tirelessly to bring about change in the city. You can help keep the initiative going by purchasing a Figurine at forms.gle/aGaR4vPkEY4mBPfe6
The DA is ready to stop the chaos and start service delivery. Pledge your vote by visiting pledge.da.org.za and #VoteDA
Madam Butterfly retweeted
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TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS DUE TO UNION PROTEST MARCH BETWEEN BRAAMFONTEIN AND JOHANNESBURG CBD
@JoburgMPD
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists and members of the public of expected traffic disruptions and road closures due to a demonstration by South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) members marching from Braamfontein to the Johannesburg Central Magistrate’s Court and returning to Braamfontein later today.
Following the proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court, demonstrators will march back to Braamfontein along the same or adjacent main thoroughfares.
Key Affected Roads & Intersections:
• Nelson Mandela Bridge & Queen Elizabeth Bridge
• Bertha Street / Jan Smuts Avenue
• Simmonds Street
• Harrison Street
• Ntemi Piliso Street/ Fox Street (around Johannesburg Central Magistrate’s Court)
• Commission Street & Albertina Sisulu Road (cross-traffic impact)
Law enforcement officers will be deployed along the entire march route to monitor traffic flow, escort demonstrators, and manage major intersections.
Temporary rolling road closures will be implemented as the procession moves.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the Braamfontein precinct and Johannesburg CBD, particularly around the Magistrate's Court, where heavy congestion is expected.
Please use alternative routes such as the M1 Highway, Joe Slovo Drive, or Smit Street / Wolmarans Street bypasses to navigate around the CBD.
Expect delays allow for additional travel time if traveling through or near the Johannesburg Inner City.
Drive with extra caution, keep a safe distance, and adhere to instructions given by officers on duty.
Madam Butterfly retweeted
[WATCH] South African Municipal Workers’ Union members are marching in Braamfontein over a long-standing wage dispute with the City of Johannesburg. The gathering follows yesterday’s march on the M1 highway, which forced its closure in both directions near Smit Street and caused major traffic disruptions. The workers are calling on the city to honour wage agreements reached in 2016. @NqobileMadlala_ is following developments.
#Newzroom405
Madam Butterfly retweeted
A total of 75 contractors have been permanently deregistered and blacklisted from doing business with the government. Among the companies affected is Moriel Group, which is linked to Sandton businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama.
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Madam Butterfly retweeted
Shauwn Mkhize loses court bid to stop sale of properties worth R35m
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Madam Butterfly retweeted
M A T C H D A Y! 🇿🇦
As we reach the end of a memorable tour, it all comes down to this! 🏏
#TheProteas take on Australia in the third and final Dafabet Test match at YesPlay Newlands. With the series tied 1-1, it’s winner takes all! 💪
Don’t miss any of the action live on SuperSport channel 212, SABC 3 and SABC+ 📺
#Unbreakable #SAvAUS
Madam Butterfly retweeted
Warrant Officer Karl Sander receives his recognition award at #WhistleblowersAwards2026.
@Sowetan1981
Madam Butterfly retweeted
Seven railway stations along the East London rail corridor are being brought back into service after severe vandalism during the COVID-19 period left parts of the infrastructure damaged. @NtoksKhumalo has more.
Watch: tinyurl.com/4rxu5esw
Madam Butterfly retweeted
I actually have no words to try and explain this level of cringe and embarrassment to people outside of SA. For fuck sakes, this is a cabinet minister 🙈
As South Africans we know, and we have made our peace with relentless cadre incompetence and sheer stupidity. But how do you explain this to someone that doesn’t know?
She comes across as an idiot. Any rational person would ask - How do you put an idiot in charge of a country’s water? I honestly don’t know how to answer that one. @CyrilRamaphosa, maybe you can help with that one buddy.
Madam Butterfly retweeted
MMISSING PERSON: FATIMA ARENDSE, 38
Fatima was last seen near Shack in Cape Town on Sunday, 25 October 2026. She is approximately 165cm tall, slim, with long black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black dress and had a cardigan with her.
📞 Anyone with information is urged to contact 071 491 9090.
Please share to help find Fatima.
#MissingPersonSouthAfrica
Madam Butterfly retweeted
When you vote on 4 November you re not voting against apartheid. That is long gone. But you can vote for change from corruption, looting and lies.
Madam Butterfly retweeted
NPA STATE CAPTURE SCORECARD (Presidency, as at 31 Mar 2025)
218 Zondo criminal recommendations
10 finalised (5%)
36 enrolled
35 stalled on extradition and other dependencies
17 never investigated
4 guilty verdicts
NPA says: complex cases, defence delays, capacity hollowed out.
Why it matters: 3 years after Zondo, 95% still not finalised.
MIA or AWOL?
Either way, no armed forces are securing any ganglands in Cape Town as promised by the @MYANC powers that be /powers that don't be.
Operation Prosper deserted? Soldiers MIA as Cape Town gang violence spirals out of control
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