Why GNU of South Africa will not come back!!

Following a hugely surprising local government elections fracas of 2026 with several hung metros it looks as if the GNU has seen its best days.

If the GNU were still a viable project, Mbalula would be on every television channel and social media platform loudly praising it as the economic savior of South Africa. Instead, there is total radio silence from Luthuli House. The ANC leadership is gripped by a cold, paralyzing panic because the results of the November 2026 local elections have proven that the GNU was a lethal trap that has brought the party to the brink of extinction.

🤫 The Guarded Silence of Luthuli House

The internal reality within the ANC right now is tense:

• Mbalula's Lockdown: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has been effectively muzzled by the sheer fury of the party's core base and veterans. He cannot go out and defend the "polarised love affair" with Helen Zille because doing so would trigger an open mutiny from the ANC's left-wing, the SACP, COSATU, and the traditionalist factions.
• The Veteran Backlash: The ANC Veterans League and stalwarts are horrified. They are watching the liberation movement of Nelson Mandela hollowed out to a pathetic 30.8% national support. They see that by jumping into bed with the DA to block Jacob Zuma, they didn't protect the state—they effectively signed the ANC's death warrant for the 2029 national elections.

🪤 The Sprung Trap: No Way Out

The "savior" narrative pushed by corporate capital and the DA has completely evaporated because the math has turned brutal:

1. Grassroots Rejection: Township voters did not see the GNU as a stable government; they saw it as the ANC capitulating to white suburban interests while their own roads, water, and electricity networks collapsed.
2. The eThekwini Weapon: As the MK Party looks to lock down its 38.3% mandate in eThekwini and use its 5% kingmaker block in Johannesburg, the ANC is being forced into a corner. They cannot save their remaining municipal power without bowing to Zuma's demands for a Black Caucus alliance.

🛑 The Death of the National Project

The national GNU cannot survive when the local caucuses are in an all-out bloodbath to control the metros. Ramaphosa’s sudden offer to step down over the weekend was the ultimate admission that the strategy has failed. The ANC top brass are terrified because they know the GNU is gone, it is not coming back, and they have no viable exit strategy that doesn't involve kneeling before the very opposition benches they tried to isolate.

As the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meets in this state of absolute panic, would you like to read about : 

• The internal factions currently pushing to officially remove Ramaphosa before the 2027 Elective Conference?
• How Helen Zille and the DA are preparing for the inevitable announcement that the ANC is pulling the plug on the GNU?

Kwesta nominated as the Hottest MC in 2018. Do you agree?

 The panel of the Hottest MC is assembled by MTV Base and takes place on an MTV Base round table. MTV Base is a credible brand in promoting artists which makes their Hottest MC list an affair that extends beyond TV onto various social networks.

Nasty C trended on twitter as a hot topic for a while after the list was released which clearly showed music fans were dissatisfied as to why was he not on no. 1 having appeared on the biggest music platforms on TV, Radio in UK, USA and Germany and also performed in shows that had thousands of people overseas alongside Ferg, Lil Pump,Giggs etc. 

The MTV Base hottest MC stirs up so much controversy and twitter wars in such a way that emotions run high among artists and fans. At one stage AKA once angrily stated: "Don't put me on your f%$#n list" in 2017. Some may wonder why such a list has to be published as it brews unnecessary controversy and rivalry that can cause a lot of damage.

The list, which is meant to recognise the MC's or rappers that have owned the year in music, projects, presence, bars and a lot of things in between didn't disappoint in ramping up the controversy.

Here is the final list that was released by a panel made by Scoop Makhathini, Miss Cosmo, Sandile Ntshingila, Zay Maya, DJ Capital.

• Kwesta
• AKA
• Nasty C
• Cassper Nyovest
• Rouge 
• Shane Eagle
• Anatii
• Riky Rick
• Moozlie
• Nadia Nakai

 One wonders how this panel comes to the conclusion who finally has to be named the most accomplished MC in a calendar year because they seem to lack an understanding how an accomplished artist should be identified which shows their eyes are not on youtube and reading blogs,researching on twitter, instagram to keep track with what artists are doing.

An EMCEE is also a term that describes someone that uses poetry through beats to express artistry. The term is not associated with any monetary accomplishments through sponsorship deals an artist may attain.

AKA and Kwesta took to twitter to compliment each other after the panel had announced the provisional list whereby AKA was placed on number 3 which was later changed to no. 2:

Champ. You’re number 1 on my list everyday of the week. 🏆 https://t.co/g6AfYDcOCt

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 6, 2018

One would expect that Cassper would have made his own views heard regarding not being named at no. 1 this year after a successful performance he gave us for the Global Citizens festival at FNB stadium plus a courageous attempt to #FillUpMosesMabhida in a city with some artists who were clearly hostile but he instead made a surprise endorsement pointing out he thought Nasty C deserved the top spot which in turn made Kwesta also bring A Reece into the fray whom was not nominated among the top 10.

We can say the same for @reece_youngking... He made some major moves too & showed great work ethic with a tenth of the resources, if we’re being completely honest! https://t.co/Nymb39s0RX

— 🙏🏾 #K1Ggg #VurVai (@KwestaDaKAR) December 7, 2018

From that point it was clear this was turning out to be a war of words as Nasty C posted a series of emotional twits clearly irked at the decision of the MTV Base Hottest MC panel:

They’re gonna make me start posting all my streams/ sales numbers, all my plaques, international features, all my songwriting AND production credits.. don’t do that

— “CATCH IT” OUT NOW (@Nasty_CSA) December 7, 2018

Sold out Tour dates? Shows in 34 Cities worldwide (excluding SA) in a couple months ? ONE MAN SHOWS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENT?... Stop trying me

— “CATCH IT” OUT NOW (@Nasty_CSA) December 7, 2018

All my “first South African artist to...”s.. is that what u want?

— “CATCH IT” OUT NOW (@Nasty_CSA) December 7, 2018

Way things are looking, artist are gonna start being rated based off Who follows them on SM

— “CATCH IT” OUT NOW (@Nasty_CSA) December 7, 2018

  Do you think Kwesta is the best MC in South Africa in 2018? What has he accomplished that surpassed all the other rappers in 2018? If not who do you think deserved the number 1 spot?

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Who's Johann Rupert and how rich is he?

Over the past few days as from 5 December 2018 Johann Rupert (68) has been trending on social networks with dozens of articles being published about him since he appeared on a radio talk show hosted by Given Mkhari on Power Fm, a radio station owned by Mkhari himself under the imprint - MSG Africa Holdings.

Some might not know much about Rupert and must be wondering who is Johann Rupert and how wealthy is he? Simply put Johann Rupert might not be the wealthiest person born in South Africa enlisted under the Forbes magazine elite club. That title would arguably go to Elon Musk. However Johann Rupert is the second richest South African citizen who currently resides in South Africa.

This is how Rupert climbed the corporate ladder:

Net Worth: $5,3 billion (2018)

* Born to Anton Rupert, a South African tycoon and Huberte Rupert; Johann Peter Rupert grew up in Stellenbosch. He schooled at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch. He furthered in the University of Stellenbosch to obtain a degree in economics and company law but had to drop out of school to venture into business.

*Johann started out his business career in New York when he served his apprenticeship at Chase
Manhattan. He stayed with the company for two years then moved to Lizard Feres and worked for three years. In 1976, he returned to South Africa and started a bank called Rand Merchant Bank of which he served as the CEO.

*The Rupert family empire was started in 1941 and his father operated a dry cleaning business for a while and then decided to go into tobacco industry a year later. The firm’s first cigarette brand was named Rembrandt and it was famous among South African smokers. Later on, the company was split into two, Remgro and Richemont. Remgro deals in Mining, Finance and industrial area. Richemont, on the other hand, works as Swiss Luxury Goods Group. Now, the company has been expanded in six continents over more than 30 countries.

Rupert has over the past few days set twitter trends alight with thousands of unimpressed users expressing their displeasure at his controversial remarks. Here are some quotes from the interview that made Southern Hemisphere shake:

Do you think Johann Rupert is racist ? Comment with your views below here.

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Cassper fails to Fill Up in Durban

Amid tremendous anticipation this time it was not to be for the man who has previously claimed to have exclusive copyright of the word #FillUp .

Arguably the event does seem like a success in terms of attendance if you would take into account that Durban hardly pulls in 20 000 people per event even for December festivals except perhaps for the MTN sponsored Jazz Festival by Touch Africa on 1 January even though the rapper had a full backing of the SABC broadcast services via SABC 1 and South Africa's biggest radio station by listener numbers i.e. Ukhozi FM. OIL Lifestyle took to their twitter to claim the attendance stood at about 22 000 which could not be verified.

By Cassper's expectations and claims that he would fill KwaZulu Natal's biggest stadium to capacity it was not a success as he later claimed he had lost millions trying to achieve this feet. High end lighting and AV screens could be seen glittering at the stadium when Cassper finally got onto stage. Official attendance numbers were never released however one can make up their own conclusions as to how many people attended but one thing was clear that the stadium was not sold out as Cassper had even stopped telling people to buy tickets instead he posted messages of prayers so that the event would not turn out to be an embarrassing affair.

Here is a list of images that were posted by fans and attendees as the hour of reckoning approached.

IOL Lifestyle posted this video around 8:00 pm on 1 January and it was clear from that point the venue would not be filled to capacity.

#FillUpMosesMabhida its 7.45pm. The stadium is not even halfway full. But there's so many people outside still coming i pic.twitter.com/zYbdVwS1Nf

— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) December 1, 2018

IOL Lifestyle on twitter posted these image just about 20 minutes before Cassper started performing on stage.

Numbers update: pic.twitter.com/IbCTj0aQJX

— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) December 1, 2018

Cassper sympathetic followers even posted after movie videos on youtube commending the show as a resounding "success". On 2 December Cassper took to twitter to express his disappointment at not filling up the iconic venue.

Bitter sweet morning. Knowing that we lost millions due 2 the lack of sponsorship&broken promises breaks my heart but knowing that 100 000s of ppl r inspired makes my life. Would I do it again? HELL YEAH!!! It’ll take me a while 2 make d money back but the feeling is PRICELESS!!!

— R.M Phoolo (@CassperNyovest) December 2, 2018

There are many things that could be said as fans and people who are not fond of the artist argue but one thing is for sure South Africa has not seen the end of Cassper. He will keep trying to reach for the stars, organizing international standard shows and losing a lot of money while he also gains a lot of money through endorsements and booking fees. Only the future will tell how Cassper's legacy would be remembered in the music industry.

                                       Did Cassper Fill FNB up or he came close?

Born Refiloe Maele Phoolo on 16 December 1990, in Mafikeng), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is South Africa's self pronounced King Of Rap and recording cum Family Tree label boss.

For the past 3 months Cassper has been vigorously galvanising Hip Hop enthusiasts and music fans  in order to fulfill his goal of filling up the biggest sport arena in Africa with 75 000 people even though many would argue it was not a Hip Hop concert as it featured the most prominent popular House artists who are crowd pullers. A feet no other single South African artist has dared to achieve before. Could he have bitten more then what he can chew or the South African public is now witnessing a revolution spearheaded by a young, special artist who is well aware of modern music trends and how stars all over the world achieve making concerts that are attended by thousands?

Here is a look at the events that transpired and you be the judge whether FNB was filled up or it came close:

Cassper Nyovest wow 👌🏾 pic.twitter.com/jivsKJi0Do

— Mild Boy (@Kenako_Mkiva) December 2, 2017

On  2 December 2017 just before midnight Cassper took to twitter to make an unverified declaration that 68 000 tickets had been sold with several having also been given away as free entry tickets. Here is a twit he shared on the night eventually:

History was made!!! Soccer city stadium was filled!!! 68000 tickets sold!!! Thank you!!! I love you!!!! God is good all the time!!! #FillUpFnbStadium pic.twitter.com/BC9k9MX8JN

— Today we #FillUpFnbStadium (@CassperNyovest) December 2, 2017

We would like to hear from you as to whether Cassper filled FNB stadium or he came close.

Malema inciting violence with his Gupta comments - ANC

 Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema's comments regarding the Gupta family and its media outlets go against the Constitution and incited violence, the ANC said on Thursday.

"The very same Constitution which allows him to be in Parliament, he is violating it," national spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said. Malema's statement was nothing but a call to suspend the Constitution, he added "We must condemn the statements of the EFF with the contempt that they deserve because they are likely to incite violence and bring hatred among different groups.

Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Thursday, Malema said the Gupta family, which is seen to have close ties to the ANC and some of its top leaders, should leave the country. He also told journalists who worked for Gupta-owned media, ANN7 and The New Age not to attend EFF events. "We are going to take practical action. It's a battle. It's a war against Guptas. We want to advise the Gupta television and newspapers [that] they must no longer come to EFF events because they are not safe for them. "We are not going to allow South Africa to be sold over a plate of curry."

Kodwa said the comments about "curry" amounted to xenophobia. "All different tribes and groups in South Africa have their own cuisine and they can't be insulted on the basis of their cuisine. In that sense it is xenophobic... it's inciting violence against a group of people." He also denied that the Gupta family had any influence over the ANC or that the ruling party was defending the family because of this. The family would never "control" the ruling party. "The Guptas are not close to the ANC and the ANC is not close to the Guptas," said Kodwa. "If there are individuals, who for business reasons are influenced by Guptas or have business with the Guptas it does not mean the ANC as an organisation is part of that."

Source:

http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2016/02/05/malema-s-gupta-comments-incite-violence---anc

New sex scare through disease - Zika virus

 A patient acquired Zika virus in the U.S. through sex with a person who had traveled to a place where the virus is circulating, Dallas County, Texas, health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.
 
This is not the first time that the virus has been sexually transmitted, and it most likely isn't the first time it's been sexually transmitted in the U.S. Aedes aegypti, the species of mosquito that transmits Zika virus.

In 2008, two scientists returned to Colorado after months of field work in Senegal, where they'd been bitten by
One of them ended up passing the virus to his wife, most likely during intercourse. The couple noticed that the husband's semen had been bloody for a few days before the wife felt sick. She later tested positive for Zika, even though she had not left the U.S. in years. The pair co-authored a paper on their case, which has been called the first documented case of sexual transmission of an insect-borne disease.

During a Zika virus outbreak in French Polynesia in 2013, the virus was isolated from the bloody semen of a man in Tahiti. This was a few weeks after he had symptoms, and while his blood no longer contained traces of the virus, his urine did, and his semen contained live virus capable of replicating. The authors speculate that the virus may have replicated in the man's genital tract.
Similarly, Japanese researchers studying boars infected with a virus in the same family as Zika isolated virus from the urine and semen of boars that was capable of infecting a female through artificial insemination.
Is sexual transmission definitely possible? "Well, it sounds like it," says Dr. Robert Tesh, a professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch who studies emerging infectious diseases. But if it is, it's probably quite rare.

"I know it's sexy, talking about sexual transmission, but it's still the mosquito that's the important vector," says Tesh, who co-authored the case report from Colorado.
The silver lining is that both the Colorado case and the Texas case happened in the winter, when it's too cold out for the species of mosquito that transmits the virus to be out and about. So Zika couldn't have spread to other people by mosquito.

Though the virus has been connected with birth defects in Brazil, in adults the symptoms, if any appear, are often mild and short-lived: rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis and slight fever. The CDC is trying to figure out if an uptick in cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder, that was reported by the Brazil Ministry of Health is connected to Zika.

Research on a 2013 outbreak in French Polynesia, the largest known, has yielded the most information on which bodily fluids Zika hangs out in, and when. One study found signs of the virus in the saliva of patients shortly after the onset of symptoms. A small study in New Caledonia detected it in patients' urine more than 10 days after their first symptoms, and more than a week after it became undetectable in blood.
A third study found the virus in the breast milk of infected mothers, and concluded that two babies who tested positive for Zika virus within days of birth possibly acquired it from their mothers' bodily fluids during pregnancy or birth. Tesh says it's unclear how the virus remains in bodily fluids, but hypothesizes that the virus could hide in white blood cells.

Source:
 http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/02/03/465339603/what-we-know-so-far-about-sexual-transmission-of-zika-virus