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The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘It's time to eat, comrades!': When the struggle becomes a buffet for the powerful
Luxury cars, fake audits, and whisky-soaked denials—inside the mockery of accountability at the ANC's upper ranks. Despite the large gas burners on the marble terrace, a chill wind drifting across the billionaire enclave of Steyn City meant the comrades were forced to head inside to the private room at the On Your Marx High Rollers Club. Butlers took their Gucci and Versace mohair and leather jackets… but not before each of the wearers had made certain the others in the room took note of his excellent taste. All of them in the room were men – equality between the sexes hadn't yet reached into the upper levels of the ANC in the province. There was one last ritual all observed as they sat down around the highly polished mahogany table. Trying to look casual, they deposited their car key fobs from Europe's finest brands: a Range Rover here, a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon there, a BMW 750Li or even an Audi e-Tron electric car (which, ironically, belonged to the man from City Power who had bought the plot next door for his own solar panel farm)… a Ferrari or Lamborghini. When the butlers had returned with the crystal glasses loaded with Johnnie Blue doubles, all present got to their feet. 'Here's to us!' they said in unison as they slugged the scotch whisky which was worth more than a few Sassa grants per bottle. ALSO READ: Mashaba 'played': Where to now for ActionSA after being kicked into the political wilderness in Joburg? Comrade Rolex (it was obvious from whence his nickname came) said: 'I call this meeting of the Strategic Assessment Task Team to order!' There were some smiles around the table… after a few drinks, the comrades would jokingly refer to the group as the 'I didn't join the Struggle to be Poor' club. 'The first order of business,' Comrade Rolex said, 'Is lifestyle audits…' There was some angry head-shaking around the room. 'Comrade Double Entry,' said the portly man as he swigged his Johnnie, 'I thought your accounting company had that all under control. 'Yet, now we have Panyaza telling the world that 57% of the officials in his administration failed their audits…' ALSO READ: Zuma takes new step to be reinstated as ANC member Comrade Double Entry, the accountant who loaded the lifestyle audit tender by 200%, said: 'I tried to talk to Panyaza about that before the press conference, but he was looking at cars at the Porsche dealership… 'However, my understanding is that he will stick to the template we have been given from Luthuli House: make an announcement so it appears as though we are cracking down, then let everything slip quietly away on the basis that people have a right to respond…' Then a murmur of approval went around the table. 'I see,' said Comrade Riviera (so named because of his favourite vacation spot), 'that Panyaza did say that those of us who failed would be moved, but nowhere did he say anything about disciplinary action or criminal charges. That's excellent.' Comrade Shelf Company reminded the gathering that the tried and tested method of camouflage was to work through fronts and family members, as had been shown by Comrade Paul over the years. 'These journalists talk about the Alex Mafia and how a billion disappeared… yet nobody is in jail. They have no clue!' ALSO READ: Joburg motion of no confidence: ActionSA 'ready to sacrifice' as DA responds to claims about Gwamanda's return Laughter rippled around the room. Comrade Rolex reminded them: 'It was sheer genius to appoint Shamila Batohi to the NPA. Even if she gets dockets from the Hawks and SIU and there are no mistakes in them, her people can't prosecute their way out of a wet paper bag!' He added: 'Meeting concluded!' The butlers re-entered. 'Time to eat, comrades!'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two Decatur men indicted for human trafficking after sting operation
Jun. 12—Two Decatur men who were initially charged with traveling to meet a child for sex and electronic solicitation and were released from jail after posting bond were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday and are now being held without bond after a grand jury also indicted them for first-degree human trafficking. Both men were arrested in a sting operation on April 26, 2024, after investigators with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office CID Unit attempted "to engage with individuals online who planned to engage in unlawful sex acts with children," according to an affidavit by Investigator Caleb Brooks. Daytron Shawntell Tolliver, 38, of North Street Southeast, contacted by phone and text an investigator posing as a 15-year-old, according to Brooks, and agreed to pay $40 for oral sex. The arrangement was for him to go to the fourth floor of Home2 Suites by Hilton on Island Way Northwest in Decatur. Tolliver drove there in his BMW 750Li and "entered the hotel and came to the 4th floor to meet the child with payment in hand," according to the affidavit. He was arrested without incident. Corey Dewayne Wynn Sr., 50, of Brookhaven Street Southwest, agreed to pay $50 for oral sex with a presumed 15-year-old, according to the affidavit, and also went to the fourth floor of Home 2 Suites "with payment in hand." The sting operation was conducted by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, it said, in coordination with nonprofit Covenant Rescue Group, the Morgan County District Attorney's Office, U.S. Army Cyber Special Agents and the Limestone County Sheriff's Office. Electronic solicitation is a Class B felony, and traveling to meet a child for sex is a Class A felony. Tolliver was arrested April 26, 2024, and released two days later after posting a $250,000 bond. His case was bound over to a grand jury. Wynn was arrested April 26 and released the following day, also after posting a $250,000 bond. The grand jury indicted both on the same two counts, but added Class A felony first-degree human trafficking counts against both men. Under state law, one trigger for a human trafficking charge is if the defendant "knowingly gives, or attempts to give, monetary consideration or any other thing of value to engage in any sexual conduct with a minor or an individual he or she believes to be a minor." They are being held without bond under Aniah's Law. Aniah's Law allows defendants charged with certain offenses, including human trafficking, to be held without bond pending a hearing. A defendant can be held without bond until trial provided the prosecution demonstrates to the judge at the Aniah's Law hearing that "no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably ensure the defendant's appearance in court or protect the safety of the community or any person." Tolliver's Aniah's Law hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m. Wynn's hearing had not been scheduled as of Wednesday afternoon. — eric@ or 256-340-2435
India.com
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Sachin Tendulkar is world's richest cricketer, his net worth is Rs..., still earns from...
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has reported net worth of Rs 1600 crore, according to media reports. Which means he is still India's richest cricketer ahead of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Sachin Tendulkar owns a massive bungalow in Bandra worth Rs 100 crore, according to media reports. Image credit: X, Instagram Sachin Tendulkar also owns another flat in Bandra worth Rs 8 crore. According to media reports, he also own a property in Kerala worth about Rs 78 crore. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sachin Tendulkar own Ferrari 360 Modena worth Rs 2 crore. He is a big fan of luxury cars. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Sachin Tendulkar also own Nissan GT-R and BMW 750 Li, both of which cost cost more than Rs 2 crore each. Majority of Sachin Tendulkar's earning these days comes from advertising and sponsorship revenue with brands like Bank of Baroda, Havells, Spinny, Apollo Tyres, Luminus and more. He is also mentor of Mumbai Indians IPL team.
