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#RISEMzansi is an inclusive, people-driven political movement, represented in both Parliament and the Gauteng Legislature. #RISEInParliament #RISEinGovernment

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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 31/03/2025
While influencers praise Dada Morero, Joburg crumbles. 🚱 Water crisis 🔥 Deadly hijacked buildings 🛑 Unsafe roads 💔 Urban decay & lawlessness PR won’t fix this—new leadership will. Sign the petition: change.org/fixjohannesburg #RISEForJoburg #WhereIsDadaMorero #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/03/2025
Got questions about Parliament or RISE Mzansi's work? Join Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser and MP, tomorrow, Saturday 29 March 2025 at 10h00, for answers and assistance with your queries. Don’t miss out! #RISEWhereYouAre #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/03/2025
[IN THE NEWS 🗞️] Makashule Gana of RISE Mzansi warned that many South Africans, especially social grant recipients, are gambling away essential income instead of covering basic needs. www.iol.co.za/mercury/poli... #OnlineGambling #GamblingCrisis
iol.co.za
Political parties call for urgent reform amid online gambling crisis
With online gambling on the rise, South African political parties are calling for immediate reforms to protect vulnerable communities and hold the gambling industry accountable.
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realsaribotha.bsky.social @realsaribotha.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
@risemzansi.org suggestions to Ramaphosa of issues to be dealt with in SONA2025
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 24/03/2025
[#RISENEWS] In today's RISE NEWS, we cover Human Rights Day commemorations in Sharpeville and Xolobeni, RISE In Parliament’s statement on land expropriation, and RISERS in Orange Farm launching a cleanup campaign. 📖 Read more: shorturl.at/9b7kg #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 10/01/2025
Happy 2025 South Africa 🎉 We’re back at work! Contact us via the details on the flyer. Print your own RISE T-shirt by accessing designs and logos here: bit.ly/40seLld. We’re excited to grow this movement as we prepare for 2026. #RISEMzansi #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 20/12/2024
[MEDIA STATEMENT] RISE Mzansi welcomes President Ramaphosa’s decision to implement the #BELAAct in full, aligning with our position that it meets legal requirements. Objections should be resolved through the courts. By National Leader, @songezozibi.bsky.social #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 18/12/2024
[LIVE 🔴] Join RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana on Munghana Lonene FM at 18h30 as we unpack the R1.66 billion paid by police for wrongful arrests and injuries in custody over four years. Accountability and reform are critical—don’t miss this conversation! #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 17/12/2024
Between the 2020/21 and 2023/24 financial years, the South African Police Service (SAPS) paid out nearly R2 billion (R1,666,712,280.01) to claimants for wrongful arrest, detention, and injuries sustained in police custody. By National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 11/12/2024
📻 Tune in live! Join RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, on Capricorn FM today at 18h35. #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 09/12/2024
Join National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana will be on Power Fm this evening at 22h05. #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 09/12/2024
This Sunday, RISE Mzansi volunteers were warmly welcomed at God’s Will Bible Church in Motherwell. The congregation prayed for strength and unity, embracing the #RISEWhereYouAre campaign with faith and reflection. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 09/12/2024
[READ] Rise Mzansi concerned about R400bn Eskom debt vulankungu.co.za/rise-mzansi-... #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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Rise Mzansi concerned about R400bn Eskom debt - Pan Afrikanist Communications Network
Outdated billing systems and inefficiencies in metering & monitoring electricity usage is said to contribute to under-collection and the rising Eskom debt.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 08/12/2024
A response from the Minister of Electricity and Energy to a RISE Mzansi parliamentary question has revealed that a staggering R437.6 billion in debt is undermining efforts to maintain reliable, affordable, and sustainable power for households and businesses. #SouthAfrica #RISEInParliamemt
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 06/12/2024
[YOU’RE INVITED] Join Makashule Gana this Saturday, 07 Dec, for a special closing session with RISE Mzansi leadership as we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2026. ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Rosebank, Johannesburg #RISEWhereYouAre #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 06/12/2024
This week, RISE Mzansi volunteers in Ward 8, Glen Cowie (Sekhukhune, Limpopo) commemorated #WorldAidsDay and raised awareness about #16DaysOfActivism as part of our #RISEWhereYouAre campaign to build stronger communities. #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 06/12/2024
RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, @makashule.bsky.social thanking everyone for the support during the past six months in Parliament. It’s a wrap. #SouthAfrics
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 05/12/2024
Residents of Ward 95 Buffer C and D informal settlements in Tshwane have been living without access to basic services like water, electricity, and sanitation for 9 years. Read the full statement here: shorturl.at/7JtoN #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 04/12/2024
RISE Mzansi is disappointed in President Ramaphosa’s decision to move Minister Thembi Simelane from Justice to Human Settlements, instead of dismissing her. RISE Mzansi will raise this issue at the #GNU Clearing House meeting on Friday. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 03/12/2024
More than 4 million South Africans live with a disability. While the Constitution guarantees them the same rights as everyone else, in practice, these rights are often less accessible. -National Assembly Caucus Whip, @makashule.bsky.social #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 03/12/2024
[MEDIA STATEMENT] RISE Mzansi in Gauteng has lodged a petition with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) on behalf of the residents of Ward 95 Buffer C and D informal settlement in the City of Tshwane. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 02/12/2024
RISE Mzansi National Leader and SCOPA Chairperson, @songezozibi.bsky.social, will be on Talk Radio 702 tomorrow, Tuesday 03 December 2024, at 07h10 to discuss SCOPA’s work over the past six months. You don’t wanna miss it! #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 02/12/2024
📢 Ward 95 residents in Tshwane have petitioned the Gauteng Legislature via RISE Mzansi, demanding adequate housing, basic services, and settlement formalization as per Section 26 of the Constitution. Contact our Gauteng legislature office here: rise@risemzansi.org #RISEInGovernment #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 02/12/2024
[READ] RISE Mzansi urges Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to prevent looting of funds during this disaster, ensure transparency, intensify food inspections, and have SAPS open inquests into suspected food poisoning deaths. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #SouthAfrica #SpazaShops
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 01/12/2024
[READ] SA needs an army that is well-funded. We cannot expect old, unfit soldiers to take knives to the gunfights the military are pushed into, writes Songezo Zibi, RISE Mzansi National Leader, and SCOPA Chairperson. #SouthAfrica www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times...
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SA needs an army that is well-funded
We cannot expect old, unfit soldiers to take knives to the gunfights the military are pushed into, writes Songezo Zibi.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 01/12/2024
[READ] RISE Mzansi calls for school admission and language policies to be jointly developed by provincial heads and school governing bodies to eliminate discrimination and uphold quality education for all. More here: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #RISEInParliament #RISEInGovernment #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 29/11/2024
RISE Mzansi calls for the public back-and-forth between the DA and ANC to stop, urging both parties to exercise political maturity ahead of the National Dialogue. Read the full statement by RISE Mzansi National Leader, Songezo Zibi, here: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 29/11/2024
Today, RISE Mzansi volunteers, led by National Spokesperson Gugu Ndima, cleaned up a neglected dumping site next to Vosloorus Stadium. As part of the #RISEWhereYouAre campaign, we encourage communities to lead by example for cleaner environments, despite poor service delivery. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 29/11/2024
[[READ 🗞️] Rise Mzansi says the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act should be implemented without delay. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said his party doesn’t believe the debate over contentious clauses should continue to drag on in the GNU’s clearing house. www.ewn.co.za/2024/11/29/r...
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Rise Mzansi says BELA Act should be implemented immediately
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said his party doesn’t believe the debate over contentious clauses should continue to drag on in the GNU’s clearing house.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
[READ] Rise Mzansi has called on the ANC and DA to mature, urging them to focus on the nation's needs and use proper channels to address disagreements within the government of national unity. #SouthAfrica #GNU www.news24.com/news24/polit...
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'Grow up': Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi calls for maturity in GNU | News24
The two biggest partners in the government of national unity, the ANC and DA, need to grow up, says Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi, whose party is also a GNU member.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
[READ 🗞️ ] Political newcomer, Rise Mzansi, says it believes it made the right decision to join the Government of National Unity (GNU) as its first foray into politics. www.ewn.co.za/2024/11/28/r... #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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Rise Mzansi believes it made the right decision to join GNU
It's a two-man political outfit in Parliament, but leader Songezo Zibi said the party’s role within the GNU and the legislature was allowing it to deliver to its supporters.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
On food safety, Spaza Shops and continuing to build RISE Mzansi. #SouthAfrica #RISEMzansi #RISEInParliament
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
On Parliament, the BELA Act, and the NHI #SouthAfrica #RISEMzansi #RISEInParliament
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
RISE Mzansi National Leader @songezozibi.bsky.social addressed the media at Parliament today, sharing updates on the party’s progress since the elections and outlining our stance on key issues. Follow this thread for his remarks. #SouthAfrica #RISEMzansi #RISEInParliament
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
Stay updated with RISE Mzansi by joining our official WhatsApp channel! 📲 Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp to access the channel. Join here by using this link > bit.ly/4910NrE #RISEInParliament #RISEInGovernment #WhatsaApp #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 28/11/2024
[🔴WATCH 🎥] RISE Mzansi supports the passing of the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, which addresses the government’s fiscal framework. (1/2)
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 27/11/2024
[🔴WATCH 🎥] RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, has called out the Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, for not recognising online gambling as a pressing issue for the department to address. #SouthAfrica #RISEInParliament (1/2)
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 26/11/2024
RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, has recognised South Africa’s progress in the fight against HIV & AIDS over the past 30 years. Speaking on #WorldAidsDay, he stressed the importance of continuing efforts to achieve an AIDS-free generation. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 25/11/2024
We bid farewell to Breyten Breytenbach, the renowned anti-apartheid writer and activist. At 85, his legacy lives on in his powerful works and the courage he demonstrated against injustice. Rest in peace your contributions will never be forgotten. #SouthAfrica #BreytenBreytenbach
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 25/11/2024
[MEDIA STATEMENT] We are not safe: Quarter-on-quarter, more South Africans have been killed and raped. Statement by National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana. Read the full statement below. #CrimeStats #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 25/11/2024
🚨 #16DaysOfActivism Starts Today 🚨 The fight to end violence against women & children in South Africa is critical: 🔴 Over 10,000 women were murdered, raped, or assaulted in the past year. 🔴 11,000+ sexual offenses were reported Jul–Sep 2024, many involving children.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 25/11/2024
Nobody is coming to save us! #RISEWhereYouAre
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 24/11/2024
Yesterday, Risers hosted a #RISEWhereYouAre briefing in Alexandra, proving that change starts in our communities. Step up and make a difference. Join the movement: bit.ly/3XtIMO9 #ForThePeopleByThePeople
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 23/11/2024
Earlier today, RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana highlighted the party’s six-month impact in Parliament, explained parliamentary processes, and reaffirmed our commitment to growing in communities across South Africa. #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 23/11/2024
Today, RISE Mzansi National Chairperson, and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa alongside, National Assembly Caucus Whip Makashule Gana are leading a session to outline the party’s work in Parliament, the Gauteng Government, and the #RISEWhereYouAre Campaign. #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 22/11/2024
[🔴 REMINDER] Join us for an interactive session with RISE Mzansi National Chairperson Vuyiswa Ramokgopa and National Assembly Caucus Whip Makashule Gana to discuss our work in Parliament, the Gauteng Government and Legislature, and the #RISEWhereYouAre campaign. Details below 👇 #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 22/11/2024
The majority of South Africa's public healthcare hospitals and clinics are not fit for the #NHI. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4eFd9rJ #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 21/11/2024
Congratulations 🥳 to Mlungisi Jack Msibi on being appointed National Head Coach for Blind Soccer! He’ll represent South Africa at the 2024 BRICS Games in Russia. 🌍⚽ Well done, leader! Your passion and dedication inspire us all to champion inclusivity and excellence. #BlindSoccer #SouthAfrica
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 21/11/2024
[READ 🗞️] SCOPA chairperson takes NPA to task over tackling illicit financial flows #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople www.ewn.co.za/2024/11/21/s...
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SCOPA chairperson takes NPA to task over tackling illicit financial flows
The Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Rodney de Kock, said the conviction rate for such crimes, currently stands at almost 80%.
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RISE Mzansi @risemzansi.org · 20/11/2024
RISE Mzansi’s National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, will be on Radio Islam at 17h45 discussing the admission by the government has no data on the economic cost of daily water outages in Gauteng Province, despite the intensifying water crisis. #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica
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