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Dean Macpherson MP

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@Our_DA Member of Parliament | Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure (@DepartmentPWI) | @DA_KZN Chairperson | @SAChamberUK Advisory Board Member.

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1Jul 10, '24I have decided to take the public into confidence and advise South Africa that at least R300 million has been stolen from the department in the last 10 years in an elaborate scheme120×2.4M13k3.8k1.2k
2Jan 24, '25As the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, there will be NO expropriation of private property without compensation on my watch. The guarantee of property rights under Sect62.5×1.3M3.8k793270
3May 29, '24BREAKING NEWS: The ANC has lost its majority in KZN!42.3×845k7.5k904151
4Jan 23, '23She looks so happy. Like the deaths of women and children in Ukraine by Russian soldiers mean nothing to her.35.8×715k1.5k28024
5Jul 4, '24I have today advised my colleagues in Cabinet that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will not procure any new houses or offices for the Executive. Furthermore, no r28.7×573k4.7k777175
6Aug 7, '23This shouldn’t just be Cape Town. It should be EVERY city and town in South Africa. But the problem is that all those towns and cities are run by the ANC so they have a wide tolera26.5×530k3.9k54637
7Sep 6, '24Minister, after helping you with your tie, I need you to help me with my dance moves!25.7×514k2.8k240178
8May 29, '24By the end of this week, Chris Pappas will be Premier of KZN 🙌 Let’s all go out there and vote DA! #RescueSA #RescueKZN21.7×434k1.9k16427
9Nov 2, '23The president looks bewildered, confused and uncomfortable when Siya starts talking about how to lead. It’s all too much for him.18.2×364k3.1k462146
10Nov 23, '23Please come this side @MbalulaFikile and tell us if you’re on track to meet this.17.7×353k1.9k51314
11Apr 25, '22Can @elonmusk buy Eskom next?17.3×024k4.6k37
12Mar 4, '24I don’t understand how this happens. If you’ve ever been late to file a tax return, SARS will literally hunt you down if you owe them more than R1 but Edwin Sodi can run up a R400 17.3×347k3.3k719133
13Dec 13, '23The ANC have collapsed the Rand.15.3×307k1.7k54853
14Jun 2, '24It’s time to join hands in KZN and put the people of this province first.14.8×295k2.5k18946
15Aug 8, '24Thank you GNU 🙌🇿🇦🥹14.2×283k3k33156
16May 4, '23Why does a country with a R2 trillion budget only have ONE drivers license machine? How much could another one possibly cost?13.8×277k2.2k36812
17Jul 1, '24I’m incredibly honoured to be able to serve the country that I so dearly love in this capacity. I look forward to working with Deputy Minister Zikalala who I have known for many ye13.6×272k2.5k16423
18May 10, '25Let’s celebrate responsibly tonight and please don’t inflame the pain for supporters of that other team. They have entered a mourning period. #NedbankCupFinal @KaizerChiefs13.3×265k2.7k357268
19Jul 2, '24Had an inspiring call with a young man from Mamelodi who runs an NPO that’s raised funds to build a library and youth centre in his community but hasn’t been able to get an answer 13×259k2.3k27361
20Jul 1, '24As Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure, I look forward to taking DA policies and ideas to the Cabinet table that will grow our economy, create jobs and #BuildSouthAfrica �12.9×258k1.6k17330
21May 29, '24The IEC has one job every 5 years and it’s like today caught them by surprise.12.7×255k6.4k1k47
22Feb 3, '25No land confiscation or land grabs will ever be allowed in SA, says public works minister12.6×252k1.5k25187
23Jul 3, '24I am going to be setting up a direct point of contact in my office where members of the public will be able to let me know about problem government buildings/land so that we can tr12×239k2.4k36482
24May 29, '24MK has cut the ANC in half in KZN. It’s quite something to watch.11.5×230k3.4k36645
25Jul 18, '24Thank you Mr. President for backing my plan to turn South Africa into a construction site! #LetsBuildSA🏗️👷🇿🇦11.4×228k1.3k15837
26Dec 21, '24The sponsored attacks against a brilliant journalist like @ZiyandaNgcobo by some political parties is disgraceful and meant to silence her. I’ve known Ziyanda for many years, and w10.6×211k1.6k26223
27Dec 17, '23Cyril Ramaphosa has collapsed the ANC.10.4×209k1.6k33513
28Sep 11, '24BREAKING NEWS: *Ward 33 eThekwini Final Result* DA - 80.56% - 2826 votes (2024 - 39,21% - 981 votes) ANC - 4.93% - 173 votes (2024 - 28,90% - 723 votes) MK - 14.51% - 509 votes (2010.1×201k1.3k18962
29Aug 5, '23The taxi industry is a law unto itself. They don’t have to obey traffic rules and don’t pay tax like everyone else has to. Whenever they are subjected to a standard of compliance t9.9×199k1.3k32216
30Dec 22, '22Msunduzi Municipality (ANC, PA & Independents coalition) in KZN has severe load-reduction from Eskom because they owe R550 million. The council collected R700 million in debt b9.7×195k1.3k54315
31Aug 12, '24The old SAPS Barracks in Durban have been left abandoned for many years. The department needs to within 30 days establish whether the SAPS has a use for the building, whereafter a 9.4×187k1.5k22345
32May 24, '23BREAKING NEWS: WARD 73 ETHEKWINI FINAL RESULTS DA – 81.74% - 3 486 VOTES ANC – 17.66% - 753 VOTES EFF – 0.61% - 26 VOTES This is the ward Cyril Ramaphosa came to campaign in and th9.3×186k1.8k31510
33Jul 1, '24I’ve just had a great call with Deputy Minister Zikalala to congratulate him on his appointment. We have known each other for a long time and I’m really excited that we can come to9.2×185k1.7k15115
34Nov 17, '23Striking picture of the crisis playing out at Durban harbour to see all this ships (there were a lot more that didn’t fit in the frame) all waiting at sea. The cost to the economy 8.9×178k1.4k42529
35Jan 13, '23A friendly reminder that every single day, Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ministers never have to experience loadshedding because they have generators at their homes paid for by you and m8.2×163k2.1k6932
36Feb 25, '23Cyril Ramaphosa announced a state of disaster to deal with the electricity crisis 16 days ago, which was immediately gazetted. Since then, not a single further action step has been8.0×160k2.7k6479
37Jul 8, '24Good afternoon SA. A busy week ahead with our first extended Cabinet meeting tomorrow, various stakeholder engagements in the week, a visit to Infrastructure South Africa and the C7.6×153k1.4k15617
38Jul 4, '24The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is ready to partner with you Minister @Siviwe_G to eradicate pit toilets in our schools. #LetsBuildSA7.5×151k1.7k30222
39Mar 9, '23The ANC lost to the DA in ward 25 and to the IFP in ward 2 in Msunduzi municipality last night. KZN is on track for a new government!7.5×150k2k2224
40Jul 5, '24Good morning South Africa. Today I am off to Pretoria to meet with officials and stakeholders in our department to continue the conversation on how we can make our country a massiv7.3×146k2.4k18823
41Aug 31, '24Rassie Erasmus - greatest sports coach of all time. Siya Kolisi - greatesr sports captain of all time. There, I said it. #Springboks7.3×146k5.1k41227
42Sep 25, '23BREAKING NEWS: Chris Pappas has been announced as the DA’s Premier Candidate in KZN.7.1×141k2.4k2313
43Oct 5, '23.@eThekwiniM has spent R20 billion on the “Durban-Go” bus system since 2013 & there isn’t 1 bus running in the city. One of the greatest corruption scandals but the ANCYL won’t6.7×133k1.8k60615
44Jun 14, '24BREAKING NEWS: The KZN GPU (IFP-ANC-DA-NFP) have elected IFP MPL, Thami Ntuli as the new Premier of KwaZulu-Natal by 41-39 votes. This is a monumental day in the history and politi6.6×131k2k26126
45Aug 6, '25Along with many South African’s this morning, I have watched with disbelief the video as related to the suspended IDT CEO. I will be addressing this matter as soon as possible afte6.4×127k1.7k33550
46Jun 18, '24Many said it couldn’t be done in KwaZulu-Natal. I introduce to you the first Government of Provincial Unity. IFP-ANC-DA-NFP6.4×127k1.9k22912
47May 11, '25On this Sunday, let us be grateful for our blessings and pray for those less fortunate. Amen. @KaizerChiefs6.0×120k2.8k32224
48Oct 30, '23If this was KZN the ANC would still be fighting over who would steal the money.6.0×120k1.5k3599
49Jul 2, '24I’m absolutely clear that there is no room or space for the construction mafia in South Africa. We cannot and will not allow infrastructure projects for the benefit of communities 5.9×118k2.1k36132
50May 20, '24BREAKING NEWS: The DA has exposed the ANC and EFF-run eThekwini municipality after they spent R83 million to build ONE house. These parties eat money while claiming to be deliverin5.7×114k1.6k72044
51Nov 9, '25Turning South Africa into a construction site! 🚧🇿🇦 Work on the redevelopment of 85 Anderson Street - the future home of the new Johannesburg Deeds Office - is now over 60% compl5.5×109k1.8k268131
52Mar 20, '23The EFF has more people on Twitter than it does on the streets today.5.4×108k1.5k1863
53May 27, '22Cyril Ramaphosa referred to Jacob Zuma’s time in office as “9 wasted years”. CR’s been ANC president now for nearly 5 years. Crime is up. Unemployment is up. Food is more expensive5.3×06k1.9k24
54Jul 16, '24It is unthinkable that in 2024, we still have pit toilets at our schools. Therefore, by working with the Minister of Basic Education, we will declare war on pit toilets to eradicat5.0×99k2.1k37019
55May 30, '24The Western Cape is secured for the DA🙏4.8×96k1.3k9711
56Dec 29, '17I’m prepared to offer R5000 reward to anyone that has info regarding this crime on the N2 between Tongaat & Ballito on Wednesday night which killed 2 children & will lead t4.8×01.4k3.9k1
57May 27, '24BREAKING NEWS: interview with Chris Pappas cancelled after an SABC boss called Ukhozi station management instructing them to not speak to Chris. There is no doubt political pressur4.7×95k1.3k49411
58Jul 1, '24I’m absolutely committed to ramping up infrastructure investment so that we turn South Africa into a big construction site that will drive economic growth to deliver jobs. #LetsBui4.4×89k1.9k19114
59Oct 15, '2340 ships waiting to get into Durban harbour. I can’t ever remember seeing so many at sea because of the inefficiencies in the port. The ANC have destroyed everything they have touc4.4×88k1.3k33412
60Nov 20, '22Watching the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar, you realise what an original and unique offering South Africa provided in 2010. Still one of the best of all time.4.2×06.2k96728
61Sep 12, '24DA wards contested in KZN last night and won: 🔵 DA - 5 seats 🟢 ActionSA - 0 seats 🟡 ANC - 0 seats 🔴 EFF - 0 seats 🟩 MK - 0 seats4.1×83k1.3k1778
62Jul 17, '24The Department of Public Works is the biggest landlord in South Africa. But the truth is that there is no accurate picture of what we own. That is why we have committed in the medi3.9×78k1.5k22830
63May 10, '25We can enjoy the rest of our weekend now. #NedbankCup @KaizerChiefs3.9×78k3.7k35611
64Jun 2, '22Cyril Ramaphosa is in deep $hit.3.7×04.8k77737
65Aug 31, '24GNU🙌 🇿🇦 Danko Minister @GaytonMcK2.9×57k1.9k14614
66Nov 26, '21Of course they are. They just aren’t announcing them like they’ve won a prize.2.7×02.9k1k13
67Jul 29, '25This afternoon, I released the findings of the forensic report into the R800m PSA Oxygen Plant tender. Key findings include: • Companies awarded contracts without valid SAHPRA lice2.7×53k1.3k34618
68Jun 28, '21Heartbreaking picture. A waiter at 20:20 last night learning that he won’t have an income for the next 2 weeks.2.6×02.6k89014
69May 19, '22Everyone is mad at Nathi Mthethwa over the R22 million flag, but this is misdirected. If Cabinet supported this waste of money, you should be angry at the Chair of Cabinet, Cyril R2.6×03.2k8383
70Aug 20, '22No matter what your political views are, the role and hand of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in the Zulu Nation has been one of stability & consistency. His wisdom & knowledge2.2×03.4k38314
71Dec 13, '21Remember when we told this was based on science?2.1×02.3k69713
72Dec 7, '23When the ANC said yesterday that NHI was an “unstoppable train”, this is exactly what healthcare will look like when they’re done with it, because we know their record with trains.1.9×38k1.5k4304
73Dec 7, '21Has Cyril Ramaphosa been able to implement a single resolution taken at NASREC 4 years after being elected ANC President?1.8×01.8k5538
74Oct 11, '22Half of Durban is without power tonight after an explosion at Klaarwater substation. This city is falling apart before our eyes!1.7×01.4k60969
75Apr 18, '22The ANC in eThekwini have hijacked the allocation of water tankers and running them through their local branches, meaning only members are being allocated water. This is completely1.6×01.5k63811
76Oct 30, '22The biggest story today has to be the interview with new Eskom board member, Mteto Nyati who says the only way to save the power utility is to do away with BEE, employment equity a1.5×01.5k42536
77Sep 15, '21The new dawn is here.1.5×01.3k66710
78Feb 24, '22In light of Russian aggression and invasion into a sovereign country like Ukraine, surely South Africa should re-evaluate its relationship with BRICS if we are to be defenders of i1.4×01.3k1938
79Dec 14, '22I’m pretty sure Andre de Ruyter resigned because he lost the support of Cyril Ramaphosa, who became reliant on Gwede Mantashe to survive politically in the ANC. We know how quickly1.4×01.7k3186
80Dec 13, '22Lindiwe Sisulu who is brave in tweets and opinion pieces, doesn’t have the guts to come to parliament and vote for the Section 89 report. Instead she ran away. How let down her tea1.4×02k3602
81Aug 27, '21If @CyrilRamaphosa is so rich and a billionaire, why doesn’t he pay @MYANC’s staff members’ salaries?1.4×01.5k3173
82Jan 2, '22Anyone who celebrates the burning down of parliament doesn’t deserve to be an MP. They are a national disgrace.1.3×01.9k2601
83Dec 26, '20We were promised extra hospital capacity would be built in the first lockdown and that’s why 2 million people had to ‘sacrifice’ their jobs and more than 40% of businesses would cl1.3×01.5k3907
84Aug 7, '21Lindiwe Sisulu has been in government since 1996 and I can’t think of anything of significance she has achieved except grow her pension.1.3×01.8k2844
85Jun 27, '21Going to level 4 is a huge admission by Cyril Ramaphosa that the last 467 days have been totally wasted in preparing the healthcare system. It’s only been used by ANC cadres to ste1.3×01.5k4814
86Jul 12, '20The ban on alcohol is a red herring for the failure to create new hospital beds during the lockdown. Weak leadership is personified by Cyril Ramaphosa.1.3×01.6k3980
87Aug 11, '21For a man who had “no clue” about what went on in his own organisation and has always been “shocked” at documented allegations, you have to ask yourself, how is it that Cyril Ramap1.1×01.3k3614
88Jul 21, '21Just been told a story how on Friday, a Christian church came to guard a mosque while they prayed & then in return, members of the mosque guarded the church while they prayed o1.1×01.5k3222
89May 24, '20British American Tobacco have been played big time.1.1×01.3k2613
90Jul 3, '22A reminder that the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has absolutely NOTHING to say about Eskom since he’s been back in the country 4 days ago, and even lo1.1×01.3k3260
91Mar 10, '22President Ramaphosa and government ministers have no idea what the price of petrol does to ordinary citizens because they don’t pay for petrol in their state cars.1.1×01.5k3240
92Dec 27, '20People who want hard lockdowns normally have very little to lose financially. Their salary’s will be paid & pension fund contributions made. Waiters, cleaners, domestic workers1.1×01.3k3306
93Apr 29, '20BREAKING: The SA government has found that COVID-19 sleeps between 6am and 9am thereby allowing everyone to exercise at the same time. Marvelous!1.1×01.3k3272
94Jul 22, '20For as long as Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet have a job, millions of South Africans will never have a job.1.1×01.4k3652
95Jun 17, '20Let’s be clear, the President did not decide to open up restaurants and personal care because he thought it was the right thing to do. He did so because he knew they were going to 1.1×01.4k2741
96Sep 18, '22The Ramaphosa Defence Force is quiet today!1.0×01.3k2670
97Jan 30, '21There is not a single politician Ramaphosa has fired. Stella broke lockdown rules, Gwede apparently took money, Mahlobo has been dishing out money. He could fire them today but sim1.0×01.3k3212
98Aug 5, '20Good luck to BATSA as they begin their court case against NDZ’s ludicrous smoking ban TODAY. I’m no smoker but back peoples right to be able to smoke and to end the enrichment of c1.0×01.4k2840
99Aug 27, '21There are 30 municipalities that don’t have ANC candidates. Those towns are so lucky.1.0×01.4k2210
100Jul 4From delay to delivery. 🏗️🔥 A year ago, I vowed that a new contractor would be appointed for the Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance in Hankey, Eastern Cape, and that the projec0.8×17k103184
101Nov 22, '21I present to you, the new Mayor of uMngeni Municipaity in KZN, @MayorPappas.0.8×01.3k1000

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