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Ben Pooler retweeted
another blow for bibi: israeli president herzog rejects fraud claims, arab parties expected to back jewish opposition in govt formation.
far from netanyahu’s first ouster (was the ‘end of the road’ for him in 1999, 2021, now 2026… will see if it sticks this time)
ALT This image is an infographic showing Israel's prime ministers from the 1940s to the 2020s. It highlights their terms in office and names, including Moshe Sharett, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Shamir, Ehud Barak, Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Benjamin Netanyahu is noted as the longest-serving prime minister. The infographic is titled "Israel’s prime ministers" and was created by Al Jazeera.
Ben Pooler retweeted
I hope so to. But the ANC we knew is done. I've been arguing for a long time against that view. I now have to concede...
The left project as Selebi once said, is finish & klaar...
Ben Pooler retweeted
When we return next week, we’ll get 218 signatures for Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which guarantees a vote.
Survivors will be able to get their own records, State Attorneys General can prosecute crimes, and we can take the DOJ to court for keeping critical files hidden.⚖️
Ben Pooler retweeted
The next set of CSIR election model predictions is now live, completing coverage of all eight metros #LGE2026
In partnership with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has released its second batch of election model predictions, covering the remaining four metros following the initial release earlier.
Follow along for data-driven insights into the science, innovation and analytics behind election forecasting.
ℹ️ elections.sabcnews.com
@dstigovza
RT @CourtNewsUK: Russell Brand guilty of three charges of sexual assault and one of rape. He is told he is facing a 'lenghty custodial sent…
Ben Pooler retweeted
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11…
Ben Pooler retweeted
MADLANGA COMMISSION RESUMES PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MONDAY
The Madlanga Commission will resume public hearings on Monday following several days of in-camera proceedings.
Sources indicate that former SAPS Major-General Feroz Khan gave evidence behind closed doors this week.
“For now, his testimony is done,” a source said.
The Commission is expected to continue hearing evidence until mid-December, with its final report due to be submitted at the end of January.
Ben Pooler retweeted
The (CSIR) projected Gauteng result in context - ANC %:
2014 - 64%
2016 - 46%
2019 - 50%
2021 - 36%
2024 - 35%
2026 - 21%
It's over.
Ben Pooler retweeted
Just because it's not been mentioned, but the early results in Daveyton in Ekurhuleni are super important. It's a part of the city with A LOT still to report.
Bhekimfundo Primary School:
ActionSA 29% (+20)
ANC 23% (-34)
MK 15% (+15)
DA 14% (+10)
EFF 6% (-15)
Turnout 52%
The EKU result is actually also incredibly radical (and could get more so).
Ben Pooler retweeted
THE CSIR IS PROJECTING THE ANC UNDER 50% IN THE EASTERN CAPE. 48.7%. 🤯
Our third set of CSIR election modelling predictions are out, completing the provincial predictions. Next up - metros!
Working in collaboration with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has deployed its election prediction model at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) to support data-driven election analysis throughout the 2026 local government elections.
Our team will continue to monitor incoming results and update model outputs as more official election data becomes available.
Follow along for insights into the science, data and innovation behind the process. #LGE2026
ℹ️ elections.sabcnews.com/
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Ben Pooler retweeted
Our third set of CSIR election modelling predictions are out, completing the provincial predictions. Next up - metros!
Working in collaboration with the @SABCPortal, #TeamCSIR has deployed its election prediction model at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) to support data-driven election analysis throughout the 2026 local government elections.
Our team will continue to monitor incoming results and update model outputs as more official election data becomes available.
Follow along for insights into the science, data and innovation behind the process. #LGE2026
ℹ️ elections.sabcnews.com/
@dstigovza
South Africa’s debt-to-gross domestic product ratio was revised sharply lower, the National Treasury said, after a regular exercise to update the data showed the economy was 5.3% larger last year than previously estimated bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Pity about these election results.
I was looking forward to the leadership of State President Mbalula in 2028.