D'Nial & Sleuthdog

15/04/2026

Correction and Apology

In a recent article I published, I referred to a High Court order as being “forged” or appearing to be inauthentic.

On further reflection, and in the absence of formal verification from the Court, that statement was not appropriate. I have since withdrawn the assertion in full and issued a formal apology to the Honourable Judge concerned and to the legal practitioner referenced.

It is important to me that my work—particularly where it engages matters of law, ethics, and public accountability—remains grounded in accuracy, fairness, and responsible judgment. In this instance, I did not meet that standard.

I take responsibility for the error and have corrected the record accordingly.

The article has been amended to reflect this position.

Accountability applies in all directions.

12/10/2025

🎲 When the Odds Quietly Shift Against the Consumer

In recent weeks, I discovered that the South African National Lottery (LOTTO) has once again changed its number matrix — now requiring players to select 6 numbers from 58, up from 52, and originally 49 when the game was launched.

On the surface, that might sound like a minor adjustment.
But in mathematical reality, it’s a massive reduction in the consumer’s chance of winning.

Let’s put it simply:

LOTTO Format Chance of Matching 5 Numbers
6/49 1 in 54,201
6/52 1 in 73,763
6/58 1 in 189,731

In other words, your odds of winning a secondary prize have dropped by over 250% since the game’s inception — with no visible public disclosure explaining how much harder it’s become to win.

15/09/2025

Quietly happening ...

Ramaphosa’s nephew Hangwani Maumela loses R326m in Tembisa hospital corruption crackdown

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has seized assets worth R326 million from Hangwani Morgan Maumela, the alleged mastermind of a syndicate that defrauded Tembisa Hospital.

Maumela, a nephew by marriage to President Cyril Ramaphosa, had a fleet of luxury cars including four Lamborghinis and a Bentley upscale homes, and even a party boat frozen under High Court preservation orders issued on August 14, 2025.

The AFU’s action also targets 14 companies linked to Maumela, which allegedly secured over R400 million in hospital contracts through manipulated procurement between 2019 and 2021.

Investigations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) revealed a network of fraud involving forged documents and favoritism toward Maumela’s companies, which operated from a single Sandton address despite claiming legitimacy in medical supply provision.

The scandal first emerged in 2021 after Gauteng Health Department accountant Babita Deokaran raised alarms over suspicious tenders shortly before her assassination. The syndicate’s actions contributed to an estimated R2.3 billion in losses at the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane described the seizures as a “decisive blow against corruption,” with the assets set to be forfeited to the state pending criminal proceedings. Civil society groups, including the EFF, welcomed the move but urged swift arrests to prevent further cover-ups.

The case highlights entrenched corruption in South Africa’s public health sector, with Maumela’s downfall sending a clear message that accountability can reach even the most connected individuals.

25/08/2025

What's REALLY Behind Goodyear's MASSIVE Layoff Announcement

Goodyear has finally shut down its Kariega tyre plant in the Eastern Cape after more than 78 years, leaving over 900 workers jobless in a province where near...

25/08/2025

Africa is NOT Poor Because of Colonialism: Here’s Why. - Magatte Wade

Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, author and business leader focused on economic development in Africa, and on correcting the various misconceptions about the...

11/08/2025

Why Critical Thinking Is Disappearing – The Rise of Collective Stupidity

Why Critical Thinking Is Disappearing | The Rise of Collective StupidityIn a world overflowing with opinions, algorithms, and noise — why is clear thinking v...

09/08/2025

https://youtu.be/2I2uXm3aMdY?si=xoENf-Hwtk_d02vw

In this passionate report, Rob Hersov calls on South Africa's productiveclass—entrepreneurs, business owners and taxpayers—to "revolt" against the ANC's mism...

02/08/2025

🎨☕ Coffee 4 Company – 23 August Meetup ☕🎨

What do you get when you blend the community spirit of Think Bike, the relationship-building magic of BNI, and a splash of Seth Godin's “Find the Others” mindset?

You get Coffee 4 Company — where good coffee meets great connections.

🚀 This isn’t your average business breakfast. It’s informal, open to all, and designed to spark collaboration through real conversations — over real coffee. No membership fees. No pressure. Just like-minded people getting together to support each other’s work and ideas.

📅 Next Meetup: Saturday, 23 August
📍 Booking via Quicket (ticket includes breakfast + coffee)

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/278121-coffee-4-company-silver-birch-restaurant/ #/

Here’s how the morning flows:

Arrive & connect

Grab your coffee + breakfast

Mingle, share cards, and talk shop

🧠✨ Special Focus for This Meetup:
We're exploring creative ways to market and sell art — visual, performing, or anything in between.

Ideas on the table include:

A Living Arts-style event (remember those Waldorf School vibes?)

An immersive online art experience

Or maybe… something brand new, born from this very conversation.

🎭 Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, marketer, or just someone who loves fresh ideas and meaningful connections — come through!

📲 Tag your business buddy. Share with your artsy friends. Let’s build something amazing, together.

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