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Foreign AffairsRe: What Has South Africans Achieved Since The Transition To Black Rules? by Topman7: 7:41am On Mar 01
SmartPolician:
Black people in Africa just want power, but know nothing about leadership
WITHOUT BLACK LEADERS YOU'LL BE A VILLAGE ILLITERATE TODAY.

NIGERIA'S LITERACY RATE AFTER 80 YEARS OF BRITISH RULE WAS 10%.

WITHIN 60 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE, IT'S 75%.

THE ONLY REASON YOU ARE NOT TRYING TO CHEW THAT PHONE AS A ''NEW TYPE OF HARD CORN'' IS BECAUSE BLACK LEADERS BUILT THE SCHOOLS THAT EDUCATED YOU WHERE THE WHITE RULERS YOU WORSHIP LOOTED YOUR LAND TO THE POINT OF $50 TRILLION, (according to AI calculations) AND LEFT YOUR GRANDPARENTS AS ILLITERATE VILLAGE PEASANTS.

WITHOUT BLACK LEADERS, YOU WOULD BE IN A VILLAGE HUT CHEWING KOLANUT NOW AFTER A HARD DAY OF TAPPING PALM WINE, OR HUNTING BUSH MEAT IN THE FOREST.

OKAY?

SO EVERY DAY YOU WAKE UP, INSTEAD OF HATING YOUR SKIN COLOUR, THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT PEOPLE OF YOUR SKIN COLOUR CAME TO POWER IN YOUR COUNTRY, AFTER DECADES OF WHITE COLONIAL PLUNDER.
Foreign AffairsRe: What Has South Africans Achieved Since The Transition To Black Rules? by Topman7:
SmartPolician:
Black people in Africa just want power, but know nothing about leadership
TYPICAL SELF HATER.

HERE IS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ANC's ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA



AI Report

After 1994, South Africa re-entered global markets and saw sustained expansion.

Between 1994 and 2008, GDP growth averaged around 3–5% annually, peaking at over 5% in 2006–2007.

GDP nearly tripled in nominal dollar terms between 1994 and 2011.

The country avoided hyperinflation and large-scale economic collapse common in some post-colonial transitions.

Under Nelson Mandela and later Thabo Mbeki, macroeconomic stabilization became a priority.


2. Expansion of the Black Middle Class

A significant rise in the Black middle class occurred between 1994 and 2015.

Millions of Black South Africans entered formal employment, professional sectors, and home ownership.

Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies aimed to increase participation in ownership and management.

While inequality remains high, the racial composition of the middle and upper income groups shifted significantly compared to apartheid-era exclusion.


3. Massive Social Grant Expansion

In 1994, around 2–3 million people received social grants.

By the 2020s, over 18 million people received grants.

Programs include:

Child Support Grant

Old Age Pension

Disability Grant

These grants significantly reduced extreme poverty and improved nutrition and school attendance.


4. Poverty Reduction (Early Period)

Between 1994 and roughly 2011, extreme poverty declined significantly.

Access to income support and employment growth reduced the number of households living below food poverty lines.

Access to services (electricity, housing, water) dramatically improved living standards.

However, poverty rates later stagnated due to slow growth and high unemployment.


5. Housing Delivery (RDP Housing)

Over 3 million houses built since 1994.

Millions more gained formal housing access.

One of the largest state-led housing programs globally.

This addressed apartheid-era spatial exclusion, though urban planning challenges remain.


6. Electrification Expansion

In 1994, only about 36% of households had electricity access.

By the mid-2010s, access rose to over 80–85%.

Millions of rural homes were connected for the first time.

Despite later load-shedding crises under Eskom, initial electrification rollout was a major structural shift.


7. Access to Clean Water & Sanitation

Millions gained access to piped water after 1994.

Basic sanitation coverage expanded significantly.

Rural infrastructure saw major improvements compared to apartheid neglect.


8. Inflation Control & Fiscal Discipline (GEAR Era)

Under Thabo Mbeki:

Inflation brought under control.

Budget deficits reduced.

Public debt lowered in the 2000s.

South Africa achieved investment-grade credit ratings during the mid-2000s.

The Growth, Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) strategy emphasized fiscal responsibility and global integration.


9. Expansion of Higher Education


University enrollment more than doubled since 1994.

Significant increase in Black student participation.

Creation of new universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) expansion.

Examples:

University of Cape Town

University of the Witwatersrand


10. Financial System Stability

South Africa maintained one of the most advanced financial sectors in Africa.

The banking system remained stable through:

1998 emerging market crisis

2008 global financial crisis

The country avoided sovereign default.

The South African Reserve Bank maintained inflation targeting and currency management frameworks.


11. Infrastructure Investment (2000–2010)


Major projects included:

Gautrain rapid rail

King Shaka International Airport

Stadiums and transport upgrades for the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Port and logistics upgrades

Important Context (Balanced View)

While the ANC achieved substantial early economic progress, challenges also emerged:

Unemployment remained structurally high (often above 25%).

Inequality remains among the highest globally.

State capture scandals during Jacob Zuma weakened state institutions.

Growth slowed significantly after 2008.


Summary of Key Economic Achievements Since 1994

Sustained GDP growth (1994–2008)

Reduction in extreme poverty

Massive expansion of social grants

3+ million houses built

Electrification expanded from ~36% to over 80%

Clean water access expanded

Fiscal discipline & inflation control (2000s)

Financial system stability

Expansion of Black middle class

Major infrastructure rollout

- AI
Foreign AffairsSupreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini Still Alive - Iran State Media by Topman7(op): 3:56am On Mar 01
SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH KHAMEINI IS STILL ALIVE - IRAN STATE MEDIA

Iran state media is urging all to desist from spreading fake news claiming their Supreme Leader was killed in airstrikes.

They say he is alive, hale and hearty, and in good mood to handle the American and zionist criminal invaders.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Lady In The UK Calls Out Obi Cubana Over Tinubu's Endorsement by Topman7: 3:28pm On Feb 17
FatimaAbubakar:
So she shouldn't express her opinions because she's in the UK? Una reasoning sha. Well, na wetin APC dey turn their followers to
Why is her opinion more relevant than Nigerians here in Nigeria?

Why does she get front page?

NONSENSE.
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Lady In The UK Calls Out Obi Cubana Over Tinubu's Endorsement by Topman7: 3:23pm On Feb 17
Ezewuzie01:
The lady should also ask Peter Obi why his children are in the UK and not in Anambra that he governed for eight years.
Don't mind these idiots.

I don't even know why this is front page.
PoliticsRe: The New Agege: Clean Roads, Walkways & Urban Progress (Video) by Topman7: 12:47pm On Feb 17
This country is moving sha...small by small.. I remember when Agege used to be a den of armed robbers and touts of all kind, with rubbish heaps everywhere.. undecided
Foreign AffairsRe: US Attorney-General DISGRACES America Before The World by Topman7: 6:11am On Feb 16
Ojuntana:
Your noose is deep in the white man's behind ..
You're the one standing as their bodyguard bro..
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump Heralds Black Support In Cryptic Post After Obama Ape Meme Backlash by Topman7: 7:08am On Feb 07
Freshandfitpod:
Do not give in to the mob, only weak men apologize......
REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THIS FORUM.

YOU ARE AN ENEMY OF AFRICANS AND NIGERIANS.

WHY ARE YOU HERE?

WHAT DO YOU WANT??
SportsRe: President Tinubu Approves Sports Funding Reform by Topman7: 7:05am On Feb 07
TINUBU IS THE FIRST PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FUNDAMENTALLY IN THIS MANNER.

WELL DONE, SIR.
PoliticsRe: Are We Being Brainwashed By The Western Media? by Topman7: 1:41am On Feb 07
fennels007:
The write up is compiled by a man of shallow and myopic mind.

As it is now, if given a FREE VISA, between America and North Korea, which country's VISA will you choose?

Be sincere.
Very shallow reasoning.

America destroys OTHER countries to enrich itself.

So of course it will attract people to the weath it has cornered.

That does NOT mean its historical crimes are negated or should be ignored.

You don't dismiss an armed robber's crimes on the grounds that his neighbours frequent his house for food.
Foreign AffairsRe: Trump Deletes Controversial Video Depicting Obamas As Monkeys by Topman7: 1:34am On Feb 07
COOL10:
The actual video that Trump posted was about the 2020 election but you know how "autoplay" on social media sites work. When one video ends, another "possibly unrelated video" begins to play instantly. That was what happened, but I'm not surprised about the lies being spewed here by terrorist sympathising tribalists. I don't expect them to like a guy who has vowed to destroy the evil people they love and support.


Nairaland is now a cesspool of lies and hatred. How pathetic.
Even if he raped your old lady, you'll find an excuse for him.

The real question is what is a supposedly educated man like you doing supporting a smelly, miserable 80 year old white racist who considers you subhuman because of your skin colour?

Making excuses for him as he spits on you.

That's the real tragedy.

Who did this to you?
PoliticsRe: Tinubu’s Reforms Now Global Reference Point — World Bank Official by Topman7: 12:25pm On Feb 04
anonimi:
What has changed since 2015 for better in Nigeria?
Numerous things.

LEAVE YOUR VILLAGE AND MOVE AROUND THE COUNTRY.

How were Awka and Aba in 2015?
PoliticsRe: US Elite Squad Lands In Nigeria Over Growing Terror Crisis by Topman7: 12:03pm On Feb 04
100% FAKE NEWS.

A small unit of Advisory officers was sent to help in certain coordination issues.

NO AMERICAN TROOPS ARE BEING SENT TO FIGHT IN NIGERIA !!
PoliticsRe: Terrorism: US ground troops dispatched to Nigeria by Topman7: 11:56am On Feb 04
Jevica:
Oga, you are a sovereign country and you are depending on foreign loans, aids, medical. Are you seriously serious?
96% of countries receive foreign loans. The America you worship owes $3 Trillion. And foreign aid is not by force. They offer it. We have hospitals and traditional medicines. So we depend on no one.

AND NO US TROOPS ARE COMING TO FIGHT IN SAMBISA FOREST, SO STOP DREAMING.
PoliticsRe: What Is MOSSAD Planning For Nigeria? by Topman7: 11:50am On Feb 04
ogaemma:
No too much grammar.
The U.S military forces have deployed to Nigeria.
We are praying for the best to happen.
But bear in mind that Nigeria is a forced and fake Unity.

Is our prayers that this fake Unity called Nigeria should come to an end.
Go and get a Job.

Lazy youth.
PoliticsRe: What Is MOSSAD Planning For Nigeria? by Topman7: 11:47am On Feb 04
Nothing will happen.

Don't let any fool mess with your mind.
PoliticsRe: 2027: PDP Urges Tinubu To “compensate” Igbos Over 2023–2027 Presidency by Topman7: 11:43am On Feb 04
This makes sense.

I started a thread 2 weeks ago saying Obi needs to join APC, and Obidients started abusing me.

It sounds odd, but it's actually his true home, as a reformist like Tinubu clearly is.

Instead he hangs around all these dubious characters like Atiku Abubakar and co, yet claiming sainthood.

I think Tinubu could go for Dave Umahi, who has a great track record in administration as governor of Ebonyi.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu’s Reforms Now Global Reference Point — World Bank Official by Topman7: 11:32am On Feb 04
mrvitalis:
What exactly is this reforms? Please tell me I have been asking
Use ChatGPT. It's Free!!! And it will give you the full lowdown on Anything you ask it. Including Tinubu's policies!!!

We are paying far more in subsidy today Than ever
Liar.
PoliticsRe: Tinubu’s Reforms Now Global Reference Point — World Bank Official by Topman7: 11:30am On Feb 04
AMINDA:
Why not mention just one country that has attained development by blanketly following the policies of the Worldbank and IMF as Tinubu is currently doing. Just one please. I recommend you go read the book, "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." Also, go study what the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) did to Nigeria under IBB.
India has lifted 300 million people out of poverty using the EXACT SAME POLICIES TINUBU IS USING.

GO AND RESEARCH ON AI TO CONFIRM.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Ranks As Africa’s Strongest Naval Fleet In 2026, 22nd Globally by Topman7: 11:48pm On Feb 03
BreconHills:
Nigeria has not had a missile boat since NNS Aradu was sent out for recommissioning. If we have a missile boat give its class and name. I would be happy to know we have such.

Because oyinbo wrote something in a book does not mean it is true. Senegal has a new missile boat. Yes we will close the gap. But for now I do not see how Nigeria can be said to have the strongest navy in Africa when Nigerias naval doctrine is coastal defence.
Mr Man go on Global Firepower Index site and see the Nigerian military equipment listed out. It's not hidden, and there's no guesswork.
PoliticsRe: Ezeudu Dumps APC For ADC, Hails Obi, Says New Nigeria, Possible by Topman7: 9:20pm On Feb 03
All these hungry men looking for a payday.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Ranks As Africa’s Strongest Naval Fleet In 2026, 22nd Globally by Topman7: 9:18pm On Feb 03
SpaceX:
how on earth will anyone be happy about been fed a lie from the pit of hell.
So....Global Firepower Index is "lying" about Nigeria?

You people have no cure. You're gone.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Ranks As Africa’s Strongest Naval Fleet In 2026, 22nd Globally by Topman7: 9:16pm On Feb 03
BreconHills:
Not sure where they got the missile boats data from 🤷‍♂️
Doubt a methodology based on raw tonnage. Seems suspect to me. And I am a fan of the Nigeria Armed Forces.
Fake fan.

Oh sure, they just dreamt it up.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Ranks As Africa’s Strongest Naval Fleet In 2026, 22nd Globally by Topman7: 9:14pm On Feb 03
freemanq:
What a waste, with all this weapons yet Boko haram have killed over 10,000 Nigerians over the years. So the navy should do something
The Navy?

HOW exactly should the NAVY fight Boko Haram?

Do you know what a NAVY is?
PoliticsRe: “nigeria Is Not A Poor Country; It Is A Country Poorly Governed By Incompetent P by Topman7: 9:03pm On Feb 03
24news:
“Nigeria is not a poor country; it is a country poorly governed by incompetent politicians.Peter Obi


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YVDpftTGE
SAYS A MAN WHO DID NOT BUILD A SINGLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, SECONDARY SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY IN HIS 8 YEARS AS GOVERNOR.

BUT FOUND MONEY TO BUILD MASSIVE BREWERY, for people to come and drink.

Why anyone takes this clown seriously, I'll never know.
PoliticsRe: I’m Grateful To The Govt. Of Nigeria For Partnering With US - US Rep Riley Moore by Topman7: 6:16am On Jan 26
LibertyRep:
Some people do not really want any partnership but outright invasion and overthrow of the government.

Riley has to be careful not to incur their wrath.

Nigeria needs help to deal with these terrorists, their sponsors and their sympathisers.
I SWEAR...THIS STORY IS BAD NEWS TO THEM. grin
Foreign AffairsRe: Americans Say ''Do NOT Come To America. It Is NOT Safe Here!" by Topman7(op): 12:10am On Jan 26
QuinQ:
Nothing new. Many Americsns would rather be any place but USA. Mainly those who lost the capitalist rat race and trapped in debt!
Meaning 95% of the population!!!
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Türkiye For A State Visit by Topman7: 10:52pm On Jan 25
Gotocourt:
President Donald Trump really pocket Tinubu 😂😅🤣
SLAVE.
Foreign AffairsAmericans Say ''Do NOT Come To America. It Is NOT Safe Here!" by Topman7(op): 10:49pm On Jan 25
''Do NOT Come To America. IT IS NOT SAFE HERE!''

- Americans Warn


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq85gOXgw38
FashionRe: American Woman Says Nigerian Fashion Has Colonized US Prom (Video) by Topman7: 10:47pm On Jan 25
Biggeststar01:
This is just your delusion at play here. Seems you’re a tad younger than I thought.

Global geopolitics is not played the way Nigerian politics is. It’s because you’re not relevant economically, militarily, and in resource-monopoly etc that you latch on to your population for self-aggrandizement. It’s copium, and a very strange kind.
CULTURAL COLONISATION IS OFTEN MORE PIVOTAL THAN MILITARY PROWESS.

RUSSIA has nukes, but you can bet your bottom dollar VLADIMIR PUTIN would love for RUSSIAN FASHION/MUSIC/CULTURE to take over America, for ALL sorts of reasons.

WHY IS THE ''MILITARILY & AND ECONOMICALLY RELEVANT'' AMERICA ABANDONING ITS ENGLISH GOWNS AND TUXEDOS FOR NIGERIAN ATTIRE, AND GETTING HOOKED ON NIGERIAN MUSIC, CULTURE AND EVEN FOOD, AND RUSHING TO NIGERIA FOR DETTY DECEMBER EVERY DECEMBER??

CRY MORE, HATER...

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