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@CilliersB

@CilliersB

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DA Councillor and Caucus Leader in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Domain Expertise:
Local governance and municipal servicesSouth African politicsCommunity engagement and infrastructure development
Detected Biases:
Strong pro-DA partisanshipConsistent criticism of ANC governance
75%
Average Truthfulness
11
Posts Analyzed

Who Is This Person?

Cilliers Brink, known on Twitter as @CilliersB, is a South African politician affiliated with the Democratic Alliance (DA). He is actively involved in local governance in the City of Tshwane (Pretoria metropolitan area), focusing on service delivery initiatives such as pothole repairs, infrastructure maintenance, and community engagement. Recent activities include leading service delivery blitzes in areas like Mamelodi, Eesterust, and Olievenhoutbosch, criticizing the ANC's governance failures, and participating in events like Heritage Day celebrations and council meetings. His posts from 2024 to 2025 highlight DA-led projects and contrast them with ANC shortcomings, emphasizing practical improvements for residents. Account appears active since at least 2024 based on post history, with consistent political and community-oriented content.

How Credible Are They?

75%
Baseline Score

Cilliers Brink demonstrates solid credibility as a local politician through transparent reporting of DA initiatives and community interactions. His Twitter activity is consistent, engagement-focused, and free of apparent controversies, enhancing trust in his role. However, inherent political bias toward DA policies may color interpretations of governance issues. Overall, reliable for insights into Tshwane municipal affairs, though cross-verification recommended for partisan claims.

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What's Their Track Record?

No major fact-checks, corrections, or controversies identified in available sources. Posts focus on verifiable service delivery events and political critiques, often supported by photos and videos. As a politician, content is partisan but aligns with reported DA activities in Tshwane. Historical accuracy appears reliable for local governance claims, with no evidence of misinformation campaigns.

What Have We Analyzed?

Recent posts and claims we've fact-checked from this author

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@CilliersB · Oct 23

85%
Credible

Tshwane’s spending on water tankers is out of control. Today, 23 October, straight from the City’s own cost centre, four months into the financial year, Moya has already spent R211 million on tankers. This isn’t service delivery. It is financial recklessness at its worst. A DA government prioritises water in taps, not tankers, like we did when devising a workable solution to get clean water to Hammanskraal residents, a project later botched by the ANC. The DA will prioritise it again.

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@CilliersB · Oct 22

79%
Credible

Was I pushed out for taking on Tshwane’s water tanker mafia? The DA worked to give Hammanskraal real water from taps, not trucks. The ANC chose the tanker cartels instead, blowing R777 million a 455% increase on water that costs residents more and delivers less. My administration fought to end Tshwane’s reliance on water tankers and deliver clean tap water to communities. When you challenge the tanker mafia, you threaten those who profit from residents’ suffering.

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@CilliersB · Oct 21

56%
Uncertain

Citywide, water losses sit at 39%. Yet the ANC-led administration claims Region 1 only has 2 pipe leaks and 23 faulty meters. Either they have no clue what’s happening in Tshwane, or they’re hiding the truth behind a R777 million tanker splurge.

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@CilliersB · Oct 17

61%
Uncertain

Funny thing MMC Mogale, this project was on track until after you took over. This year the contractor, who we understand was fully paid regardless of milestones, ran out of money. We’re going to check where that money went. Taking selfies and governing is not the same thing.

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@CilliersB · Oct 17

80%
Credible

While residents are forced to dodge potholes across Tshwane, Mayor Moya keeps insisting everything’s fine - a recent report claims there are only 11 potholes per ward. We all know that’s not the reality on our streets. That’s why the DA is working with communities to fix potholes and get Tshwane’s roads drivable again. When the city fails to deliver, we roll up our sleeves and get it done.

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