Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Crime intelligence division's inflated property purchases under investigation

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals ongoing investigations into high-profile property purchases by the crime intelligence division

Pretoria cautions Taiwan on politicising representative office relocation

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Pretoria's government urges Taiwan to move its representative office from the political capital, citing adherence to the One-China policy while Deputy Minister Alvin ...

No action taken against Afriforum and Solidarity despite misinformation campaign

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In light of rising tensions between South Africa and the US, Deputy Minister Alvin Botes grapples with misinformation from influential non-state actors.

Scrambling Saps turns to private sector over staggering case backlog

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said the 1. 9million case backlog would take two years to wipe out as SAPS moves to seek funds from the private sector for contract ...

Mchunu outlines plan to tackle 1. 9 million backlog in dockets

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Police minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed ambitious plans to tackle the detective services backlog and address the worsening recruitment crisis in the SAPS.

Police minister highlights urgent need for oversight committee for crime intelligence

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has raised alarms over the absence of Parliament’s oversight committee.

Sassa card switch deadline will not be met

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Postbank admits it will not meet the March 20 deadline for migrating Sassa beneficiaries to new black cards, raising concerns over grant payments and access for ...

Concerns over cyber bullying cast shadow on NYDA board interviews

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The portfolio committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is concerned about the cyber-bullying of candidates interviewed for NYDA board posts.

Postbank reassures beneficiaries on card changes

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The bank said contingency measures put in place to ensure continued payment of the grants to the beneficiaries following concerns by beneficiaries fearing the looming ...

Postbank reassures social grant beneficiaries amid card transition woes

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As the deadline for swapping Sassa gold cards looms, Postbank reassures beneficiaries of continued grant payments while addressing major rollout challenges.

IDT in financial turmoil amid mounting litigation and inadequate funding

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The Independent Development Trust is facing severe financial hurdles, with legal battles and insufficient government funding threatening its ability to deliver vital ...

SIU raises alarm over ineffective consequence management in UIF disciplinary actions

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The SIU flags a worrying trend in disciplinary measures linked to UIF misconduct, raising vital questions about accountability in the public sector.

Postbank guarantees continued support for grant beneficiaries after March deadline

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Postbank has reassured recipients of the South African Social Security Agency gold cards that they will continue to facilitate the transition to the new Postbank ...

SIU recovers R229 million in UIF Ters payment probe

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SIU uncovers R229 million in irregular payments, with ongoing investigations hinting at deeper administrative failings

Cabinet to finalise budget discussions in Special Meeting on Monday

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Cabinet is expected to hold a crucial special meeting on Monday to tackle the 2025 Budget Speech postponement and address South Africa's funding challenges.

Millions missing out on free electricity as Eskom calls for grant reform

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Only two million out of 10 million eligible South African households are receiving free basic electricity grants, prompting Eskom to demand urgent reforms. The power ...

Ramaphosa yet to appoint envoys to the US

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said government will make an announcement on the envoys to the United States when President Cyril Ramaphosa makes ...

Cabinet to finalise budget discussions in Special Meeting on Monday

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Cabinet assures South Africans that deliberations on the 2025 budget are continuing to determine the best ways to fund our financial priorities and ensure the budget ...

Postbank has no plan for card replacement

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Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe reveals Postbank's alarming lack of planning for the Sassa card replacement process, saying the extended March 20 deadline ...

Winde praises GNU, says it offers hope

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, delivering his State of the Province Address on Wednesday said the challenges faced in the GNU were easy to overcome.

Social Development launches full probe after SASSA grant security breach exposed

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The Department of Social Development initiates comprehensive investigation into social grant systems following security vulnerabilities discovered in SRD payments. ...

Social Development minister declares crisis over Sassa card replacement chaos

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Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has voiced her concerns regarding the tumultuous transition from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold ...

Minister on why SANDF is in trouble

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Angie Motshekga reveals the dire state of South Africa's defence department, citing management issues and financial struggles at Denel.

Alan Winde urged to prioritise education in his State of the Province Address

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Cosatu, parties and civil society groups are expected to stage a protest outside the venue on Wednesday to protest against the Western Cape Education Department’s ...

Denel explains why it has not sold its non-core assets

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Denel board chairperson Gloria Serobe said the entity had promised to look at non-core assets that could be disposed of as a condition of the bailout but the sale ...

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