Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Mkhwanazi drops another Mchunu bombshell

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mkhwanazi has accused rogue political forces of sabotaging the fight against political killings and claimed Mchunu wasn’t even the real author of the letter that ...

Mkhwanazi questions Mchunu's role in sealing Ipid's Phala Phala report

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has voiced serious concerns about Police Minister Senzu Mchunu's controversial decision to classify the Independent Police ...

Mchunu's chief of staff confirmed links with Mogotsi, says Mkhwanazi

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told the parliamentary inquiry that former police officer Cedric Nkabinde had no clue about ...

DA's Kohler-Barnard defies calls to step down amid intelligence leak claims

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard refuses to recuse herself from Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee while her party seeks legal advice on serious allegations that she leaked ...

Mkhwanazi dismisses argument that task team was a political initiative

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi disagrees that the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) was a political initiative and its ...

Parliamentary inquiry into police corruption adjourns amid confusion over Mkhwanazi's statement

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The parliamentary inquiry into police corruption faced turmoil on Tuesday as MPs debated the validity of a 'supplementary' statement from KwaZulu-Natal SAPS Commissioner ...

Disciplinary hearing of suspended DG Mashabane will not be public

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has officially confirmed that the disciplinary hearing against director-general Doctor ...

Why SAA missed another crucial deadline for annual report submission

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The South African Airways (SAA) has not submitted its annual report for 2024/25 to Parliament as required by law within the stipulated September 30 deadline.

Suspended UIF commissioner pockets R1. 4 million while sitting at home

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Teboho Maruping, the commissioner of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), continues to draw a hefty salary of R1. 4 million despite being on precautionary suspension ...

Foreigners paid R546m in RAF claims

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Taxpayers have coughed up R546 million to foreign nationals who lodged claims with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in 2024/25 financial year.

SANDF members raise concerns over service conditions

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Of the 590 new complaints received, 269 were submitted by members of the SANDF, raising concerns about their conditions of service.

Debate heats up over Dianne Kohler-Barnard's role in Mkhwanazi inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Ad Hoc Committee is embroiled in a heated debate over whether DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard should step down amid serious allegations from KwaZulu-Natal Police ...

New legislative efforts to make Sex Offenders Register accessible to public

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi unveils plans to make the National Register of Sex Offenders accessible to the public, sparking a crucial legislative review.

Minister wont revoke Phillip Craig's permanent residency amid Cape Independence controversy

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister Leon Schreiber stands firm on Phillip Craig's permanent residency, asserting that political expression should not be penalised, even amidst calls for action ...

Firoz Cachalia vows to enhance DPCI's effectiveness against organised crime

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

In a bid to combat rising organised crime, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia pledges to enhance the DPCI's capacity and effectiveness.

Cape Independence advocate's permanent residency under scrutiny by parliamentary committee

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

A parliamentary committee has called on Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber to clarify the circumstances in which permanent residency status of Phillip Craig, a ...

Challenges in vetting processes delay security clearances for government officials

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Presidency has listed challenges in the vetting process of government officials, particularly those the supply chain management.

Over 1000 civil servants in disciplinary crosshairs after SIU investigation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Following extensive investigations, the SIU has referred over 1,000 civil servants for disciplinary action, raising concerns about accountability within the public ...

Government's tough stance: Municipalities owe R25. 1 billion to water boards

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed that municipalities, as of June, collectively owe an alarming R25. 1 billion to water boards.

Paul Mashatile addresses declaration controversy, denies having ‘smallanyana skeletons’

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed speculation surrounding his declaration of interests, firmly stating, “I don’t have smallanyana skeletons” to share with ...

New e-hailing regulations to boost safety and compliance

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy unveils crucial new regulations for e-hailing services, promising enhanced safety and compliance to protect drivers and improve ...

Over 80 officials face charges amid rising unnatural deaths in prisons

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

MPs are alarmed by a significant spike in unnatural deaths among prisoners over the past three years, raising urgent questions about safety and accountability in ...

Dispute over board dissolution: Former SA Tourism members confront Minister De Lille

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Former board members of South Africa Tourism rebutted Minister Patricia de Lille’s claims on why the board was dissolved, citing procedural flaws and unresolved ...

Judge Makhubele faces possible impeachment

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has referred the finding of gross misconduct against suspended Judge Nana Makhubele to Parliament.

Sassa implements biometric enrolment for new beneficiaries from September

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The South African Social Security Agency is set to introduce a transformative biometric enrolment system for new beneficiaries, commencing this September.