Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Ramaphosa pours cold water on Western Cape secession debate

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ramaphosa said the Constitution obliged him to defend the supreme law of the country and promote unity of the nation.

NHLS spends R18 million monthly on outsourcing, reveals Motsoaledi

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals that the National Health Laboratory Service is spending up to R18 million monthly on outsourced cancer testing while battling ...

Creecy defends RAF executive suspensions: 'Not punitive, but necessary for stability'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says the precautionary suspension of RAF's acting CEO and CFO does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing but is intended to ensure ...

Suspended Justice DG's disciplinary hearing now moved to February

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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi recently confirmed that the disciplinary hearing against Mashabane and his deputy, Jabu Hlatshwayo, will recommence in February.

Immigration Amendment Bill passes NCOP hurdle; now awaits Ramaphosa's signiture

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The National Council of Provinces has unanimously approved the Immigration Amendment Bill, bringing South Africa's detention procedures for undocumented immigrants ...

Minister Tolashe to submit Basic Income Grant proposal before financial year end

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Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe has announced plans to present Basic Income Grant policy proposals to Cabinet before the end of the current financial ...

Over 600 student housing providers await R48m NSFAS payments

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A total of 655 accommodation providers have valid claims pending due to discrepancies in the invoices submitted for the academic year 2024.

Lost, stolen firearms remains SAPS' biggest headache, stats show

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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia would not be drawn into commenting on police stations and ranks of officers prone to firearm losses and theft.

Hundreds of firms flagged for wrongdoing still doing business with state

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals that only 18 of 509 companies flagged by the Special Investigating Unit have been barred from state contracts, raising ...

Navy chief's disciplinary now in Cyril, Motshekga's hands

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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has already started the process to consult on the issue of disciplinary action against Navy Chief Vice-Admiral ...

MPs gun for Godongwana for refusing to brief committee on land reform finances

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s rejection of a request for a presentation on expenditure trends related to land reform funding has sparked outrage from the Portfolio ...

Disgruntled voters open to accepting autocracy, dictatorship as long as they ‘deliver’

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The Independent Electoral Commission has raised alarm bells as new research shows only 49% of eligible voters plan to participate in South Africa's 2026 local elections. ...

Crisis In RAF: Legal head has no law degree Creecy reveals as entity bleeds money in court

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy exposes serious flaws in the Road Accident Fund's legal department, revealing that its head lacks a law degree and calling for ...

Tau banks on review of B-BBEE to strengthen local supply chains, create jobs

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said the review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) will be executed in two phases.

MPs gun for ex-RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo for snubbing hearings

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Parliament seeks to hold former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo accountable for skipping crucial hearings on serious allegations against him.

'Cat' Matlala next to face MPs over alleged police interference

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Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is currently in custody, is among several key witnesses lined up for this week’s Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee hearings.

Trump becoming more divorced from reality, says Canadian G20 representative

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

John Kirton, co-director of the G20 Research Group, has described Donald Trump as 'a bad neighbour who tweets as if suffering from dementia' following the US President's ...

Ex-Ipid boss, forensic investigator implicated in plot to oust former top cop

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Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff for suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, reveals a shocking plot to prevent former police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane from ...

How 'Cat' Matlala's firm scored multi-million rand SAPS tender despite being flagged

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Molefe Fani, head of supply chain management at SAPS, faces scrutiny as he testifies about the controversial R360 million contract awarded to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's ...

Mchunu wanted Mogotsi present in meeting on Stilfontein mining tragedy - Chief of Staff

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Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, reveals his only encounter with controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi.

Motsoaledi, SIU gun for firms linked to R2 billion Tembisa Hospital loot

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The Health Department faces criticism for failing to blacklist suppliers involved in the staggering R2 billion fraud at Tembisa Hospital, as shocking revelations ...

Mchunu's chief of staff's contradictory statements leave MPs puzzled

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The parliamentary inquiry investigating corruption allegations within the criminal justice system adjourned on Thursday following discrepancies in the testimony ...

Madlanga inquiry, National dialogue allocated millions from adjustment budget

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Tabling his Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Godongwana said the allocated amounts will cover disaster relief and funding for the Madlanga Commission ...

Cyril's Phala Phala case far from over, says NPA boss

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, confirmed in a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday that the Limpopo Director of Public ...

“Pillow talk” gets people killed, says IDAC head

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the IDAC, asserts the importance of integrity in her role.