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Basic Education Portfolio Committee calls for review of Bela Act regulations

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The Basic Education Portfolio Committee raises alarms over the newly published Bela Act regulations, urging the Department of Basic Education to expedite a comprehensive ...

Mkhwanazi inquiry: External legal counsel to lead proceedings

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The Ad Hoc Committee will engage external legal counsel to lead the inquiry into allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Parliamentary committees to question Lamola and Motshekga over SANDF chief's controversial Iran visit

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Parliamentary Committees on Defence and International Relations and Cooperation have announced plans to engage with Minister Angie Motshekga and Minister Ronald ...

New measures to tackle magistrates’ courts backlogs

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announces the formation of the National Case Backlogs Committee, aiming to significantly reduce delays in magistrate’s courts and ...

Mbeki and Ramaphosa’s relationship remains 'comradely cordial'

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, conveyed that the rapport between Ramaphosa and former president Thabo Mbeki is “comradely cordial” despite ...

Ramaphosa unaware of SANDF chief's controversial Iran visit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's office has revealed that he was unaware of the visit by Chief of South African National Defence Force Rudzani Maphwanya to Iran.

R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties over last five years

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson reveals the staggering R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties, raising questions ...

Health Minister highlights challenges in reclaiming treatment costs for undocumented migrants

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that there is a lack of a mechanism for provincial Health Departments to reclaim costs incurred for treating undocumented ...

Political parties and teacher unions react to new BELA Act regulations

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Political parties and the South African Democratic Teachers' Union have voiced their opinions following the recent publication of two sets of regulations for the ...

Gayton McKenzie refutes claims of involvement in son's SuperSport United investment

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Minister Gayton McKenzie publicly denies any involvement in his son Calvyn Le’John's multimillion-rand investment in the rebranded Siwelele Football Club, raising ...

Parliamentary row erupts over R813m in SANDF troop allowances for DRC mission

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and the ANC clash with DA over 'missing' R813m in allowances for SANDF soldiers deployed in DRC, with accusations of parliamentary ...

'Technical challenges' hampered air forces' response to deadly E Cape floods

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga faces scrutiny over the SAAF's delayed response to devastating floods in the Eastern Cape, citing technical challenges as the reason ...

Lekganyane calls for integrity amid Mkhwanazi allegations

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ANC MP Soviet Lekganyane called upon his fellow members to carry out their duties with integrity and accountability, particularly as they investigate serious allegations ...

Communications minister opts for out-of-court settlement to expedite analogue switch-off in SA

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Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi is advocating for an out-of-court settlement to resolve the contentious analogue switch-off case, ...

Motshekga hails SANDF's DRC deployment amid casualties

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga defends the SANDF's deployment to the DRC, claiming success despite the loss of 14 soldiers and 174 injuries.

Trip to daughter's funeral in Israel, sheep, goats are some of the gifts SA MPs declared

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MP's were gifted with cellphones, liquor, sheep, food parcels, books, tickets to watch sport and music shows.

MK Party's budget vote confusion in National Assembly

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Drama unfolded in the National Assembly on Wednesday night during the adoption of the Appropriation Bill when the MK Party initially supported the legislation, only ...

Fadiel Adams faces consequences for derogatory remarks

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National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams issued a formal apology for using derogatory, racist, and vulgar language in a Facebook video aimed at a female member ...

Sishi defends against accusations in SETA board chair appointments

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Nkosinathi Sishi, the Higher Education DG, vehemently defends himself against allegations of involvement in the controversial SETA board chair appointments.

Parliament faces budget impasse as DA threatens to vote against ministers

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As Parliament edges closer to the vote on the 2025/26 budget, an atmosphere of uncertainty looms large prior to the National Assembly’s scheduled adoption of the ...

CR stands firm on Mchunu inquiry

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President Cyril Ramaphosa insists on the importance of uncovering the truth behind serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ...

Independent panel to tackle SSA alleged graft

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has confirmed the establishment of a panel of independent legal counsel to investigate serious allegations of malfeasance, ...

Nkabane unfazed by calls for her axing over SITAs

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Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has taken a firm stance against opposition criticism regarding her department’s proposed budget for the 2025/26 financial ...

I availed myself for accountability, Simelane tells DA in heated debate

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During a heated budget vote, Minister Thembi Simelane fiercely rebuked the DA's public accusations, defending her integrity against serious corruption claims.

Bill to nationalise the Reserve Bank faces public scrutiny

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Parliament is set to hold public hearings on the South African Reserve Bank Amendment Bill, which aims to nationalise the central bank and make the State its sole ...