Mayibongwe Maqhina

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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 ...

Gwarube reveals plans to tackle Eastern Cape infrastructure crisis

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has ruled out instituting an independent forensic audit into the Eastern Cape Education Department’s infrastructure budget ...

Justice minister outlines increased security measures at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court

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Following a tragic shooting, Minister Kubayi unveils crucial new security measures to protect visitors and staff at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza takes aim at errant MPs

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National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza delivered a stern admonishment to three deputy ministers and four ordinary MPs on Thursday for their failure to declare financial ...

National Dialogue estimated cost of R700 million will be drastically reduced- Ramaphosa

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In a bid to address public concerns over the R700 million National Dialogue, President Ramaphosa commits to cost reductions while balancing the interests of foreign ...

Underspending on infrastructure amounts to treason, says Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the alarming trend of underspending on critical infrastructure budgets, labelling it as treason against the people of South ...

State mortuaries record marked drop in uncollected bodies

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The number of unclaimed bodies in South Africa’s state mortuaries has significantly decreased to 2,858 as of February 2025, down from 3,186 in August 2024, indicating ...

EEskom employees pocket R3bn in overtime during turbulent year

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Eskom's board members received over R10 million in fees, while employees claimed a staggering R3 billion in overtime, raising questions about the utility's financial ...

Higher Education minister in hot water

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Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane revealed the names of the independent panel members to the Higher Education Portfolio Committee, but the DA is set to report ...

Staff shortages force Hawks to outsource on key cases

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The DPCI reveals a staggering shortage of personnel, impacting its ability to investigate rising corruption cases effectively

Israeli embassy's fate now in Cabinet's hands, says Lamola

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As tensions rise, South Africa's Cabinet is poised to make a pivotal decision on the closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria by year-end.

MPs pile pressure of basic education minister to publish Bela regulations

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Amidst rising concerns, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube insists that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act is fully operational, countering claims of delays ...

RAF CEO held dual roles and received larger bonus

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It has emerged that the suspended CEO Collins Letsoalo of the Road Accident Fund held dual roles during a critical staffing crisis.

Over 400 financial misconduct allegations investigated by Water and Sanitation

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Department of Water and Sanitation's director-general Sean Phillips disclosed that the internal audit unit has investigated a total of 446 allegations of financial ...

Nkabane confident in new SETA appointments amid public scrutiny

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Minister Nkabane addresses public concerns over SETA chairperson nominations, assuring a fair and transparent process.

Cabinet unmoved by EFF’s looming fuel levy increase court challenge; says Malema’s party is entitled to pursue litigation ...

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirms the EFF's right to challenge the fuel levy increase, as Cabinet remains resolute on budget proposals.