Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

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.

R9. 1 million spent on NHI legal battles, says Motsoaledi

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi disclosed that the South African government has spent more than R9. 1 million on legal litigation related to the controversial National ...

A-G highlights stagnation in municipal audit outcomes

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Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals troubling findings on South Africa's municipal audit outcomes.

Malatsi’s B-BBEE policy sets ‘wrong precedent’

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Minister Solly Malatsi faces fierce criticism as he defends new policy directions for relaxing economic empowerment regulations in South Africa's ICT sector.

Fuel levy increase amid VAT scrapping, 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'

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The National Treasury's fuel levy proposal has ignited fierce debate among parliamentarians during the 2025/26 Budget briefing, with significant implications for ...

Sars banks on 1700 debt collectors to close gap

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In a strategic effort to address fiscal challenges, the South African Revenue Service plans to hire 1700 debt collectors, aiming to recover R50 billion.

Political parties 'don't want a repeat' of Budget drama

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Optimism mounts among chairpersons of parliamentary committees that the revised budget will pass.

South Africa to invest over R1 trillion in infrastructure over three years

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a bold R1 trillion infrastructure investment plan aimed at roads, rail, energy and water.

Godongwana tables 2025 revised budget, introduces fuel tax increases

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday unveiled significant fuel tax increases and outlined a roadmap for sustainable growth.

New donation thresholds approved by National Assembly to enhance political funding transparency

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The National Assembly's recent decision to raise donation disclosure thresholds marks a pivotal moment for political funding transparency in South Africa.