Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Metro police chief tells MPs of brotherly relations with accused tenderpreneur 'Cat' Matlala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies before parliament's Ad Hoc Committee about his relationship with controversial businessman ...

Controversial forensic investigator O'Sullivan's information 'useful', says ex-IPID head

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Previous witnesses before the inquiry had claimed that O’Sullivan was in control of IPID and conducted some of its investigations.

'Old CV', 'inappropriate gestures haunt former Ipid boss in Parliament

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Proceedings got off to a bumpy start when former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride initially did not disclose his current employment ...

Crime Intel head adds to Mchunu's woes over PKTT

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo testified that only the national police commissioner has the authority to establish or disband task teams like the PKTT, ...

Corruption, fraud, misuse of state vehicles characterised Crime Intel - Khumalo

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo revealed to a parliamentary inquiry that when he took office in 2022, he found widespread misuse of resources, outdated ...

Ex-top cop implicates Mbalula in 'messy' labour dispute

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Former acting SAPS national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has testified to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee that then Police minister Fikile Mbalula unconstitutionally ...

Political meddling in police intensified after ANC 2007 conference, says ex-top cop

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ex-acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane said the appointment of former Crime Intelligence divisional commissioner Richard Mdluli that was followed by former ...

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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’

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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