Morals and ethics under spotlight as Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya commits to pay back the money
This is the second time Moya finds herself having to agree to pay back money into city coffers after being put under pressure.
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Political tensions rise in KZN as ANC and DA clash over governance
ANC unhappy with finance MEC Francois Rodgers’ moves to place ANC-led departments under administration
Cosatu backs tobacco bill, calls for stronger regulation to stop illicit trade
Smoking is not a constitutional right, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), told the portfolio committee on health while voicing support for the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill.
Tshwane mayor Moya slams Brink over ‘R270,000 overpayment’ claims
Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has come out to defend herself against DA sponsored claims that she unlawfully benefited from city funds, saying she “has nothing to hide”.
Zuma and Sibiya cases against state set down for September
Jacob Zuma wants the court to set aside police minister Senzo Mchunu’s leave and the appointment of Firoz Cachalia as acting minister
Malema hate speech ruling welcomed but EFF vows to appeal
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed Wednesday’s Equality Court judgment which found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for utterances made at a rally in 2022.
Zuma, MK Party case on Madlanga commission heads to high court in September
‘Impossible to imagine a greater catastrophe’ if case not treated urgently, says Zuma.
KZN education department put on terms, transport warned it’s next
KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Francois Rodgers put the beleaguered ANC-led education department on terms on Wednesday and warned the transport portfolio could be next if it does not shape up
Board of SA Tourism considers legal action after being dissolved by De Lille
While legal battles brew, new data shows rising tourist arrivals
RECORDED | Women championing democracy: paving the way to 2026 local government elections
The IEC is on Wednesday hosting a special women’s event to honour the role women play in shaping SA’s democracy.
Home Affairs minister Schreiber seeks funding for crackdown at borders
Ministry wants biometric systems to track citizens and immigrants.
Delay in Madlanga commission may impact public confidence
Justice and constitutional development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against director-general Doc Mashabane
No Ramaphosa/Mbeki standoff around national dialogue, says Mbalula
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has dismissed the notion that there are tensions between former head of state Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa
News24 | Health dept doesn’t check if patients seeking care at hospitals are undocumented – Motsoaledi
While some politicians and hate groups like Operation Dudula blame undocumented migrants for the problems in the public healthcare system, the Department of Health doesn’t “segregate between documented and undocumented patients”.
News24 | Zulu king reverses MEC’s traditional leadership decision on royal leaders’ disputes
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed MK Party KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Willies Mchunu, retired judge Mjabuliseni Madondo, former minister S’bu Ndebele and others as part of a team that will handle traditional leadership disputes in KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | DA approaches Parliament’s top echelons over delays in scrutinising SETA appointments
The DA has made Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training chairperson Tebogo Letsie its latest target for refusing to act with “urgency in holding [Higher Education and Training] Minister Buti Manamela to account”.
News24 | UPDATE | Parliament’s ad-hoc committee on Mkhwanazi gets one step closer to kickoff
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, on special leave, will be among the first to testify before the ad-hoc committee probing the former’s explosive allegations.
News24 | No vibes, just delivery: Maimane outlines BOSA’s GNU dealbreakers
Mmusi Maimane’s Build One South Africa (BOSA) will not join the government of national unity (GNU) if it includes parties that are racist and that don’t respect the Constitution.
News24 | De Lille dissolves tourism board, accuses members of unlawfully convening meeting
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has dissolved the South African Tourism board, with immediate effect, after they unlawfully convened a special board meeting earlier this month.
News24 | WATCH LIVE | Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya addresses the media
Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, is hosting a media briefing on Thursday.
News24 | DA demands court martial for SANDF chief over ‘reckless political freelancing’ in Iran
The DA is demanding that South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, be court martialled for utterances made during a visit to Tehran, Iran.