Kailene Pillay

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Politics

Mandela family divided over the auction of Nelson Mandela’s belongings

Anita Nkonki and Kailene Pillay|Published

The auction of late former president Nelson Mandela’s belongings has reportedly sparked discord among the Mandela family, bringing the family’s name into the spotlight ...

Auditor-General of SA appointed as new external auditor of Unesco

Kailene Pillay|Published

The Auditor-General of South Africa has been elected as the external auditor of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

Probe finds housing loans granted to Mashatile’s son-in-law for unviable project were ‘possibly reckless’

Kailene Pillay|Published

A Gauteng Partnership Fund investigation that probed housing loans it granted to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s son-in-law Nceba Nonkwelo’s company, for a project ...

MTBPS: EFF rejects government budget cuts, labels it nonsensical

Kailene Pillay|Published

“Irrational” and “underwhelming” were some of the words used by the EFF to describe the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement tabled by the Finance Minister Enoch ...

MTBPS: DA says Godongwana’s budget reflects a government that ‘does not care’

Kailene Pillay|Published

The DA said that the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the government had no sustainable plan to ...

MTBPS: Education, health and security services saved from budget slash

Kailene Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who tabled the 2023 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, has announced additional funding for “personnel-heavy” sectors ...

Senior govt officials must send their kids to public schools - Saftu

Kailene Pillay|Published

The union was reacting to a recent Public Protector’s report that revealed the shocking state of some schools, including overcrowding resulting in almost 170 pupils ...

Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date soon

Kailene Pillay|Published

Political parties contesting the 2024 national and provincial elections have welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission strategies put in place for a free and ...

Minister can see light at end of load shedding tunnel

Kailene Pillay|Published

South Africa’s Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident there has been a sustained, improved performance at Eskom’s power stations.

Mbalula: The ANC does not fear any minister; we call them to account

Kailene Pillay|Published

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the ruling party is continuing to strengthen its efforts in enhancing the delivery of services to people as the term of ...

Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane joins EFF, says she was ‘harshly’ dealt with by ANC and DA

Kailene Pillay|Published

Busisiwe Mkhwebane was recently removed from office owing to a report by the Section 194 inquiry that recommended her removal on grounds of incompetence and misconduct. ...

Free State MEC, two officials out on bail after being arrested for fraud, corruption

Kailene Pillay|Published

The three senior political players in the Free State, including an MEC, who appeared in the Kroonstad Magistrate’s Court for fraud, corruption and money laundering ...

Massive crackdown by Sars exposes R500 million coal smuggling syndicate involving former Eskom employees

Kailene Pillay|Published

The sophisticated network of coal smugglers is suspected to consist of local and foreign nationals, and include former Eskom employees who facilitated procurement ...

Eskom CEO search continues: 147 candidates fall short of requirements

Kailene Pillay|Published

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa also announced the return of Kusile Unit 3 ahead of schedule, which he said marked a significant milestone in their efforts ...

Load shedding suspended until Monday afternoon

Kailene Pillay|Published

Due to the return to service of Kusile 3, the sustained improved generation performance and the lower than anticipated demand for electricity, load shedding will ...

Africa on its way to creating world’s largest single free trade area - Mashatile

Kailene Pillay|Published

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile told delegates attending the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum that the continent was well on its way moving towards a ...

Crime Intelligence reclaiming ‘its might and bite’ - Cele

Kailene Pillay|Published

Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed confidence in the Crime Intelligence unit after a “major shake-up and change of management” resulted in a series of continued ...

Khaya Ngema appointed as Postbank administrator after entire board of directors quit ‘to avoid accountability’

Kailene Pillay|Published

Postbank’s Board of Directors resigned on September 12 ahead of Thursday’s Annual General Meeting of the Postbank.

Another blow for Zuma as court dismisses leave to appeal in Ramaphosa private prosecution

Kailene Pillay|Published

A full bench of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has unanimously dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to appeal against the setting aside of his ...

Not another commission of inquiry! Bosa calls for criminal probe into Joburg CBD fire instead

Kailene Pillay|Published

Build One South Africa has rejected Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s move to appoint a commission of inquiry into the deadly fire at a building in Marshalltown that ...

Short-term pain for long-term gain, says Ramokgopa as Stage 6 load shedding returns

Kailene Pillay|Published

South Africa can expect to remain on Stage 6 load shedding for the rest of the week as planned maintenance has been accelerated, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho ...

BRICS: Political stability is critical for trade in Africa

Kailene Pillay|Published

Political instability in a number of African countries remains a major concern as the BRICS nations look to unlock opportunities through the African Continental ...

Municipalities underspent by R30 billion, leading to poor electricity infrastructure

Kailene Pillay|Published

In a weekly update on the state of South Africa’s power issues, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said there was significant under-investment by municipalities ...

ANC celebrates 40 years of United Democratic Front that ‘shook apartheid to its core’

Kailene Pillay|Published

On August 20 in 1983, a large and diverse range of progressive forces met in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town in what became one of the turning points in South Africa’s ...

WHO says new Covid strain ‘Eris’ not likely to be severe

Kailene Pillay|Published

The World Health Organization, which declared a new Covid-19 variant dubbed “Eris”, said the new strain has not raised any alarms as yet, but it is likely to cause ...