Mayibongwe Maqhina

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New measures to tackle magistrates’ courts backlogs

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announces the formation of the National Case Backlogs Committee, aiming to significantly reduce delays in magistrate’s courts and ...

Over 400 employees dismissed by South African Post Office amid financial crisis

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Facing severe financial challenges, the South African Post Office has dismissed over 400 employees for misconduct, raising concerns about its future viability and ...

Ramaphosa unaware of SANDF chief's controversial Iran visit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's office has revealed that he was unaware of the visit by Chief of South African National Defence Force Rudzani Maphwanya to Iran.

Parliament seeks clarity on funding of the National Dialogue

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Chairperson of the Appropriations Committee Mmusi Maimane has formally approached the National Treasury regarding the funding mechanisms for the National Dialogue. ...

Minister Kubayi asserts no executive interference in NPA prosecutions

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi reiterated the constitutional safeguards that protect the NPA from executive interference.

Health Minister reveals lack of mechanism to reclaim treatment costs for undocumented migrants

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that there is a lack of a mechanism for provincial Health Departments to reclaim costs incurred for treating undocumented ...

Political parties and teacher unions react to new BELA Act regulations

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Political parties and the South African Democratic Teachers' Union have voiced their opinions following the recent publication of two sets of regulations for the ...

Minister Macpherson takes a stand against corruption by charging suspended IDT CEO

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has taken personal responsibility for opening criminal charges against Tebogo Malaka, the suspended CEO ...

Mandatory lifestyle audits for local government officials proposed by Cogta

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is considering a significant governance reform that will see the introduction of mandatory lifestyle audits for local ...

Mchunu discloses staggering R15. 5 billion in civil claims against SAPS

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has disclosed that the department is burdened with civil claims totalling a staggering R15. 5 billion for shooting incidents and wrongful ...

R171 million spent by taxpayers on VIP protection over five years

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Taxpayers have spent a staggering R171 million over the past five years on the protection of various VIPs, including legislative speakers and members of the judiciary, ...

Parliament names MPs to serve on Ad Hoc Committee to probe Mkhwanazi allegations

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Parliament has appointed MPs to the Ad Hoc Committee tasked with investigating serious allegations against KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General ...

NCOP approves Appropriation Bill, marking a pivotal moment in the 2025/26 Budget process

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The National Council of Provinces has passed the Appropriation Bill, concluding the budgetary process for 2025/26, despite strong objections from opposition parties. ...

Parliament's Select Committee greenlights Appropriation Bill despite IRR's concerns

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On Tuesday, the Select Committee on Appropriations adopted its report on the Appropriation Bill, despite significant concerns raised by the Institute of Race Relations. ...

Prison overcrowding crisis raises alarm with 57,000 remand detainees

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The Department of Correctional Services has unveiled alarming statistics regarding its prison population, revealing that the system is severely strained by overcrowding ...

Minister Kubayi calls for patience as Ramaphosa prepares for NDPP appointment

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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has emphasised the necessity for President Cyril Ramaphosa to be allowed sufficient time to establish ...

Parliamentary uproar as Nkabane skips SETA board meeting

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Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane fails to attend a meeting to look into the now cancelled appointments of chairpersons of SETA boards.

Parliament at a crossroads as budget vote approaches

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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 ...

Mchunu faces backlash over R120. 8 billion police budget

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In a heated budget debate, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu defends the R120. 8 billion allocation for SAPS, facing fierce opposition from critics.

DA accuses Simelane of corruption during heated budget vote

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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.

Minister Groenewald wants Correctional Services back in state security structures

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Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider reinstating his department within the state security ...

What the proposed changes to the South African Reserve Bank mean for South Africa

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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 ...

Sars targets R50 billion as it hires 1,700 debt collectors

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The SA Revenue Service plans to hire 1,700 debt collectors in 2025/26 as part of a broader strategy to recover up to R50 billion through its Debt Recovery Project, ...

Treasury faces backlash over fuel levy hike after VAT increase scrapped

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MPs have accused the National Treasury of misleading the public by replacing a scrapped VAT hike with an inflation-linked fuel levy increase, arguing it unfairly ...

Nkabane calls for public nominations for SETA chairpersons following controversial appointments

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Following public outcry over questionable appointments, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane invites public nominations for SETA chairpersons.