Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

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.

Godongwana under pressure to plug R75 billion hole with Budget 3. 0

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In less than a week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will have a crack at the 2025/26 budget for the third time in a period of two months and find revenue to plug ...

More than 12,000 foreign nationals awaiting trial amid overcrowding crisis

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Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has revealed that over 12,000 foreign nationals — making up 19% of South Africa's 61,000 remand detainees — are ...

New policy on the cards for prisoners’ use of personal computers for studies, says Groenewald

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Correctional Services Minister has announced new measures allowing inmates to study using personal computers in their cells

Minister Groenewald ponders the continuation of court action against Bloemfontein prison

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Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald weighs the implications of the ongoing legal battles surrounding the Bloemfontein Correctional Centre contract, ...

Holomisa announces military inquiry into SANDF casualties after DRC withdrawal

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The military inquiry into SANDF casualties will be instituted after the withdrawal of soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Minister Ntshavheni unveils major reforms in the State Security Agency

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announces significant reforms in the State Security Agency, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and address critical skills gaps within ...

Budget crisis threatens GNU: DA weighs exit while ActionSA stands ready

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Political drama unfolds as the DA contemplates leaving South Africa's Government of National Unity following its opposition to the Budget's VAT increase. Meanwhile, ...

Z83 form racial classifications under fire as Patriotic Alliance calls for reform

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The Patriotic Alliance has launched a significant challenge to the Z83 public service application form, demanding either its complete removal or the elimination ...

Budget deadlock: government confident of breakthrough in GNU talks

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As tensions mount over the proposed budget, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation assures South Africans that the GNU coalition will find common ...

SA justice system under pressure: 16,000 bail absconders and 18,000 repeat offenders

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South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals that over 16,000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. ...

Parliament's watchdog demands answers from municipalities over financial audit crisis

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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) is set to summon municipal councils and provincial MECs following revelations that 10 municipalities failed to ...

Taxpayers cough up R65 million on vacant state-owned properties

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The Public Works and Infrastructure Department is paying R65 million on vacant state properties while losing R83 million in potential revenue.

Pension fund crisis: Thousands of employers dodge payments with impunity

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Despite severe penalties for employers failing to comply with the Pension Fund Act, it appears that many employers continue to circumvent their obligations, with ...

Postbank reassures social grant beneficiaries amid card transition woes

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As the deadline for swapping Sassa gold cards looms, Postbank reassures beneficiaries of continued grant payments while addressing major rollout challenges.

Budget postponement sparks political dispute among GNU parties

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Allegations of political gamesmanship have surfaced, with various parties taking jabs at each other regarding the reasons behind the delayed tabling of Godongwana’s ...

Ramaphosa defends legislative authority amid DA discontent

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Ramaphosa drew a line in the sand, saying no law binds him to negotiation with parties before signing a bill into an act.

Ramaphosa faces delicate balancing act in first GNU State of the Nation Address

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Ramaphosa will have to walk a tightrope as he would have to please GNU partners as well as allies within the Tripartite Alliance.

Over R7. 7 billion needed to revive 262 stalled housing projects in South Africa

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The Northern Cape has eight stalled housing projects that were abandoned by contractors.

R350 grant investigation: Committee demands comprehensive review of social grant system

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The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development is urging an expanded investigation into the R350 social relief grant system, highlighting concerns over ...

Grade R practitioners to be integrated into basic education system

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Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces the formal integration of Grade R practitioners into the basic education system, highlighting the transitional measures ...

Education Portfolio Committee celebrates 87. 3% pass rate for 2024 NSC examination

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The Education Portfolio Committee congratulates the basic education sector for achieving an impressive 87. 3% pass rate in the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations, ...

Municipalities owe suppliers R140 billion

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Government departments owed R13. 8 billion to the Public Works and Infrastructure Department as at September.