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SANDF members raise concerns over service conditions

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Of the 590 new complaints received, 269 were submitted by members of the SANDF, raising concerns about their conditions of service.

Audit findings reveal serious flaws in Higher Education Department's performance reporting

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Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals alarming inconsistencies in the Department of Higher Education and Training's performance reporting, raising concerns about ...

South African Post Bank is still awaiting a full banking licence after nearly eight years

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The South African Post Bank's quest for a full banking licence has stalled for nearly eight years, raising concerns about its future and governance as it prepares ...

Minister Kubayi reveals alarming shortage of court interpreters across South Africa

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi highlights a critical shortage of court interpreters in South Africa, revealing the impact on the justice system and outlining ...

Review to enhance access to National Register of Sex Offenders

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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi unveils plans to make the National Register of Sex Offenders accessible to the public, sparking a crucial legislative review.

Motshekga confirms no disciplinary action for SANDF chief for Iran comments

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has announced that Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, will not face disciplinary ...

National Treasury's investigation reveals ghost employees in public service

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The National Treasury is verifying civil servants flagged as potential ghost employees in a bid to tackle corruption in South Africa's public service.

Strict measures for defaulting municipalities that owe water boards R25 billion

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo announced on Tuesday that his department will persist in urging the National Treasury to withhold Equitable ...

Over 1,000 civil servants face disciplinary action following SIU investigation

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Following extensive investigations, the SIU has referred over 1,000 civil servants for disciplinary action, raising concerns about accountability within the public ...

Major-General Wally Rhoode cleared of misconduct over Phala Phala investigation

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After a lengthy disciplinary hearing, Major-General Wally Rhoode has been exonerated of misconduct charges related to the controversial Phala Phala investigation, ...

Defence Department faces backlash over R5 million St George's Hotel lease scandal

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The Department of Defence finds itself in hot water following revelations that officials entered into a controversial lease agreement for St George’s Hotel, costing ...

Ramaphosa defends deputy ministers, saying they play crucial role in governance

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During a National Assembly session, President Cyril Ramaphosa defended deputy ministers, asserting their crucial role in governance amid calls for their reduction. ...

Ramaphosa likens the National Dialogue to "a moving caravan"

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President Cyril Ramaphosa drew an analogy between the National Dialogue and a moving caravan, urging all South Africans to engage in this critical process of national ...

Preparations for Mkhwanazi's testimony intensify amid inquiry uncertainty

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Preparations for the eagerly awaited inquiry into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal SAPS commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are advancing, albeit with some uncertainty ...

SIU's innovative framework to strengthen anti-corruption measures

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SIU head Andy Mothibi has unveiled the draft of the National Corruption Risk Management and Prevention Framework, an initiative to be considered by Cabinet as part ...

Parliament raises alarm over looming deadline for Divorce Bill amendment

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Parliament has raised serious concerns regarding the Home Affairs Department's handling of a crucial divorce bill, which must be amended before a looming constitutional ...

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 ...