Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Despite financial difficulties, Godongwana reports robust revenue collection

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, revenue collection for the first half of the 2025–2026 fiscal year was an astounding R924.7 billion.

Finance Minister sets new inflation target at 3% with a tolerance band

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Tabling his the budget statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said citizens have a reason to be optimistic about the future.

Parliamentary inquiry: Cedrick Nkabinde and Shamila Batohi set to give evidence next week

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Aall eyes will be on Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff to suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, when he give evidence next week at the inquiry investigating allegations ...

Key testimonies in parliamentary inquiry: Cedrick Nkabinde and Advocate Shamila Batohi

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff for suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, will testify next week in a parliamentary inquiry investigating serious allegations made by ...

IDAC head faces chilling death threat during corruption inquiry

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Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), reveals a chilling death threat she received during a parliamentary inquiry ...

Parliament takes action: Inquiry launched to combat statutory rape of young girls

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Parliament' s inquiry into statutory rape aims to gather public submissions and review existing legislation, addressing the alarming prevalence of this issue in ...

Concerns over ministerial powers as Cachalia and Boshielo prepare for inquiry

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The Ad Hoc Committee' s inquiry into allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi begins on Tuesday, with Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo ...

RAF’s R230bn scam the worst in history

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Scopa' s damning report reveals a decade of unlawful practices within the Road Accident Fund, exposing a staggering R230 billion in hidden liabilities that have ...

Scopa inquiry exposes critical issues in Road Accident Fund's accounting practices

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) convened on Friday to scrutinise the Road Accident Fund (RAF) amidst growing concerns regarding its accounting ...

Deputy Minister Mathale discusses Mchunu's failure to delegate police powers

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy Minister for Police Cassel Mathale disclosed that suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu has yet to delegate powers to him.

Watch VideoMalema grills Mchunu on why he accepted an affidavit from 'C-Max prisoner' and 'dubious character Cat Matlala'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee is investigating allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of political ...

Parliamentary inquiry extends testimony of suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The parliamentary inquiry into political interference in the criminal justice system has extended suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's testimony to allow for ...

Mchunu calls out Mkhwanazi and Masemola over claims of unlawful disbandment of PKTT

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Thursday addressed allegations of corruption for the first time during the parliamentary inquiry probing his conduct.

Sibiya's testimony looms in parliamentary inquiry after electronic devices seized

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is set to take the stand on Monday in a parliamentary inquiry exploring serious allegations of corruption ...

'The whole system is compromised': Mkhwanazi's shocking allegations demand parliamentary investigation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi raises explosive allegations about the judiciary and Crime Intelligence during a parliamentary inquiry.

Parliamentary inquiry into police corruption adjourns amid confusion over Mkhwanazi's statement

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The parliamentary inquiry into police corruption faced turmoil on Tuesday as MPs debated the validity of a 'supplementary' statement from KwaZulu-Natal SAPS Commissioner ...

Justice Minister Kubayi reveals ongoing hearing for suspended Director-General Mashabane

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has officially confirmed that the disciplinary hearing against director-general Doctor ...

Auditor-General exposes financial mismanagement at South African Post Office

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

In her latest report, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reveals alarming financial discrepancies at the South African Post Office, detailing significant losses and ...

Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi set to testify in parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday

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Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi prepares to face a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday, addressing serious allegations stemming from a July media briefing.

SANDF members raise concerns over service conditions

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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