Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Inside Parliament: The defining moments of 2025

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From the historic postponement of the national budget to intense political scrutiny, 2025 has been a landmark year for South Africa's Parliament.

NHLS spends R18 million monthly on outsourcing, reveals Motsoaledi

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals that the National Health Laboratory Service is spending up to R18 million monthly on outsourced cancer testing while battling ...

Creecy defends suspension of RAF executives amid misconduct claims

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy justifies the precautionary suspension of the RAF's acting CEO and CFO, citing governance needs amid financial misconduct allegations. ...

Home Affairs Minister: Asylum seekers do not threaten border security

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Despite a backlog of over 151,000 refugee appeals, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber insists that asylum seekers pose no threat to South Africa's border security. ...

Outsourced cancer tests cost NHLS R18 million monthly, says Minister Motsoaledi

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals that the National Health Laboratory Service is spending up to R18 million monthly on outsourced cancer testing while battling ...

Minister Ramokgopa reveals bold plans to tackle load reduction by 2027

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Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa unveils a transformative plan to eliminate load reduction by 2027, promising reliable electricity for 1.69 million customers in Gauteng, ...

Rushed qualifications for Grade R teachers could disrupt education, warns committee chair

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Select Committee on Education Chairperson Makhi Feni has expressed concerns about the Department of Basic Education's requirement for Grade R teachers to hold diploma ...

Water and Sanitation minister reveals shocking R3.7 million in unapproved payments to water board members

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has revealed that board members at Amatola and Magalies water boards received R3.7 million in excessive payments without ...

Cachalia considers declassifying the 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala

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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the 'Top Secret' IPID report, raising questions about transparency in the Phala Phala ...

Nehawu backs SACP's independent 2026 campaign amid ANC tensions

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Nehawu has announced its support for the SACP's independent campaign in the upcoming 2026 local government elections, amidst tensions within the Tripartite Alliance ...

Major reduction in blocked IDs: Home Affairs updates on identity document issues

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber reveals that 384,189 identity documents remain blocked, down from over 700,000 before a court ruling declared the practice unconstitutional. ...

Lifestyle audits to combat corruption: NPA's new directive for senior managers

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has directed the NPA and all entities in the justice portfolio to conduct thorough lifestyle audits on senior managers when financial ...

Financial crisis at NSFAS: R48 million owed to accommodation providers

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is in a financial crisis, owing more than R48 million to accommodation providers for the 2024 academic year.

Minister Tolashe to submit Basic Income Grant proposal before financial year end

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Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe has announced plans to present Basic Income Grant policy proposals to Cabinet before the end of the current financial ...

Minister Groenewald addresses the corporal punishment debate amid public scrutiny

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Correctional Services Minister Groenewald clarifies that he called for a debate on corporal punishment for youth offenders rather than proposing its immediate reintroduction. ...

The assassination of Witness D exposes the urgent need for whistle-blower protection

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The tragic killing of whistle-blower Marius 'Vlam' van der Merwe has triggered widespread outrage and urgent demands for stronger protections for those who expose ...

Mashatile cautions against premature celebration following budget success

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the National Council of Provinces, cautioning against premature celebration of the GNU's successful budget passing while ...

Mashatile dismisses leadership change rumours, backs Ramaphosa's term

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile affirms President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to completing his term, quashing speculation about leadership changes within the ANC ...

Mashatile rejects dissolution of the GNU, emphasising collaborative governance

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has firmly rejected suggestions to dissolve the Government of National Unity, describing such ideas as 'foolhardy.'

Democracy at risk: IEC reveals alarming decline in SA voter participation

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The Independent Electoral Commission has raised alarm bells as new research shows only 49% of eligible voters plan to participate in South Africa's 2026 local elections. ...

Rail revival: How private operators will boost Transnet's freight capacity by 20 million tonnes

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals how a new public-private partnership with train operating companies will help move freight off highways, potentially adding ...

IEC prepares for August 2026 announcement of local government elections date

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As the IEC gears up for the 2026 local government elections, all eyes are on Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, who is expected to announce the election date in August ...

Former SAPS employee's ties to 'Cat' Matlala's company under scrutiny

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A parliamentary inquiry reveals concerning ties between a former SAPS employee and Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's company, amidst allegations of attempted murder and corruption. ...

SAPS procurement head insists there was due diligence in awarding Matlala's health contract

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SAPS head of supply chain management Molefe Fani on Thursday claims due diligence was undertaken when award the contract to the company owned by attempted murder-accused ...

Nkabinde says Mchunu asked him to refer complaint against national police boss to IDAC

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Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu authorised the referral of a complaint against SAPS Commissioner Fannie Masemola to the Independent Directorate Against Corruption, ...