Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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, ...

No suppliers blacklisted in R2 billion Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Health Department faces criticism for failing to blacklist suppliers involved in the staggering R2 billion fraud at Tembisa Hospital, as shocking revelations ...

Tourism Department officials decline to cooperate in misconduct investigation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Three employees of the Tourism Department have chosen not to cooperate in the investigation of misconduct allegations against Director-General Victor Tharage.

Mary de Haas and senior police officials set to testify in parliamentary inquiry

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The parliamentary inquiry into serious allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumes next week, featuring key testimonies from Professor Mary ...

Despite financial difficulties, Godongwana reports robust revenue collection

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...