Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Pressure mounts on Godongwana ahead of pivotal 2026 Budget Speech

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Opposition parties and civil society groups are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver a 2026 Budget that prioritises growth reforms, social grant increases, ...

Ramaphosa defends South Africa's economic recovery in SONA debate

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President Cyril Ramaphosa affirmed South Africa's economic recovery while acknowledging ongoing challenges, including unemployment and poverty

Ethics overhaul: South African leaders must declare all gifts above R2,500

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The South African government proposes new amendments to the Executive Ethics Code, requiring Ministers to disclose donations and seek permission for gifts above ...

Future of local ARV production in doubt as State-owned pharmaceutical company stalls

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's commitment to local ARV manufacturing faces challenges as the State-owned pharmaceutical company remains stalled.

How Ramaphosa's university expansion plan is stirring debate

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA announcement about building more universities and TVET colleges has received mixed reactions from political leaders.

SANDF to 'defend peace' in gang-ravaged communities, says Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that soldiers would support police operations while " defending peace" in troubled communities.

Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to combat gang violence and illegal mining

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to combat gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape ...

O'Sullivan admits to financing McBride's case against IPID

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Forensic fraud examiner Paul O'Sullivan firmly denies allegations of infiltrating the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.

Paul O'Sullivan refutes allegations of infiltrating the IPID

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Forensic fraud examiner Paul O'Sullivan firmly denies allegations of infiltrating the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, claiming the accusations are ...

Ad Hoc Committee: Explosive testimonies from whistle-blowers reveal corruption within SAPS and Crime Intelligence

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An Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee has concluded public testimony on alleged corruption within the South African Police Service, featuring explosive claims from whistle-blowers ...

Political parties and civil society outline expectations for Ramaphosa's 2026 SONA

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As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address, political parties, unions and civil society organisations have outlined their ...

Ad Hoc Committee hears how officers were allegedly pressured to apologise to Phahlane

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One of the officers said they were disappointed when Deputy national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya said they must apologise to former divisional commissioner for ...

Former intelligence officer claims deputy police commissioner Sindile Mfazi was poisoned, not killed by Covid-19

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A former Crime Intelligence officer has testified before Parliament, alleging that Deputy National Commissioner Sindile Mfazi was poisoned and that his death was ...

Ad Hoc Committee gears up for crucial hearings amid witness absences

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The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee is set to resume hearings next week, focusing on public and civil society participation after experiencing witness no-shows.

Eviction looming for former MK Party MPs from parliamentary residences

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Three former MK Party MPs are facing eviction after refusing to vacate their parliamentary village accommodation despite losing their seats.

Civil society demands action from Ad Hoc Committee on anti-corruption measures

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Civil society organisation, Accountability Now, has called for Parliament to establish an independent anti-corruption body outside executive control.

Cabinet Lekgotla: Steenhuisen's call for economic focus and job creation

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DA leader John Steenhuisen outlines his expectations for the upcoming Cabinet lekgotla, emphasizing economic growth and job creation as priorities for the Government ...

Minister Gwarube highlights the presence of over 250,000 foreign learners in South African public schools

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that 253,618 foreign learners and 3,240 foreign educators were in South African public schools last year.

'No white genocide in SA', says DA leader Steenhuisen

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John Steenhuisen, leader of the DA, challenges the narrative of white genocide in South Africa, emphasising that crime affects all demographics and urging a focus ...

McBride defends controversial investigation methods in Phahlane case

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Former IPID head Robert McBride revealed to a parliamentary inquiry that investigators used what they called a 'white man thing' to gain access to former police ...

Dion George's resignation highlights divisions within the DA

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Dion George's resignation from the DA reveals significant ideological rifts and factionalism within South Africa's second-largest political party.

Crime Intelligence head Khumalo refutes state capture claims during parliamentary inquiry

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Dumisani Khumalo, head of Crime Intelligence, vehemently denies state capture allegations during his testimony before the Ad Hoc Committee, asserting his commitment ...

Khumalo identifies O'Sullivan as a key person of interest in ongoing investigations

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Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo revealed to the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee that forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has been a 'person of interest' ...

Ad Hoc Committee demands answers on SAPS inaction against Major-General Shibiri

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The Ad Hoc Committee is seeking accountability from SAPS leadership following alarming revelations from Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo about Major-General ...

Khomotso Phahlane testifies on his controversial removal as acting police commissioner

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Former acting SAPS national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has testified to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee that then Police minister Fikile Mbalula unconstitutionally ...