Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Mashatile: City's intelligence resources could boost anti-gang fight in Western Cape

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced plans to engage with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints) to explore potential collaboration ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

MPs can now quiz witnesses on Phala Phala report

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Parliamentarians are set to question the classified report of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) during an inquiry into allegations of corruption ...

Parliamentary inquiry allows MPs to question Phala Phala report

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Parliamentarians are set to question the classified report of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) during an inquiry into allegations of corruption ...

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.

DA MP cleared to remain on corruption inquiry despite opposition pressure, legal opinion confirms

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The DA has received legal counsel affirming that party Member of Parliament (MP) Dianne Kohler-Barnard has no grounds to excuse herself or be removed from the inquiry ...

Senzo Mchunu faces inquiry over directive to disband Political Killings Task Team

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to to take the stand on Thursday and Friday to give his testimony regarding his controversial directive to disband ...

Sibiya's testimony and the controversy over seized electronic devices

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Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya is set to testify in a parliamentary inquiry investigating corruption allegations within the criminal justice system, following ...

Mkhwanazi Inquiry reveals significant problems in the State Security Agency, says ANC's Sangoni-Diko

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ANC MP Khusela Sangoni-Diko addresses serious allegations of police corruption made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, while DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard faces ...

Mkhwanazi urges Parliament to probe Robert McBride and Paul O’Sullivan amid corruption claims

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Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi calls on Parliament to investigate former IPID head Robert McBride amid serious allegations of police corruption and classified ...

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 ...

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Defence is under scrutiny for a R5 million monthly lease of St George’s Hotel, with calls for accountability from DA MP Chris Hattingh following ...

Major-General Rhoode found not guilty of illegal investigation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

AMajor-General Wally Rhoode of the SAPS has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a disciplinary hearing linked to an investigation into the Phala Phala farm ...

New e-hailing regulations aim to enhance safety and compliance

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy outlines new regulations for e-hailing services aimed at enhancing safety and compliance, amidst rising violence in the industry. ...

'She blue ticked us': Former SA Tourism board disputes De Lille's reasons for dissolution

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Former members of the Tourism Former members of the Tourism South Africa board contest the reasons behind their dissolution by Minister Patria de Lille, presenting ...

New biometric system aims to reduce social grant fraud in South Africa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sassa will introduce a mandatory biometric enrolment system for new beneficiaries starting in September, aiming to enhance verification processes and tackle social ...

Termination of Postbank agreement won't affect social grant payments, says Minister Tolashe

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Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe reassures beneficiaries that social grant payments will continue without interruption despite the termination of the Master ...

South African Medical schemes face scrutiny over racial discrimination findings

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reveals that the Council for Medical Schemes is seeking legal advice on how to address systematic racial discrimination uncovered ...

FF Plus questions Minister Meth's claims on maternity benefits backlog

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Freedom Front Plus challenges Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosana Meth's claims regarding the absence of backlogs in maternity benefit payments, citing ...

Infrastructure delays cost R444.7 million, reveals Minister Macpherson

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson reveals significant delays in 57 infrastructure projects, leading to R444. 7 million in cost overruns, and ...

SAAF's delayed flood response: Minister Motshekga explains technical challenges

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga faces scrutiny over the SAAF's delayed response to devastating floods in the Eastern Cape, citing technical challenges as the reason ...

Parliament's reluctance to allocate R39m for dome fittings raises eyebrows

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Parliament is expressing hesitation over the R39 million budget for the internal fittings of the dome, with Public Works Minister Dan Macpherson raising concerns ...