Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

R7.1 billion investment in ICT: A three-year overview of Basic Education spending

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals that South African provinces have spent R7.1 billion on ICT for education over three years, detailing the oversight ...

Gwarube reveals that less than half of teacher vetting applications have been processed

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has disclosed that only 47% of the 97,576 applications for vetting teachers against the National Register of Sex Offenders ...

Ramaphosa rules out referendum on Western Cape secession

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected the idea of holding a referendum on the secession of any part of South Africa, citing constitutional obligations and the ...

Cachalia hints at making Phala Phala police investigation public

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has indicated that the classified IPID report on the Presidential Protection Unit's conduct in the Phala Phala farm theft investigation ...

Nehawu backs SACP's independent 2026 campaign amid ANC tensions

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Financial crisis at NSFAS: R48 million owed to accommodation providers

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

Fadiel Adams and Ian Cameron face scrutiny over parliamentary conduct violations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, is set to face suspension and salary cuts after violating parliamentary conduct by sharing a DA staff member's ...

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Theolin Tembo|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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 ...