Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Z83 form racial classifications under fire as Patriotic Alliance calls for reform

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Patriotic Alliance has launched a significant challenge to the Z83 public service application form, demanding either its complete removal or the elimination ...

Budget deadlock: government confident of breakthrough in GNU talks

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As tensions mount over the proposed budget, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation assures South Africans that the GNU coalition will find common ...

Land Reform minister reveals nearly 5 000 land claims rejected across provinces

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In a revealing parliamentary response, Land Reform Minister Nyhontso details how over 4 700 land claims were rejected across South Africa's nine provinces, highlighting ...

Budget deadlock: government confident of breakthrough in GNU talks

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

As tensions mount over the proposed budget, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation assures South Africans that the GNU coalition will find common ...

Z83 form racial classifications under fire as Patriotic Alliance calls for reform

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Patriotic Alliance has launched a significant challenge against the Z83 public service application form, demanding either its complete removal or the elimination ...

SA justice system under pressure: 16,000 bail absconders and 18,000 repeat offenders

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South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals that over 16,000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. ...

SA justice system under pressure: 16 000 bail absconders and rising repeat offences

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South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals over 16 000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. ...

ANC wins legal battle as SCA upholds North West conference ruling

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The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the party's constitutional authority by dismissing a challenge against its North West leadership structure, ruling that Covid-19 ...

Parliament's watchdog demands answers from municipalities over financial audit crisis

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The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) is set to summon municipal councils and provincial MECs following revelations that 10 municipalities failed to ...

Taxpayers cough up R65 million on vacant state-owned properties

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The Public Works and Infrastructure Department is paying R65 million on vacant state properties while losing R83 million in potential revenue.

Taxpayers pay R65m for unutilised state-owned properties

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Taxpayers are losing millions as the government fails to lease out over 1,000 vacant properties, with potential revenue losses estimated at R83 million for the upcoming ...

Department 'stable' despite GNU tensions - Deputy Minister Mohai

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Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai has assured Parliament that his department's operations will remain effective despite growing tensions within the Government of National ...

Taxpayers cough up R65 million on vacant state-owned properties

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Public Works and Infrastructure Department is paying R65 million on vacant state properties while losing R83 million in potential revenue.

Parliament's watchdog demands answers from municipalities over financial audit crisis

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) is set to summon municipal councils and provincial MECs following revelations that 10 municipalities failed to ...

RAF counts on courts over A-G dispute

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The Road Accident Fund continues to challenge the Auditor-General's findings despite mounting pressure from the Transport Department to resolve the dispute out of ...

Health Minister vows no South African will be denied ARVs after Pepfar funding cut

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has vowed no South African will be denied access to ARV drugs following cuts to Pepfar funding

Health Minister vows no South African will be denied ARVs after Pepfar funding cut

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has vowed no South African will be denied access to ARV drugs following cuts to Pepfar funding

RAF defies Transport Department in ongoing Auditor-General dispute

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Road Accident Fund continues to challenge the Auditor-General's findings despite mounting pressure from the Transport Department to resolve the dispute out of ...

Road Accident Fund challenges SARS' R5. 1bn levy deduction for Eskom

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The Road Accident Fund has secured an interim court order blocking SARS from deducting R5. 1 billion from its fuel levy to pay an Eskom rebate, highlighting growing ...

Budget crisis could trigger new elections as GNU hangs in balance

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South Africa's Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as opposition parties reject the proposed budget, with experts warning of potential coalition ...

570 wealthy South Africans contribute half of R8bn tax revenue, reveals SARS

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SARS Commissioner reveals that just 570 wealthy individuals contribute nearly half of South Africa's R8 billion tax revenue, while discussing the complexities and ...

Godongwana defends Budget amid health crisis and VAT controversy

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana robustly defends the national budget in Parliament, addressing concerns over healthcare sector erosion, R21 billion in health accruals, ...

SIU advances legal action to nullify controversial R2. 5 million NSFAS office lease

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) launches urgent legal action to terminate NSFAS's controversial R2. 5 million monthly office lease in Cape Town, while labour ...

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ANC was scrambling to garner enough support from political parties, even within the GNU, to have the budget, which contains a proposed 1% VAT increase over two ...

Ministers and deputy ministers among MPs fined for late financial disclosures

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Senior government officials, including ministers and deputy ministers, face fines up to R12,500 for failing to declare their financial interests despite multiple ...