Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has removed three board members from the troubled state-owned firm Transnet and appointed an interim board. Transnet is one of a handful of state firms accused of irregularities in the awarding of state contracts under former President Jacob Zuma. President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to[…]
Former president Jacob Zuma’s legal team is expected to file an application to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court on Tuesday as it seeks a review of National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams’ decision that there was no reason for him not to stand trial. The 16 charges relate to the[…]
Member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) Rules Committee from South Africa Santosh Kalyan is calling for a forensic audit of the Parliament this week. Kaylan made these comments as re-elected president Roger Nkodo Dang faces allegations of corruption and marginalising staff from other regions. The Clerk Vipya Harawa confirmed[…]
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to represent a farm worker in the Springs Magistrate’s Court on Monday, who was allegedly forced to drink faeces. According to the SAHRC website, the commission has initiated Equality Court proceedings against the farm owner and his family. On December 9,[…]
By Loushe Jordaan Former Western Cape Police Commissioner, Arno Lamoer, Police brigadiers Darius van Der Ross and Collin Govender were sentenced to six, two and four years imprisonment respectively by the High Court in Cape Town yesterday. Businessman Saleem Dawjee, was given an effective six years in prison. The men[…]
South Africa is offering unions representing 1 million state employees inflation-busting pay increases at a time when the country needs to rein in spending to help keep its investment-grade credit rating. Negotiations over wages for teachers, nurses and other state workers are testing the ability of the new cabinet, led[…]
Democratic Alliance(DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says it’s sad that the matter between the party and ousted Mayor Patricia de Lille had to end up in court. Maimane addressed residents at Leonsdale Civic Center in Elsies River on the Cape Flats on various issues including the current situation in the City[…]
Councillor Brett Herron says he is “uncomfortable” that Wolwerivier, situated about 30km from central Cape Town, is the City’s only temporary relocation area for people in need of emergency housing. However, it was only meant to provide temporary shelter and many people who had been evicted from their homes could[…]
Political analyst, Ralph Mathekga says Supra Mahumapelo’s days as North West Premier are numbered and it is just a matter of time before he is replaced. Mahumapelo took leave of absence on Wednesday and appointed Finance MEC Wendy Nelson to be acting Premier. This after he reneged on his pledge[…]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted “with deep concern” the United States of America’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, calling it a step back. US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his country would withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the P5 +1[…]
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