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Mkhwebane says the system weaponised to financially burden me
While former Public Protector (PP) Busisiwe Mkhwebane's response to Wednesday’s ruling against her was vitriolic, her husband David Skosana has also taken up the fight.
Hlophe resigns, Malema fails to attend hearings
In what appears to be a strategy to bring the constitutionality of the judicial recommendation process into question, MKP John Hlophe has withdrawn from the JSC.
Ramaphosa hints at compromise over NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will meet business organisations in the coming days to discuss their objections to the National Health Insurance (NHI), following a request from Business Unity SA (Busa).
Minister cancels R10bn school feeding tender
The Department of Basic Education has cancelled the R10bn school feeding scheme tender which would have centralised the distribution of meals to millions of pupils in 19 000 schools across the country.
Simelane to claim payback of VBS loan with interest
Justice & Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane is expected to come out fighting today with proof in hand that she paid back a VBS Mutual Bank loan with interest.
Simelane to be hauled before ANC Integrity Commission
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane will be hauled before the ANC's Integrity Commission to explain a commercial loan she received from a company that brokered a deal between the Polokwane Municipality she was mayor of and the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank.
Driver’s licence smart card one step closer
The process of introducing a driver’s licence smart card is gaining momentum with the appointment of an identity and security company to oversee the rollout of the new system.
ANC sets date for Zuma’s disciplinary hearing
Former President Jacob Zuma is expected to face an ANC disciplinary hearing later this month, reports The Citizen.
‘Impeccable jurist’ John Hlophe back with a bang
What do you call a disgraced and impeached Judge President? Honourable Member. That’s what the MPs who recently impeached John Hlophe will be forced to call him when he joins them in the National Assembly as leader of the MKP.
GNU gains momentum, MKP loses steam
With President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to announce his Cabinet today, there was more cheer – for advocates of the government of national unity (GNU) – with the FF Plus yesterday announcing that it has thrown its hat in the ring.
MKP targets ‘unholy’ GNU, heads to Electoral Court
The MKP has turned to the Electoral Court to seek an order declaring that the outcome of the May elections be set aside due to alleged serious irregularities.
Court rules against EFF in Sona disruption case
Yesterday’s ruling by Western High Court Judge Derek Wille that the EFF doesn’t have the right to disrupt parliamentary proceedings comes at a pivotal moment as the country prepares for the inauguration of the seventh Parliament.
Could Zondo resolve poll impasse?
Several smaller parties are calling on Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to call a meeting with all 18 parties in the National Assembly.
SCA dismisses application to interdict government tender
The SCA has dismissed an application by a rival bidder to interdict a tender awarded by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure to Royal Security, a company once controlled by Roy Moodley who is implicated in state capture.
Storm builds over signing of NHI Bill
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a torrent of opposition from health professional groups, political parties and business after he signs the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law today.