Nciza alludes to abuse of EMPD resources to fetch his work laptop

Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director, Xolani Nciza testifying at the Madlanga Commission Former Ekurhuleni Municipality employee relations head, Xolani Nciza has described how the Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) was weaponised against him after his suspension. Nciza was suspended from the City of Ekurhuleni in September 2023 for his role in the disciplinary hearing of EMPD…

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MPs accuse Cedrick Nkabinde of misleading them

Cedrick Nkabinde appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee The Chief of Staff of the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde, who is a witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, has come under fire from MPs who accuse of misleading them. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Nkabinde…

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Godongwana’s MTBPS finds favour with GNU parties

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Political parties have expressed mixed reactions following the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament. Most of those who are part of the Government of National Unity (GNU) have commended the statement. However, some that are outside the GNU have expressed reservations….

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Ramaphosa removes Dion George replaces him with Willie Aucamp

Dr. Dion George President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Willem Aucamp as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, removing Dr. Dion George from the portfolio. In a statement, the President says he has also appointed Alexandra Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Minister of…

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Shivambu calls for Commission of Inquiry into Black Poverty

Mayibuye Africa Party leader Floyd Shivambu Leader of the Mayibuye Africa Party Floyd Shivambu has called for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into Black Poverty. He was addressing party members in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, at a public engagement to give a progress report on the fledgling party’s progress to build itself. The…

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Julius Mkhwanazi’s letter slammed as abuse of power

Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza. Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza says a letter issued by Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi was a serious abuse of authority. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria, Nciza revealed that the letter – addressed “to whom it may concern” – could have allowed private individuals linked to…

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