MKP’s Ndhlela calls for greater accountability in judicial system

Scales of justice. uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela has called for greater accountability in South Africa’s judicial system.  He made the statement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate in Parliament. Addressing President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ndhlela demanded lifestyle audits for judges. He says transparency cannot stop at politicians and that no…

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Forcing Emfuleni mayor to resign will deepen tensions: PAC

Emfuleni Municipality Mayor Sipho Radebe. The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) says a move to force Emfuleni Municipality Mayor Sipho Radebe to step down will further cause tensions within the distressed municipality. The party was reacting to reports that the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng allegedly asked Radebe to resign. It reportedly cited the municipality’s ongoing financial…

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GNU proving parties can work together to stabilise SA: Gwarube

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking at an event. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the Government of National Unity (GNU) is proving that political parties can work together to stabilise the country, grow the economy and create jobs. She was speaking during the State of the Nation Address debate under way in Parliament. Gwarube…

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Masemola approved disbanding of KZN PKTT: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya testifying at the Madlanga Commission. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has testified that National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola did not have an objection to the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal. Sibiya has been accused of having ulterior motives…

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Analyst criticises Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee reshuffle

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee. Political Analyst Bheki Mngomezulu says the decision by Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee was strategically aimed at weakening the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the metro. On Wednesday, seven of the 10  newly appointed MMCs were officially sworn at the OR Tambo Government Precinct in…

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Sibiya links Mkhwanazi to social media surge

Suspended National Deputy Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya. Suspended National Deputy Police Commissioner, General Shadrack Sibiya, has alluded to the fact that Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is responsible for the surge in social media accounts supporting him. Sibiya is testifying at the Madlanga Commission. He is at the centre of corruption allegations at…

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