Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Solly Malatsi 2 minutes Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has defended his decision to withdraw the SABC Bill. The decision has triggered mixed reaction. Malatsi used his Ministerial power to notify the National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza about the withdrawal of the Bill. The Bill seeks to repeal…
National Director of Public Prosecutions’ Advocate Shamila Batohi 2 minutes The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi says the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will not succumb to pressure to prosecute state capture-related cases. Bahoti was speaking at the annual lecture on Strengthening the Rule of Law in Cape Town, organised by Freedom Under Law…
Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya. 2 minutes Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has poured cold water on concerns raised that she is not in charge of the municipality’s political leadership and is controlled by the African National Congress (ANC) which has a majority in Council. Dr Moya was elected a month ago in the position…
SABC TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 2 minutes The Chairperson of Parliament’s Communications and Digital Technology Committee, Khusela Diko, has expressed grave concern following reports that the SABC Bill has been withdrawn by Communication Minister Solly Malatsi. The aim of the Bill is to relook at the financing model of the public broadcaster,…
Former Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. 1 minute ActionSA Johannesburg Caucus has welcomed Mayor Dada Morero’s decision to remove Kabelo Gwamanda from all roles, citing it as a victory for residents and a step towards ethical leadership. Gwamanda has been released from all his executive duties by Morero, after being on special leave last month. ActionSA…
MK Party President Jacob Zuma and newly appointed SG Floyd Shivambu 2 minutes Newly appointed uMkhonto weSizwe Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu has clarified his recent U-turn on former President Jacob Zuma. This comes as Shivambu and many others were at the forefront of Zuma’s removal following Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s investigation into the multi-million-rand upgrade…
Newly-appointed MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu. 1 minute Newly-appointed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, says the move is justified because he is competent. The party confirmed the appointment earlier today. Shivambu became the MK Party’s national organiser after resigning from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in August. He was one of the EFF’s founding members alongside Julius Malema in…
Mamphela-Ramphele 2 minutes The Chair of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust, Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, has called on the South African government to expel Israel’s diplomats and implement sanctions against Israel. In a statement, Ramphele urged the government to enact a parliamentary resolution passed last year to sever diplomatic ties with Israel, referencing anti-apartheid tactics…
Former Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda. 1 minute City of Joburg Community Development MMC and former Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been fired with immediate effect. Gwamanda has been released from all his executive duties by executive Mayor Dada Morero after being on special leave. This follows his alleged involvement in a fraudulent funeral policy scheme. Gwamanda…
Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae. 1 minute The Free State office of the Public Protector has confirmed that it will assess corruption complaints against Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and her husband who is the Mangaung Metro Speaker, Laurence Mathae. In a letter addressed to ActionSA provincial leader Patricia Kopane, the office has acknowledged receipt…
