Commissions of inquiry shouldn’t function like trials: Judges Matter

Judicial watchdog Judges Matter has expressed concerns about what it calls a trend in which commissions of inquiry function like trials. It says this prolongs the investigative process. The remarks follow President Cyril Ramaphosa’s establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegation that criminal syndicates have infiltrated criminal justice institutions….

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R4.6bn loss sparks CIDB probe into KZN construction sector

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has launched an urgent probe into the KwaZulu-Natal construction sector, following explosive revelations that highly-rated contractors have failed to deliver on critical infrastructure projects. The board says that this is now costing the province an estimated R4.6 billion. Meanwhile, Transport MEC Siboniso Duma, has alleged that some of these…

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Mutsvangwa urges AI adoption for SMEs growth

Officially opening the 14th edition of the SMEs International Expo 2024 in Harare recently, Mutsvangwa said government was committed to supporting SMEs in this technological transition. Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of the country’s SMEs. Officially opening…

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President Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on his win

Donald Trump captured during a campaign rally 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump after he has been elected as the 47th United States President. Ramaphosa says he looks forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership with the US and South Africa. Trump has defeated Kamala Harris…

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