AfriForum hails Lekota as a steadfast decision maker

Late Congress of the People leader Mosiuoa Lekota addresses residents of Hammanskraal over poor living conditions in the area in this image captured on 25 March 2024. AfriForum has hailed the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota as one of the few politicians who was willing to take an unpopular stance. The…

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Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in Pretoria

Launch of the centre The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union have launched the Africa Digital Transformation Centre in Pretoria. The centre, which will be situated at the Innovation Hub, aims to accelerate innovation, digital skills and entrepreneurship in the country and the region as a whole. Addressing…

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Two memorial services planned for Lekota

FILE | Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota. Two memorial services will be held for the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota this week. The one will take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday and the other one in Bloemfontein on Thursday. Lekota will be laid to rest in the Free…

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SA flags to be flown at half-mast following Lekota’s death

File: Mosiuoa Lekota speaking to SABC News The Presidency says flags will be flown at half-mast from Saturday ahead of the funeral of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled for next Saturday in Bloemfontein. He will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category two. The funeral will include full state honours,…

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Tensions flare at Madlanga Commission over seating dispute

File: North-West businessman Suliman Carrim Tensions flared at the Madlanga Commission as North-West businessman Suliman Carrim‘s lawyer, Kameel Premhid, clashed with the secretary over seating arrangements. The Commission has resumed after ruling against Carrim’s application to testify in camera. Carrim’s legal counsel had argued that his client had been receiving death threats. However, evidence leader…

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Parliamentary Committee clears Xolile George appointment and pay

File: Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management has concluded that the appointment and remuneration of Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, followed proper procedures. George earns a total annual package of approximately four-point-four million rand, which has sparked controversy for exceeding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s salary. Despite concerns, an audit by…

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