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Analyst applauds new oversight for Presidency

Parliament elected a chairperson for its newly formed portfolio committee The establishment of a portfolio committee to oversee the Presidency covers a gap in the legislative process that has been there since the 1994 advent of democracy in South Africa. This is the opinion of political analyst, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, from the Centre for Security,…

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Carrim’s lawyer reads out threatening message at Commission

Advocate Kameel Prehmid representing North-West businessman Sulliman Carrim Advocate Kameel Prehmid, who represents North-West businessman Suleiman Carrim, has read out a message that was allegedly sent out to his client, discouraging him from testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. The message reads: Go to the Madlanga Commission and we will show you and your…

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Proteas won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit: Markram

Proteas’ T20 Captain Aiden Markram in action Given their form going into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semi-final, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat ​in a format where momentum can swing quickly. South Africa had won ‌all seven of their games going into the last-four clash,…

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Carrim applies for in camera testimony at Madlanga Commission

Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission North-West businessman Suleiman Carrim‘s legal counsel has brought an application before the Madlanga Commission to have his testimony heard in camera.  Adv Kameel Prehmid has argued that Carrim has been subjected to death threats.   Carrim, who has been implicated at the Madlanga Commission by alleged political middleman and North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi,…

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Some Ad Hoc Committee members reject O’Sullivan’s apology

The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system under way at Parliament in Cape Town. Some members of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns of national security rejected the apology of the private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, for walking out of the committee last…

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ANC in Limpopo welcomes Ramathuba’s SOPA

Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba arriving at Jack Botes Hall. The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has welcomed the State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba. ANC Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadzhe says the provincial government has demonstrated accountability, with several projects that were promised in last year’s address now nearing completion….

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