Steenhuisen sets record straight regarding BEE allegations

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen speaks in Parliament. 1 minute Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says he has no idea what the motive is for the allegations levelled against him by Sakeliga, an organisation opposing BEE. He says the narrative being spread must not affect trade relations for South Africa. Steenhuisen was speaking at a…

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2 fishermen’s bodies recovered in Lake Kariba

Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating in the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament 2024. THE bodies of two fishermen, who drowned after their dinghy capsized in Lake Kariba on Friday, have been recovered.  Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating…

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Heated exchange ensues over Malema’s Ad Hoc Committee absence

Economic Freedom Party (EFF) Julius Malema’s absence at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security. Proceedings of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security started with former Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID) Head Robert McBride taking the stand. However, the hearings took a dramatic turn after the Economic Freedom…

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North West premier testifies of alleged plot against him

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has told the provincial Ad Hoc committee that the affidavits that were presented by previous witnesses that include of an employee of Naledi Local Municipality Thabo Sejake, a former municipal employee Thabo Appolus and the former Municipal Manager, Modisenyane Segapo, clearly indicate that there was a plot against him. Mokgosi…

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Mantashe defends Ramaphosa’s ‘praise’ of DA-run municipalities

African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments that some of the country’s best-run municipalities were governed by the Democratic Alliance (DA). VIDEO | ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa takes tough stance on non-performing Councillors [WATCH] ANC National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe has…

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Didiza defends decision not to subpoena key witnesses

Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza speaking at an event. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has denied protecting North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan. This, after the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema accused Didiza of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two men. Mogotsi and O’Sullivan…

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