Brigadier Matjeng back on witness stand at Madlanga Commission

South African Police Service Section Head for Quality Management, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, better known as the Madlanga Commission will resume its public hearings with South African Police Service Section Head for Quality Management, Brigadier Rachel Matjeng at 9:30. Matjeng…

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Kohler-Barnard warns against labelling entire judiciary problematic

DA MP Kohler-Barnard before the Madlanga Commission DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard has warned against labelling the entire judiciary as problematic. She was answering questions from the evidence leader of the Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security, Advocate Norman Arendse. Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the committee after…

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ANC defends Didiza’s decision not to subpoena Mogotsi and O’Sullivan

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. The ANC Study Group on the Ad Hoc Committee has defended National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza’s decision not to issue a subpoena to forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan and businessman Brown Mogotsi, saying the attacks on her are misdirected. The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns. Parliament’s…

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National minimum wage set to increase to R30.23c per hour

South African money The national minimum wage is set to increase from R28.79c to R30.23c per hour.   Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth announced the increase on Tuesday.   The R1.44c increase, which will take effect on March 1, 2026 will benefit all workers, including vulnerable farm workers and domestic workers.   Labour Department raised concerns over non-compliance with the national minimum wage, citing farm owners and households…

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Over 290 vehicles impounded in scholar transport inspection: Creecy

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy during a scholar transport inspection operation in Potchefstroom, North West Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says over 290 private scholar transport vehicles have been impounded across the country. This is in efforts to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector. Speaking during the Department of Transport scholar transport inspection operation in Potchefstroom…

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