Mostly positive reactions to MTBPS from political parties

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the tabling of the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament. DA leader John Steenhuisen has described the MTBPS as the right direction for the country’s economic growth. “If we have the discipline now to stick to the announcements…

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Madlanga Commission hears how Municipal Manager protected Mkhwanazi

EMPD vehicles. The Madlanga Commission will continue at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Thursday morning. Former Ekurhuleni Municipality employee relations head Xolani Nciza, who has been testifying over two days, will continue his testimony. Nciza has testified about the relationship between then-Municipal Manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended deputy Police Chief Brigadier Julius…

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Julius Mkhwanazi’s letter slammed as abuse of power

Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza. Former Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza says a letter issued by Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi was a serious abuse of authority. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria, Nciza revealed that the letter – addressed “to whom it may concern” – could have allowed private individuals linked to…

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