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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Calls for firm measures to police political party funding

Election results board at IEC results operations centre 3 minutes An independent entity must be established to police compliance with the Political Party Funding Act. This is according to some political parties that are opposing a bid by the NGO – My Vote Counts – which is seeking an overhaul of the Political Party Funding…

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Suspect appears in Hermanus court for murder

Suspect is expected to appear in the Hermanus Magistrate’s Court in the Overberg in the Western Cape today. A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court in the Overberg in the Western Cape today for allegedly gunning down a woman. Police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says the 59-year-old woman sustained gunshot wounds…

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Godongwana reverses proposed VAT increase

[File photo] A worker counts money 1 minute Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reversed the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase he announced during the passing of the budget in March. The VAT increase was later approved by the National Assembly with a slight margin with recommendations from ActionSA which was against the increase, saying that…

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ActionSA distances itself from Xolani Khumalo’s MMC appointment

[File] ActionSA supporters ActionSA has distanced itself from Ekurhuleni executive mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s statement on the appointment of Xolani Khumalo, as Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and By-Law Enforcement.   Khumalo appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court recently in connection with a 2022 drug bust and the matter was postponed to Monday next week.  ActionSA says it feels disrespected that Xhakaza has co-opted Khumalo…

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Multiple arrests and illegal firearms seized in Cape Town

Illustration of police crime scene tape and handcuffs Police in Cape Town have arrested several suspects in separate operations across the city. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk says officers in Durbanville confiscated four firearms and arrested three men for the unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, and drugs. He says in Delft, a suspect was arrested…

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