Mengo’s lawyers to fight back against Mbenenge misconduct finding

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. Judges’ Secretary, Andiswa Mengo’s lawyers are gearing up to make submissions to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on the Judicial Conduct Tribunal Report outcome against Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, which they charge “romanticises sexual harassment in the workplace”. This, after the Tribunal…

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Inquiry must focus on impact of interference in SAPS: Van Rooyen

Major General Petronella van Rooyen testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Governance, Legislation and Policy Head Major General Petronella van Rooyen as urged the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to focus on the legal implications of political interference in police operations. Her comments followed the embattled Police Minister Senzo…

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Cargo truck movement resumes at Lebombo Port of Entry

Trucks waiting to cross the border post in Lebombo 1 minute Cargo truck movement has resumed at the Lebombo Port of Entry with Mozambique after being suspended for several days due to post-election protests in Mozambique. The protests led to the cancellation of more than 13 000 tourism bookings in Gaza province. Truck drivers are advised…

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City Power launches legal process to eradicate fraud and corruption

City Power employees working on powerlines. 1 minute City Power in Johannesburg says it has launched a comprehensive disciplinary and legal process to eradicate fraud and corruption within the organisation. This comes after a forensic investigation uncovered serious financial irregularities. City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava says the investigation revealed that some employees had approved payments for…

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‘CSOs need an enabling environment to thrive’

Arts, Sports and Culture ministry secretary Nicholas Moyo CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) need enabling policies to thrive and effectively partner government for development and collaboration on initiatives that address Africa’s pressing needs, Arts, Sports and Culture ministry secretary Nicholas Moyo has said. Moyo made these remarks while officially opening the African Philanthropy Network (APN) Assembly…

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