Analyst criticises Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee reshuffle

The newly appointed Ekurhuleni Mayoral Committee. Political Analyst Bheki Mngomezulu says the decision by Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to reshuffle his Mayoral Committee was strategically aimed at weakening the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the metro. On Wednesday, seven of the 10  newly appointed MMCs were officially sworn at the OR Tambo Government Precinct in…

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SAPU to appeal anti-gang officers’ bail denial

11 officers face charges of murder, assault, kidnapping, torture, and defeating the ends of justice. The South African Policing Union (SAPU) says it will approach the high court to set aside a decision by the Athlone Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to 10 Western Cape anti-gang unit members who are accused of crimes including murder….

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MKP asks Parliament to ensure safety of Ad Hoc Committee members

Inside the National Assembly The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) expressed their concern over the safety of members serving on the Ad Hoc Committee after MP Vusi Shongwe was hijacked, kidnapped, robbed and threatened on Wednesday night. [AD-HOC COMMITTEE]: Hon. Thulani Shongwe came in with the second round of questions for #VusimuziMatlala, at the #AdHocCommittee this…

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KZN residents urged to attend Tobacco Bill public hearings

File Image: Counterfeit cigarettes are sold on a street corner. 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) citizens will have an opportunity to add their contributions to the Tobacco Bill when the Portfolio Committee on Health resumes public hearings on the Bill tomorrow. The KZN public hearings are the last provincial hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery…

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Bafana reserve side starts 2025 Cosafa Cup on a low note

1 minute The hosts of the 2025 Cosafa Cup South Africa started this year’s tournament on a low note. The Bafana Bafana reserve side narrowly lost 1-0 to Mozambique in the opening match of the tournament played in Bloemfontein earlier this afternoon. South Africa will have to beat Zimbabwe in their next match on Saturday…

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NFP calls for suspension of two KZN MECs

KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka visuts Vimbukhalo Primary School as part of Operation Siyahlola on August 4, 2025. The National Freedom Party (NFP) has called for the suspension of KwaZulu-Natal’s Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and the Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane, following allegations of corruption against them. There are claims that companies associated with the MECs’…

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SA has one of the best accountability mechanisms: Gcaleka

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka addresses a two-day conference aimed at promoting good governance in public institutions in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg. 1 minute Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka says South Africa has one of the best accountability and transparency mechanisms in the world. She is addressing a two-day conference aimed at promoting good governance in…

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