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Public protector confirms receipt of complaint against Cyril Ramaphosa
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed receiving a complaint that President Cyril Ramaphosa has allegedly breached the Executive Code of Ethics.
This is in relation...
Public protector must personally pay towards legal costs for her ruling on Estina farm...
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane must be held personally liable for a percentage of the legal costs related to her office's Estina report, says the...
Public protector crowdfunding campaign raises R50,000 so far
An amount of R50,266 has been pledged so far to cover the cost of public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's legal fees.
A group calling itself Democracy in...
‘Public protector’s conduct fell far short of what is expected’ – ConCourt
The Constitutional Court said on Monday that public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's conduct in the Bankorp-Absa bailout matter fell far short of the high standards...
Gibaba’s advisor helped Public Protector compile Bankorp report
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed that she had consulted Prof Chris Malikane — the controversial economic adviser to Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba —...
Absa goes to court over public protector report
Absa said on Wednesday it would approach the high court to oppose a public protector report which found the bank liable to pay more...
Public Protector sparks the Battle of the Bank
South Africa is bracing for the Battle of the Bank as uncertainty over the Reserve Bank's future threatens the country's economy.
After Monday's shock recommendation...
Rand weakens after public protector calls for Bank to ditch currency protection
The rand was weaker against major global currencies on Monday afternoon‚ after risk spiked following a call by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane for a...
Public Protector mulls Molefe’s R30m golden handshake
The Public Protector has received two complaints regarding former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe’s R30.1 million golden handshake and is scrutinising the merit of the...
‘I am not bringing any agendas‚ I am here to work’ – Public Protector...
Busisiwe Mkhwebane is seriously considering taking the Democratic Alliance to the cleaners for its allegations that she was a spy.
The Public Protector said on...
‘The time for playing games has ended’: Bathabile Dlamini calls on Ramaphosa to resign
Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants “compromised” President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
“He must not step aside, he must resign. He has compromised...
Mkhwebane sends Ramaphosa ultimatum to reverse her suspension, or face legal action
Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding the immediate reversal of her suspension.
Ramaphosa suspended Mkhwebane with immediate effect last...
Ramaphosa suspends Mkhwebane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane with immediate effect.
The presidency said on Thursday Mkhwebane would remain suspended until an impeachment process...
Ramaphosa to receive part 2 of state capture report on Tuesday
Less than a month after President Cyril Ramaphosa received the first of three parts of acting chief justice Raymond Zondo's state capture commission report,...
WSU student who received R14m fails in bid to have case discharged
Bhongo Jacob
Walter Sisulu University student Sibongile Mani, who received more than R14m into her student account from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS),...
Premier ‘received R450k to renovate home’ that was meant for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela memorial service
The public protector has directed the Hawks to investigate allegations that Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane received R450‚000 to renovate his house from R1m...
Thuli Madonsela: ‘How come those organising rallies are not arrested or held accountable?’
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela says she is “baffled” that some citizens face arrest for the violation of lockdown regulations‚ while those organising...
SA Human Rights Council investigating BCM
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will be investigating BCM following allegations of human rights violations by the DA.
According to...
Thuli Madonsela reiterates calls for extension of R350 grant
KYLE ZEEMAN
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela is not giving up on the fight to extend the social relief of distress (SRD) grant.
The R350 monthly...
King Zwelithini ruled for almost 50 years
King Goodwill Zwelithini was crowned as the eighth monarch of the Zulus at a traditional ceremony in Nongoma in KwaZulu-Natal on December 3...
Madonsela weighs in on Covid-19 vaccine rollout: ‘We should be concerned‚ but it’s not...
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela says government should not put all its hopes on a Covid-19 cure‚ and instead emphasis prevention to fight the...
Jacob Zuma appeals ruling that he must pay millions in legal fees from own...
Former president Jacob Zuma was on Friday scheduled to appeal a court ruling that declared he must pay legal costs running into millions of...
Uproar over R404m tablet deal linked to Iqbal Surve
Eastern Cape education MEC Fundile Gade has lashed out at those questioning a deal that will see the department leasing 55,000 tablets for grade 12...
Shock R400m to loan tablet devices for EC Grade 12 pupils
The Eastern Cape education department will fork out more than R400m on leasing 55,000 tablet devices for Grade 12 pupils which will be returned...
Court orders Gupta-linked businessman Kuben Moodley not to handle R232m in assets
Kubentheran Moodley and his company Albatime have been restrained from handling assets worth up to R232m.
This is the amount the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating...
State capture hearings to resume at end of June or early July
NOMAHLUBI JORDAAN
Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo anticipates that the inquiry into state capture will resume in the next three to four weeks.
“There are still...
Prasa suspends 12 senior officials to root out ‘corruption and fruitless expenditure’
The embattled Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) has placed 12 of its senior officials on suspension over allegations of misconduct.
Prasa spokesperson Makhosini Mgitywa...
GO!’s 2019 in review
And just like that, it's the end of the year again. Is it just me or did this one seem to go by really...
Two former DoL employees appear in court on fraud charges
Two former employees of the Department of Employment and Labour appeared in East London Court on September 11 for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to...
Conquering the mountain
A gruelling but beautiful five-day climb to summit Africa's highest peak –to Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania – Africa's highest peak, by East London local...
‘She couldn’t even read her own judgment’ – EFF slams judge’s Mkhwebane finding
The EFF has lashed out at a court ruling on Thursday which saw President Cyril Ramaphosa winning a key legal battle against public protector...
AfriForum to lay criminal charges against Fikile Mbalula over Dubai trip
Lobby group AfriForum intends to lay criminal charges against transport minister Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday in connection with his family holiday to Dubai in...
President Cyril Ramaphosa granted extension on Bosasa report
The presidency confirmed on Friday that President Cyril Ramaphosa had been given an extension to respond to public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's findings in the Bosasa...
Dad has more than R300,000 taken from pension fund for maintenance arrears
Somewhere in the Western Cape, a father who dodged paying maintenance for years is more than R300,000 poorer.
This after the money was docked from...
‘Filthy rich Cyril Ramaphosa’ asked to chip in to Jacob Zuma legal kitty
Jacob Zuma’s supporters are raising money to pay his legal fees. Even President Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged to give.
The supporters are some church...
Malusi Gigaba resigns from parliament, joins unemployment line
Former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba has resigned as a member of parliament.
Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo confirmed on Thursday that Gigaba forwarded his resignation...
Top BCM official suspended over Mandela funeral scandal
Buffalo City Metro chief financial officer Vincent Pillay has been suspended over the Nelson Mandela funeral scandal.
The decision was taken during a heated special...
‘It feels like real change is happening’ – Saxonwold resident on Gupta raid by...
By Nomahlubi Jordaan
A neighbour of the Gupta family who was privy to the stream of politically connected VIPs – including cabinet ministers‚ government officials and...
Eskom board were ‘in awe’ of Molefe
By Linda Ensor
The Eskom board were “in awe” of the achievements of former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe in stabilising Eskom and therefore supported the move...
Sales of President’s Keepers soar as possible court battles loom
By Naledi Shange
As the author and publisher of an explosive book revealing South Africa’s “shadow mafia state” prepare for a showdown with government agencies The...
Zuma goes head to head with the DA in court this week
By Nomahlubi Jordaan
It is going to be a busy week in courts for President Jacob Zuma as he goes head to head with the Democratic...
Vodacom promises to reimburse angry customers over ‘lost data’
BY TIMESLIVE
Mobile network provider Vodacom has promised to reimburse customers who mysteriously lost data and said the error would be rectified.
But the apology did...
Mkhwebane should reflect on her conduct in the Absa lifeboat investigation‚ court says
By Ernest Mabuza
The Public Protector has not offered any defence to charges of illegality‚ irrationality and procedural unfairness regarding her decision to order the amendment...
Gupta emails lead to charges being opened against Pamensky
By Kyle Cowan
Charges of corruption and abuse of his position at Eskom have been laid against Mark Pamensky‚ a former board member of the electricity...
Manana due in court on Thursday over club assault‚ says Mbalula
By Philani Nombembe
Deputy higher education minister Mduduzi Manana has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday‚ says police minister Fikile Mbalula.
Manana is accused of...
SACC vote of no confidence message to MPs
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has implored MPs to rise above party politics and uphold the interests of their constituencies when taking...
Panel vows ‘no escape’ for state capture accused
Top guns at Eskom and members of the Gupta family may be forced to face committee
Members of the portfolio committee on public enterprises say...
Eight EC leaders elected to serve on SACP national body
Eight Eastern Cape SACP leaders have been elected into the party’s national structure.These include Dutywa’s Senzeni Zokwana and Thulas Nxesi who both retained their...
EFF calls on Mkhwebane to resign
The Economic Freedom Fighters have called on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to resign after she backtracked on plans to square off with the Reserve...
Eskom delays financial results amid red flags
Eskom has delayed releasing its full-year financial results on Tuesday.
Eskom cancelled its presentation at the eleventh hour‚ saying on Monday evening that the reporting...
