Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Disciplinary action looms for MK Party MP Visvin Reddy over misconduct

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Following separate incidents of misconduct, MK Party MP Visvin Reddy and Patriotic Alliance Chief Whip Marlon Daniels are set to face disciplinary action in Parliament. ...

Minister Nyhontso asserts authority on Ingonyama Trust board appointments

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso defends his authority over Ingonyama Trust Board appointments, clarifying the legal framework and addressing concerns about ...

Paul O'Sullivan in hot water after allegedly threatening Cedrick Nkabinde during parliamentary inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan faces serious repercussions after allegedly sending a threatening message to Cedrick Nkabinde during a parliamentary inquiry. ...

IDAC head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, refuses to name politicians involved in the SAPS tender scandal

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, has declined to reveal the names of politicians implicated in the dubious ...

Cachalia refuses to apologise for criticising Mkhwanazi's use of combat gear

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia ignited a heated debate after refusing to apologise for remarks concerning KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, ...

Mbeki and Ramaphosa’s relationship remains 'comradely cordial'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, conveyed that the rapport between Ramaphosa and former president Thabo Mbeki is “comradely cordial” despite ...

Ramaphosa unaware of SANDF chief's controversial Iran visit

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's office has revealed that he was unaware of the visit by Chief of South African National Defence Force Rudzani Maphwanya to Iran.

R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties over last five years

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson reveals the staggering R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties, raising questions ...

Political parties and teacher unions react to new BELA Act regulations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Political parties and the South African Democratic Teachers' Union have voiced their opinions following the recent publication of two sets of regulations for the ...

Parliamentary row erupts over R813m in SANDF troop allowances for DRC mission

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and the ANC clash with DA over 'missing' R813m in allowances for SANDF soldiers deployed in DRC, with accusations of parliamentary ...

Lying idle at Durban's Wentworth Hospital is a batch of donated diesel generators

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that over 300 low-voltage diesel generators from China are currently stored unused at Wentworth Hospital in Durban. ...

Donated diesel generators lie idle at Wentworth Hospital

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that over 300 low-voltage diesel generators from China are currently stored unused at Wentworth Hospital in Durban. ...

Defence Minister defends SANDF's DRC deployment amid casualties

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga defends the SANDF's deployment to the DRC, claiming success despite the loss of 14 soldiers and 174 injuries.

How MPs are securing their futures: A look at financial interests in shares and properties

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

A recent report reveals how Members of Parliament are investing in finance companies and properties to secure their financial futures, highlighting significant declarations ...

Ramaphosa condemns Afriforum and Solidarity's actions as ‘unpatriotic’ in disinformation campaign

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

In a powerful response to growing discontent, President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns Afriforum and Solidarity's campaign to undermine South Africa’s sovereignty, calling ...

Opposition parties punched holes in Ramphosa’s Sona Speech, how will he respond?

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Speaking during the debate, MK party MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela said Ramaphosa had spoken like someone who delivered his maiden speech with recycled promises and hollow ...

MK party claims plot to exclude Jacob Zuma from SONA

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Speaking to the media, MKP parliamentary chief whip Mzwanele Manyi said it is suspicious that SONA is taking place on the same day Zuma appeared in the Pietermaritzburg ...

Stage set for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

“We are confident the proceedings will run very smoothly because it is clear to us all as members what is the business of the day and how we must conduct ourselves. ...

SARB quizzed about gung-ho Ithala liquidation move

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

“What is clear is that this is more of a political process where people are desperate and expeditiously wanting to take over the clientele of Ithala and collapse ...

MK Party calls for timelines to be set in which president must sign bills

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ramaphosa’s parliamentary counsellor, Gerhard Koornhof, said seven bills were signed by Ramaphosa since the last meeting of the committee.

‘Unrecoded meters will cost SA billions’

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Paying consumers suffer the consequences, warns minister.

Parliament stands down discussion on withdrawn SABC Bill’s comment

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ministry and the committee have agreed to identify issues of primary concern to be combed and develop an agreed timeline for the reintroduction of the bill within ...

Cyril Ramaphosa’s action plan to combat contaminated food deaths

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced a wide range of government intervention in response to food-borne illnesses and deaths that have claimed the lives ...

Mismatch in R350 grant projections and spending blamed for R4bn under-spend

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Due to the substantial size of the grants budget, a small error margin between projections and actual may appear alarming if the rand value is considered in isolation. ...

Low pass mark under scrutiny: 50% pass back on table

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Parties and experts agree that education reform should tackle 30% minimum mark. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will form an advisory council that will advise ...