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‘No one should be denied jobs based on political affiliation’ | Macpherson vows to end political patronage in EPWP
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, promises to address allegations of political patronage and corruption within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), stressing that the status quo is unacceptable.
Home Affairs extend operating hours by an 'additional two hours' during festive season
Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, said to accommodate the increased demand during festive season, offices would be opened for an extra two hours daily.
New Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya urged to prioritise service delivery for residents
Pothole-riddled roads, blackouts, uncollected waste and inconsistent water supply, are some of the pressing issues under the City of Tshwane metro which the UAT is demanding action on.
Anti-cadre deployment? John Steenhuisen tries to hire unqualified people to work in GNU
Steenhuisen’s request to deviate from the Public Service Act in order to appoint candidates who do not meet minimum requirement for senior job positions has been rubbished by Public Service and Administration minister.
ActionSA demands action against Gauteng Health officials following auditor-general’s report
ActionSA calls for immediate action against Gauteng health officials following a report revealing R2. 7 billion in irregular spending and R590 million unspent on crucial medical treatments. The party targets Mr Lesiba Malotana for his role in the financial issues and lack of qualifications.
ANC appeals cadre deployment judgment over ‘missing’ records
The ANC has appealed the contempt order that it must hand all records of the deployment committee to the official opposition.
Political parties welcome resignation of Mapisa-Nqakula
Political parties said the resignation of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was long overdue.
ANC loses another court battle over cadre deployment
The DA said the ANC has been given 15 working days to hand over all cadre deployment records when President Cyril Ramaphosa was its head.
MPs call for new rules on conflict of interest after Mkhwebane fiasco
The portfolio committee on justice and correctional services has called for new rules to force MPs to disclose conflicts of interest during the selection of candidates to serve in Chapter 9 institutions and other bodies.
Mkhwebane’s ‘conflict of interest’ scuppers appointment of deputy public protector
The appointment of the deputy public protector was halted in Parliament after a legal adviser found that EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane failed to declare her relationship with two candidates.
President Cyril Ramaphosa reappoints Lesetja Kganyago to Sarb for another five years
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he wanted continuity in the South African Reserve Bank when he reappointed Lesetja Kganyago as govenor for another five years.
‘DA is obsessed about cadre deployment’, says Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said the DA must stop its obsession with cadre deployment.
ANC Ministers believe cadre deployment is necessary policy
Minister of Public Service and Administration Noxolo Kiviet said the DA lost its case on cadre deployment in court and cannot reopen that debate in Parliament.
Deputy Minister accuses DA of scoring cheap political points over cadre deployment issue
Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration Chana Pilane-Majake said two Bills were passed in parliament to professionalise the public service and the bills were endorsed by Cabinet.
On the politics of interference
OPINION: Perhaps part of the solution to increased contestation between those who need to exercise their political authority by enmeshing themselves in operational processes lies in re-conceptualising the public value to be produced by our institutions, writes Busani Ngcaweni.
ANC and DA spat over cadre deployment intensifies
The ANC said the DA was applying double standards when it comes to cadre deployment, because it was practising the same policy where it governs.
Gordhan accuses parliamentary committee of reneging on its decision to hold meeting in camera
The Department of Public Enterprises said the portfolio committee had reneged on its decision to agree to have the meeting with Minister Pravin Gordhan behind closed doors.
Cele says police are hot on the heels of suspects linked to murder of Rand Water official
Police Minister Bheki Cele said suspects who murdered Rand Water senior official Teboho Joala will be known soon.
Eight candidates in running for position of deputy public protector
Members of the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services have whittled down the list from 46 to nine candidates who will be interviewed for the position of deputy public protector.
Minister Kiviet hits back at DA over cadre deployment
Minister of Public Service and Administration Noxolo Kiviet denied claims by the DA that they have copied their End Cadre Deployment Bill when they drafted the Public Service Amendment Bill.
Steenhuisen denies cadre deployment allegations made by ex-DA mayor
DA leader John Steenhuisen denied that the party was using cadre deployment policy where it governs.
DA to file contempt charges against ANC over cadre deployment records
DA leader John Steenhuisen said they wanted records of the cadre deployment committee when President Cyril Ramaphosa was chairperson of the committee.
Mbalula defends cadre deployment policy, says the DA is also doing it in the Western Cape
The ANC’s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has hit back at the Democratic Alliance over the ruling party’s cadre deployment policy, saying the DA was also using the same policy where it governs to advance its agenda.
Winde says Provincial Powers Bill will help address failures of national government - Sopa 2024
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the Provincial Powers Bill will allow them to intervene where national government has failed to deliver services.
ANC hands over cadre deployment records to DA
DA spokesperson on public service and administration Leon Schreiber said they will now study the records to ascertain whether the ruling party has complied with the court order in full.