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Action Society calls for justice in Mia Botha's murder investigation

Action Society accuses the police of neglecting their duty in the investigation of Mia Botha's murder, calling for a Public Protector inquiry into the mishandling of the case and demanding justice for the grieving family, highlighting the urgent need for accountability.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

MK Party condemns LPC's 'political persecution' of advocates Mpofu and Mkhwebane

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has condemned the allegations against advocates Dali Mpofu and Busisiwe Mkhwebane, asserting that these claims are politically motivated attempts to silence dissenting voices.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Is Busisiwe Mkhwebane's removal from the advocate roll politically motivated?

Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the former Public Protector and current MP for the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, speaks out against the Legal Practice Council's (LPC) plans to remove her from the advocate roll, labelling the move as politica. lly motivated and part of a broader campaign of harassment stemming from her previous investigations

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Public Protector clears Ramaphosa of state resource abuse allegations

Public Protector Advocate Khokeka Gcaleka has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of allegations that he misused state resources during an ANC Letsema campaign event in 2022. The complaint, filed by Elias Muller, questioned Ramaphosa's visit to an 82-year-old woman who had received an RDP house, but Gcaleka's investigation revealed that the President was not involved in the official handover and visited the recipient the following day.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

eThekwini Municipality pledges to tackle Public Protector's complaints

eThekwini Municipality vows launch a robust action plan to restore public trust and improve service delivery amidst systemic issues.

Business
IOL Reporter|Published

Will Zwelo Masilela's qualifications stand up to ANC Integrity Commission scrutiny?

Fikile Mbalula reveals that ANC Youth League Treasurer Zwelo Masilela faces an Integrity Commission investigation over serious qualification allegations, raising questions about accountability within the party.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Eastern Cape EFF exposes Port St Johns municipal corruption after CFO resigns over fraud allegations

Corruption allegations surface in Port St Johns as CFO Tembisa Kahla Sikolo resigns, prompting the EFF to demand accountability and a thorough investigation.

News Politics
Wendy Dondolo|Published

EFF claims government is shielding Cyril Ramaphosa in Phala Phala scandal

The Economic Freedom Fighters criticise the classification of the IPID report as ‘top secret’, alleging a coordinated effort to protect President Ramaphosa in the Phala Phala scandal.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Public Protector investigates SITA amid audit concerns

The Public Protector and Public Service Commission are investigating SITA following allegations of improper appointments and audit discrepancies.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

MP’s slam Correctional Services presentation on Thabo Bester report

The Public Protector gave the department 30 days to develop an escape prevention strategy, and guidelines for the Mangaung correctional facility.

Cape Times News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Public Protector’s recommendations: MPs unimpressed with Correctional Services’ action plan

MPs challenge Correctional Services on action plan following Public Protector’s report.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Public Protector urged to investigate tender fraud in Cape Town

Fadiel Adams calls for an investigation into alleged corruption and tender fraud involving Cape Town officials, highlighting serious governance issues.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

‘I don’t drink alcohol,’ insists mayor accused of being drunk at ANC event

A video of Maluti-a-Phofung mayor Malekula Melato is circulating, where she appears to be unable to stand up during the event while wearing the ANC Women’s League regalia.

Cape Times News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

‘I don’t drink alcohol,’ insists mayor accused of being drunk at ANC event

Maluti-a-Phofung mayor questions why it is claimed she was drunk while she was just happy and is known to be energetic

The Star News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

‘I don’t drink alcohol,’ insists mayor accused of being drunk at ANC event

Maluti-a-Phofung mayor questions why it is claimed she was drunk while she was just happy and is known to be energetic

News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Public Protector clears former minister in jobs for SACP cadres complaint

Complaints about hiring communist party members leads Gcaleka to find no improper conduct or maladministration

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

ActionSA calls for Public Protector probe into Paul Mashatile's diamond gift from fraud-accused Louis Liebenberg

ActionSA demands transparency over the diamond gift from Louis Liebenberg to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, urging a probe into possible breaches of ethics and connections to corruption-linked figures.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

‘Ramaphosa must be held accountable’, says EFF leader Julius Malema on Phala Phala saga

Ramaphosa should be held accountable for the circumstances surrounding the February 2020 break-in at his Phala Phala game farm, according to the EFF.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Watch VideoWATCH LIVE | President Ramaphosa and Phala Phala scandal take centre stage at ConCourt

Ramaphosa should be held accountable for the circumstances surrounding the February 2020 break-in at his Phala Phala game farm, according to the EFF.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Malema rules out EFF ties with MK Party, cites leadership recruitment concerns

EFF leader Julius Malema stated that he would only work with MKP because among others they are all calling for the expropriation of land without compensation.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Jabu Mbalula’s appointment as acting Premier sparks outrage over political favouritism

EFF and ActionSA urge investigations into Free State officials as the ANC faces backlash for mishandling corruption allegations and appointments.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Access Denied: Gauteng government declines DA's request for forensic reports

Meanwhile, the DA has previously accused Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi of corruption and also withholding forensic reports that allegedly showed corruption and poor management at the Department of Social Development (DSD).

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Public Protector declines to investigate Ramaphosa over Simelane loan scandal

Public Protector SA has ruled out an investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding Minister Thembi Simelane’s loan scandal, citing insufficient evidence from the complainant

Sunday Independent News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

DA unveils Anti-Corruption Bill to establish independent commission for high-level crime

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill, also known as the “Anti-Corruption Bill,” to Parliament.

News Politics
Christopher Buda|Published

Public Protector called to probe Ramaphosa’s role in Simelane loan controversy

A formal complaint has been filed against President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging an investigation into his handling of Minister Thembi Simelane's controversial loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions.

Cape Times News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published