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Sihle Zikalala praises police efforts in fighting extortionists across country
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala has applauded police efforts in fighting extortionists across the country. The…
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Thembi Simelane: I don’t have a choice to be investigated or not over VBS loan
Embattled justice minister Thembi Simelane said she will welcome any investigation into whether she benefited from the Venda Building Society…
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VBS scandal: Justice Minister Thembi Simelane tells Parliament she did not receive any improper benefit
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane addressed Parliament on Friday, denying any wrong-doing regarding the controversial VBS scandal and a loan she…
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Minister Motsoaledi dismisses reports that NHI will cost R1.3 trillion
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed reports that the National Health Insurance (NHI) will cost R1.3 trillion. He said this…
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Case of 10 former MK Party MPs could be logistical nightmare
Legal analyst Clarisa Vermaak says the case of the 10 former uMkhonto weSizwe party MPs, who are challenging their dismissal…
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Minister Mchunu expected to make statement on rising extortion trend before National Assembly
Extortion is back on Parliament’s agenda on Tuesday, with Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu expected to make a statement on…
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Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana concerned about spike in contact crimes in Joburg CBD
Rise Mzansi’s member of the portfolio committee on police in Parliament, Makashule Gana, has expressed concern over the rising number…
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Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to clarify VBS issues to Parliament
Embattled Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane is expected to explain her involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal…
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100s march to Parliament in memory of Uyinene Mrwetyana
In honour of the life of the late University of Cape Town (UCT) student Uyinene Mrwetyana, more than 200 people…
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Deputy Electricity Minister: SA’s energy blueprint outdated & doesn’t favour new tech
Energy and Electricity Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré says the country’s energy blueprint is outdated and an update or review is…
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Department of Correctional Services appeals to public not to smuggle contraband into prisons
The Department of Correctional Services is appealing to the public to refrain from smuggling contraband into prisons. This followed the…
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Many veterinarians leaving South Africa
A massive shortage of veterinarians in the country has left vacancies in clinics, especially in rural areas, and vets are…
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MPs told lack of proper crime intelligence one of the reasons for SA’s high prison numbers
Prisons authorities have told Parliament of several challenges plaguing correctional facilities, from suicides to overcrowding, because detainees can’t afford bail.…
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Western Cape High Court temporarily reinstates limits for disclosing funding by political parties
The Western Cape High Court has temporarily reinstated the previous limits for receiving and disclosing funding by political parties. This…
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Auditor General: Billions in material financial losses can’t be recovered
Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke says most of the almost R14 billion in material financial losses can’t be recovered. She…
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10 days ultimatum for SAPS to explain why disciplinary process against VIP officers who assaulted civilians on N1 not concluded
Parliament’s police committee is giving the police ten more days to explain why it’s still not concluded its disciplinary process…
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Julius Malema: Call China to help rebuild Parliament quickly
EFF leader Julius Malema says SA must use its “friendship” with China to get help with rebuilding Parliament. A blaze…
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EFF loses court bid to have Parliament’s DC declared unlawful
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have lost a High Court bid to have Parliament’s disciplinary process against them for disrupting…
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Zizi Kodwa resigns as member of Parliament
African National Congress (ANC) MP Zizi Kodwa has resigned as a member of Parliament. In a statement, ANC Secretary General…
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PANSALB to engage parliament over interpreting services
The Pan South African Language Board is concerned about Parliament’s lack of interpretation services. It has written to the speaker…
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