ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has begun a series of engagement sessions with traditional leadership structures across the province to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery. One of the first meetings took place with the Royal Council of the Barolong Ba Ga Boo Letlhogile, Tlou le Tau Tribal Council, at the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality in Ganyesa. Premier Mokgosi said the discussions provided traditional leaders an opportunity to raise concerns about governance and development in their communities. “The traditional leaders…
Allegations of the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s presidential ambitions and the Hawks’ interference in police investigations are under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission will continue its hearings in Pretoria on Monday morning. Various witnesses involved in investigating businessman and murder accused Katiso “KT” Molefe will take the stand this week. An operation to arrest Molefe took place in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, in December last year. He was arrested for the murder of Vereeniging Engineer Armand…
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations that Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants at the Bojanala District Municipality, were forced to perform domestic work for a Mayoral Committee official and coerced into paying political membership fees for her party. The minister’s call follows weekend media reports regarding the allegations, which the minister said are deeply disturbing and contrary to the very purpose of the EPWP. “The Minister said such actions, if proven…