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…
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has accepted the withdrawal of an allegation linking him to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, a suspect in an attempted murder case. The withdrawal was confirmed by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating claims of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in the justice system. On Thursday, the committee’s Evidence Leader, Advocate Norman Arendse, read a message from Mkhwanazi clarifying that the bank account number initially cited in the allegation…
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said it is making strides in addressing high levels of poverty and hunger in the province through effective food security initiatives which run beyond the World Food Day. The department in collaboration with the Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District and the Maquassi Hills Local Municipalities has successfully hosted this year’s edition of the Provincial World Food Day Commemoration in Kgakala Township in Leeudoringstad. The event, which was held under the theme “Hand…
North West Health MEC Sello Lehari has committed the department’s support to address healthcare and strengthen service delivery challenges faced by traditional leaders in the province. This emerged during a meeting between Lehari and traditional leaders in Rustenburg, as part of the department’s ongoing stakeholder engagement programme aimed at building strong partnerships to improve healthcare access and quality. “The MEC assured the leaders that the department is ready to work together with them on health issues affecting their communities and…