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…
The Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has expressed confidence with the plan presented by the North West Human Settlement Department to unblock the blocked housing projects in the province. This emerged during the committee’s three-day oversight visit in the province, focusing on the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Dr Ngaka Modiri Molema, and Bojanala District Municipalities. The aim of the visit is to assess the delivery of quality housing and the implementation of human settlements programmes as part of parliament’s…
The City of Johannesburg has expressed satisfaction with the progress made through Mayor Dada Morero’s High Impact Service Delivery Drive, a hands-on initiative aimed at addressing service backlogs across the city. The programme involves visiting troubled communities and resolving issues on the spot. This week, Mayor Morero took the initiative to Ebony Park in Midrand, where he tackled challenges such as damaged roads and persistent water supply problems. In line with the programme’s approach, Morero was accompanied by various city…
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lt-General Shadrack Sibiya, took to Parliament today to firmly refute any involvement in the alleged contamination of the murder scene of late Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa. His statements come as the Ad Hoc Committee probes claims from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which have led to significant scrutiny over Sibiya’s actions and relationships within the South African Police Service (SAPS). During his testimony, Sibiya faced intense questioning from Members of…