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…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in the capital of South Sudan, Juba, for a vital two-day working visit designed to enhance peace and stability initiatives in the war-torn nation. This visit is part of Mashatile’s duties as South Africa’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, reflecting Pretoria’s unwavering commitment to supporting the country in its journey towards lasting peace. Central to Mashatile’s mission is the focus on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South…
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has vowed to tackle the persisting challenge of ghost employees plaguing the troubled Lichtenburg-based Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West. Hlabisa undertook an oversight visit to the municipality hardly a month after he placed it under administration for the ninth time and immediately introduced a national government intervention to resolve long standing governance failures, financial mismanagement, and a breakdown in basic service delivery to the community. Speaking on YOUFM Newshour, Hlabisa…
The Department of Employment and Labour has denied not having processed payment to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), for the disbursement of stipends for the Education Assistants (EAs) and the General Education Assistants (GEAs) under the Basic Education Employment Initiative. According to the Department, the Service Level Agreement that was signed, states that DBE must upload attendance registers on the 15th of every month for the payment to be processed but has not done so for the month of…