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…
This October, the South African Department of Transport is gearing up to spotlight critical infrastructure services across aviation, maritime, public transport, and road networks during Transport Month. The initiative is aim at underscoring the significant impact of efficient transportation systems on the national economy.According to a recent statement from the department, “Our investments in the transport sector are aimed at stimulating development and creating jobs as part of the country’s Nine-Point Plan. “These efforts are designed to construct an integrated…
South Africa’s crime intelligence, General Dumisani Khumalo, has taken ill, leading to the adjournment of the Madlanga Commission proceedings. Khumalo was scheduled to continue his pivotal testimony on Wednesday morning at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College when he began feeling unwell shortly after his arrival. Confirming the situation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) issued a statement indicating that General Khumalo is currently receiving treatment but is in good spirits, taking advice from his physician. “The General felt unwell after…
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Portfolio Committee, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has submitted a passionate call for the harshest penalties for those involved in the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital theft. The demand comes on the heels of a Special Investigating Unit report released on Monday, which unveiled misconduct related to hospital procurement that implicates both Gauteng government officials and employees at the eastern Johannesburg hospital. Dr Dhlomo’s comments arrived amidst a climate of public outrage, particularly in light of the tragic…