Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Holomisa reveals the impact of R63 billion budget cuts on defence force capabilities

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa highlights alarming funding issues raised by Navy Chief Vice-Admiral Lobese, exposing a staggering R63 billion budget cut since 2017 ...

Crisis In RAF: Legal head has no law degree Creecy reveals as entity bleeds money in court

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy exposes serious flaws in the Road Accident Fund's legal department, revealing that its head lacks a law degree and calling for ...

Parliament appoints new Deputy Public Protector amid political controversy

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Parliament has put forth Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube for the position of Deputy Public Protector, a move met with applause and criticism.

Minister Nyhontso asserts authority on Ingonyama Trust board appointments

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Land Reform Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso defends his authority over Ingonyama Trust Board appointments, clarifying the legal framework and addressing concerns about ...

Paul O'Sullivan in hot water after allegedly threatening Cedrick Nkabinde during parliamentary inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan faces serious repercussions after allegedly sending a threatening message to Cedrick Nkabinde during a parliamentary inquiry. ...

Cachalia says Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's combat uniform at press conference was a concern

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has expressed his unease over the unusually militarised appearance of KwaZulu-Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a press ...

Watch VideoMalema grills Mchunu on why he accepted an affidavit from 'C-Max prisoner' and 'dubious character Cat Matlala'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee is investigating allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of political ...

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola addresses resource challenges in South Africa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola reveals the pressing challenges faced by the South African police, including resource shortages and the impact of population ...

Mkhwanazi calls for investigation into former IPID boss Robert McBride, Paul O’Sullivan

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, announced on Wednesday that he intends to petition Parliament to investigate the controversial ...

Parliamentary inquiry into police corruption adjourns amid confusion over Mkhwanazi's statement

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The parliamentary inquiry into police corruption faced turmoil on Tuesday as MPs debated the validity of a 'supplementary' statement from KwaZulu-Natal SAPS Commissioner ...

KZN and other provinces face critical shortage of court interpreters

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi reveals a critical shortage of court interpreters in South Africa, detailing its impact on the justice system and the proactive ...

Department of Defence implements measures to combat illegal encroachment on military bases

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Defence is taking decisive action against illegal encroachment on military bases, implementing new security measures to protect national interests ...

Energy expert sounds alarm on Eskom’s municipal debt

Thami Magubane and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Energy experts warn that the escalating R100 billion debt owed by municipalities to Eskom poses a significant threat to the power utility and South Africa's economy ...

Finance Minister Godongwana delays Budget speech to March amid row in GNU on 2% VAT hike

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Ashley Lechman|Published

The tabling of South Africa's 2025 Budget has been postponed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, sparking political debate and concerns over a proposed VAT increase ...

Dome to be installed in Parly within 24 days for SONA

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The dome will serve as the temporary home for Parliament for the next 24 months whilst Parliament was being rebuilt following the fire that gutted it two years ago. ...

‘Toxic’ SA Human Rights Commission environment leaves MPs concerned

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The committee had expressed concern over the “toxic” environment in the SAHRC, which it described as a situation that was further deteriorating for some time.

Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal will haunt him - Mathews Phosa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

“Even after the court decision, if the court decision goes in favour of the President, Phala Phala will still not die. ”

Parliament approves president’s pay rise despite EFF, MKP objection

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

MK Party chief whip Mzwanele Manyi said the public was asked to sacrifice, yet leaders of the government with personal wealth stood to gain further from public funds. ...

Nearly 2 000 clinics, hospitals found non-compliant

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Motsoaledi said it was difficult to provide the cost to bring the health facilities in compliance with OHSC standards and norms.

Port security beefed up for festive season

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Border Management Authority will partner with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on the deployment of drones to enhance border ...

MK Party calls for timelines to be set in which president must sign bills

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ramaphosa’s parliamentary counsellor, Gerhard Koornhof, said seven bills were signed by Ramaphosa since the last meeting of the committee.

McKenzie cleared of compromising MPs’ code of ethics

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

McKenzie came under the scrutiny of the joint committee of ethics and members’ interest after Levona Steenkamp submitted a complaint to the committee in July over ...

Crackdown leads to closure of errant spaza shops

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Large quantities of goods have been confiscated and numerous fines have been issued for violations of by-laws.

Finance Minister Godongwana discusses public sector wage bill negotiations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Finance Minister defended the bloated cabinet saying the necessity of the GNU required that there was accommodation of some of the critical players in the formation ...

DA-sponsored anti-corruption commission and cyber commissioner bills on shaky ground

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The two bills will, if passed, establish two Chapter 9 institutions that will investigate, prosecute and combat corruption and strengthen cyber security.