Mayibongwe Maqhina

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Parliamentary probe: Mkhwanazi testifies about relationship with accused tenderpreneur Cat Matlala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifies before parliament's Ad Hoc Committee about his relationship with controversial businessman ...

McBride faces MP backlash over SSA role disclosure and 'inappropriate gestures'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Former IPID head Robert McBride faced criticism from MPs during a parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee hearing for refusing to disclose his current employment and making ...

Dion George's resignation highlights divisions within the DA

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Dion George's resignation from the DA reveals significant ideological rifts and factionalism within South Africa's second-largest political party.

Khumalo details reform challenges amid resistance at Crime Intelligence

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo revealed to a parliamentary inquiry that when he took office in 2022, he found widespread misuse of resources, outdated ...

Khomotso Phahlane testifies on his controversial removal as acting police commissioner

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Former acting SAPS national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has testified to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee that then Police minister Fikile Mbalula unconstitutionally ...

Gwarube reveals that less than half of teacher vetting applications have been processed

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has disclosed that only 47% of the 97,576 applications for vetting teachers against the National Register of Sex Offenders ...

Ethics Committee issues stern warning to MPs over conduct violations, fines Mashatile R10,000

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The Ethics Committee has issued a stern warning to MPs following multiple misconduct cases.

Cachalia hints at possible declassification of 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the 'Top Secret' IPID report, raising questions about transparency in the Phala Phala ...

Cachalia considers declassifying the 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the 'Top Secret' IPID report, raising questions about transparency in the Phala Phala ...

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.