# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has launched Infrastructure South Africa’s Project Preparation Bid Window Three, to fast-track major infrastructure projects. The initiative will support public institutions in developing investment-ready projects worth one-billion-rand or more. Macpherson says poor project preparation often delays construction and investment. He says the programme aims to move projects […]
# The Madlanga Commission has questioned Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Advocate Andrea Johnson over her approval of subpoenas for Crime Intelligence security clearance records. Commissioner Sesi Baloyi asked whether Johnson independently verified the names listed or relied on investigators’ briefings before signing the documents. Johnson said she trusted the information presented to her. Baloyi […]
# The Industrial Development Corporation has called on the SADC Industrialisation Week in KwaZulu-Natal to build resilient value chains. Acting Divisional Executive for Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Phiwe Marumo, says the focus on advancing regional industrialisation through infrastructure development, agriculture and critical minerals transformation is important. Speaking at the conference, she called for strengthened regional […]
# Judicial watchdog Judges Matter says the Judicial Service Commission’s recommendation that president Cyril Ramaphosa suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is consistent with established practice. Mbenenge was found guilty of gross misconduct following sexual harassment complaints by his secretary, Andiswa Mengo. Judges Matter’s Mbekezeli Benjamin says judges facing misconduct tribunals are normally suspended […]
# The Judicial Service Commission has advised president Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge after finding him guilty of gross misconduct linked to sexual harassment complaints by his secretary, Andiswa Mengo. The matter now awaits a decision by the National Assembly on possible impeachment proceedings. Mbenenge has launched an urgent High […]
# The former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, Andrea Johnson, has told the Madlanga Commission that she had no reason to doubt information provided by investigators when she authorised the investigation into senior SAPS officials. This included Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo, accused of fraud and corruption relating to the alleged irregular appointment […]
# The Pan-African Parliament is entering a new era of reform aimed at strengthening its role in advancing peace, development and African integration. Addresing delegates at the First Ordinary Session in Midrand, Pan-African Parliament president Fateh Boutbig called for greater accountability, stronger oversight and faster implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The body has […]
# Public Interest SA has welcomed the resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson. Founder and chairperson Tebogo Khaas describes it as an important step towards restoring confidence in South Africa’s criminal justice system. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Johnson’s resignation with immediate effect. Khaas emphasised that accountability and institutional integrity must remain:
# A News24 investigation has found that AfriForum raised 1.6-billion-rand from members and donors between 2019 and 2024, with 1.5-billion-rand reportedly spent on salaries, marketing and administration. The report says only 304-million-rand was allocated to direct projects, including 13.4-million for neighbourhood watch initiatives. It also found that more than 80-million-rand was spent on conferences and […]
