# Suspended Police minister Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Hawks officer Deenadayalan Govender against him at the Madlanga Commission last week. Govender claimed Mchunu attempted to persuade him to blame several police shootings on the province’s Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mchunu’s spokesperson, Sithembiso Mshengu, told Newzroom Afrika that the allegation was made […]
# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has defended his decision not to back a commission of inquiry into alleged interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. He returned to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases Inquiry yesterday for cross-examination. Lamola, former minister of Justice, said tight financial constraints facing the department and […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while the state must set policy, regulate and deliver public goods, the expertise and resources of the private sector are critical to building a resilient economy. Last week, the third phase of the partnership between government and business to drive faster inclusive economic growth and create jobs was launched. In […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association is calling for regular health checks to continue if driver’s licence cards are extended from five to ten years. The association supports the move to reduce red tape but argues motorists should still undergo eye tests every five years to ensure they remain fit to drive. The union’s Phakamile […]
# FNB has been named the top-performing bank for dispute resolution and fairness by the National Financial Ombud Scheme. The bank received the excellence award for its complaint handling, turnaround times and fair customer outcomes. The bank was also the least-complained-about among South Africa’s five largest banks last year. CEO Lytania Johnson says the recognition […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the fifth sustainable infrastructure development symposium in Cape Town today. The three-day event focuses on shaping the future of municipal infrastructure and bringing investment into sustainable projects. It brings together government leaders, mayors, development banks, businesses and experts from across Africa. Discussions will focus on infrastructure, housing, […]
# The first witness in the reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko is expected to testify at the High Court in Gqeberha today. The hearing was delayed yesterday by a dispute over funding for the legal representation of Biko’s widow, Nontsikelelo. The Justice and Constitutional Development Department has now agreed to […]
# Alleged ‘Big Five’ cartel boss and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has refused to discuss the nature of his relationship with suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. Testifying at the Madlanga commission, Matlala confirmed he knows Sibiya and had previously visited his office after requesting a meeting about a Department of Public Works lease. […]
# Die Motorbedryf-personeelvereniging vra gereelde gesondheidstoetse om voort te gaan indien rybewyse van vyf tot tien jaar verleng word. Die vereniging ondersteun die stap om burokrasie te verminder, maar voer aan motoriste moet steeds elke vyf jaar oogtoetse ondergaan om te verseker hulle bly geskik om te bestuur. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola van die vakbond waarsku dat […]
