Zondo exposed: What the Commission did not want SA to know
The damning contents of a 1000-page affidavit may explain why Iqbal Sharma, widely regarded as a Gupta lieutenant, never appeared before the state capture commission of inquiry.
DJ in harassment scandal
There are claims that he is an “untouchable” and “protected” by his employer.
Lesotho PM says no to salary
Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane indicated that he would channel his salary back into projects that would benefit the locals
Lesufi’s government reconfiguration raises eyebrows
This week, three ANC members indicated to the publication that the reconfiguration was ‘political suicide’ heading to the 2024 general elections
Lesotho’s voters’ roll mired in controversy
Questions have been raised over duplicated names at different polling stations as well as incomplete ID numbers.
Round Table Theatre celebrates 50 years of community service
The organisation has 120 Tables throughout the country, with a membership of at least 800. It also has an international footprint with 33 000 members globally.
Fight is on for Modjadji throne
At least four chiefs who spoke to The Sunday Independent on condition of anonymity spilt the beans on how the regent Mpapatla Modjadji had ruled with an iron fist and removed anyone who dared to question his moves from receiving salaries from the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs as part of the advisory panels.
Acsa in multimillion-rand tender row
The company appointed is said to have been a shelf company which was in the process of deregistration when it was awarded the contract.
Joburg mayor ‘mulling over reshuffle in key positions’
Joburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse is said to be on the warpath and it is alleged she intends to remove certain individuals who are perceived to be on her way.
Poor edged out of coal bonanza
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is hiding behind the ‘policies’ it has in place and further entrusts the licence holders to deliver on their SLPs
PAC chisels into Mkhwebane vs judiciary battle
The PAC has entered the battle between suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the judiciary with claims that communication was shared with outsiders before the Part A judgment was delivered.
Call for better wages leads to death of workers
But, alas, like the miners who were mowed down by police at the Koppie on August 16, 2012, municipal workers were met with force and the sound of guns going off. When the dust had settled, there was blood flowing in the streets and two workers were dead and two others were injured.
Parliament portfolio committee calls on DMRE to be tough on unused mines
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Sahlulele Luzipo said the DMRE needs to implement the principle of ‘use it or lose it,’ over and above the programme of closing disused and ownerless mines.
Fears that incoming Zulu king is ‘captured’
According to Royal Family insiders, the incoming King has been captured by two individuals, Thami Zulu and Mthokozisi Mahlobo, who have allegedly ensured he no longer carries out his duties nor interacts with the elders.
Controversial Joburg MMC Mbundu now accused of lying
City of Joburg member of the mayoral committee for economic development Nkululeko Mbundu has been branded a 'liar' following a board meeting where he said he only knew one board member.
City of Joburg ‘protecting’ MMC Nkululeko Mbundu in bribery claims
City said to be protecting MMC Nkululeko Mbundu at all costs despite numerous complaints against him.
eSwatini government declares ‘Swaziland News’ editor Zweli Martin Dlamini a ‘terrorist’
This week the government of eSwatini published a notice declaring Dlamini a terrorist and slamming his publication Swaziland News for carrying articles celebrating the killings of police officers.
‘My family watched in horror as I was attacked’
The sounds of guns going off caught the attention of the Shoba family. They live on a hill above his workplace. The family watched as he was roughed up.
Thousands languishing at home as attacks in Eswatini lead to safety concerns
After an arson attack last week, the company suspended its operations Monday, resulting in over 2300 workers being sent home. They would not be earning a salary until the company resumes operations.
Treasury calls for opening of a case against Joburg MMC Mbundu
This comes after a complaint was sent to the Treasury over Mbundu’s alleged interference in the procurement process of service providers.
Questions remain over Ramaphosa’s cash auction claims
DA to get SARS and SARB to investigate the stash of cash found at President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm
Arthur Fraser lays criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa
Claims $4 million crime took place at President Ramaphosa’s Limpopo farm
International funders alleged to be behind eSwatini ‘winter revolution’
There are claims that at the centre of the pro-democracy movement riots in eSwatini is a sponsored move for a power grab of resources funded by prominent international organisations with vested interests in the kingdom’s minerals.
Divergent views on forces driving push for change in eSwatini
Some say the protests will continue and not cease until King Mswati has been removed from power, while others believe calls for him to step aside are dying down in anticipation of a forthcoming national dialogue.
Rotten state of North West Municipalities
Something is rotten in the state of affairs in Ditsobotla, and many other municipalities across the North West province.