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Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ruled that former Free State premier Sisi Ntombela improperly used state resources when she allocated an RDP house to the wrong beneficiary during an ANC Letsema campaign event.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has ruled that former Free State premier Sisi Ntombela improperly used state resources when she allocated an RDP house to the wrong beneficiary during an ANC Letsema campaign event. The investigation found a clear violation of the separation between state and party activities, with a R130 000 government-funded house being used to advance party interests. While President Ramaphosa was cleared of wrongdoing, officials have been given strict timelines to rectify the housing allocation and address constitutional violations.
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has raised red flags about President Ramaphosa's Johannesburg rescue initiative, questioning both its constitutional validity and potential to fuel ANC factional conflicts. Msimanga is demanding broader consultation with all political parties, especially those in the government of national unity, before the Presidential Working Group proceeds with attempts to revitalize South Africa's economic hub.
President Ramaphosa has signed proclamations enabling the SIU to investigate alleged corruption in multiple state institutions. The probe will examine Gupta-linked payments at Alexkor diamond mining company and expand existing investigations into Eskom, SABC, and SAA. The SIU aims to recover misappropriated state funds and identify systemic failures within these entities dating back to 2013.
The defiance highlights growing internal divisions over South Africa's diplomatic approach to US relations.
President Ramaphosa unveils an urgent intervention plan for Johannesburg, establishing a dedicated Presidential Working Group to tackle the city's crumbling infrastructure and widespread power outages. With the G20 summit looming, this unprecedented initiative mirrors the successful eThekwini model, aiming to transform South Africa's economic powerhouse from a 'dark city' back to its former glory.
Corruption Watch challenges the legitimacy of recent Commission for Gender Equality appointments, citing lack of public participation in the selection process. Constitutional Court hears arguments as commissioners plead personal circumstances.