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Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has resorted to selling beauty products now that her political career is behind her.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims of being an ‘apartheid victim’ sparks debate, overshadowing the MK Party’s recent electoral successes.
The operation was in line with the Johannesburg metro’s drive to collect a ballooned debt in unpaid municipal services by defaulting customers this month.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of MK Party was now a Pan-African Parliament member, aiming to foster unity with EFF and ANC colleagues.
The establishment of a parliamentary organ within the SADC structure is a step in the right direction as it will enhance the democratic and legitimacy credentials of the organisation.
Key ANC figures have been elected to prestigious national and international bodies.
There is more latitude to speak one’s mind on international affairs from the opposition benches than when one wields actual power, the writer says.
Jabu Rakwena has urged the despondent and the disgruntled of voters to cast their mark on the ballot.
Both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces considered various bills and committee reports – and heard farewell speeches from MPs – before taking a break ahead of the polls.
Former president Thabo Mbeki said former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko played a role in the liberation struggle.
APC leader Themba Godi said Motsoko Pheko believed in the resolution of the land question.
Former PAC leader Motsoko Pheko has died and he served the party for many years.
Vavi said the creation of the market for electricity generators through the establishment of the TSO, and a central purchasing agency, are aimed at furthering the objectives of privatising energy provision in this country.
Tetyana said Tlhakudi led the committee after the Rand Merchant Bank, which was appointed as transaction advisor to help the Department of Public Enterprises in identifying equity funders for SAA, requested to be released from the contract
The IEC requires signatures amounting to 15%, which is about 50 000 signatures, for new political parties to be able to qualify to contest in this year’s elections. The independent candidate would need 1 000 signatures.
Zungula addressed the National Assembly during a parliamentary response to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) delivered last week.
Former public protector, and now a MP, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has accused the National Assembly of failing to respond to her letter of demand for her pension and R10 million gratuity payment.
The address will take place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament while Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is expected to follow suit sometime next month with his Budget speech.
While governments received acknowledgment for their efforts, citizens were vocal about the need for increased action to bridge the existing gender gaps and ensure equal opportunities for all.
OPINION - It is common knowledge that trade in Africa has become an important feat as the continent continues to reinforce efforts geared at growing economies across all sectors, writes Thabang Leshabane.
ATM leader Vuyo Zungula has written to the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, to intervene to stop the ongoing “exploitation” of film and television industry workers
Mongella also encouraged South Africans to spread the Ubuntu philosophy to other African nations and develop the continent.
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile raised issue with the continent's ‘unsatisfactory’ transport networks, saying he hoped the African Continental Free Trade Area would fix it.
The investigation was prompted after Mkhwebane’s husband, David Skosana claimed that the three wanted a bribe of R200 000 each before they ruled on the matter.