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The Democratic Alliance has filed serious corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, alleging she defrauded Eskom of over R700,000 while working for consulting firm Vitrovian, raising concerns about accountability in government.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announces the suspension of five NHBRC officials as investigations continue into the George building collapse that resulted in 34 fatalities. The minister reveals systemic failures and outlines new legislative measures aimed at preventing future tragedies.
Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane has rejected claims that she earned over R700,000 from Eskom contractor Vitrovian through overbilling the power utility for work done by ghost workers.
The Democratic Alliance plans to lay criminal charges against Minister Thembi Simelane over her alleged involvement in corruption linked to Eskom.
Minister Thembi Simelane has outlined significant progress in human settlements, addressing housing challenges, and introducing new initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in South Africa.
Minister Thembi Simelane's R100 million flood relief package aims to revolutionise KwaZulu-Natal's housing landscape, combining immediate disaster response with innovative, climate-resilient construction solutions to protect vulnerable communities.
In the wake of devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane discusses urgent housing solutions and the need for innovative building practices.
Political analysts say that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA will be overshadowed by corruption scandals involving ministers, Thembi Simelane and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, making it difficult to convince the public that there is effective consequence management.
After losing everything in a devastating fire, the Kekana family of 11 from Soweto received a fully-furnished two-bedroom house through government intervention and community support.
The Master’s Office, the Office of State Law Advisor, court infrastructure and Human Rights Commission are some of the entities within the Justice and Constitutional Development to come under scrutiny of Parliament.
Human Settlements Minister reveals that over R7. 7 billion is required to revive 262 stalled housing projects across multiple provinces, highlighting the challenges faced in the construction sector.
Meanwhile, the ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is accused of using a luxury yacht to attend some of the ANC anniversary activities in Cape Town.
Fikile Mbalula said he would bring a committee and Human Settlement Minister Thembi Nkadimeng to attend to housing problems in Khayelitsha.
South Africa's political landscape in 2024 was dominated by corruption scandals, with figures like President Cyril Ramaphosa and Thembi Simelane under intense scrutiny, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Simelane recently outlined the succession plan the NPA has put in place to ensure it continues to operate optimally when National Director of Public Prosecution Shamila Batohi and her deputies retire.
The recent reshuffle of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet raises critical questions about the integrity of South Africa’s justice system, particularly concerning Thembi Simelane’s reassignment.
Thembi Simelane has been under scrutiny for her alleged involvement with VBS Mutual Bank, which remains a matter of concern for the public and the rule of law, says the writer.
If Ramaphosa is truly committed to eradicating corruption, then why does he allow a Cabinet member embroiled in controversy to maintain her position?
Analysts say the president has still not taken action in connection with the allegations facing Minister Thembi Simelane
‘The current protocol to access the Register is a time-consuming process that requires paying a fee of R150 and a waiting period of minimum six weeks. This practice discourages transparency and inhibits the naming and shaming of sexual offenders - a necessary step towards accountability. ’
The South African government has launched intensified inspections of spaza shops and the food value chain in response to a potential national disaster due to food-borne illnesses, with significant findings already reported.
Government is looking to create interventions to help mitigate the uptick in foodborne illnesses in South Africa.
Seven days have passed since President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a notice to spaza shops across the country to register for a traders' permit.
South African authorities have issued a warning against aiding illegal foreign nationals in business registration, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for compliance and a crackdown on fraud.
In recent months, the country has experienced about 22 children dying after eating contaminated food bought from their local spaza shops.