The Deputy Director of the North West Department of Public Works and Roads, Mmapitsi Virginia Seate appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 13, facing 54 counts of fraud related to falsified travel expense claims. According to a joint statement by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) and the National Prosecuting Authority… Continue reading North West Official Appears In Court On 54 Counts Of Fraud
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Dali Mpofu Quits EFF, Joins MK Party
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu, has left the EFF to join the recently formed Umkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party. In an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Thursday morning, Mpofu said he is joining the MK Party because it represents a broader vision for decolonization and total liberation. Mpofu… Continue reading Dali Mpofu Quits EFF, Joins MK Party
ACDP Leader Sings UNISA’s Praises Over Unqualified Audit Outcome
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for achieving an unqualified audit opinion in the 2022/23 financial year. In video footage released earlier this week, ACDP President Reverend Kenneth Meshoe said the achievement is a testament to the integrity of the university’s leadership. The ACDP Member of Parliament’s… Continue reading ACDP Leader Sings UNISA’s Praises Over Unqualified Audit Outcome
EFF Slams GNU Ministers ‘For Lack Of Accountability’
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has criticized members of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet for allegedly lacking executive accountability, claiming they have failed to adequately respond to parliamentary questions. Julius Malema’s party said Cabinet ministers had failed to respond to half of the questions within the stipulated time. In some instances,… Continue reading EFF Slams GNU Ministers ‘For Lack Of Accountability’
Botswana’s Ruling Party Loses Power After 58 Years
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been voted out after ruling the country for 58 years since independence from Britain in 1966. The BDP lost the 2024, general elections, held on October 30, to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), marking a historic shift in Botswana’s political landscape. On November 1, President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded… Continue reading Botswana’s Ruling Party Loses Power After 58 Years
MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit
Cameron Dugmore, an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for receiving an unqualified audit opinion for the 2022/2023 financial year. In a statement released on Tuesday October 29th, Dugmore praised the university’s contributions to shaping Africa’s intellectual future, and attributed this achievement… Continue reading MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit
SADC Calls For ‘Immediate and Unconditional’ Removal Of Sanctions On Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for the “immediate and unconditional” removal of economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing them as “illegal measures that violate the basic human rights of ordinary Zimbabweans.” This call came on the 25th of October, which SADC has designated as Anti-Sanctions Day, a day set aside annually to spotlight… Continue reading SADC Calls For ‘Immediate and Unconditional’ Removal Of Sanctions On Zimbabwe
Business Forum Slams Limpopo MEC Ernest Rachoene For Appealing RAL Court Order
The Forum of Limpopo Entrepreneurs (Fole) has slammed Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Ernest Rachoene’s decision to appeal a high court order reinstating Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO Gabriel Maluleke and the agency’s board. Siviko Mabunda, a Fole secretary, said the move proved that Rachoene and Premier Phophi Ramathuba wanted to “milk RAL through… Continue reading Business Forum Slams Limpopo MEC Ernest Rachoene For Appealing RAL Court Order
Rachoene Ordered To Reinstate RAL CEO, Board Following Their Illegal Removal
The Limpopo Division of the High Court in Polokwane has ordered Ernest Rachoene, MEC for Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure, to reinstate Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO Gabriel Maluleke and the RAL board following their illegal removal. This ruling, delivered by Judge Marisa Naude-Odendaal on Tuesday, October 8th, set aside Rachoene’s decision to dissolve the… Continue reading Rachoene Ordered To Reinstate RAL CEO, Board Following Their Illegal Removal
Lepelle Northern Water Chairperson Accused of Defeating The Ends of Justice To Protect Tender Corruption Suspects
AHUIWI Netshidaulu, the former CEO of water utility Lepelle Northern Water (LNW), has accused the board’s chairperson, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, of conspiring and abusing his power to protect a service provider and a senior official charged with criminal activities. In an affidavit, Netshidaulu says Dr Mphephu threatened and tried to manipulate him into dropping… Continue reading Lepelle Northern Water Chairperson Accused of Defeating The Ends of Justice To Protect Tender Corruption Suspects