A North West politician has called for the suspension of the head of the Department of Roads and Public Works, Moses Ikgopoleng Kgantsi, for his role in the awarding of a R134 million contract to a contractor who previously abandoned two projects. James Gadinabokao, the president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO) GATVOL, said Kgantsi should… Continue reading Calls For SIU Probe, HOD Suspension Over R134M Contract
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‘Mashatile’s VIP Protectors Learned From National Assembly Bullies’
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has likened the incident in which Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s security detail assaulted motorists on the N1 highway in Johannesburg to the actions of parliamentary police officers who have unleashed violence on opposition members in the past. Malema was speaking during a media briefing held at Uncle Tom’s… Continue reading ‘Mashatile’s VIP Protectors Learned From National Assembly Bullies’
Family Exhumes Chief’s Remains To Conduct ‘Proper Autopsy’
A Mpumalanga family has exhumed the body of a traditional leader to allow for a “proper autopsy” to determine the “real” cause of death. Chief Steve Mogane, of the Kgarudi Tribal Authority at Marite outside Hazyview, died last week after being ill for a long time. However, his wife, Maggie Mogane, reportedly buried him instantly… Continue reading Family Exhumes Chief’s Remains To Conduct ‘Proper Autopsy’
GEMS’ R4.5BN Courier Tender Scandal
The Government Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Gems) has been taken to court for allegedly irregularly awarding a R4.5 billion pharmaceutical courier contract to a “start-up” company linked to the pharmaceutical company, AfroCentric Group. In court papers filed at the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria-based pharmaceutical company, Dely Road Courier Pharmacy, accused GEMS of awarding the… Continue reading GEMS’ R4.5BN Courier Tender Scandal
No Action Against R116m Dodgy Land Deal Culprits
Five years after the Limpopo Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) paid a private company R108 million more for a piece of land at Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, little or no action has been taken against the culprits, a National Treasury report said. According to an investigative report commissioned by the National Treasury, the… Continue reading No Action Against R116m Dodgy Land Deal Culprits
Parents Irate Over Gauteng’s Failure To Fix Dilapidated Special Needs School
PARENTS of learners with disabilities are up in arms over a dilapidated school, accusing the Gauteng Department of Education of failing to fix the crumbling structure over the past five years. Nokuthula Special School in Corlett Gardens, Johannesburg, has allegedly been built in a wetland while a sinkhole has also emerged in the boys’ hostel. … Continue reading Parents Irate Over Gauteng’s Failure To Fix Dilapidated Special Needs School
ActionSA Demands Accountability In Dodgy Coal Tender Saga
ActionSA in Limpopo has raised concerns about a coal tender aimed at supplying coal to a number of hospitals that do not have boilers to enable power plants to generate electricity through the production of high-pressure steam. In a leaked internal document that African Times has seen, senior executive leaders within the Limpopo Department of… Continue reading ActionSA Demands Accountability In Dodgy Coal Tender Saga
Matric-Cheating Suspects Disappointed With Court Verdict Delays
STUDENTS whose 2012 matric results were withheld by the Mpumalanga Department of Education say they are disappointed about the Mbombela High Court’s failure to deliver judgment on the matter, saying it denied them closure. The affected students approached the court challenging the provincial Department of Education’s decision to withhold their results over allegations of widespread… Continue reading Matric-Cheating Suspects Disappointed With Court Verdict Delays
Political Realignment In Limpopo ANC Amid Mathabatha, Ramathuba Fallout
A political realignment appears to be taking place within the Limpopo ANC, with speculation that Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has switched political allegiance after a fallout with Premier Stan Mathabatha. According to two sources in the province – one a unionist and another a provincial ANC leader – Ramathuba has joined a camp led by… Continue reading Political Realignment In Limpopo ANC Amid Mathabatha, Ramathuba Fallout
China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership
For much of the past 20 years, the Chinese economic engagement with Africa could be summarised in two words: investment and trade. During this period, China’s trade figures with African nations have been remarkable. For instance, in 2022, China-Africa trade surged to a record high of $282 billion, highlighting how China’s business cooperation with the… Continue reading China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership