DA wants ‘full report’ on DD Mabuza’s ‘suspicious’ medical trip to Russia
DA says it will request a “full report” on Deputy President David Mabuza’s whereabouts since he undertook a medical trip to Russia in late June.
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Land expropriation: DA accuses ANC of ‘pandering’ to EFF over state custodianship
DA has expressed alarm at the inclusion of state custodianship of “certain land” in an ANC proposal on land expropriation without compensation.
COSATU urges speedy law amendment for workers to use portion of pensions for loans
COSATU has called for a speedy amendment of the Pension Funds Act to allow workers in financial distress to use part of their pensions as security for loans.
R150K cook-off: Minister slammed after Somizi ‘contradicts’ her in Checkpoint interview
Tourism Minister Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane is in hot water after Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung apparently contradicted her on eNCA’s Checkpoint.
Gauteng dept ‘paid 2 firms R16.5m to administer R13.2m COVID-19 relief fund’
A Gauteng Department reportedly paid two companies R16.5 million to administer R13.2 million in COVID-19 relief fund payments to athletes and artists.
DA calls on Zweli Mkhize to step down over R150m Digital Vibes scandal
The DA has asked Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize to step down pending investigations into the controversial Digital Vibes contract.
Phumzile Van Damme resigns as MP and DA member, blames ‘clique of individuals’
Phumzile Van Damme has resigned as an MP and from the DA, blaming a “clique of individuals” in the party for her departure.
31% of South Africans receive social grants – up from 7% in 1997
As of March 2020, there were 18.2 million social grant recipients in South Africa – or 31 percent of South Africa’s population.
Western Cape wants UIF TERS benefits extended for Garden Route, other hotspots
David Maynier said the restrictions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa will hurt local businesses in the Garden Route during the festive season.
Don’t interfere in ANC affairs – Magashule, Mthembu tell off Steenhuisen
As the ANC grapples with its “step aside” resolution, Ace Magashule says DA leader John Steenhuisen “can’t tell the ANC what to do.”