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WATCH | ANC orders MPs to reject Phala Phala report: The ANC national executive committee (NEC) has ordered its MPs to vote against the adoption of the section ...
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Phala Phala report: Parliament Speaker snubs ATM over secret ballot request: In a letter to ATM leader Vuyo Zungula, Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she ...
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WATCH | ANC orders MPs to reject Phala Phala report: The ANC national executive committee (NEC) has ordered its MPs to vote against the adoption of the section ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2022-12-05-anc-orders-its-mps-to-reject-phala-phala-report/
Phala Phala report: Parliament Speaker snubs ATM over secret ballot request: In a letter to ATM leader Vuyo Zungula, Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she ...
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Player poll shows LeBron James is gaining ground on Michael Jordan in GOAT debate, but Bulls star still ahead
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Quick Glance: LeBron vs. Jordan: NBA GOAT Debate
- A player poll reveals that the debate over the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan continues to be intense.
- While Jordan has been chosen as the 'Greatest of All Time' each time, his lead over LeBron has significantly decreased in recent years, primarily due to James' impressive longevity.
- Players emphasize that James' ability to play at an elite level even at almost 40 years old sets him apart from Jordan, who retired twice and played 14 seasons in a 19-year span.
- The NBA GOAT debate is based on factors like influence, statistics, and the evolving nature of the game over the years, with a particular focus on LeBron James' longevity as a crucial factor.
Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula's request for legal assistance: Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-defence-minister-considering-mapisa-nqakulas-request-for-legal-assistance/
Court to rule on Jacob Zuma’s election eligibility today: Zuma says he can again be president because he did not serve two full terms
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker turns herself into police
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Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Granted R50,000 Bail by Court
- Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was released on bail of R50,000 after she appeared before the Pretoria magistrate's court for corruption allegations.
- The judge, Anna Oosthuizen, expressed her satisfaction with Mapisa-Nqakula's eligibility for bail and her successful argument that she could only manage R50,000, despite the state's request for R100,000.
- Following an unsuccessful court attempt to prevent her imminent arrest, Mapisa-Nqakula voluntarily presented herself at the Lyttelton police station on Thursday morning.
- Among her bail conditions are the surrender of her passport, refraining from applying for a new one, and prohibition from direct or indirect communication with state witnesses.
NPA wants 15 year sentence for Mapisa-Nqakula if she is found guilty of graft: The former speaker has pinned her acquittal hopes on a mysterious wig seized by ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-04-04-npa-wants-15-year-sentence-for-mapisa-nqakula-if-she-is-found-guilty/
Zuma candidacy — setting the record straight on the IEC’s appeal: The IEC’s decision to appeal the Electoral Court’s order setting aside its own decision to ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-zuma-candidacy-setting-the-record-straight-on-iecs-appeal/
‘I don’t pose a risk’, Mapisa-Nqakula insists on R50K bail in first court appearance
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-04-i-dont-pose-a-risk-mapisa-nqakula-insists-on-r50k-bail-in-first-court-appearance/
Quick Glance: Recognition for Mapisa-Nqakula's Resignation
- President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges the decision of former parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to step down from her top position amid facing corruption allegations.
- On Wednesday, Mapisa-Nqakula resigned as speaker of parliament, a day before her appearance at the Pretoria magistrate's courts to confront 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering.
- Ramaphosa emphasized the significance of Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation, praising her choice which was not driven by guilt but by respect for parliament, the ANC, and the government as a whole.
- Former public protector Thuli Madonsela expressed similar sentiments, applauding Mapisa-Nqakula's voluntary departure from her role.
Speaker about to find out who talked: The Sunday Times understands the more than 10 witnesses Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula may not contact as part of her bail ...
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Quick Glance: Speaker on the Verge of Discovering Informants
- Former parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will hand over her passport at Lyttelton police station on Monday as part of her bail conditions, marking the first time she will discover who among her inner circle has provided statements to the Investigating Directorate (ID) and may potentially be witnesses in her trial.
Parliament will deal with any forgery of election signatures, IEC says: The electoral body says it is up to the political parties, independent candidates ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-16-parliament-will-deal-with-any-forgery-of-election-signatures-iec-says/
70 political parties likely to contest national elections, says IEC: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape account for most of the voters in the country
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Quick Glance: IEC predicts 70 political parties for national elections
- With Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal making up more than 40% of the voters roll, the result in South Africa’s two most populous provinces is set to influence the overall outcome of the 29 May elections.
- The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said this week that Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal jointly account for 44 per cent of the country’s nearly 28 million registered voters.
- In total, 70 political parties and 11 independents have succeeded in submitting nominations, with over 14,903 candidates vying for 887 seats in the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures.
LISTEN | Drones, speedboats, hand-held biometric devices to help manage borders: Motsoaledi
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-15-listen-drones-speedboats-hand-held-biometric-devices-to-help-manage-borders-motsoaledi/
'I am unfunded because I am not captured' says independent candidate Anele Mda
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Mapisa-Nqakula surrenders passport and has received list of State witnesses, says NPA
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Madam Speaker, you're not special: The widely held view that South Africa's politicians occupy a universe far removed from the daily lives of ordinary ...
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Security agencies will safeguard elections, IEC says ahead of May 29: The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it is confident law enforcement and security ...
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DA calls for ad hoc committee to probe parliament boss’s salary hike: The DA has tabled a motion for parliament to establish an ad hoc joint committee to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-18-da-calls-for-ad-hoc-committee-to-probe-parliament-bosss-salary-hike/
Mapisa-Nqakula's mampara moments over the past 10 years: Mapisa-Nqakula was notorious during her term as defence minister for commandeering airforce planes ...
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Anatomy of a fall: How Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula went from ‘superwoman to villain’: It seems that no facet of South African politics are left untouched by ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula radiates as she finally has her day in the Pretoria court: Her vivid blue and yellow outfit radiated through the dark light of the courtroom as ...
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A race to the bottom in ethical leadership: The events of the past few weeks surrounding Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula standing down as speaker of the National ...
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WATCH LIVE | Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court
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Committee won’t pursue Mapisa-Nqakula over parly boss’s salary hike: The committee resolved that with Mapisa-Nqakula’s resignation from parliament ...
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South Africa: Ex-speaker of parliament appears in court, charged with corruption | Africanews
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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi comes out in support of Mapisa-Nqakula: Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi said they are with former speaker Nosiviwe ...
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South Africa: embattled speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns | Africanews
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South Africa: former Speaker of Parliament released on bail | Africanews: Mapisa-Nqakula maintained her innocence and suggested the charges against her were ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula resignation calls for action: Political responses divided: ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party’s rule will now ...
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Parliament considers election of Mapisa-Nqakula's replacement: Parliament is considering the election of a new speaker to fill the vacancy left by ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-11-parliament-considers-election-of-mapisa-nqakulas-replacement/
DA says Mapisa-Nqakula still has case to answer on secretary's salary hike: The DA says it is considering its options after the ANC blocked moves to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-10-da-says-mapisa-nqakula-still-has-case-to-answer-on-secretarys-salary-hike/
Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?
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Quick Glance: NBA Player Poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as GOAT? Most Overrated? Finals Favorites?
- The Athletic journalists interviewed 142 players from all 30 teams for this year's poll.
- Unprecedented participation was seen, with 142 players answering questions about topics like MVP, 'most overrated,' 'player you'd least like to fight,' and new debates over the 65-game rule and the commissioner's grade.
- Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were considered MVP favorites, with Jokić winning MVP and Rudy Gobert ranking fifth in the best defender vote.
- Players also praised emerging talents like Victor Wembanyama and discussed the popularity of female players in basketball and other sports.
NBA players name Wembanyama top defender, best to build a team around: In an anonymous poll, NBA players voted Victor Wembanyama as both the league's best ...
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Why NBA players aren’t picking Celtics to win the title — but Paul Pierce as the GOAT?
theathletic.com/5435975/2024/04/22/celtics-nba-player-poll-paul-pierce/
More voter education urgently needed on three-ballot system: The IEC must embark on extensive voter education in the next few weeks to prevent voters from ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-21-more-voter-education-urgently-needed-on-three-ballot-system/
Group asks APC to return chairmanship to North-central as Ganduje fights suspension
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Namibia: The opening of the last GDR embassy in Windhoek: Shortly before the end of the SED government, the last GDR embassy was built in Namibia in March 1990 ...
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Why Raila Odinga mulls consensus in ODM Party elections: Odinga chaired an NEC meeting that ratified changes to ODM's electoral body.
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South Africa’s ex-speaker arrested in graft probe: South Africa's former parliament speaker was arrested Thursday as part of a graft inquiry ...
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Judge dismisses Mapisa-Nqakula’s ‘pre-emptive strike’ in arrest saga: The speaker’s application to stop her arrest was dismissed as 'speculative' and she was ...
mg.co.za/news/2024-04-02-judge-dismisses-mapisa-nqakulas-pre-emptive-strike-in-arrest-saga/
BREAKING: Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering: Advocate's affidavit reveals trail of bribes allegedly pocketed by the National ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-25-breaking-mapisa-nqakula-faces-12-corruption-charges-and-one-for-money-laundering/
South Africa’s Former Speaker Hands Herself Over to Authorities: South Africa’s former speaker of parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, handed herself over to the ...
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BREAKING: Speaker to be arrested over R4 million in corruption and money laundering
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-21-breaking-speaker-to-be-arrested-over-r4-million-in-corruption-and-money-laundering/
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
Tsenoli in hot water after accepting no-confidence motion on Mapisa-Nqakula: Deputy speaker of the National Assembly Lechesa Tsenoli was taken to task this week ...
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MK Party: IEC 'lacks power' to block Zuma's bid for return to parliament
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-03-mk-party-iec-lacks-power-to-block-zumas-bid-for-return-to-parliament/
'We don't care who you are': ANC Youth League says Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula must face full might of the law
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa investigators raid home of speaker of parliament
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Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
- The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).
- About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.
- A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.
- The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
Boy Mamabolo accuses ANC of robbing him of seat in parliament by 'manipulating' candidate list
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-28-boy-mamabolo-accuses-anc-of-robbing-him-of-seat-in-parliament-by-manipulating-candidate-list/
Quick Glance: Boy Mamabolo Accuses ANC of Manipulating Candidate List
- Boy Mamabolo has taken legal action against the ANC, alleging that his name was removed from the national candidate list after being elected by '240 branches.'
- He claims that his name was initially on the list but later removed, which he views as an unlawful manipulation of the candidate list and undermining the democratic will of ANC voters.
- In court papers seen by TimesLIVE, Mamabolo claims to be a victim of factionalism within the ANC.
- An urgent application has been filed in the Johannesburg High Court to be heard before the finalization of the candidate list by the IEC on April 10.
The speaker of South Africa's parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has turned herself in to the police amid an ongoing corruption investigation ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Museveni Appoints Son as Army Chief and Tragic Events in Niger - BBC News
- Following a fine for accounting fraud in South Africa, Markus Jooste passes away.
- Islamist militants in Niger carry out a deadly attack, killing 23 soldiers and injuring 17 others.
- Tanzania's Vice-President Philip Mpango threatens to resign over prolonged water shortage in the Mwanga district.
- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni appoints his son as the country's army commander in a cabinet reshuffle that sees five ministers sacked.
ANC’s continued support of Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula signals it is not serious about stopping corruption
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-ancs-continued-support-of-speaker-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-signals-it-is-not-serious-about-stopping-corruption/
Quick Glance: ANC's Support for Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Indicates Lack of Seriousness in Anti-Corruption Efforts
- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is facing pressure and receiving political support from the ANC despite facing arrest for alleged cash bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence.
- Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave and is attempting to prevent her arrest by demanding access to all investigation files, indicating a false assumption that she should receive special treatment.
- Discussions regarding Mapisa-Nqakula's potential removal as Speaker are led politically, not legally, signaling that the ANC is not serious about combating corruption if they continue to show support for her.
- The decision on whether Mapisa-Nqakula can remain as Speaker is seen as a political choice reflecting the values and principles of parties in Parliament, signaling whether the party is serious about rooting out corruption within its ranks.
Mampara of the week: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: When she was removed from the defence portfolio and made speaker of the National Assembly ...
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Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest: The president reportedly said he would not meddle when told that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula could be taken into custody over ...
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ANC ‘still discussing’ no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula: The Democratic Alliance wants the motion to be debated next week
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-26-anc-still-discussing-no-confidence-motion-in-mapisa-nqakula-over-corruption-claim/
Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
- The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.
- After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.
- Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
Speaker allegedly lied to evade arrest: The president reportedly said he would not meddle when told that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula could be taken into custody over ...
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South Africa Speaker Loses Bid to Stop Arrest Over Alleged Graft: South African Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula lost a court bid to prevent the ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula faces no confidence vote, files interdict against arrest amid corruption claims furore
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MPs pass law to 'reverse intelligence evils' of the Jacob Zuma era: The National Assembly has passed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill with ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-26-mps-pass-law-to-reverse-intelligence-evils-of-the-jacob-zuma-era/
Jacob Zuma heads MK party list: Party has fielded a mix of political newcomers and long-time Zuma associates
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-09-jacob-zuma-heads-mk-party-list/
Quick Glance: Five Key Points from the ACDP's Manifesto
- The ACDP emphasized its position on Israel and plans to re-establish full diplomatic relations as well as move the South African embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
- The party supports an open market with a social conscience and aims to grow the economy at a faster rate to address unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
- The ACDP will establish an independent specialized anti-corruption entity and strengthen institutions like the Auditor-General and the police to prevent political interference.
- The party will oppose the proposed expropriation of private healthcare facilities through National Health Insurance legislation and improve public healthcare services, including rejecting mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations.
Do the right thing, Madam Speaker, and resign from Parliament immediately: The prosecution against the Speaker would only have reached this stage if the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-25-do-the-right-thing-madam-speaker-and-resign-from-parliament-immediately/
This is how Speakers have been embroiled in scandals: Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has challenged her arrest in court.
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Prosecutors allege South Africa's Parliament speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/25/prosecutors-allege-south-africas-parliament-speaker-took-135000-and-a-wig-in-bribes/
An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa: Because SA’s politics is changing, it’s becoming harder to predict who will be President after ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-an-argument-for-redefining-presidential-powers-in-south-africa/
IEC finds 42 candidates appearing on multiple party lists: The IEC has found that 42 candidates appeared on the lists of more than one party.
iol.co.za/news/politics/iec-finds-42-candidates-appearing-on-multiple-party-lists-b68ccf7f-33ce-4001-b1bc-e4a5a6406636
Lechesa Tsenoli is appointed acting Speaker: Parliament said deputy speaker Lechesa Tsenoli will assume all functions and powers of the speaker after he was ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/lechesa-tsenoli-is-appointed-acting-speaker-b53cf831-1db4-48c3-86d7-49b66e8f72ff
Committee attendance by MPs worsens, says Parliamentary Monitoring Group: While some members of parliament attended as many as 20 meetings, others have attended ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-18-committee-attendance-by-mps-worsens-says-parliamentary-monitoring-group/
South Africa Parliament Speaker's home raided In corruption probe | Africanews: The search and seizure operation at the Johannesburg home of Nosiviwe ...
africanews.com/2024/03/20/south-africa-parliament-speakers-home-raided-in-corruption-probe/
Embattled head of South Africa's parliament in bid to stop possible arrest | Africanews
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South African Investigators Raid Residence of Parliament Speaker in Graft Probe: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly ...
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ANC should bar ‘tainted’ individuals from election lists, says Snuki Zikalala: Paul Mashatile and Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula are understood to be included in the ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-04-anc-should-bar-tainted-individuals-from-election-lists-says-snuki-zikalala/
Quick Glance: ANC Urged to Exclude 'Tainted' Individuals from Election Lists
- ANC heavyweight Zizi Kodwa is one of many implicated in state capture within the governing party.
- Veterans' league president Snuki Zikalala emphasized the need for the ANC to prevent tainted individuals from standing as public officials.
- Zikalala highlighted the NEC's resolution that those implicated in state capture must report to the party's integrity commission.
- The ANC Veterans' League has consistently called for barring those implicated in the state capture report from serving as public representatives.
ANC’s Gigaba, Mahlobo, Kodwa, and Frolick recommended for Parliamentary list chop amid NEC objections
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-08-ancs-gigaba-mahlobo-kodwa-and-frolick-recommended-for-chop-amid-nec-objections/
NDZ, Mapisa-Nqakula and Gordhan among 30 senior ANC leaders not returning to Parliament
iol.co.za/news/politics/ndz-mapisa-nqakula-and-gordhan-among-30-senior-anc-leaders-not-returning-to-parliament-ce4aa748-abe5-4cfc-a6c6-48ef4cfccc75
DA calls for law governing coalitions: The DA has called for a legislative framework to secure the stability of coalitions, saying the lack thereof has ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-18-da-calls-for-law-governing-coalitions/
Zuma's plan to ‘scrap secret vote system’ misses voters, threatens democracy — analyst
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-25-zumas-plan-to-scrap-secret-vote-system-misses-voters-threatens-democracy-analyst/
Ethics committee 'committed to finalising all complaints' by May 21: Parliament’s ethics committee says it will conclude all cases before the expiry of ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-20-ethics-committee-committed-to-finalising-all-complaints-by-may-21/
POLL | What do you make of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly being involved in unscrupulous conduct?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-04-poll--what-do-you-make-of-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-allegedly-being-involved-in-unscrupulous-conduct/
ANC has no political will to act on Zondo report, says Holomisa at UDM manifesto launch
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-03-anc-has-no-political-will-to-act-on-zondo-report-says-holomisa-at-udm-manifesto-launch/
Quick Glance: UDM Calls for Action Against Corruption and Power Failures
- UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said loyalty within the governing ANC was rewarded with protection from investigation and prosecution for those involved in corruption.
- Holomisa promised to end political leaders' interference with the work of accounting officers and to depoliticize the civil service and law enforcement agencies.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa reported on measures to recover stolen funds from the State Capture era and combat money laundering and fraud.
- Holomisa criticized the ANC for the lack of electricity supply and proposed solutions to end power failures.
ANC expels Mervyn Dirks for cosying up to MK party: Dirks is the first ANC member to be expelled for aligning himself with former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-02-27-anc-expels-mervyn-dirks-for-cosying-up-to-mk-party/
Quick Glance: ANC expels Mervyn Dirks for aligning with MK party
- Pietermaritzburg-based ANC member Mervyn Dirks expelled for association with MK party.
- Dirks terminated from ANC membership for wearing MK party colors at a rally.
- He was suspended and recalled as a Scopa representative after calling for an investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Dirks claims to remain an ANC member but opposes the current party leadership.
Parliament to finalise investigation into Gordhan and SAA sale: Chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises, Khaya Magaxa said they will ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/parliament-to-finalise-investigation-into-gordhan-and-saa-sale-aead26f6-2205-4ecd-9ef8-48976ec6e066
ANC’s failed step-aside rule a dead letter destined for the dustbin of history: Step-aside rule: The veterans and aristocracy of the ANC may baulk at being ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-06-ancs-failed-step-aside-rule-a-dead-letter-destined-for-the-dustbin-of-history/
‘SAA deal was an albatross around our neck’, says Magaxa: Chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises Khaya Magaxa said the SAA deal had caused ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/saa-deal-was-an-albatross-around-our-neck-says-magaxa-c45b7968-61e7-4391-a79c-a2c135b51144
Ramaphosa removes judges Hlophe and Motata from judicial office: President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed judges John Hlophe and Nkola Motata from judicial office ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-06-ramaphosa-removes-judges-hlophe-and-motata-from-judicial-office/
No effort must be spared in safeguarding the sanctity of the vote and ensuring that justice prevails
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-24-no-effort-must-be-spared-in-safeguarding-the-sanctity-of-the-vote-and-ensuring-that-justice-prevails/
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