Thoko Didiza has formally established a 31-member parliamentary committee that will reassess evidence linked to the Phala Phala controversy and decide whether impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa should move forward.The committee will include representatives from all 16 political parties currently represented in Parliament. Its formation places renewed focus on the 2020 theft of foreign currency at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.- Advertisement – Phala Phala Committee To Include MPs From All Political PartiesThe African National Congress will hold the largest representation on the committee with nine seats. The Democratic Alliance will have five members, while the uMkhonto weSizwe Party will have…
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Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development following a series of controversies linked to her office. The Presidency confirmed the decision on Thursday.The move comes amid growing scrutiny over allegations involving donations to the African National Congress Women’s League, questionable appointments within Tolashe’s office and claims relating to the misuse of state-funded staff.- Advertisement – Ramaphosa Appoints Sindisiwe Chikunga As Acting Social Development MinisterPresidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that Sindisiwe Chikunga will serve as acting minister until a permanent appointment is made.“In the interim, President Ramaphosa has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has rejected claims that tensions between the party and the South African Communist Party (SACP) mark the beginning of a collapse in their long-standing alliance.The disagreement centres on the SACP’s decision to contest elections independently, a move that has created friction between the two partners ahead of the upcoming local government polls.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: DA Opens Corruption Case Against Tolashe Over ‘Children’s Cars’ ScandalSpeaking after separate party briefings on Thursday, Mbalula maintained that while differences remain unresolved, the situation should not be interpreted as a permanent rupture.He acknowledged,…
The special advisor to Sisisi Tolashe has been suspended following allegations that he helped alter a relative’s CV to secure her appointment within the department. The suspension comes after the Public Service Commission briefed Parliament on its investigation findings last week.Ngwako Kgatla was placed on suspension with full pay while the Department of Social Development conducts a formal investigation into the matter. The department said the move would allow for a thorough and fair disciplinary process.- Advertisement – PSC Finds Alleged Fraud In Tolashe Advisor CV CaseThe PSC investigation centred on the appointment of 22-year-old Lesedi Mabiletja as Minister Tolashe’s…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has dismissed recent allegations against her, claiming they form part of a coordinated misinformation campaign led by the department’s former spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant.The minister’s response follows her appearance in Parliament on Wednesday, where she presented the department’s annual performance plan. In a statement released afterwards, the Department of Social Development rejected the claims as unfounded and aimed at damaging Tolashe’s reputation.- Advertisement – This comes as a leaked audio recording from an ANC MPs’ study group meeting surfaced, in which Tolashe is heard stating that she would not respond to questions unrelated to her ministerial…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s next local government elections will take place on 4 November 2026.The declaration was made on Thursday at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, marking a key milestone in the country’s electoral calendar.- Advertisement – While the date has now been confirmed, Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to complete the formal process by publishing it in the Government Gazette.Election Date Falls Within Legal Timeframe For Municipal CouncilsMunicipal councils across the country are scheduled to conclude their current term on 2 November 2026.In terms of legislation, local government elections must be conducted within…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has taken legal action against former Ukhozi FM personality Ngizwe Mchunu, demanding both a public apology and R1 million in damages following serious allegations made against him.The dispute stems from claims by Mchunu that Malema received R60 million from Nigerian drug dealers. These remarks, made during an interview at an anti-illegal immigration protest in Pretoria, have since circulated widely on social media platforms.- Advertisement – Malema’s legal representatives have moved swiftly, issuing a formal letter accusing Mchunu of making defamatory statements that have harmed the EFF leader’s reputation.Legal Action Intensifies Over Defamation Against…
Former Social Development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has rejected accusations by Sisisi Tolashe that she misled Parliament.The dispute follows a statement from the Department of Social Development accusing Oliphant of spreading misinformation and making unsubstantiated claims against the ministry.- Advertisement – The department said Oliphant’s allegations are intended to shift attention away from the circumstances surrounding her dismissal.Department Accuses Lumka Oliphant of Misinformation CampaignIn its statement, the department expressed concern over what it described as attempts to implicate the minister in matters beyond her current responsibilities.Acting Head of Communication Sandy Godlwana said the claims were part of a broader effort to…
The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected claims that it has turned its back on workers or strayed from its revolutionary roots, with First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane mounting a firm defence of the party’s record.Mokonyane addressed thousands at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) Workers’ Day celebrations in Durban, where alliance partners renewed calls for a reconfiguration that prioritises workers’ interests.- Advertisement – The South African Communist Party (SACP), alongside Cosatu, reiterated demands for a shift in the alliance’s structure, arguing that workers must take centre stage in policy direction.Calls For Alliance Reconfiguration Put Workers At The…
Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, claims police intended to kidnap him during an early morning raid at his former home in Mitchells Plain.Adams said officers, believed to be part of a political killings task team, arrived at the property on Saturday morning looking for him.- Advertisement – He alleged that the officers wore face masks, did not identify themselves, and parked their vehicles some distance away from the house, which he sold about two months ago.Fadiel Adams Raid: Homeowner Opens Case After IncidentAccording to Adams, he was alerted to the raid by the current homeowner at around…
