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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has pushed back against accusations that she shielded corruption when she dissolved the South African Tourism board. Speaking before Parliament’s portfolio committee, she insisted that her actions were lawful and necessary.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Patricia de Lille To Explain Tourism Board Dissolution And CEO Suspension To ParliamentDe Lille dissolved the board, citing unlawful conduct and procedural irregularities, but some MPs accused her of protecting SA Tourism CEO Nombulelo Guliwe, who faced disciplinary action after a board resolution.- Advertisement – “The chairperson said that it seems to be that I am protecting corruption. I want to…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially gazetted the 2024 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Act, signaling a major reform in police oversight.The Act, enacted with the exception of five sections, implements key aspects of the 2016 Constitutional Court McBride ruling, ensuring the IPID’s operational independence and safeguarding it from political interference.- Advertisement – Under the new law, IPID must investigate all allegations of rape and deaths involving SAPS and municipal police, whether officers are on or off duty.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Cachalia And Masemola Forced Into Truce As SAPS Faces Crisis Over KZN Political KillingsLegal loopholes have been closed, aligning the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked criticism from the Democratic Alliance (DA) after commending Zimbabwe’s land reform programme during his official visit to Harare last week.Ramaphosa attended the annual Zimbabwe Agricultural Show as a guest of honour at the invitation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.- Advertisement – In his keynote address, he applauded Zimbabwe for “revitalising its agricultural sector through policy reforms, investment in irrigation, mechanisation, and support for both large- and small-scale farmers.”“On independence in 1980, the new democratic government of Zimbabwe had to dismantle colonial-era patterns of land ownership,” Ramaphosa said. He added that the reforms were crucial for “historical…

Former member of parliament Boy Mamabolo has officially quit the African National Congress (ANC) after 29 years of membership.In a letter to ANC provincial secretary Reuben Madadzhe, Mamabolo said he could no longer endure what he described as ongoing abuse within the party.- Advertisement – “This was a challenging and heartfelt decision,” Mamabolo wrote, adding that his exit from the ANC was not taken lightly.Boy Mamabolo Claims Unfair Dismissal from ParliamentMamabolo also raised grievances about what he called his “illegal ousting” from parliament. He argued that his removal was not conducted fairly and suggested it formed part of a broader…

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is set to appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism on Tuesday. She will provide clarity on the recent dissolution of the South African Tourism Board and other related developments.Last month, De Lille announced that she had dissolved the Board after it failed to follow due process during a special meeting in August.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Alrapark Primary School To Be Built For R120 Million In NigelAt that meeting, the Board decided to suspend Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nombulelo Guliwe. However, the decision was taken while the Board had no…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Free State have vowed to shut down the medical practice of a Kroonstad doctor, following shocking revelations linked to his grandson.The grandson is accused of shooting and killing a Black man before burying him in a shallow, unmarked grave on the family’s farm.- Advertisement – The party staged demonstrations outside the doctor’s practice, demanding accountability and swift justice.Police confirmed that they discovered the decomposed body of an unidentified man last month on farmland along the road between Kroonstad and Welkom. A murder case, along with a charge of defeating the ends of justice,…

Former President Jacob Zuma has publicly addressed the fallout surrounding Floyd Shivambu’s exit from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Speaking to supporters in the Free State over the weekend, Zuma described his feelings of betrayal.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Reportedly Angered By Masemola’s Return Of Political Killings Dockets To KZN“I was disappointed by a young man whom I had trusted in an extraordinary way. We told him that he had erred, and we saw him taking people and leaving with them,” Zuma said.- Advertisement – He also criticised party members who let education or language create divisions. “Some of our…

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has vowed to step up efforts to recover state-owned properties that have been illegally occupied.The initiative began in Cape Town, where eviction notices were issued to more than 100 people unlawfully living in properties located in Goodwood and Khayelitsha.- Advertisement – Zikalala said those occupying the buildings had until midnight on Sunday to vacate the premises or face forcible removal by police.Illegal Occupation on the Rise“We have found that there is a trend where people will see unoccupied buildings and then they take them over illegally. It goes to the extent…

Former Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) CEO and ex-ANC Youth League leader Lehlogonolo Masoga has hit back at opposition parties after they slammed his recent appointment as administrator of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA).Masoga accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of exploiting his ANC ties to undermine his appointment. “The DA is weaponising my association with the ANC in an attempt to discredit my appointment and reverse the minister’s decision,” he said.- Advertisement – Masoga’s Appointment Sparks BacklashOn 19 August 2025, Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela placed three Setas – SSETA, Ceta, and LGSETA – under administration, citing…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with faith-based organisations (FBOs) to build stronger communities and promote national unity.Speaking at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, Mashatile stressed that churches are vital partners in driving social cohesion and tackling challenges like gender-based violence (GBV) and drug abuse.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: EFF Accuses Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia Of Political Interference In KZN Killings Probe“We will work with the church to support our mothers’ fight against gender violence. We are here as the government to assist you. Social cohesion…