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Winde slams govt’s lack of urgency in solving energy, agricultural crises

Written by on 30 January 2023

The Western Cape Premier said no response was received on his first letter, and that he would be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa again. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says he remains deeply concerned about national government’s continued lack of urgency and detailed action in response to the country’s energy crisis. Winde this past Friday […]

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Jacob Zuma corruption trial: Judge Koen recuses himself

Written by on 30 January 2023

His decision comes on the back of an announcement from Zuma’s legal team late last year that the former president plans on bringing another application for State Advocate Billy Downer’s removal. Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen is stepping aside from former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case. Koen on Monday morning announced that […]

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Parliamentary inquiry into Public Protector’s fitness to hold office resumes

Written by on 30 January 2023

After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to call her witnesses. The inquiry into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office was expected to resume on Monday. After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to […]

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‘Evidence is there’: EFF pursuing state capture corruption case against Mantashe

Written by on 30 January 2023

The mineral resources and energy minister was accused of benefiting from free security upgrades to his private property by the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said it would pursue a private prosecution case against the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe for his role in state […]

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Judge Koen to decide on recusal in Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial

Written by on 30 January 2023

Koen indicated he was considering recusing himself late last year. Former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case was expected to return to the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday. Judge Piet Koen was expected to announce whether or not he’ll continue to hear it. Koen indicated he was considering recusing himself late last year. This […]

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Ramaphosa: ANC will face uphill battle in the 2024 election campaign

Written by on 30 January 2023

High unemployment, corruption, poor service delivery and failing state institutions are believed to be among the reasons South Africans have lost confidence in the governing party. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted the governing party will face a difficult election campaign ahead of the hotly contested 2024 general elections. The party faced dwindling support at […]

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