DA asks court to eject big-earner Xolile George from position as secretary to Parliament
The DA, which on Friday launched a High Court application to remove Secretary to Parliament Xolile George, says his appointment was flawed and undermines the integrity of Parliament.
DA to go to court over Secretary to Parliament’s appointment and high salary
The DA has turned to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to have Parliament Secretary Xolile George’s employment contract set aside.
Finally – ‘Coalition Bill’ heads to Parliament in bid to end municipal chaos
The “Coalitions Bill” has finally been sent to Parliament, following approval for its release. The piece of legislation has been months in the making and could bring a change in often unstable municipal coalitions.
Patricia de Lille’s two-day, R1m Mexican jaunt during World Cup
Bringing more Mexican tourists to South Africa and fixing visa issues – this is how Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille explained the reason for a two-day, two-person R1-million trip that has raised more questions about ministers’ tax-funded travel to the World Cup.
Water sector reforms to be driven by Presidency crisis plan
There was no “silver bullet” to solve the water crisis in municipalities, but the actions contained in the National Water Action Plan “will secure our water supply for years and decades to come”, President Cyril Ramaphosa said as he released the plan on Thursday.
When govt works, ‘migration becomes manageable’ – Singapore’s high commissioner to SA
“Quite simply, when governance is effective, migration becomes manageable,” said Zainal Arif Mantaha, Singapore’s High Commissioner to South Africa, as he spoke about how his country handles migration.
‘I’m willing to improve’: Pule responds to criticism of her return to Cabinet
Newly appointed Social Development Minister Dina Pule said on Tuesday she has taken note of the widespread criticism of her appointment and was willing to improve.
Macpherson orders a probe into government houses leased to state workers
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson wants an investigation into why more than 6 000 state-owned residential properties are allocated to government departments and occupied by officials nationwide.
Nehawu to meet with SACP to hash out roles, coordinate ahead of November polls
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) said on Wednesday that it would soon meet with the SACP to formalise election-campaign cooperation after announcing its support for the party in the November local government polls.
ActionSA and DA question McKenzie’s department about R31m World Cup trip
R31 million – and possibly rising or decreasing – is the estimated cost incurred so far by Gayton McKenzie and his sport, arts and culture department for the delegation’s trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.