The African National Congress (ANC) is facing renewed pressure over its financial troubles, as its coalition partners — ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance (DA) — have called on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to investigate the party’s finances following a writ of execution order obtained by Ezulweni Investments. Both parties are demanding transparency, with the DA urging the ANC to immediately disclose all its financial benefits and alleging that the ruling party is attempting to conceal sources of funding. The ANC has been embroiled in a long-standing legal dispute with KwaZulu-Natal-based printing and marketing firm Ezulweni Investments, which…
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Officials from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture faced tough questions in parliament on Wednesday following the release of the Auditor-General’s (AG) report highlighting financial and management concerns within the department. The meeting of parliament’s portfolio committee on sports, arts and culture came as South Africans continued to celebrate Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The department oversees heritage institutions, libraries, performing arts centres, and sports federations. According to the AG’s findings, the department showed a “heavy reliance over the auditing process to identify errors,” while irregular expenditure increased from R65 million in 2023/24 to R70…
The director-general of the Department of Social Development (DSD), Peter Fhumulani Netshipale, is facing possible dismissal just seven months after his appointment, following allegations of gross dishonesty, dereliction of duty, and bringing the department into disrepute. An internal letter from Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to Netshipale, which has circulated among senior staff, accuses him of serious misconduct and gives him until October 20 to submit written representations. In the letter, Tolashe warns that if Netshipale fails to “take responsibility,” it could result in his dismissal “to protect the dignity” of her office. The allegations arise amid ongoing instability in…
Tshwane deputy executive mayor Eugene Modise faces a motion of no confidence over allegations that a security company he founded continues to do business with the city. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed the motion against Modise, questioning his fitness to hold office and saying it has lost confidence in his ability to serve the residents of Tshwane and maintain public trust. The motion, seen by TimesLIVE, was submitted in terms of section 18 of the city’s rules and orders bylaws and section 58 of the Municipal Structures Act, which empowers the council to remove a mayor or deputy mayor…
Umalusi has given approval for the writing of the 2025 end-of-year matric examinations, confirming that all systems are ready for the commencement of the exams. The education quality assurance council announced on Wednesday that it had completed its task of monitoring and verifying the readiness of both public and private assessment bodies responsible for managing and conducting the exams. The assessment bodies include the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), and the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI). More than one million candidates across the three assessment bodies are registered to write the National Senior Certificate…
The assault case involving popular South African traditional healer and reality TV star, Gogo Maweni, has once again been postponed. Gogo Maweni, whose real name is Makhotso Lee-Anne Mofokeng, is facing a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm over an alleged incident that took place on December 18, 2019. She was expected to appear before the Protea Magistrate’s Court in Soweto on October 15, but the case has now been rescheduled for October 22. The earlier postponement had been granted to allow her time to give birth to her twins and recover from the pregnancy. The…
Mozambican national Clara Masinga, 37, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela for the murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter, Jennifer Gumbi. The sentencing comes ten years after the murder and several postponements from the lower court. Masinga pleaded guilty to premeditated murder, admitting that she killed the young girl to spite her biological mother. According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Mpumalanga spokesperson Monica Nyuswa, Masinga was in a relationship with Jennifer’s father, Rodgers Gumbi, and lived with him at KwaMhlushwa, Phosaville Section, in the Malelane district. “On March 21, 2015, Masinga sent…
The head of Gauteng’s Department of Health and Wellness, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, has been suspended with immediate effect, the provincial government announced on Tuesday. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Darion Barclay as the acting head of the department. “Dr Barclay, who currently leads the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, will ensure stability and continuity in this critical department. His appointment highlights the importance of prioritising seamless service delivery,” the provincial government said in a statement. The suspension follows the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) intensified crackdown on corruption at Tembisa Hospital, where investigators recently uncovered R2 billion in…
An expert has warned that disruptions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry highlight a growing lack of trust in the state’s ability to protect witnesses, particularly in cases involving sensitive or high-risk testimony. On Tuesday, the commission halted proceedings for Witness X, who was testifying remotely, off camera, and with the help of an intermediary due to security concerns. The commission decided that instead of continuing the live testimony, Witness X’s statement would be read into the record by the evidence leader. Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said the decision was made with caution, stressing that while transparency remained vital, it could…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has shifted his stance on municipal governance, saying the Democratic Alliance (DA) should learn from the ANC-run Senqu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Ramaphosa came under fire last month after he told ANC members that the party’s councillors should learn from the DA, a comment that sparked outrage within his party and calls for his resignation. Since then, the president has sought to reframe his remarks, saying that while the City of Cape Town under the DA has achieved strong audit outcomes, it has failed to deliver transformation and equitable service provision. Speaking in parliament on…