Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

ActionSA worried about Mega performance
Politics

Calls for audit as Mpumalanga economic growth agency ‘collapses’

ActionSA member of the Mpumalanga provincial legislature, Thoko Mashiane, has called for a full forensic audit into the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (Mega).... Read more.
Abuse of alcohol during Easter
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Public urged to drink, gamble responsibly during Easter

The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has called on residents to avoid reckless behaviour that might result in long-lasting harm. MER CEO Vusi Mtsweni raised concerns... Read more.
Mashaba wants review of foreign missions
Politics

Herman Mashaba slams R3.45bn spent on foreign missions

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has raised concerns about the government’s R3.45-billion expenditure in the 2023/24 financial year on foreign missions. Mashaba... Read more.
BBC accuses DA’s MacPherson of meddling in IDT’s operational matters 
Politics

Macpherson defends trustee appointments amid court challenge

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has hit back at a court bid challenging his recent appointments to the board of the Independent Development... Read more.
Rights groups to probe Omotoso case outcome processes
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Prisons boss denies Omotoso received special treatment in jail

The Department of Correctional Services has rejected claims that controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso received special treatment while in prison. This comes... Read more.
Unemployed doctors
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R1.78bn budgeted for doctors and nurses jobs

Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that R1.78-billion has been set aside for the employment of medical professionals across South Africa. The opening... Read more.
Congolese national accused in Zanzou sexual assault granted bail
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Congolese national accused in Zanzou sexual assault granted bail

Pretoria Magistrates’ Court has granted R10, 000 bail to the Congolese man linked to a Zanzou nightclub sexual assault case. The matter was postponed to May 5... Read more.
ANC and ActionSA meet over budget
Politics

ANC, ActionSA meet over budget deadlock, avoid GNU topic

The ANC and ActionSA have held a formal meeting in a bid to resolve the current national budget deadlock. The meeting, led by ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula... Read more.
George Building Collapse | Plans approved after work had started
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George Building Collapse | Plans approved after work had started

The George building collapse, which killed 34 construction workers in May 2024, was a result of serious failures by both the developer and the National Home Builders... Read more.