Author: Queenin Masuabi

Public Protector probes Joburg’s ‘unqualified’ metro secretary 
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Public Protector probes Joburg’s ‘unqualified’ metro secretary 

The Public Protector is investigating the appointment of Andile Gobinca to his R2-million-a-year secretary’s job at the City of Joburg, allegedly without the necessary... Read more.
Pupils urged to stay home as heavy rains lash KwaZulu-Natal
Education

Pupils urged to stay home as heavy rains lash KwaZulu-Natal

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Education Department has appealed to school principals to act with caution as heavy downpours continue to flood parts of the province this... Read more.
WSU student shot and killed
Education

Sasco wants WSU manager arrested for killing university student

The South African Student Congress (Sasco) has called for the arrest of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) residence manager who fatally shot a student and injured... Read more.
‘Gatvol’ GNU partners accuse DA of fomenting anarchy 
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‘Gatvol’ GNU partners accuse DA of fomenting anarchy 

Tensions within President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government of national unity (GNU) have escalated sharply, with partners voicing mounting frustrations over the DA’s... Read more.
ActionSA not willing to join GNU bandwagon
Politics

ActionSA prefers GNU overhaul as VAT hike threatens stability

ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont has launched a scathing critique of South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU), declaring its instability... Read more.
'ANC's not desperate, GNU must be reset over Budget impasse'
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‘ANC is not desperate, GNU must be reset over budget impasse’

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the recent impasse regarding the national budget requires the government of national unity (GNU) to reset. This decision... Read more.
AfriForum accused by Swartz of interfering in NPA’s prosecution 
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AfriForum accused by Swartz of interfering in NPA’s prosecution 

Lobby group AfriForum is being accused by a Gauteng businessman of influencing the police to arrest him and pressuring court prosecutors to deny him bail.  Francois... Read more.
National budget passed at last, but DA plans to fight it in court
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National budget passed at last, but DA plans to fight it in court

The national budget was finally passed in Parliament on Wednesday, with 194 members voting in favour of the fiscal framework and 182 against it. The ANC was supported... Read more.