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TimesLIVE - In The News

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Daily English South Africa News · Daily News
1,663 Episodes
660 – 680

'We’re not going to charge the media', says Mashatile

The ANC has backtracked on its plan to charge media houses for space at its 55th national conference in December. Treasurer-general and acting secretary-general Paul Mashatile on Thursday told TimesLIVE the party had reconsidered the proposal which was met with criticism.
10 Nov 2022 9AM 1 min

'The government is only poor when it comes to public servants' — PSA 

Public servants affiliated to the Public Servants' Association (PSA) are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday over wage increases and other demands. Union members, who last received raises in 2019, are demanding a 6.5% increase against governments 3% offer said to be implemented this month. According to…
9 Nov 2022 10PM 6 min

Joburg EMS on high alert as SA Weather Service warns of disruptive conditions

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are on high alert after a South African Weather Service warning of disruptive conditions in parts of the country, including Gauteng. High-risk areas include informal settlements and low-lying areas. Weather forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says the rain could result in interference to municipal services, road closures and…
8 Nov 2022 7AM 7 min

Mkhwebane ‘held hostage’ at parliamentary inquiry

Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is being held against her will in the section 194 committee hearing. On Tuesday the suspended public protector told the impeachment hearing her legal team would not be available to represent her at the inquiry until Monday, but the committee ruled to continue despite her grievances…
2 Nov 2022 8AM 4 min

Malema slams inquiry as it proceeds without Mkhwebane’s lawyers

After heated deliberations, the section 194 committee probing public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office concluded it would continue, despite Mkhwebane’s legal counsel only being available from Monday. On Tuesday the suspended public protector had to defend herself after her legal team had walked out last week. Committee MPs…
1 Nov 2022 10AM 4 min

This was wholly appropriate for a Christian king: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 

Traditional prime minister to the Zulu monarch and nation Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on Tuesday addressed controversy about an Anglican Church ritual that was performed during a ceremony on Saturday at which President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised Zulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Buthelezi said if anyone was to blamed for the ritual it…
1 Nov 2022 9AM 4 min

Mkhwebane speaks for herself as Mpofu walks out

Advocate Dali Mpofu walked out of Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry hearing.The section 194 inquiry is investigating whether the suspended public protector is fit for office. Mkhwebane said she did not give a mandate to her legal team to withdraw. EFF leader Julius Malema said if the inquiry goes on as…
27 Oct 2022 12PM 5 min

About R43bn a year meant for infrastructure is not spent, partly due to looting

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says his department is adopting the highest standard of transparency in the tendering process to reduce looting and corruption. He said this as he mentioned R43-billion that was budgeted for but not spent on fixing or building infrastructure every year. Godongwana was delivering his medium-term budget…
26 Oct 2022 1PM 3 min

Court, president must protect 'victimised' Mkhwebane': Mpofu

Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants to return to work and feels she is being victimised by not being allowed to do so, her attorney Dali Mpofu argued in court on Tuesday. Mpofu said the court and President Cyril Ramaphosa have a duty to protect Mkhwebane. He was at the…
25 Oct 2022 8AM 3 min

‘Renewed ANC led by criminals’: Mbeki on claims hitmen are on party’s payroll

Slamming the party’s “renewal”, former president Thabo Mbeki cited claims of “criminal” ANC members who have izinkabi (hitmen) on their payrolls. He challenged the party to choose its leaders carefully in its December elective conference and alleged there are candidates who want to enrich themselves. Mbeki said he has been…
24 Oct 2022 6AM 4 min

SAIRR wants Electoral Amendment Bill process suspended

The South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) has warned that the Electoral Amendment Bill puts South Africa's democracy at risk, and says the government and parliament are to blame. On Thursday, the National Assembly passed the bill, with 232 MPs voting in favour. Ninety-eight voted against and three abstained…
21 Oct 2022 9AM 4 min

It’s clear Ramaphosa has something to hide, says ATM leader, outlines charges

The trio investigating whether there is a need to further probe Phala Phala claims started their 30-day work on Wednesday. ATM and UDM leaders Vuyolwethu Zungula and Bantu Holomisa say Cyril Ramaphosa is unfit to be president. Zungula says Ramaphosa is using intimidation tactics to scare those investigating the Phala…
20 Oct 2022 9AM 5 min

Zuma arms deal judge Piet Koen considering recusal

The judge presiding over former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal-related trial has indicated he is considering recusing himself. Judge Piet Koen has given the parties until November 3 to file submissions in this regard,  and has adjourned the trial to January 30 next year. The judge first raised the issue…
19 Oct 2022 5AM 4 min
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