A week of national protests and painful reminders, yet GBV continues
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Majority of S.Africans appalled at xenophobic attacks – Mboweni tells WEF
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni told delegates South Africa was going through a difficult time, but that the authorities were dealing with the matter.
Parliament set for snap debate on xenophobia attacks
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise told the National Assembly’s programming committee that a number of parties wrote to her asking for an urgent debate on the matter.
Ramaphosa criticised at WEF Africa for not capitalising on poll victory
Government representatives failed to show up for a World Economic Forum on Africa briefing as the event got under way amid clashes between police and protesters on Wednesday.
Survey: CEOs in Africa more optimistic about economic growth
The PwC surveys CEOs around the world each year, with just under 1,400 taking part in the latest one.
Ramaphosa to pitch SA as investor destination of choice at WEF Africa
The three-day event in Cape Town has attracted more than 1,000 global and regional leaders from politics, business, civil society and academia.
Over 30 women were killed by their partners in August: Nkoane-Mashabane
Minister of Women Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said the high rate of violence against women remained a grave concern for the government.
Financial Fiscal Commission 'concerned' about leadership instability at Eskom
The FFC provides guidance to the government and legislatures on fiscal and financial matters.
It’s a national emergency, return death penalty – MPs debate women abuse
Some Members of Parliament are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a national emergency, while others are calling for harsher sentences for perpetrators and a return of the death penalty.
DA proposes draft rules to govern process of removing PP
This was because there is no specific mechanism for Parliament to remove of a head of a Chapter Nine institution and the rules committee will have to come up with specific rules and procedures.
Crackdown on rogue SSA networks nets 30 officials so far
Deputy State Security Minister Zizi Kodwa said that past and current members of the agency were implicated, as well as non-members, and that eight SSA members have so far been suspended, pending disciplinary action.
Probe into rogue networks within State Security Agency makes headway
Deputy State Security Minister Zizi Kodwa said about 30 people were implicated, including current and former members of the agency, as well as non-members.
Modise calls on SA women to unite across class, race, ideology lines
Modise was delivering the keynote address at the start of the Women’s Parliament took place in the National Assembly chamber on Wednesday.
You can now nominate someone or apply for deputy PP position
Anyone can nominate suitable candidates for the position of deputy public protector and individuals can apply themselves before the deadline of four o clock on 20 September.
MPs look to ensure proper processes in place for possible PP inquiry
The National Assembly’s rules committee has been asked to urgently draw up rules and procedures for bringing about the removal of heads of Chapter Nine institutions, such as the Public Protector.
Parly committee briefed on process of appointing new deputy PP
Kevin Malunga’s seven-year term will come to an end on 9 December this year.
Mapisa-Nqakula: Deployment of SANDF in WC a success
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula also commended the men and women of the defence force for how they’ve conducted themselves under extreme provocation.
SANDF able to defend the country despite ‘lack of funding’
Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said budget constraints mean the SANDF can’t afford to install essential technology or put the required number of boots on the ground to guard the country’s borders.
Parly justice committee refers process of removing Mkhwebane to Modise
Committee members on Tuesday unanimously resolved to refer the matter to Speaker Thandi Modise, so that she can formally refer it to the rules committee.
