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Mkhwebane clears Mbete, Joemat-Pettersson, Muthambi & Mashaba in probes
The Public Protector held her last briefing for the year on Thursday. She delivered findings into 24 cases the office investigated.
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Victims of VBS bank looting urged to pursue civil action
Limpopo had the highest number of municipalities that illegally invested with the now-defunct bank, losing R1.2 billion.
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Parly committee: Limpopo officials suspended over VBS looting still being paid
Committee chairperson Faith Muthambi said municipalities in Limpopo continued to lose money due to the lengthy suspensions of municipal officials who were involved in decisions to invest in VBS Bank.
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MAHLATSE MAHLASE: SABC enforcers must hang their heads in shame
Shouldn’t we be holding Parliament, the ANC and many others responsible for the madness which occurred at the public broadcaster, asks Mahlatse Mahlase.
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DA lays criminal complaint against Faith Muthambi
This follows the release of the report into political interference at the SABC which revealed that the former Communications Minister meddled in the SABC’s editorial decisions.
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Faith Muthambi considers taking SABC report on legal review
The former minister issued a statement on Tuesday criticising the press ombudsman Dr Joe Thloloe and lawyer Steven Tawana who led the inquiry.
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Muthambi ‘shocked’ by 'lack of professionalism' after release of SABC report
The report, which was released on Monday found that Muthambi had interfered in the newsroom going to extent of threatening SABC crews in some instances.
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DA to lay criminal complaint against Muthambi over SABC report
The DA said that it would be laying a complaint against former Communications Minister Faith Muthambi for what it called her violation of the Privileges, Powers and Immunities Act.
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Commission report: ANC shadow hovered over SABC newsroom
While there was no direct influence over the SABC newsroom, the report by an independent commission of inquiry into the public broadcaster between 2012 and 2017 showed staffers felt forced to take instructions from board members and former Communications Minister Faith Muthambi. The report also revealed “terrorised” staff, witch-hunts and abuse of power.
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DA vows to make life 'uncomfortable' for new Parly committee chairs
Committee chairs elected on Tuesday include Bongani Bongo, Faith Muthambi, Mosebenzi Zwane and Sfiso Buthelezi, while former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo was elected to lead the tourism oversight committee.
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Muthambi elected as Parly's Cogta oversight committee chair
The Democratic Alliance (DA) objected to Muthambi’s nomination, but she was fully backed by African National Congress (ANC) members of the committee.
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Opposition parties to oppose election of 'problematic' MPs for Parly roles
Parliament is expected to elect a number of chairpersons to head up key portfolio committees on Tuesday morning.
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Zwane: Just give us a chance in Parliament's portfolio committees
The former mineral resources minister said on Thursday he didn't understand why people were being so hard on him and his other colleagues.
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Scandal-hit members not facing charges, says ANC
Several members, including Malusi Gigaba, Ace Magashule, Nomvula Mokonyane and Faith Muthambi, have been implicated in state capture allegations at the Zondo commission.
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PSC finds Muthambi broke some rules when hiring staff at private office
Just over two years ago, Faith Muthambi was reported to have appointed 27 people, including friends and relatives, when the rules limit the number allowed to 10.
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Power FM gives JJ Tabane the boot
Station manager Bob Mabena says JJ Tabane has been axed for breaching his contract by issuing an on-air apology to Phumla Williams after her testimony at the state capture inquiry.
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Zondo Commission to hear applications to cross-examine witnesses
The legal teams for the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma want a chance to question witnesses, some of whom have put them at the centre of plans to loot the public purse.
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'Williams’s testimony is malicious & informed by her almost psychotic hatred'
Faith Muthambi has hit back with a scathing statement, saying the televised testimony violated the very spirit and credibility of the commission of inquiry.
