Theolin Tembo

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Inquiry into gang violence in Cape Town has not been abandoned, Parliament told

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Ian Cameron, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, reveals that oversight works was deferred due to the ongoing investigation by Parliament’s Ad Hoc ...

Fighting gang violence needs 'army deployment', Parliament told

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Parliamentarians voice their dissatisfaction with the operational plans of the SANDF in collaboration with the SAPS, anticipating a joint committee meeting to address ...

‘GAYTON KNOWS’: Mkhwanazi on minister’s links to drug trade after letter from Cat Matlala’s pal

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Recent questioning by Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, revealed critical discussions surrounding a controversial letter from an incarcerated prisoner.

Gayton McKenzie's alleged ties to the drug trade: Questions raised at Parliament's Ad Hoc committee

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Recent questioning by Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, revealed critical discussions surrounding a controversial letter from an incarcerated prisoner.

MK Party says it backs Mkhwanazi's plan to overhaul the police force

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Thulani Shongwe of the MK Party supports SAPS Commissioner Mkhwanazi's bold proposal to overhaul the police force.

Parliament's Ad Hoc committee wraps up marathon process, turns its attention to issue of conflicting evidence

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After a lengthy process of oral hearings, Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee is now faced with the challenge of addressing conflicting evidence.

'No smoke without fire': MKP's David Skosana discusses Mkhwanazi's allegations and police accountability

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MKP MP David Skosana raises alarm over Mkhwanazi's allegations, exposing critical issues within SAPS as the Ad Hoc Committee probes police accountability.

How Canal+ purchased MultiChoice: Regulators reveal all to Parliamentary committee

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Canal+ navigated complex regulations to acquire MultiChoice, as revealed by South African regulators during a Parliamentary briefing.

Thabo Bester's plea to testify before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee dismissed

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Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee denies Thabo Bester's request to testify, citing the late submission as unjustifiable.

EMS staff traumatised after ambulance attack on N2

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Western Cape EMS staff were left traumatised after an ambulance was stoned on the N2, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against emergency services. With ...

Western Cape EMS staff traumatised after their ambulance was stoned along the N2

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Western Cape EMS staff were left traumatised after an ambulance was stoned on the N2, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against emergency services. With ...

Showmax shutdown: Parliament to conduct oversight visit amid concerns about job losses

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Following Canal+'s decision to discontinue Showmax, Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies is set to conduct an oversight visit ...

South African pro-Palestine groups back Ramaphosa's ICJ statement

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Reactions pour in from South African organisations following President Ramaphosa's announcement about Israel's response in the genocide case at the ICJ.

Thabo Bester letter: Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee slams his request to testify

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Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee rejected Thabo Bester's late submission, ultimately deciding against allowing the convicted murderer to testify, would not be justifiable. ...

Hawks to investigate after criminal case opened against Paul O’Sullivan for Parliament walkout

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Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee opens a criminal case against Paul O’Sullivan and seeks a meeting with the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence over evidence from ...

McKenzie's meeting with US ambassador 'undermines country's foreign policy'

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The meeting comes after International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that Bozell had been démarched to explain his recent anti-diplomatic ...

DA's travel scandals and the deeper governance problems in the GNU

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Premier Alan Winde and Minister Dean Macpherson are under fire for their controversial international travel expenses.

Gayton McKenzie's meeting with the United States ambassador 'undermines country's foreign policy'

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Gayton McKenzie’s recent meeting with US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has sparked controversy, with political analysts suggesting it undermines South Africa’s ...

'Defend the nation's sovereignty and democracy': South Africans urged to join Human Rights Day march

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South Africans are urged to unite for the 'People's March in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains' on Human Rights Day.

Ad Hoc Committee chairperson suggests MPs may push for reform of Parliament's rules

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As the Ad Hoc Committee prepares for further testimonies, the chairperson highlights the pressing need for reform in Parliament's rules to enhance oversight and ...

Ad Hoc proceeds despite concerns of legal prejudice related to Kishene Chetty

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Amidst rising legal concerns, the Ad Hoc Committee, led by Chairperson Soviet Lekganyane, insisted on hearing witness Kishene Chetty's testimony.

Dereleen James: Testimonies before Ad Hoc Committee confirm long-standing concerns about SAPS

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ActionSA’s Dereleen James discusses how recent testimonies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on SAPS corruption validate longstanding concerns about state security. ...

SAPS concerns laid bare in testimonies, says ActionSA's Dereleen James

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Dereleen James highlights how recent testimonies before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee confirm long-standing concerns about SAPS corruption.

MPs split over Fadiel Adams' testimony in Ad Hoc Committee

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Tensions rise as MPs question Fadiel Adams' testimony in the Ad Hoc Committee, revealing divisions over the evidence presented.

Lt-Gen Hilda Senthumule responds to allegations of funding for a BBL by Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala

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Amidst serious allegations regarding funding for cosmetic surgery, Lt-Gen Hilda Senthumule defends herself before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.