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EFF stands by Public Protector after earlier misgivings
The party was initially unconvinced by her suitability for the post
Masutha announces suspension of official following probe into Bosasa contract
This follows an internal probe into the irregular procurement of the services of Global Technology Solutions, formerly Bosasa
Renewing McBride’s term would be ‘irrational’ — Cele
In a letter, Cele wrote that a misconduct complaint against McBride to the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane had been referred for investigation
Dagga Party wants to #HotboxTheHouse as it aims to contest elections
The Dagga Party needs to raise a hefty R200 000 registration free to contest the 2019 elections
Public Protector survives removal proposal in Parliament
After considering a 25-page defence submitted by Mkhwebane, the justice portfolio committee voted that it was premature to begin proceedings
NSFAS receives 400 000 new funding applications
The budget is expected to increase next year to R32-billion to fund about 400 920 TVET students and 377 050 university students
Daughter of apartheid cop accused of Timol’s murder speaks out
Tilana Stander says she has not spoken to her father for years but helped the Timol Foundation find him
Dan Plato elected as Cape Town mayor
Plato was elected by a majority, receiving 146 votes in council
Government considering price ceiling for unleaded petrol
A task team is examining what to do to cushion the blow of another increase
Masutha, UAE ambassador sign extradition treaty
In a statement, the justice department said negotiations over the treaty between the two countries began in February 2010
Student activist locked out of Union Buildings
Bonginkosi Khanyile had planned to sleep at the Union Buildings until President Cyril Ramaphosa’s responded to his request for a presidential pardon
State granted lengthy postponement in Estina dairy farm case
Free State National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phaladi Shuping said the case had been postponed to December 4
Manana removed from gender-based violence panel discussion
This, after a poster advertising the event, hosted by Shevolution Africa, sparked outrage on social media
Gautrain strike to continue, Cape Town taxi strike called off
The Gautrain has been running during peak periods with reduced services since July 30
Eastern Cape towns to start ‘water shedding’ as dam empties
Water will be cut off in two Eastern Cape towns and only switched on for short intervals