Dean Macpherson
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New DA KZN leader targets ANC and MKP support
Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.
New forensic science laboratory unveiled in KZN as SAPS grapples with severe DNA backlogs
The privately owned facility was presented in Durban on Friday by Dean Macpherson, the minister of public works and infrastructure.
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandal
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of…
EXCLUSIVE: “I don’t get forced to do anything,” says Steenhuisen
The DA leader insists he is “going nowhere” despite his announcement that he will not be contesting for the party’s leadership role
Dean Macpherson: Public Works and Infrastructure
SCORE: B- Macpherson tackled the construction mafia in 2024. Since June 2024, 40 non-performing contractors have been blacklisted from doing business with the department.…
KwaZulu-Natal municipality seething after public works minister strips it of key tourism assets
Dean Macpherson said the Ray Nkonyeni local municipality had failed dismally to manage the leases to the properties, putting the livelihoods of business owners in jeopardy
The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians
For this year’s Mail & Guardian God Edition, we asked a number of the country’s prominent politicians what role faith plays in their lives
South Africa clamps down on ‘construction mafia’
More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months
Hill-Lewis not eyeing John Steenhuisen’s job
The ANC says the DA leader’s outbursts reflect his insecurity about his future
IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa
The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation
Newly signed Expropriation Bill heading for court, cabinet clearing house
The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes
Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies
Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to improve access to the courts and deal with their dilapidated condition
Dean Macpherson
SCORE: B Dean Macpherson immediately rolled up his sleeves and faced the construction mafia. He has also demonstrated determination and taken action to deal with hundreds of…
Deconstructing SA’s extortion mafia requires substance over rhetoric
State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia