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Ministerial Handbook

DA elections: Phalatse calls Steenhuisen out on hypocrisy
Politics
/ 27 March 2023

DA elections: Phalatse calls Steenhuisen out on hypocrisy

The wannabe leader has asked the DA leader why the party was critical of the government’s ministerial handbook when its politicians also live in state house

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa cuts cabinet freebies and winds his neck in  —  again
Opinion
/ 18 October 2022

Ramaphosa cuts cabinet freebies and winds his neck in — again

The changes in the ministerial handbook giving his cabinet pals free electricity and water appear to have be written in pencil — or crayon

By Paddy Harper
From housing to travel, MPs learn about perks of the job
Article
/ 3 June 2014

From housing to travel, MPs learn about perks of the job

Top-of-the-range tech equipment, state equipment and free flights form part of MPs’ salary packages.

By Andisiwe Makinana
New rules in Ministerial Handbook lay down the law on perks
Article
/ 24 October 2013

New rules in Ministerial Handbook lay down the law on perks

Curbs on buying flashy cars and travelling first class are among measures expected in the long-delayed Ministerial Handbook.

By Sapa
Fast-food bill of R50k ‘not excessive’, says N Cape premier office
Article
/ 16 September 2013

Fast-food bill of R50k ‘not excessive’, says N Cape premier office

Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas’s office has defended using her government credit card on reportedly buying fast food at outlets like KFC and Spur.

By Sarah Evans
Nxesi contradicts handbook on Nkandla upgrade
Article
/ 2 October 2012

Nxesi contradicts handbook on Nkandla upgrade

The Ministerial Handbook has again been used to veil state officials’ spending of public funds on private luxuries – this time on Zuma’s Nkandla home.

By Faranaaz Parker
Set firm limits on ministers’ spending, urges Madonsela
Article
/ 28 September 2011

Set firm limits on ministers’ spending, urges Madonsela

Nathi Mtethwa is off the hook, but the public protector says the Ministerial Handbook should be amended to nip "unreasonable spending" in the bud.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 May 2011

Letters to the Editor: May 06

Our readers share their thoughts on the local elections, the ministerial handbook, Netcare and more.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 May 2011

Zille publishes ‘no frills’ ministerial handbook

Western Cape premier Helen Zille on Tuesday released a new ministerial handbook in an effort to reduce excessive spending by provincial ministers.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 April 2011

Publishing of Ministerial Handbook ‘illegal and irresponsible’

Dumisani Nkwamba, spokesperson for the minister of public service and administration, responds to the <i>M&G</i>’s editorial.

By Staff Reporter
Dept fumes at publication of handbook
Article
/ 22 April 2011

Dept fumes at publication of handbook

The department of public service and administration has condemned the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> for publishing the classified Ministerial Handbook.

By Faranaaz Parker
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Article
/ 15 April 2011

Protection of information farce

The <i>M&G</i> reported that officials were unhappy about what they saw as excessive spending by Sicelo Shiceka.

By The Editorial
The elusive Ministerial Handbook
Article
/ 15 April 2011

The elusive Ministerial Handbook

In recent years the Ministerial Handbook has been held up as putting an official stamp on the spending habits of ministers.

By Faranaaz Parker
New spending rules for Western Cape politicians
Article
/ 24 March 2010

New spending rules for Western Cape politicians

The Western Cape is to curb spending by its politicians by producing its own ministerial handbook, Premier Helen Zille said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter

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