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Siyabonga Cwele

Spy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit
Politics
/ 14 July 2023

Spy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit

The resignation comes at the height of renewed attacks on long-haulage trucks

By Lizeka Tandwa, Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
How spies shape South Africa’s political path
Politics
/ 2 July 2022

How spies shape South Africa’s political path

From Mbeki to Zuma to Ramaphosa, the facts and fictions of the intelligence networks have shadowed political players and settled power struggles

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Ms K describes ‘separate and discrete’ SSA command structure to protect Zuma
Politics
/ 27 January 2021

Ms K describes ‘separate and discrete’ SSA command structure to protect Zuma

Ms K’s and Mr Y’s affidavits and testimony have alleged a picture going back to 2008 of how the former president and his aides worked — and allegedly abused the SSA

By Emma Balfour
RECAP: New allegations of how the former head of the ANC, the party and others benefited from the SSA
National
/ 27 January 2021

RECAP: New allegations of how the former head of the ANC, the party and others benefited from the SSA

Day two of State Security Agency testimony at the Zondo commission birthed more revelations that point to the former head of state and agents breaking the law

By Emma Balfour
Find out who didn’t make the cut for Ramaphosa’s Cabinet
Videos
/ 30 May 2019

Find out who didn’t make the cut for Ramaphosa’s Cabinet

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet has been lauded for its inclusion of youthful faces and women.

By Staff Reporter
SACP welcomes Ramaphosa reshuffle
Article
/ 22 November 2018

SACP welcomes Ramaphosa reshuffle

SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo said the president had consulted its alliance partners ahead of the decision

By Paddy Harper
Free State group off to court because ‘ANC ignored us’
Article
/ 5 October 2018

Free State group off to court because ‘ANC ignored us’

A group of disgruntled ANC members in the the province want the provincial elective conference held in May declared invalid

By Dineo Bendile
Sapo, MTN to fight over R900m tender
Article
/ 26 August 2018

Sapo, MTN to fight over R900m tender

The contract, to upgrade Sapo network facilities, was initially advertised in 2016 with both Telkom and MTN contesting

By Staff Reporter
Post office yields to critical union demands
Article
/ 17 July 2018

Post office yields to critical union demands

In an effort to end strike action, the state-owned entity has answered the call for permanent jobs

By Sarah Smit
Sassa and Sapo agree to ‘sit through the night’ to thrash out deal
Article
/ 31 October 2017

Sassa and Sapo agree to ‘sit through the night’ to thrash out deal

Sassa and Sapo appeared before a joint parliamentary meeting on Tuesday and are attempting to work out a deal for the payment of social grants

By Paul Herman
#DataMustFall report suggests telcos could be forced to spin off wholesale arms
Article
/ 7 December 2016

#DataMustFall report suggests telcos could be forced to spin off wholesale arms

The report, which was tabled on 15 November and will be considered by parliament when it reconvenes next year.

By Adam Oxford
Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance

SAA abusing its dominant market position and two ministers fighting over the same portfolio cost the public billions of public funds.

By Editorial
Minister delivers post office ultimatum
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Minister delivers post office ultimatum

Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele has allegedly asked the Sapo board to resign or be fired, and a new administrator is waiting in the wings.

By Thuletho Zwane
More witnesses due in ‘pay back the money’ hearing
Article
/ 20 October 2014

More witnesses due in ‘pay back the money’ hearing

More witnesses are expected to give evidence to the parliamentary inquiry investigating 20 EFF MPs after opposition parties threatened to withdraw.

By Andisiwe Makinana
SSA defends Zuma’s axing of spooks
Article
/ 6 September 2014

SSA defends Zuma’s axing of spooks

The State Security Agency has come out in defence of its ‘redeployment’ of three senior intelligence officials and denied that they were purged.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Paranoid president axes more top spooks
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Paranoid president axes more top spooks

Jacob Zuma is at it again, "redeploying" senior spies he feels he can no longer trust.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Khaya Dlanga: The gift and curse of being a Zuma
Article
/ 31 July 2014

Khaya Dlanga: The gift and curse of being a Zuma

Thuthukile Zuma must prove she was hired because of her potential, but she’s experiencing what many black employees experience in the corporate world.

By Staff Reporter
Public protector may probe Thuthukile Zuma’s appointment
Article
/ 31 July 2014

Public protector may probe Thuthukile Zuma’s appointment

Thuli Madonsela’s office has received a complaint about the job given to President Jacob Zuma’s daughter.

By Verashni Pillay
Cwele to face questions over Thuthukile Zuma appointment
Article
/ 29 July 2014

Cwele to face questions over Thuthukile Zuma appointment

The DA will submit written questions to Siyabonga Cwele over his appointment of Jacob Zuma’s daughter to a powerful ministry position at just 25.

By Verashni Pillay
No end in sight to KwaMashu hostel violence
Article
/ 21 April 2014

No end in sight to KwaMashu hostel violence

Several measures have been put in place to ease tensions at the violence-plagued KwaMashu hostel in KwaZulu-Natal, but some believe it’s not enough.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Ministers abandon Nkandla report interdict application
Article
/ 14 November 2013

Ministers abandon Nkandla report interdict application

The security cluster ministers have dropped their court bid to interdict public protector Thuli Madonsela from releasing her draft Nkandla report.

By Sarah Evans
Probe into ‘White Widow’ passport ongoing
Article
/ 3 November 2013

Probe into ‘White Widow’ passport ongoing

Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor Naledi Pandor will make a statement once a probe on how Samantha Lewthwaite obtained her passport is finalised.

By Sapa
Cwele announces new appointments in intelligence
Article
/ 2 August 2013

Cwele announces new appointments in intelligence

Dennis Thokozani Dlomo has been appointed National Intelligence Coordination Committee head, announced State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele.

By Sapa
Nxesi denies accusing Cwele of classifying Nkandla report
Article
/ 2 July 2013

Nxesi denies accusing Cwele of classifying Nkandla report

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has denied saying State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele classified a report on the upgrade of Jacob Zuma’s home.

By Sapa
Cwele passes the buck on Nkandla report
Article
/ 1 July 2013

Cwele passes the buck on Nkandla report

State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele has denied classifying the report into the R206-million upgrade of President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.

By Sapa
Cybercrime in SA: As bad as HIV?
Videos
/ 5 June 2013

Cybercrime in SA: As bad as HIV?

Cybercrime poses as huge a threat to SA as HIV and Aids, say experts. What is our government’s response? Watch the video to find out.

By Staff Reporter
Ex-spy boss slams Cwele over Guptas
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Ex-spy boss slams Cwele over Guptas

Former NIA chief Gibson Njenje lost his job after a battle over the influential Gupta family. For the first time, he explains why.

By Matuma Letsoala and Charles Molele
SA considering sending soldiers back to CAR, says Cwele
Article
/ 14 May 2013

SA considering sending soldiers back to CAR, says Cwele

State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele has indicated that South Africa might consider sending its troops back to the Central African Republic.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Cwele announces plans to end violent protests
Article
/ 14 May 2013

Cwele announces plans to end violent protests

Individuals with ambitions of office are behind the violent protests which are common in the country, says State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Editorial: Secrecy Bill same old ugly in spite of concessions
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Editorial: Secrecy Bill same old ugly in spite of concessions

In the little death of democracy that is the finalisation of the secrecy Bill, there is a kernel of hope – an invigorated civil society.

By Editorial
ANC tables new changes to info Bill
Article
/ 21 November 2012

ANC tables new changes to info Bill

The ANC proposed changes to the contentious Protection of State Information Bill again, this time tending to the liberal.

By Emsie Ferreira
Secrecy Bill: ANC agrees to Cwele’s changes
Article
/ 13 November 2012

Secrecy Bill: ANC agrees to Cwele’s changes

The ANC has agreed to some of State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele’s hawkish proposals on the Protection of State Information Bill.

By Emsie Ferreira
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