Siyabonga Cwele
latest news & developmentsSpy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit
The resignation comes at the height of renewed attacks on long-haulage trucks
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
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
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
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.
SACP welcomes Ramaphosa reshuffle
SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo said the president had consulted its alliance partners ahead of the decision
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
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
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
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
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.