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Parents want the Gauteng education department to create a system to monitor the content on the electronic devices. Photo: Getty Images

Parents worry that learners’ misuse of electronic educational devices goes unchecked by schools

Parents want the Gauteng education department to create a system to monitor the content on the electronic devices

The theme for World Health Day is ‘healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’ and aims to encourage governments to take actions to reduce mothers’ deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.

More heads must roll – EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters now want President Ramaphosa to fire Ministers Bathabile Dlamini and Malusi Gigaba

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene (Delwyn Verasamy)

Malema in a letter to Ramaphosa: Sack Nene

The EFF’s commander in chief has demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa fire Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene before the mid-term budget speech

Markus Jooste won’t necessarily face incriminating questions when he arrives in Parliament.

How Markus Jooste plans to dodge Parliament’s tough questions

The elusive Jooste is set to appear in Parliament on Wednesday to answer questions from MPs

The state-owned asset manger has been mired in allegations of irregularities in its handling of investment procedures and governance processes which also implicate former CEO Dan Matjila. (David Harrison/M&G)

PIC to exit investment in Independent Media

The PIC’s investment in Independent News and Media saw it holding a 25% stake in the media group

In addition to implicating Williams, Manyi was at pains to distance himself from alleged irregularities, emphasising several times that they had happened before he came on board. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Could Manyi fall under FICA’s eye?

The new owner of the Guptas’ media assets may have his financial affairs closely watched

Mosebenzi Zwane, The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee for transport, will be indicted for the dairy farm scandal this week

Mosebenzi Zwane to Parliament: ‘I won’t resign as mineral resources minister’

Zwane, in his response to a question asked by DA MP David Maynier, said Cabinet was dealing with the closure of the Guptas’ bank accounts.

Zuma didn’t go to the Constitutional Court

SA could save over R3-billion without new Zuma jet, says DA

The Democratic Alliance said it planned to submit a budget amendment in Parliament that could save the country R9-billion in total.

The regulations concerned aim to address the sluggish pace at which officials in finance and supply chain management units are attaining qualifications. (Simon Dawson/Bloomberg)

ANC unfazed by Nene’s appointment at Allan Gray, DA wishes him well

Investment management firm Allan Gray confirmed on Monday that it had appointed the former finance minister as a non-executive director to its board.

DA MP David Maynier insulted Deputy Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe in the National Assembly over the latter’s claims against Thuli Madonsela.

‘You’re an idiot’, MP tells Kebby Maphatsoe

DA MP David Maynier insulted Deputy Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe in the National Assembly over the latter’s claims against Thuli Madonsela.

Project Flute: DA demands answers for govt’s ‘R1bn’ satellite deal

The DA has requested for government to provide answers about "Project Flute", a satellite contract it says was commissioned over eight years ago.

Presidential handbook: Phantom or reality?

As arguments rage over the existence of a presidential handbook, experts contend that any such document may be unconstitutional if kept secret.

CAR: Did Zuma defy the Constitution?

Did President Jacob Zuma flout his constitutional obligations when he deployed South African troops to the Central African Republic?

DA’s Maynier says government ‘lied’ about CAR

DA MP David Maynier claims the government "lied" about why South African soldiers were sent to the Central African Republic.

Former defence minister Mosioua Lekota.

Debate on CAR deployment stilted

MPs discussing the SANDF’s deployment to the Central Africa Republic used petty tactics to block debate in Parliament.

In his judgment last year, Judge Piet Bezuidenhout said Lindiwe Sisulu’s actions were “procedurally unfair” and “not in terms of the constitution”.

Sisulu, Maynier spar over luxury jets

Public Service Minister Lindiwe Sisulu told DA MP David Maynier to take his "flea-infested body" and sit down after he accused her of wasting funds.

Security is ‘usurping the throne’

Security is ‘usurping the throne’

The new intelligence Bill has run into a new flak as critics complain that it threatens to concentrate power in the state security minister’s hands.

‘Shadow cabinet’ will light the way

‘Shadow cabinet’ will light the way, says DA’s Mazibuko

Defying accusations of pretentiousness, the DA says its shadow cabinet "will help restore Parliament to its rightful place in our democracy".

DA calls for Defence Minister to explain extra aircraft use

DA calls for Defence Minister to explain extra aircraft use

The DA says Lindiwe Sisulu must take full responsibility for the use of two back-up aircraft to shadow Jacob Zuma’s jet to the United States.

State spending on new jets ‘is simply wrong’

State spending on new jets ‘is simply wrong’

Opposition parties have slammed plans for R1.6-billion is to be spent on two new long-range jets for President Jacob Zuma and his deputy.