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Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference. (@ButiManamela/X)

New higher education minister under fire for politically linked Seta appointments

Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference

Warning: Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Thembisile Nkadimeng. (Supplied)

‘Officials are looting Msunduzi municipality’

Senior staff were allegedly told ahead of the elections ‘to cough up R5 million or resign’

Inadequate: The air force could not support firefighters battling the recent blaze on Table Mountain because its helicopters needed servicing. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP

Denel money woes clip air force’s wings

A senior officer says the shortage of spares and and ability to service aircraft and vehicles has a negative effect on the SANDF’s operational ability

File photo by Paul Botes/M&G

Get TVET colleges to work first before investing in new campuses

There has been an effort by the state to expand the TVET college sector. But the reality is that the systems at many of these colleges are simply not working

A forensic report has found that R88-million was looted from the municipal workers’ union, Samwu, between 2012 and 2015. (Cornel van Heerden/Beeld/Gallo Images)

SA’s biggest municipal union must restore trust after graft report

The report paints a bleak picture of Samwu’s internal systems and ability to handle its 160 000 members’ money

Pansalb rat suspended

Whistleblower suspended pending an investigation for conducting himself "in an improper and unbecoming manner".

Pansalb chief accused of abuse of power

Sent to Parliament: A letter accusing the CEO of PanSalb Rosemary Ntombenhle Nkosi, of financial mismanagement and abuse of power.

US finance regulators grilled over Madoff saga

State and industry regulators were put on the defensive on Tuesday at a Senate hearing over their failure to uncover Bernard Madoff’s fraud scheme.

Execs’ posh retreat after bailout angers lawmakers

Days after it got a federal bailout, American International Group spent 000 on a posh California retreat for its executives.

State gives account on SAA

The Department of Public Enterprises responds to what it calls inaccuracies about the airline’s capitalisation.

Tourniquet needed for Land Bank

Lack of support for emerging black farmers and mismanaged land reform are contributing to the ongoing woes of the Land Bank, say industry insiders.