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KZN coastal communities demand withdrawal of SA Lithium mine expansion over legal, environmental concerns
A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks,…
MP Fadiel Adams remanded in custody as state opposes bail over ‘fugitive’ remarks
The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case
Rev Musa Xulu resigns as chair of Section 22 Committee, alleging state control of religion
Xulu said a draft Christian sector self-regulatory framework released in December had been rushed through meetings presided over by the chairperson of the Commission for the…
Malawi’s constitutional standoff
President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control
Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings
The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February
UPDATED: Justice department suspends senior officials over delayed Madlanga inquiry into corruption
The Economic Freedom Fighters said the postponement of the probe proves President Cyril Ramaphosa never intended to investigate implicated suspended police minister
‘Arrogance led to her fall’: Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing
The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference
MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate Mkhwanazi’s allegations
A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday
At least three officials must collude to create one ghost worker, says public service chairperson
To expose the criminal syndicates, in-person verification would be required, said Jan de Villiers
Hlophe’s return would undermine integrity of JSC, court told
The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges
AfriForum heads to Concourt to challenge Hlophe’s appointment to Judicial Service Commission
The civil rights group argues that it was irrational and that parliament failed in its duty to oversee the commission