Portfolio Committee
latest news & developments
Climate disasters: Time to return to basics
It is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services
Yet another deadline for broadcast digital migration
After six bumpy years the communications ministry is determined the project will be completed by March 22
Embattled SAA is set to receive balance of R10bn funding
Salary arrears owed to SAA staff will be paid by 19 February, and the public enterprises department commits to reskilling affected employees.
Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape
Home affairs minister admits South Africa has weak borders, and that the Bushiris had 10 passports between them
Denel’s secret R6.3bn export deal
The state defence company is fired up about the large contract but is keeping mum on the details
Gigaba to consult lawyers on leaked Eskom report
The minister has insisted that he is the victim of a ‘smear campaign’
MPs call for Gigaba testimony after home affairs minister, DG fail to appear
Citing a schedule conflict, Hlengiwe Mkhize and Mkuseli Apleni failed to testify before a parliamentary portfolio committee.
Transport minister admits to faulty e-toll billing system
Sanral has been ordered to fix billing problems related to the Gauteng e-toll system, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.
Portfolio committee unhappy with low SAPS detection sights for serious crimes
Fictional super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes aimed to solve 100% of his cases, but SA Police Service detectives have their sights set much lower.
Govt throws weight behind Arendse
South Africa’s government threw its weight behind embattled Cricket South Africa (CSA) president Norman Arendse on Tuesday by calling for an increase in the number of black…