Cliff Shiko

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Letsoalo was put on temporary suspension last month. He is facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption, including a controversial R79 million lease agreement for office space in Johannesburg. A whistleblower filed a complaint with the Public Protector, accusing Letsoalo of overturning bid committee decisions to favour property management company Mowana Properties, which was later awarded the contract. Letswalo has since denied the allegations levelled against him.

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The SIU is investigating three alleged irregular contracts for property valuation services with state-owned entity Transnet. The order by the Special Tribunal interdicts Humphrey Tshepo Moyo, Neo Shown Matlala, MM Real Estate, and accounting firm Ladybird Business Hive from selling or transferring the properties. The contracts, awarded in 2019, 2021, and 2022, have a combined value of R89 million.

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The company served the union with a Section 189 notice, saying it intends to shut its manufacturing operations in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said the plant’s closure will likely affect 907 employees. "As Numsa, we are deeply worried about the impact on workers and their families in Uitenhage. It is becoming a ghost town given that ContiTech, which is part of Continental, closed down, and it is also in the same tyre and rubber industry.

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Nkabane, an ANC MP, appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education to explain the appointment of board chairs at the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). The minister was forced to withdraw the appointments following public concerns about the selection process. Committee members were unhappy with Nkabane's response during the meeting after she refused to disclose the names of advisors who assisted her during the appointment process.

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The gunshots rang out between the Winnie Mandela and Rivonia off-ramps on Thursday. The four suspects allegedly committed a house robbery in Randburg, stealing several appliances and the victim's car. They are believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that has been committing house robberies in the northern suburbs of the city. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said one suspect was wounded in the shootout.