Mayibongwe Maqhina

Cape Town

Political Correspondent at Independent Online

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Corruption probe: SIU investigates Housing Development Agency projects

5 days ago | dfa.co.za | Loyiso Sidimba |Mayibongwe Maqhina

The Housing Development Agency is facing a Special Investigating Unit probe into widespread corruption in several projects across the country. Image: Nokuthula Mbatha / Independent NewspapersThe Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is probing widespread corruption in several projects across the country funded by the Housing Development Agency (HDA).
Nkabane grilled over her controversial SETA appointments

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minMPs raised concerns that Higher Education director-general Nkosinathi Sishi whispered in an attempt to give advice to Higher Educaion Minister Nobuhle Nkabane when grilled about the panel that made recommendation on appointments of SETA chairpersons.
Gwarube and Maimane clash in Parliament over the matric pass rate

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minBasic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube maintains that matriculants are not required to obtain a 30% pass but were required to obtain a 40% pass in four subjects and 30% in three other subjects.
Remembering Douglas Gibson: Tributes at the memorial service

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minFormer DA chief whip and ambassador to Thailand, Douglas Gibson, has been described as a “loyal soldier of the party”. Image: Leon Muller / Independent NewspapersDA leader John Steenhuisen described the party’s former chief whip and ambassador to Thailand, Douglas Gibson, as a “loyal soldier of the party” whose relentless commitment set a benchmark as a chief whip.
Nkabane's controversial refusal to disclose SETA panel members

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minHigher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane told the Higher Education Portfolio Committee that she could declare her volunteers who served on the panel that selected and made recommendations on the chairpersons of SETA boards that have since been withdrawn. Image: XHigher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane repeatedly refused to disclose the names of members of the panel that selected and recommended the now-withdrawn chairpersons of the Sector and Education Training Authorities (SETA).
Minister Gwarube warns non-compliance with Bela Act will lead to legal consequences

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minBasic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says she was working flat out to make sure the regulations for the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act were published in JuneImage: SuppliedBasic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has warned that those that will not comply with controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act will face the full might of the law.
Cabinet unmoved by EFF’s looming fuel levy increase court challenge; says Malema’s party is entitled to pursue litigation

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minMinister of the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government will study and report back on the implication of the fuel levy on fuel prices. Image: GCISMinister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the EFF was within its rights to approach the courts over the increase in the fuel levy proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Addressing the media after Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Ntshavheni said she had no idea what argument the EFF had made in their court papers.
Mashatile defends financial secrecy amid calls for transparency

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

2minDeputy President Paul Mashatile says he will not disclose his financial interests publicly outside what Parliament has provided for. Image: Independent Media ArchivesDeputy President Paul Mashatile said on Thursday that he will not disclose his financial interests publicly except as required by Parliament for Members of Parliament.
Mashatile: Cabinet must follow processes for legislative changes

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

3minDeputy President Paul Mashatile says ministers wishing to change a passed law must come and make a presentation to the Cabinet. Image: Kopano Tlape / GCISDeputy President Paul Mashatile said on Thursday that there are no laws previously passed by Parliament that will be changed willy-nilly.
EFF entitled to go to court over fuel levy increase, says Minister Ntshavheni

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mayibongwe Maqhina

4minMinister of the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government will study and report back on the implication of the fuel levy on fuel prices. Image: GCISMinister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday that the EFF was within its rights to approach the courts over the increase in the fuel levy proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.