Nompilo Zulu

Apr 5, 2024 | sundayworld.co.za | Nompilo Zulu

As South Africa’s May 29th elections loom closer, the nation finds itself entrenched in a fervent battle against corruption. Amid promises of cleansing the political landscape and government at large, the spectre of graft haunts the corridors of power. It’s threatening to unravel the very fabric of democracy. But as the political rhetoric reaches a crescendo, questions arise: Is this genuine reform or merely electioneering tactics at play?

Apr 4, 2024 | sundayworld.co.za | Nompilo Zulu

Minister of Communications Mondli Gungubele has confirmed the significant downsizing efforts underway at the South African Post Office (Sapo). During a media briefing on Thursday, Gungubele failed to provide the exact figure. But it was reported earlier this week that there are approximately 4,700 jobs on the line. This as the organisation grapples with financial turmoil. Mounting challengesAccording to reports, Sapo, currently undergoing business rescue proceedings, has faced mounting challenges.

Apr 4, 2024 | sundayworld.co.za | Nompilo Zulu

The former speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has been granted R50 000 bail by the high court in Pretoria. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared before the court on Thursday on charges of corruption and money-laundering of over R4-million allegedly received in the form of bribes during her tenure as the minister of defence. After having avoided arrest for almost two weeks, Mapisa-Nqakula handed herself over at the police station in Centurion on Thursday morning.

Apr 4, 2024 | sundayworld.co.za | Nompilo Zulu

Former parliament speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, appeared before the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Thursday, seeking bail amid facing 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. After having avoided arrest for almost two weeks, Mapisa-Nqakula handed herself over at the police station in Centurion on Thursday. This comes after the court rejected her “urgent” application interdicting her arrest earlier this week.

Apr 3, 2024 | sundayworld.co.za | Nompilo Zulu

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has decided to cancel interviews for the position of deputy public protector following allegations of conflict of interest involving EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane. This move comes amidst a cloud of controversy surrounding Mkhwebane’s connections with two of the shortlisted candidates. New processes to be endorsedThe National Assembly will now be tasked with endorsing a new process to select a deputy public protector.