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Nonkululeko Njilo

Nonkululeko Njilo is a political reporter. She works for the Sunday Times.

Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane on Friday suffered another legal blow.

Mkhwebane was in cahoots with politicians, not fit to hold office but should not be impeached: witness

A witness who supported the appointment of suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, believing she was fit for the job and that she “aced” the interview for the vacancy six years ago, has changed his mind.

Former SAA chair Dudu Myeni intentionally unmasked the identity of an anonymous witness known as 'Mr X'at the state capture inquiry in 2020. File photo.
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Dudu Myeni sentenced to a R120,000 fine

Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni has been slapped with a fine of R120,000, alternatively two years’ imprisonment, on charges of obstructing the administration of justice. This after she intentionally unmasked the identity of an anonymous…

Suspended public works director-general Sam Vukela should not return to work as this would erode public trust and confidence in the state administration, says minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele.

Suspended DG Sam Vukela 'back at work' after 2 years on paid suspension

TimesLIVE understands Sam Vukela reported for duty on Monday for the first time since July 2020, when he was suspended by public works minister Patricia de Lille.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking to have the summons against him declared invalid and set aside. File photo.

Focus of talks is on ‘catalytic interventions for maximum impact’: Ramaphosa responds to Mbeki’s salvo

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to take the nation into confidence regarding progress made towards developing a comprehensive plan to tackle social ills including poverty, unemployment and inequality.

Mbeki's criticism of Ramaphosa is a self-centred yet sobering observation, say analysts

Former president Thabo Mbeki’s scathing attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa must be challenged and is an attempt to protect himself from the party’s failures.

Former President Thabo Mbeki says there is no national coordinated plan to address social ills including  poverty, unemployment, criminality and inequality. File photo.

WATCH | Ramaphosa has failed to deliver on promises made during Sona, says Thabo Mbeki

Former president Thabo Mbeki says there is no national plan to address a number of social ills, including poverty, unemployment, criminality and inequality.

'Despite progress made to date in the representation of women in the ANC leadership, there is no doubt more work needs to be done to advance gender equality,' said Deputy President David Mabuza at Duarte's memorial service.

To honour Duarte, ANC must do more for gender equality: David Mabuza

“Despite progress made to date in the representation of women in the ANC leadership, there is no doubt more work needs to be done to advance gender equality.”

ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte, who died after a long battle with cancer, was buried on Sunday. File photo.

On her deathbed, Duarte was bothered by ANC’s regression in appointing women to top positions

Ex-National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete says party must adopt 50/50 policy at December conference

Sam Vukela was suspended in July 2020.

Gungubele and De Lille lose another court bid to block suspended DG Sam Vukela from returning to work

Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele and public works minister Patricia de Lille have lost another bid to prevent suspended director-general Sam Vukela returning to work.

Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu has called on men and women of the clergy, who are often the first port of call for abused women, to stand up and condemn gender-based violence.

'Two sides of the coin': SA won’t change stance on Russia-Ukraine war

Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu, who is also the chairperson of ANC subcommittee on international relations, says the government will not change its non-aligned position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The ANCWL national task team co-ordinator Maropene Ramokgopa briefs the media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg.
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‘I’m no Ramaphosa henchman’ — President’s adviser slams critics as she takes over running women’s league

President Cyril Ramaphosa's special adviser on international relations Maropene Ramokgopa has denied that she was appointed to run the ANC Womens' League to do her boss' bidding, saying even past presidents entrusted her with…

Former women's league president Bathabile Dlamini feels that the electoral committee was used to purge individuals.

Bathabile Dlamini makes a comeback in the ANC Women’s League

'She was not imposed on us. She is a member of the women’s league, in good standing,' say members of newly elected task team

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government’s immediate priority is to stabilise the electricity system. File photo.

No easy solutions to electricity woes, but Ramaphosa promises to do more to end load-shedding

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the outrage and frustration shown by residents towards load-shedding, which has been a reality for more than a decade, is justified.

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the mass funeral for those who died in the Enyobeni tragedy in East London.

‘These unscrupulous operators don’t care’: Ramaphosa blames tavern owners for Enyobeni tragedy

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the parents of 21 teenagers who died in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy are not to be blamed but rather those profiteering from selling alcohol to young people.

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the mass funeral for those who died in the Enyobeni tragedy in East London.

‘These unscrupulous operators don’t care’: Ramaphosa blames tavern owners for Enyobeni tragedy

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the parents of 21 teenagers who died in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy are not to be blamed but rather those profiteering from selling alcohol to young people.