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The City of Johannesburg's municipal council has been fraught with instability due to divisions between parties in coalition governments.
COALITION POLITICS

LGE 2026: Warning over power-sharing deals placing stability ahead of good governance

Political analyst Professor Mus Xulu cautions against blanket coalition agreements ahead of local government elections, emphasising the need for accountability and measures…

  • Willem Phungula
2 min read
The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence said military veterans' must be given their benefits.
SPECIAL PENSIONS BILL

The struggle veterans still waiting for their liberation pension

Parliament weighs changes that could unlock pensions for more than 10,000 liberation veterans.

  • Wendy Jasson Da Costa
4 min read
Cosatu has presented its strong support for the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Bill, highlighting its importance in combating crime and corruption in South Africa. This legislation aims to enhance the country's financial integrity and protect public resources.
LEGISLATION

Cosatu backs anti-corruption efforts: The General Laws Amendment bill explained

Cosatu has presented its strong support for the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Bill, highlighting its importance in combating crime and…

  • Zingiswa Losi
6 min read
A draft report from the Scopa inquiry into the Road Accident Fund has made findings on governance failures during the tenure of former CEO Collins Letsoalo.
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND

Inside the Scopa inquiry draft report: Staff purges and governance challenges at the RAF

A draft Parliamentary report has unveiled critical governance failures at the Road Accident Fund, including prolonged employee suspensions and questionable recruitment practices.

  • Ntsikelelo Qoyo
4 min read