Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

More Afrikaans Model C schools are increasingly adopting English as a medium of instruction

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The Department of Basic Education reports that a growing number of former Afrikaans Model C schools are adopting English as a medium of instruction to accommodate ...

Crisis In RAF: Legal head has no law degree Creecy reveals as entity bleeds money in court

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy exposes serious flaws in the Road Accident Fund's legal department, revealing that its head lacks a law degree and calling for ...

Tau banks on review of B-BBEE to strengthen local supply chains, create jobs

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said the review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) will be executed in two phases.

Where is Collins Letsoalo? Scopa re-issues subpoena via electronic channels

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Scopa is set to re-issue a subpoena to former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo after failed attempts to serve him in person, opting for electronic notification ahead of ...

Paul O'Sullivan in hot water after allegedly threatening Cedrick Nkabinde during parliamentary inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan faces serious repercussions after allegedly sending a threatening message to Cedrick Nkabinde during a parliamentary inquiry. ...

Cedrick Nkabinde reveals his fallout with Robert McBride at IPID

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Cedrick Nkabinde exposes the truth behind his departure from IPID, revealing a web of political intrigue and whistle-blowing that led to his fallout with Robert ...

Cyril's Phala Phala case far from over, says NPA boss

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, confirmed in a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday that the Limpopo Director of Public ...

Cachalia won't apologise for Mkhwanazi's combat gear criticism

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia ignited a heated debate after refusing to apologise for remarks concerning KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, ...

Cachalia refuses to apologise for criticising Mkhwanazi's use of combat gear

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia ignited a heated debate after refusing to apologise for remarks concerning KwaZulu-Natal's police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, ...

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to be called to testify at Parliament's Mkhwanazi inquiry

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of corruption within the criminal justice system will seek an extension of its lifespan beyond November 28 as it prepares ...

Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's stance on Israel and US relations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the US's request regarding Israel, reaffirming South Africa's commitment to humanitarian principles.

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ANC was scrambling to garner enough support from political parties, even within the GNU, to have the budget, which contains a proposed 1% VAT increase over two ...

‘Toxic’ SA Human Rights Commission environment leaves MPs concerned

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The committee had expressed concern over the “toxic” environment in the SAHRC, which it described as a situation that was further deteriorating for some time.

Parliament approves president’s pay rise despite EFF, MKP objection

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

MK Party chief whip Mzwanele Manyi said the public was asked to sacrifice, yet leaders of the government with personal wealth stood to gain further from public funds. ...

Nearly 2 000 clinics, hospitals found non-compliant

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Motsoaledi said it was difficult to provide the cost to bring the health facilities in compliance with OHSC standards and norms.

MK Party calls for timelines to be set in which president must sign bills

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Ramaphosa’s parliamentary counsellor, Gerhard Koornhof, said seven bills were signed by Ramaphosa since the last meeting of the committee.

McKenzie cleared of compromising MPs’ code of ethics

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

McKenzie came under the scrutiny of the joint committee of ethics and members’ interest after Levona Steenkamp submitted a complaint to the committee in July over ...

Crackdown leads to closure of errant spaza shops

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Large quantities of goods have been confiscated and numerous fines have been issued for violations of by-laws.

Finance Minister Godongwana discusses public sector wage bill negotiations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Finance Minister defended the bloated cabinet saying the necessity of the GNU required that there was accommodation of some of the critical players in the formation ...

DA-sponsored anti-corruption commission and cyber commissioner bills on shaky ground

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The two bills will, if passed, establish two Chapter 9 institutions that will investigate, prosecute and combat corruption and strengthen cyber security.

Government bodies’ audit outcomes improve

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

There has been improvement in audit outcomes throughout the course of the sixth administration.

Strategy to address social worker unemployment

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe said the reduction in the compensation of employees budget across the public service has negatively impacted the ability ...

Taxpayers paid R37 million for prison officials’ hotel stay

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The department spent R8. 2m on hotel accommodation for four officials who were transferred from the head office to the Eastern Cape between 2021 to date.

Parliament stands down discussion on withdrawn SABC Bill’s comment

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ministry and the committee have agreed to identify issues of primary concern to be combed and develop an agreed timeline for the reintroduction of the bill within ...

Department of Health trains 23 officials in medico-legal mediation

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

A total of 87 medico-legal claims valued at R134 million have been mediated in Gauteng and 16 others worth R4. 6m in Mpumalanga.