It should come as no surprise to those who have a healthy suspicious attitude, that a leaked SSA intelligence report concluded that there is a “high probability” that ANC donor and MP Xiaomei Havard, shared classified information about South Africa with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
ANC MP Xiaomei Havard “Most Likely” a Chinese Spy for CCP, but Will Anything be Done or is CCP Influence too Strong?
Public Protector’s Office Captured? Busisiwe Mkhwebane Accused of Financial Mismanagement & Politicizing Again, By Her Own Staff This Time!
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It is clear the Public Protector’s office is doing anything but protecting the public, in fact they are a danger to the public now as its funds are being redirected to defend the Public Protector herself from lawsuits, trying to stop her. In another blow to the office of the Public Protector, this time from within the Public Protectors office itself, a representative from the Free State branch, is accusing Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane of financial mismanagement. A letter was sent to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise, asking them to investigate.
This latest whistleblowing was offered by attorney Sphelo Samuel, a provincial representative of the office of the Public Protector. He accuses Mkhwebane of creating
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Are the nails in the coffin for controversial Public Protector?
SA Lipton Tea Plantation Seized Then Destroyed by Incompetent Blacks – This is not the first such “land restitution” program to have collapsed under the ANC’s rule; more is yet to come
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The decision of the ANC government to continue to amend legislation on section 25 of the Constitution – which deals with expropriation without compensation – is short-sighted.
According to Vryburger, a motion on the ad hoc committee to review and implement the amendments to the legislation has been approved by the National Assembly today. The committee will continue where the fifth parliament ceased in December 2018, and should report back to the National Assembly by the end of March 2020.
Mr. Louis Meintjes, the president of TAU SA, says: “Expropriation without compensation will not produce any good results,” says. “Research shows that most applicants do not have the knowledge or ability to sustainable manage land that is now profitable for the rural and national economy, and rather prefer to be financially compensated than to be saddled with land. He argues that the past has already proved that most of the land previousl
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Ramaphosa: BBBEE will not be scrapped – too many black people have benefited from this policy for it to be scrapped
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) will not be scrapped.
He was replying to a call by Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane to stop BBBEE during Thursday’s debate of the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly.
Ramaphosa says while redress is slow, too many black people have benefited from this policy for it to be scrapped.
He says, “Honorable Maimane we are not going to scrap BBBEE, it has contributed to significant growth of black middle class, to improvement in equity and enabled black people and women to become owners of businesses.”
The fundamental objective of BBBEE is to advance economic transformation and enhance the economic participation of black people in the economy.
-SABC News / 2019-07-19
This report does not necessarily reflects the opinion of SA-news.
“Zuma still controls the ANC” – Natasha Mazzone blitzes Ramaphosa – Good luck coming back from Mazzone’s speech!
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It’s arguable that the best thing about Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA speech is the debate that followed it: He’s been blasted for using Thursday’s address to “fantasise”, while many South Africans face a harsh reality. However, politicians across the house have united to try and stir the president from his dreams – including Natasha Mazzone. The..
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Flurry of ANC MP resignations spurred on by substantial pension benefits – It’s a case of ‘getting out while the going is still good’
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The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has been hit with a flurry of parliamentary resignations, with nine members officially exiting the National Assembly.
In the wake of a particularly grim electoral showing, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been left to confront an arduous task – that of reunifying the deeply divided ANC, while producing positive results on his pre-election promises.
Nine ANC MP’s call it a day
The factional battle raging fiercely within the belly of the ANC is, according to analysts, the greatest threat to Ramaphosa’s political aspirations. Indeed, the insecure power balance – hung on the scales of unshakable loyalty – has already proven especially detrimental to Ramaohosa’s campaign of renewal.
While the recent flurry of resignations may, at first glance, signal a sincere attempt at cleaning house – with some persuasion from the ANC’s Integrity Committee – the truth of the exodus may be far simpler.
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Another ANC MP bites the dust: Tokozile Xasa is the fifth to want out of the National Assembly, resigns from Parliament
It pays to be a politician – These are some of the perks awaiting new MPs – Cellphones, R1-million salaries, free flights and airport parking
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When the 400 newly elected members of the national assembly, and 90 members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), are sworn in on May 22, they can expect a host of benefits. Aside from a minimum R1.1 million annual salary, each member will also get accommodation, travel expenses and transport for their dependents.
Khuthala Noah, parliamentary media relations manager, told Business Insider South Africa that the benefits are continually reviewed and updated to cater for changing needs.
She said perks for the upcoming MP term include:
88 domestic journeys per year which can either be by air, train, bus or vehicle.
Transport to and from South African airports.
Parking at South African airports.
Transport of dependents.
Relocation costs.
“Tools of trade”, which include mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
Equipment, furniture and stationery for MPs’ offices inside the national assembly.
Personal a
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