Mathipa Phishego A major corruption scandal has erupted in the Polokwane Municipality, casting a dark shadow over the Limpopo political landscape. Executive Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemungumoni are at the centre of a storm. Following allegations that they improperly awarded a R56.3 million tender to a company linked to Nemungumoni’s romantic partner,…
image: The Presidency on X by Mathipa Phishego South Africans are once again scrutinizing the ANC-led government’s cadre deployment practices following a sudden ministerial reshuffle sparked by the resignation of Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education and Training on July 21. Nkabane tendered her resignation amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny over her…
by Mathipa Phishego Dr Nobuhle Nkabane at a Portfolio Committee accounting for her SETA board appointment mess. Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has handed his resignation letter as Minister of Higher Education. Following allegations of irregular SETA board appointments and misleading Parliament. Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has been appointed to take over the role. Manamela’s position will…
by Kelebogile Matlou The MTN Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF) Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) investment scheme prepares to distribute its long-awaited shareholder payouts on 28 July 2025, many investors are expressing disappointment, arguing that the scheme has fallen short of its promised impact. MTNZF,which was launched nearly nine years ago, was positioned as an opportunity for Black…
by Mathipa Phishego Unshaken by death threats and controversy, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, continues to make bold public appearances following explosive allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) allegations that implicate none other than Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Two weeks after his revelations sent shockwaves through the security…
by Mathipa Phishego Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has launched a scathing critique of former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter, claiming the latter was fundamentally unqualified to manage South Africa’s power utility during its most critical period of load-shedding. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, reported by BusinessTech, Ramokgopa said, “De Ruyter had no clue…
by Mathipa Phishego “Ramaphosa will die in jail if he lives to 80,” said Political Analyst, Prince Mashele on a Sizwe Mpofu Walsh podcast on Wednesday, 16 July. He allegedly said Ramaphosa’s failure to to act on corruption shows that he leads a criminal network. Referring to the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant…
by Mathipa Phishego Nobuhle Nkabane, the Minister Higher Education and Training dodged Parliament by failing to attend a meeting on Friday. The Minister was supposed to account for her administrative mess to her appointment of Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board. She was represented by deputies, Buti Manamela and Mimmy Gondwe. Tebogo Letsie, the…
by Mathipa Phishego Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has launched a scathing critique of former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter, claiming the latter was fundamentally unqualified to manage South Africa’s power utility during its most critical period of load-shedding. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, reported by BusinessTech, Ramokgopa said, “De Ruyter had no clue…
by Mathipa Phishego The Economic Freedom Fighters have retained ward 13 on by-elections in Seshego under Polokwane Municipality on the 16 of July. This was after their former councilor was expelled for not attending council meetings. Former Ward 13 Cllr, Mafiwa Leballo was expelled by the Polokwane Council this year. Following allegations of not attending…
