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The Presidency’s decision to cover Zuma’s legal expenses invalid, contends DA

Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court testing the understanding by the Presidency to take care of the legal expenses incurred by former President Jacob Zuma for his criminal prosecution.

The DA argued in court papers on Friday the decision by the Presidency to take care of the legal expense brought about by Zuma for his criminal allegations be reviewed,…

Two Limpopo farm attack: specialised rural safety units required

Democratic Alliance (DA) has promised it will keep in touch with the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, reiterating its call to capacitate rural safety within South African Police Service (SAPS) with sufficient manpower and resources.

In a statement on Friday, DA Limpopo Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle said his party calls on the police to make all resources…

President Ramaphosa clarifies former President’s legal fees

President Cyril Ramaphosa says former President Jacob Zuma’s legal fees will be paid in exception to cases where the court finds that he acted in his personal capacity.

“The State Attorney decided that it was appropriate to grant the request of the former President, subject to the condition that he make an undertaking – which he did – to refund monies thus spent should it be found that he acted…

Farm supervisor shot dead, his boss’ son harmed

Tomburke police in Lephalale have launched a manhunt for the killers of a 57-year-old tomatoes farm manager.

He was shot and lethally injured on Wednesday night by unknown attackers.

Police Spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the incident happened at Dale farm, near Tomburke outside Lephalale.

“According to the information, the farm manager was resting together with his 55-year-old…

Post Office plans to pay social grants on track

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has met the obligations in its role for the readiness of the electronic payment option for social grants, says Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele.

These include card productions and plans to swap existing cards with new cards.

“As you would expect with a project of this magnitude and scale, we would require a phasing in and phasing…

Campaign to celebrate Human Rights Day

As part of celebrating Human Rights Day, Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo announced that her department will embark on a campaign to encourage public servants to observe Batho Pele principles.

Batho Pele requires public servants to be responsive, timeous and efficient at all times when rendering services to members of the public.

“We must practically live according to the…

Ramaphosa urged to establish Commission to investigate SARS

The Standing Committee on Finance has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to set up a Commission at the earliest opportunity to investigate shenanigans at the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

The Commission Chairperson Yunus Carrim said part of its mandate includes an investigation into how SARS has managed the allegations against  Jonas Makwakwa and Kerry-Ann Elskie and the authenticity of SARS…

Ramaphosa urged to establish Commission to investigate SARS

The Standing Committee on Finance has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to set up a Commission at the earliest opportunity to investigate shenanigans at the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

The Commission Chairperson Yunus Carrim said part of its mandate includes an investigation into how SARS has managed the allegations against  Jonas Makwakwa and Kerry-Ann Elskie and the authenticity of SARS…