The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it is concerned about the eligibility of the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) and Infrastructure Development, Jacob Mamabolo, to hold office following his alleged implication in the Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank saga. Last week, an explosive affidavit by the defunct bank’s former chairperson, … Read more
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Refiloe Ntsekhe will resign from her position as deputy speaker in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The decision comes as the DA announced that it would not form part of Gauteng’s Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) as negotiations between the two parties were deadlocked over positions in the executive council. GAUTENG DEPUTY SPEAKER … Read more
ActionSA says the newly appointed Gauteng cabinet, led by Panyaza Lesufi, represents a continuation of the same old politics that has brought South Africa’s economic hub to its knees. Lesufi announced his cabinet on Wednesday night, following a two-week delay and disagreements with the Democratic Alliance (DA). OPPOSITION PARTIES SLAM GAUTENG CABINET ActionSA Gauteng leader … Read more
Following delays and bickering over positions, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has finally announced his cabinet. Lesufi announced the members of the executive council on Wednesday night after the announcement was postponed twice. WHO MADE IT TO THE GAUTENG CABINET? During the briefing, Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that the Patriotic Alliance (PA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and … Read more
