Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

General Masemola summoned: 'They become co-responsible for corruption'

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

General Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act, signalling a potential shift towards greater accountability in South Africa's public service. ...

Mpakati’s MDDA future uncertain as Parliament reviews removal request

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Thembelani Mpakati's position on the Media Development and Diversity Agency board is at risk as serious allegations prompt Minister Ntshavheni to seek his removal ...

Unmasking Corruption: Ad hoc committee's findings on police allegations could change everything

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Ad Hoc Committee has wrapped up its five-month investigation into serious allegations against police officials, revealing critical testimonies and insights.

Ad Hoc Committee: Mkhwanazi and Masemola to testify as police investigation concludes

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

As the Ad Hoc Committee's investigation into serious allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi nears its conclusion, the upcoming ...

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals corruption ties to Ramaphosa's circle

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals complex connections between senior officials and corruption allegations, including links to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, ...

Corruption Uncovered: Trent's shocking testimony links Ramaphosa

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Sarah-Jane Trent's testimony reveals complex connections between senior officials and corruption allegations, including links to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, ...

R800m: Will SANDF's deployment end gang violence or fuel more chaos?

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The Department of Defence has requested over R800 million for the deployment of the SANDF to assist police in provinces plagued by gang violence and illegal mining, ...

Godongwana challenges Black Economic Empowerment effectiveness

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana urges a shift in the debate surrounding Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) to focus on its unintended consequences, amidst calls ...

A crucial test for South Africa's fiscal future

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

pposition parties and civil society groups are urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to deliver a 2026 Budget that prioritises growth reforms, social grant increases, ...

Could Sona 2026 be South Africa's breaking point?

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

As South Africa braces for President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address, political parties and civil society are demanding urgent action on crime, ...

Creecy defends suspension of RAF executives amid misconduct claims

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy justifies the precautionary suspension of the RAF's acting CEO and CFO, citing governance needs amid financial misconduct allegations. ...

Cachalia hints at possible declassification of 'Top Secret' IPID report on Phala Phala

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia hints at the possible declassification of the 'Top Secret' IPID report, raising questions about transparency in the Phala Phala ...

RAF’s R230bn scam the worst in history

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Sizwe Dlamini|Published

Scopa' s damning report reveals a decade of unlawful practices within the Road Accident Fund, exposing a staggering R230 billion in hidden liabilities that have ...

SIU recoups irregular NSFAS payments

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The corruption-busting body found that the students were incorrectly funded because their household income was above R350 000 and did not qualify for NSFAS funding. ...

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane denies blocking NPA access

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Mashudu Sadike|Updated

It was recently reported that the NPA was subpoenaing evidence from the data centre and that information might be lost amid claims that software licences were not ...

Mchunu cries bloody murder

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Police Minister laments ‘sobering’ data that underscores reality of citizens living in fear

Corruption commission: DA wants SA’s Constitution to be changed

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The notice highlighted that the Zondo Commission had laid bare public sector corruption.

Sixth Parliament was a mixed bag – watchdog

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

According to Parliamentary Monitoring Group, the sixth Parliament will be remembered for taking this historic step and enforcing accountability.

Distraught family says they have not heard anything about the investigation into the incident

Siphesihle Buthelezi and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Cosatu has urged the Department of Employment to launch a health and safety crackdown across high risk sectors following the deaths of workers at workplaces in recent ...

Parliament and parties pay tribute to DA veteran James Selfe

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Former MP James Selfe started working as a researcher in the late 1970s and 80s for the Progressive Federal Party, went on to be a member of Democratic Party and ...

R553m bill for extended SANDF deployment at Eskom

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

President says SANDF, with SAPS, will continue to protect and safeguard national key points and critical infrastructure in the energy sector.

Tributes pour in for veteran DA stalwart James Selfe

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

After his election to the National Council of Provinces in the 1994 democratic elections, he served in the Constitutional Assembly, participating in the drawing ...

ANC Western Cape chair declines Parly post

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Tyhalisisu does not appear on any of the party’s three candidate lists despite chairpersons of the ANC in provinces usually heading the candidate list to the provincial ...

New law enables pension fund members to access their savings

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The bill provides for a “two-pots” system that divides pension contributions into two separate pots: a savings pot and a retirement pot, with effect from September. ...

Death penalty, social justice top ACC Agenda

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

ACC secretary-general Nkosekhaya Lala says the ten-month old party was on the ground campaigning in communities that were hungry for change.