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Wednesday, 14 January 2026 The EFF notes the debate and adoption of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the Special Appropriations Bill, and the 2025 Adjustment Appropriations Bill today in the National Assembly. The MTBPS, presented in November 2025, has once again failed to follow proper procedures, including meaningful consultation with Parliament […]
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, today congratulated Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube on her appointment as Deputy Public Protector.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Adv Dube's appointment earlier today for a non-renewable term of seven years, with effect from 1 February 2026. The appointment was made in terms of section 2A(1) of the Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act 23 of 1994), following a recommendation by the National Assembly.
Adv Dube brings more than 20 years of experience in the public sector, with extensive expertise in oversight, complaints management and investigations. The position of Deputy Public Protector became vacant following the appointment of Adv Kholeka Gcaleka as Public Protector.
Mr Nqola said Adv Dube enjoyed unanimous support from the multiparty committee that conducted the interview process.
“All Members who participated in the interviews last year agreed that Adv Dube was the strongest candidate among those interviewed. She was calm and composed during a very robust interview process, demonstrated a wide knowledge of the field and articulated her responses clearly and confidently. We therefore recommended to the National Assembly and by extension the President that she should be appointed,” Mr Nqola said.
The Chairperson wished Adv Dube well in her new role and assured her of the committee's support. “At the same time, the committee will continue to exercise its oversight responsibilities vigorously, but in a constructive manner, in the interest of strengthening constitutional democracy,” he emphasised.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR XOLA NQOLA.
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There was a time when the best seat in the house was just a soft armchair near the fireplace. Times have changed. People now want more from their furniture. They want seats that move with them, support their bodies, and help them rest properly after a full day of work or running around with the …
Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder Bryce Parsons produced a match-winning display at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Wednesday night to guide his Pretoria Capitals team into the Betway SA20 final this Sunday.
The post Parsons guides Capitals into SA20 final first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) provincial leader, Jan van Niekerk, and the Harrismith district farmers’ association met with the Free State MEC for Agriculture, Ms Elzabé Rockman, as well as key role players in the agricultural sector, including Dr Jurgens Barnard, Acting Director of State Veterinary Services, on Wednesday. The constructive discussion centred on […]
The post Foot-and-mouth disease: Freedom Front Plus demands action in the Free State appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The Institute for Internal Communication Africa (IFICA) has announced that its Founding President, Adesh Chetram, has chosen to step down in his operational capacity and will join IFICA’s Advisory Board. Demonstrating continuity of leadership and the vision of IFICA, Machine’s Director of Specialist Content & Communication Sarah Browning-de Villiers, who currently serves on IFICA’s Advisory …
Proteas Men’s batter Tony de Zorzi and Momentum Multiply Titans batter Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match KFC T20 International (T20I) series against West Indies and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka due to injury.
The post DE ZORZI AND FERREIRA RULED OUT OF WEST INDIES T20I SERIES AND T20 WORLD CUP first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
Today, Premier Alan Winde led a briefing to provide updates on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and its partners in tackling the ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of the province and the water security challenges impacting several municipalities. The Premier confirmed that the 2025/26 fire season has been one of the most severe in …
Carli Antonopoulos was covering up to 90km a week in training in the build-up to last year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile. Having finished second in the elite women’s race in 2024, she was determined to go one better in 2025 before disaster struck. The Pretoria-based swimmer slipped while climbing into the boat to take her across …
Statement by Luyolo Mphithi MP – DA Spokesperson on Human Settlements: A Democratic Alliance(DA) oversight today across four informal settlements in Gauteng exposed the reality of South Africa’s housing crisis, incited land invasions and land fraud, and the consequences of decades of ANC human settlements failures. The DA is leading the charge in Parliament to …
The Netherlands won a final-ball thriller against Nepal, triumphing by just two runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. Ireland beat the USA by 16 runs, Scotland picked up their first win of the tournament and Bangladesh remained undefeated and moved top of the Group A table. Netherlands hold their nerve against …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has officially announced a strategic partnership with former Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning captain, John Smit. The company made the announcement at their Hyundai Centurion dealership, attended by leading sporting, motoring and business media. The partnership marks a collaboration between two leadership-driven brands built on shared values of excellence and integrity. Stanley …
JJ Basson’s five-wicket haul was not enough as South Africa U19 Men suffered a 55-run defeat to the West Indies in their last group stage match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on Thursday.
The post SA U19 MEN REMAIN POSITIVE DESPITE RESULT first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
It was way back in 2020 that Josh Macleod was first called up by Wales. But, some six years on, he still only has the four caps to his name. To a large extent, that’s down to the horrendous misfortune he has endured on the injury front amid a ruptured Achilles, knee ligament damage, shoulder …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The ANC’s hypocrisy on international relations was again on full display this week, when a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) vote was held calling for a special session to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s shocking admission that SAPS is “not equipped” to defeat gang violence and extortion in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape. South Africans must now ask the obvious question: is the Police Minister and SAPS willing to …
South Africa’s four franchises will look to build on their form in the two European competitions last week when they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship action this weekend, where the race for playoff spots will begin to intensify significantly as the pool stages pass the halfway mark. The Lions will line up against the …
There is something special about watching a film on a big screen with good sound. The experience draws people in and makes even a regular evening feel like an event. For years, this meant going out to a cinema and paying for tickets, popcorn, and parking. But more and more Canadians are bringing that experience …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) views yesterday’s results of the Ward 57 by-election (Die Hoewes, Lyttelton Manor, Lyttelton) in the Tshwane Metro as a positive and significant step in the right direction. The DA managed to muster only 270 more votes than the Freedom Front Plus. 44,38% of voters supported the Freedom Front Plus […]
The post Giant leap forward for Freedom Front Plus in Ward 57 by-election in Tshwane Metro appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The South African government deserves more praise than it gets for a foreign policy that has sought to maintain old relationships with countries in the global north, even as it develops new relations with BRICS partners – and for its courage to act on its principles by charging Israel with genocide at the International Court of Justice.
The post TRUMP’S NEW WORLD ORDER: SA FOREIGN POLICY DESERVES MORE PRAISE THAN IT GETS appeared first on For Good.
Thursday, 15 January 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is deeply concerned by the blatant manipulation of the criminal justice system in the case involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old minor in East London. Recent developments have confirmed that there is a coordinated and corrupt effort within the East London Magistrate Court to […]
Spending time in a hospital or clinic is rarely pleasant. Patients deal with worry, discomfort, and long waits. The last thing anyone needs is a chair that makes things worse. Yet seating is often overlooked when healthcare facilities are set up. The focus goes to beds, medical equipment, and staff areas. Chairs for patients and …
The McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 fleet has completed 24,000 miles of this 28,000 mile race around the planet. The 1,700 miles from Cape Town to Saint Helena was in classic South Atlantic trade-wind conditions—mostly moderate, occasionally unstable, and fast enough to turn the passage into a genuine match race for the front of the …
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across seven Australian cities during the tournament. From Perth Stadium, set to host the opening match on 1 October 2027 with its 60,000-seat capacity, to Stadium Australia in Sydney | Wangal, the …