Podcasts about deputy president paul mashatile

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen tracks President Cyril Ramaphosa's high-stakes visit to Washington for his meeting with Donald Trump. With tensions running high, analysts warn against lecturing the US president, advising instead a strategic, focused approach. We hear from retired US intelligence officer Chris Wyatt, the Hudson Institute's Joshua Meservey, and the Brenthurst Foundation on what's at stake. Plus, Deputy President Paul Mashatile urges farmers at NAMPO to stay the course in South Africa.

Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, has been the target of a virulent attack by The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) for labelling as “thugs” Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP Protection officers who were involved in a “brutal” assault on “innocent” civilians next to the N1 in Johannesburg in 2023 - but were acquitted following an internal disciplinary hearing - despite video evidence. “In a parliamentary context, as part of my constitutional duty to do oversight, I'm not going to allow any union to make me look or seem or feel like just being a rubber stamp that needs to simply approve anything they say or do. There's something very wrong with the process that was followed here and it's critical for us to dissect it.” As for the mysterious deaths of four police officers whose bodies were found in the Hennops River recently, Cameron says: “I do find it suspicious, and it's not to cast doubt on any part of an investigation or anything like that, but it is an extraordinary kind of event….So it would be very interesting to understand more of the depth and context as to what exactly those members were involved with.” Cameron also gives an update on the biggest issues his committee is currently grappling with, including the proposed regulatory amendments of PSiRA that “in essence mean that in a very arbitrary way, a security company can lose its function overnight”.

In his latest Sunday Show, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM) gives BizNews viewers his take on Deputy President Paul Mashatile's pledge to protect the R100 billion Transformation Fund from corruption, the acquittal of his VIP Protection Officers of assault in an internal police disciplinary hearing - despite video evidence; POPCRU's call for Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Ian Cameron to be removed as the Chairperson of the Police Portfolio Committee because he called these bodyguards “thugs”. De Beer casts a Vote of No Confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa following his launch of the second phase of Operation Vulindlela. “He cannot deliver… if you…look at the past 10 years where this man has basically had the reign of this country, it's a disaster.” De Beer laments the “mass economic emigration” of South Africans, not just Afrikaners poised to leave for America in the coming days. Meanwhile, he vows to stay in South Africa - with a call to remove the African National Congress (ANC), “this treacherous government, and the people that continue to slaughter the carcass of such a good country” by beating them at the ballot box. “…we can't go on like this; it's not possible”.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss how much people pay for their bank charges. The listeners also gave their reaction to the acquittal in a disciplinary hearing of the SAPS VIP Protection officers who work with Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling for a comprehensive review of the South African Police Service's internal disciplinary regulations following the acquittal of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP protectors. The officers were caught on video assaulting civilians, yet an internal SAPS disciplinary committee found no wrongdoing. Although a court case against the eight VIP Protection Officers is still ongoing, the DA insists that no one is above the law.Elvis Presslin spoke to Lesiba Thobakgale, Spokesperson of the South African Policing Union (SAPU)...

There has been quite an outcry following the acquittal of eight SAPS VIP Protection Unit officers attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, following an internal SAPS disciplinary process.. Lester Kiewit speaks to Lesiba Thobakgale, the spokesperson for the SA Police Union, and to Ulrich Roux, the legal representative of three of the (four) victims of the N1 highway assault. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, the chair of the portfolio committee on police, who says he will be approaching the Minister of Police and the National Commissioner to demand an explanation for the acquittal by SAPS of eight VIP unit members who were filmed assaulting members of the public on the N1. The officers were part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s protection unit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest edition of The Sunday Show, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), slams President Cyril Ramaphosa attempts at “peacemaking” between Russia and Ukraine, saying he “couldn't even keep peace in the GNU” and “can't even keep his NEC together”. As for his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump, De Beer says: “Trump's got balls. Cyril's got none. Hy het rosyntjies. (He has raisins)”. De Beer describes the alleged assasination attempt on Deputy President Paul Mashatile as “shooting a full-grown elephant bull on the backside, on the ass, with a pellet gun”. He also looks at the current state of the GNU; does a post-mortem on the VAT “fiasco; dissects the spin and bluster put out by African National Congress (ANC) SG Fikile Mbalula; and laughs off the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) call for the fall of Oriana, saying “…they couldn't even do the fall of Brackenfell”. De Beer also uses the latest cases of corruption - and “an animalistic attitude towards gluttony” - to rally a taxpayers' revolt: “…can you imagine one morning, a citizens national group of more than 10 million…decide: No more money. No more funding”.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Prince Mashele about the top political stories of the week. They unpack the reversal of the VAT decision and the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The conversation also touches on the alleged assassination attempt on Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the controversy surrounding MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s widely publicized visit to Pastor Bushiri. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Mbasa Mvenene, Political scientist and Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, to unpack the increasingly visible campaign by Deputy President Paul Mashatile for the ANC’s top position. The conversation begins with the suspicious timing and limited disclosure around the alleged shooting incident involving Mashatile’s motorcade, an event only made public weeks later, over the Easter weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to former presidential bodyguard Conroy Herandien following confirmation that Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s convoy was shot at in March. Herandien shares insight into VIP protection protocols, how incidents like these are typically handled, and what the recent attack reveals about the current security environment for South Africa’s top officials. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ANC's National Executive Committee will meet today to discuss the way forward regarding the government of national unity. This follows the passing of the budget last week where the key partner, the DA voted against. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of the GNU mandate to make South Africa work. He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Legacy Business Breakfast in Illovo, Sandton, this morning. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the defiant DA's fate in the government of national unity (GNU) will be determined by the end of Monday.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will today lead the official World TB Day commemoration and launch the National End TB Campaign in KwaZulu-Natal. The event aims to highlight the devastating impact of tuberculosis and mobilize national efforts to eradicate it. This year's theme, 'Yes! You and I Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver,' calls for urgent action. The campaign seeks to diagnose 250,000 new TB cases in 2025/26, targeting 5 million people with universal TB testing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sihle Mahonga Ndawonde, TB Accountability Consortium project coordinator

In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, begs billionaire Elon Musk to put African National Congress (ANC) SG Fikile Mbalula in rocket and send him to another planet because “everything he says is absolutely nonsensical”. He predicts a hard fall for Johannesburg “kryptonite” Mayor Dada Marrero, who is under fire for using “influencers” as praise singers to cover up for poor service delivery in the decaying city of Egoli. He speculates that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) reconsideration of its decision not to take a fraud and perjury case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile to trial, could be a way to take him out of the running for President. He once again warns that former president Jacob Zuma's MKP should not be underestimated - this time after his party got a foothold in the Western Cape by taking Middelpos from the ANC with 44% in last week's by-election. De Beer also comments on the Battle for the Budget that will have to be fought line item by line item. Lastly, he speaks about the SANDF's planned withdrawal from the DRC - and gives the backstory of the wings that have disappeared from our top general's chest.

Today on The Midday Report on 702 and CapeTalk, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest news, including Deputy President Paul Mashatile leading this year’s Human Rights Day events. The PAC is in Sharpeville and is calling for Human Rights Day to be renamed to commemorate the massacre. The DA’s Helen Zille speaks to Mandy about why she is in Claremont, Johannesburg. Since it is Friday, Mandy brings us sports and good things. This and more on the Midday Report with Mandy Wiener. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen delves into the debate over renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khalid Drive. Former DA leader Tony Leon and political scientist Dr. Frans Cronje warn of serious consequences for South Africa's ties with the US if tensions persist. Hudson Institute's Josh Meservey offers a Washington perspective, while Deputy President Paul Mashatile shares his views from BNC#7 last week.

In his keynote address at BNC#7 in Hermanus, South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile unpacked the ongoing efforts of the nation's Government of National Unity (GNU). Reflecting on the nation's economic journey, he outlined the Government of National Unity's (GNU) ambitious plans to tackle poverty, inequality, and unemployment through structural reforms, inclusive growth, and job creation. From land reform to combating corruption and navigating global trade challenges, Mashatile emphasized collaboration across sectors to build a prosperous, equitable South Africa by 2030 and beyond. Following his speech, Deputy President Mashatile engaged in a lively Q&A session with BizNews founder Alec Hogg. Addressing leadership challenges, he emphasized the strength of the GNU through open dialogue and compromise. Mashatile staunchly defended constitutional freedoms, dismissed speculation about aligning with radical parties, and outlined efforts to combat corruption and boost economic growth. From Gauteng's revival to coalition lessons from the 2024 elections, he underscored a people-first approach to transform South African lives.

In the latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), rages about “the ultimate embarrassment and shame” of South Africa's Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool getting expelled from the United States for race-baiting. “… this is while he's sitting in the USA, where he is, no doubt, one of the few people that…needs to calm this American fire that's burning…Well, he just blew it.” De Beer also dissects the speeches of some of the top speakers at the past week's BizNews Conference: He slams Deputy President Paul Mashatile for speaking about fighting corruption with dockets hanging over his own head. “When you speak in that manner, you have to have credibility…Heaven forbid he does become the Number One.” De Beer has rare praise for Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie as “one of the loudest flag-wavers” of the Government of National Unity (GNU). “I'll tell you after again seeing him, his speech and his enlightenment of the crowd, I might start to like Gayton McKenzie.” De Beer hails the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) Helen Zille for delivering the payload with her opening address in which she spoke about the challenges of being in the GNU. “But…she echoed many a sentiment: this is the only option that we have.” De Beer also shares his theory that the State's increased “focus” on certain outspoken personalities could have led to billionaire Rob Hersov not coming out “firebrand, accusational and lightning” in his speech as usual. “He nearly became a diplomat…Anti-ANC as always, pro-GNU, but very calm. Maybe a once-in-a-lifetime delivery.”

The BizNews Conference 7 in Hermanus is in full swing, featuring top speakers like Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, and UK entrepreneur Arron Banks. Highlights include sharp insights from political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki on BEE and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane on tackling load shedding. Stay tuned for full interviews and exclusive content on BizNewsTV.

RISE Mzansi has called on the Portfolio Committee on Transport to investigate claims of impropriety by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy in the selection of the new SAA CEO. A recent media report exposed that Minister Creecy is poised to recommend the least qualified candidate for the top spot - contradicting the airline's board preference. The Portfolio Committee on Transport will conduct an oversight visit at SAA's Airways Park today, to uncover the truth behind these allegations. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi Chief Organiser and National Assembly Caucus Whip

Investigative Journalist Kyle Cowan joins John Maytham to discuss allegations that the ANC’s deployment committee, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, influenced the selection of the new South African Airways (SAA) CEO. Despite the SAA board’s preference for Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is reportedly recommending John Lamola, the lowest-scoring candidate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), comments on the crisis in the Government of National Unity (GNU) following President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Land Expropriation Bill and says Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen “can't just now throw toys out of the cot; he has to now go to the table and see if he can save the GNU”. De Beer slams the attacks on Public Works Minister Dean MacPherson from Deputy President Paul Mashatile, ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). “I think he's taking away too many people's fat chow.” De Beer gives a peep into succession “battles” in both the DA and African National Congress (ANC) where word has it that there is “a female under the guiding light of Cyril Ramaphosa, whom he favours”. As for The Hawks raid on the office of DA Deputy Federal Chair JP Smith and another MMC, De Beer says there is “a clear GNU strategy attack…now filtering down to local government level”. De Beer warns that while the GNU is weakening, former President Jacob Zuma's MKP is growing stronger. “MK is sitting and they are waiting for the right moment.” Lastly, he describes the fierce fighting in the eastern DRC in which at least eight SANDF soldiers have been killed.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile acknowledged that the government's economic challenges in reducing the cost of living persist.

In this episode of the Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), slams Deputy President Paul Mashatile for not declaring a diamond gifted to his wife by Ponzi accused Louis Liebenberg; warns that Democratic Alliance Federal Chair Helen Zille knows where's the nuclear button to implode the Government of National Unity (GNU); and calls President Cyril Ramaphosa “spineless, gutless” and without backbone,”watermelons” and “rugby balls” for redeploying Minister Thembi Simelane. Discussing the deportation this weekend of the killer of former South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Chris Hani, De Beer comments on speculation that it was an “inside job” and that some members of the African National Congress (ANC) were part of a plot to use the Right Wing to dispose of him. He also expresses outrage over the costly training of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's “AmaPanyaza” who are “suddenly goose-stepping in the format of Russia and of China”. As for the R90 billion rand municipal debt to ESKOM, De Beer warns: “if we don't get corporate, economic, soluble good governance in the municipal areas, we are dead. We are not going to make it.”

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned South Africans against registering businesses for illegal foreigners, asking authorities to act against such actions. Mashatile said the government wanted South Africans to own most shops.

The Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that arrangements are underway to return a precious stone gifted to his wife, Humile Mashatile. The gift was from controversial diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, who is currently facing multiple charges, including fraud, racketeering, and theft. To shed more light on this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President Paul Mashatile

In this latest Sunday Show with Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM) identifies former President Jacob Zuma as the politician who holds the most aces in the “dirty tricks department” of hidden scandals involving other politicians. “…he always uses the security conclave and the intelligence scenario. And that's why he's always one ahead…I don't think there's people that can counter MK at this moment on that deep dark level.” Analysing the appointment of Floyd Shivambu as the MKP's Secretary General, De Beer says: “He's going to solidify them. But at the same time, make no mistake, he's also going to kill EFF.” De Beer dissects the possible motive behind Deputy President Paul Mashatile's stance that the Government of National Unity (GNU) would survive a Democratic Alliance (DA) exit. He also lists the politicians in the African National Congress (ANC) Top 7 whom he believes are indictable and impeachable. And he describes how the flaunting of laws have created two current national crises.

“We're intervening,” says Deputy President Paul Mashatile as children die of poisoning allegedly sold by spaza shops, saying the government must not be too lazy to regulate food.

In this edition of NewsWrap from BizNews, we delve into critical updates on the US elections and expose troubling political interference within the South African Police Service, alongside urgent insights into Johannesburg's declining infrastructure. Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane critiques the DA-ANC coalition for missed reform opportunities, while UIM President Neil De Beer labels Deputy President Paul Mashatile's land policy a distraction from corruption allegations. Finally, Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers shares an optimistic outlook on the company's strategic partnership with FNB. Tune in for all the highlights!

On this edition of the Sunday Show on BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile - who has reaffirmed government's commitment to expropriation of land without compensation - should be hauled before court on “terrible” charges of corruption; examines the possible reasons behind the dropping of a corruption charge against former Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa and lists several other cases that have been withdrawn - despite “tantamount evidence”. He gives his verdict on the war of words between ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba and political economist Phumlani M. Majozi over social media posts by the latter - and explains why he believes they are both in the wrong. He also vows to get the inside story on an apparently leaked Helen Zille video about “the ANC's manipulation (in GNU negotiations), apparently to keep international relationships and international ministries going because that's where they get most of their stuff”. Furthermore, De Beer comments on the election outcomes in Botswana - where the ruling party was peacefully ousted after 58 years in power - and in Mozambique where unrest has broken out over Frelimo's alleged rigging of the election - amid rumours that Swapo could lose the next election in Namibia.

There are seemingly different expectations about the role of the GNU technical committee by its two largest partners.  Deputy President Paul Mashatile will convene the inaugural meeting of the GNU's technical committee, which will be attended by the leaders of the 11 parties in the coalition arrangement in Cape Town on Thursday.  The Committee is aimed at acting as a so-called clearing house to deal with the issues facing the GNU on an ongoing basis. However, as Busi Chimombe reports, while the DA appears to view the forum primarily as a dispute resolution platform, the ANC is adamant that it will play a much broader role

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Kyle Cowan an investigative journalist at News24 about the many investigations that the SIU and public prosecutor are currently conducting surrounding Deputy President Paul Mashatile and his close friends and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham turns to News 24 Investigative Journalist, Kyle Cowan, for a break down on the increasing pressure on Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who faces investigations by the Hawks, Public Protector, and SIU. Probes target Mashatile's family, including his son-in-law's R28-million mansion, contracts linked to his sons, and scrutiny around his lavish lifestyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Karam Singh Executive Director of Corruption Watch, on the discusses the claims that a group of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's associates were shown the door by the Commercial bank "Investec" after they were questioned about transactions involving millions of rands that had passed through their company's accounts during the ANC leader's tenure as party treasurer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deputy President of South Africa and the ANC, Paul Mashatile, says decolonizing the education system is rooted in deepening the struggle for non racialism, united and democratic South Africa.  Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) 10th National Congress. About 2-thousand SADTU delegates are converging at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, for the union's 10th National Congress. 

Deputy President, Paul Mashile has thanked those in attendance at the Meqheleng Stadium in Fickburg for the warm he received on arrival. Mashatile, who is also acting president as President Cyril Ramaphosa is away in New York in the United States of America, is making his first public appearance following the incident where he collapsed on the podium while addressing a crowd in Limpopo. Government has chosen Fickburg in celebrating National Heritage Day. Let us now take you live to podium where Mashating is making his address

We discussed the Bela Bill and the president's decision to suspend two clauses of the bill.   We spoke about the health of Deputy President Paul Mashatile after his collapse on Saturday.   We started a new feature called Monday Motivation and we played a song to motivate our listeners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, United Independent Movement President Neil de Beer gives his take on the political dramas of the past week: Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen's failed blackmail attempt of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the signing of the BELA Bill, and having to get rid of his Chief of Staff; Deputy President Paul Mashatile's public collapse, possibly because of food poisoning, and many ANC supporters clamouring for Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to take his place; the torrents of opposing sentiment unleashed by the death of former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and his controversial legacy. He also speaks about how Economic Freedom Fighters CIC Julius Malema is being politically slaughtered by former President Jacob Zuma's MKP. And before he weighs in on the latest Presidential debate in the US, De Beer names the Flop of the Week and the Hero of the Week.

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says that the Government of National Unity will stand the test of time. He says that the foundation and principles of the GNU were agreed upon by all parties involved. Speaking to SABC politics editor, Mzwandile Mbeje on Tuesday, in Cape Town Mashatile said that the GNU has brought much-needed stability to the country and that the ANC and other political parties didn't just enter into the GNU, but rather were forced into it by the voters. Sibahle Motha reports. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described attacks on police officers as equivalent to treason, saying they constitute an attack on the state. Mashatile was speaking at an annual commemoration event honouring police officers who died in the line of duty between April last year and March this year. The Independent Policing Union of South Africa has echoed Mashatile's calls by pledging to campaign for the killing of police officers to be declared treason. To elaborate further on the Union's sentiments Elvis Presslin spoke to President of  INDEPENDENT POLICING UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA (IPUSA's), Bethuel Nkuna

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is calling for an independent forensic investigation into the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF). The party wants the probe to focus on the period during Deputy President Paul Mashatile's tenure as MEC of Human Settlements in Gauteng to date. The Fund's board appointments lack transparency and has numerious dubious payments made to a law firm associated with Mashatile. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlemants, Mervyn Cirota

A focus on the flow of patients, where they're being treated, the major injuries, and the burden the crash has placed on the system. Three political parties will take the IEC to the Constitutional Court. The trial of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's Blue Light brigade is underway. The court had very stringent restrictions for the media, but those were relaxed a bit. Build One South Africa announce “plans to build a world-class government and a capable state free from corruption”. Various organisations pleaded with the City of Joburg to reopen the Johannesburg City Library, which has been closed since the Covid periSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EWN receives an update on the latest developments around Bree Street since the City announced it would begin repairs at the explosion site. City of Johannesburg Found Liable for Usindiso Building Fire Tragedy. AUDIO: MINISTRY OF POLICE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON OPERATION SHANELA SUCCESSES ACHIEVED IN THE PAST YEAR. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says they are strengthening efforts to minimise drug trafficking into South Africa. The eight police officers who are part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP Protection Services Unit that were caught on video punching and kicking people on the N1 highway in June Last year are expected back in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. The Modack trial continues: Lawyer William Booth to testify about the attempt to have him killed. AUDIO: Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will provide an update on implementing the Energy Action Plan. Did the DA go too far with its advert? SPORTS WRAP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in partnership with the National Business Initiative held a dialogue to enhance service delivery through strengthening local government in cooperation with the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). The discussion revolved around co-creating a functional and efficient society, and how the public and private sectors can collaborate to strengthen and guide best practice for public-private partnership model for a successful running of local government. Nosipho Radebe speaks to Parks Tau, Deputy Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he will be in eThekwini later this week to asses water challenges. Website

Deputy President Paul Mashatile plans to involve farmers and civic organisations such as Afriforum to help local governments repair struggling water-treatment plants. Government has warned that if efforts fail to address the deterioration in water quality and the increasing cases of water-shedding prove ineffective, national government will assume control of water management from municipalities.  The crisis has recently impacted major urban areas, leading to extended periods of water outages in places like Johannesburg. Elvis Presslin spoke to AfriForum's Head of Environmental Affairs, Lambert de Klerk

Lambert de Klerk, Head of Environmental Affairs at AfriForum, presentsAfriforum's stance on Deputy President Paul Mashatile's proposal forgovernmental collaboration with farmers and civil society organizations toaddress water-related challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured that by the end of the current administration's term, all priority legislation will have gone through parliamentary processes and passed constitutional master to become laws, after the President has approved the Bills. Mashatile, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business in Parliament, said he welcomed the significant progress government is making in the enactment of key legislation. "The significance of the legislative programme is that it is a linear and revolving responsibility to both enact legislation and fine-tune existing laws," he explained. The Public Administration Management Amendment Bill, the Public Service Amendment Bill, the Statistics Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill have been finalised. The public service Bills have been referred to the National Council of Provinces for consideration, while the other Bills have been referred to specific parliamentary portfolio committees for processing. By the end of February, a total of 16 Bills had been sent to the President for assent. "This represents significant progress which we welcome. It takes us another step closer in the fulfilment of the mandate of the sixth democratic administration," he said.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has ramped up efforts to deal with socalled construction mafias. Website

Jummah with Deputy President Paul Mashatile by Radio Islam

DA Leader John Steenhuisen will today lay criminal charges against Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The move comes after several media reports implicated Mashatile in alleged corruption during his tenure as MEC for Human Settlements in Gauteng. Steenhuisen says last week they attempted to deliver a comprehensive docket of all of the corruption allegations levelled against Mashatile to the Presidency. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Solly Malatsi, Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday formally laid criminal charges against Deputy President Paul Mashatile, after allegations of corruption, spanning almost two decades, were levelled against him. It has been reported that Mashatile's son-in-law Nceba Nonkwelo purchased a R28.9-million home in Constantia, Cape Town, last year through one of his companies, Bilcosat. Between March and May 2023, Nonkwelo, through his business entities, funded the purchase of properties allegedly for Mashatile's benefit, worth R65.9-million. DA leader John Steenhuisen said the integrity of the South African government was laughable when the country's second in command had such a large cloud of dire corruption allegations hanging over his head. "President [Cyril] Ramaphosa can no longer bury his head in the sand and hope it will somehow blow over. There now exists more than sufficient evidence to suggest that Paul Mashatile is, and has been, involved in egregious corruption during his tenure of various executive positions over the past two decades, and it is now time for him to face the consequences," said Steenhuisen. He said as South Africa approached a "'hinge of history' election later this year", citizens could not allow the African National Congress (ANC) government to deflect from the fact that most State failure and every service collapse could be directly traced to State capture and severe corruption that had become endemic under the ANC. Steenhuisen said the DA had also submitted a formal complaint against Mashatile to Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests for a breach of the Members' Code of Conduct, for failure to disclose registrable interests, or for wilfully or grossly negligently providing the Registrar with incorrect or misleading details. "Mashatile also faces allegations for having misled Parliament by failing to properly declare his use of various properties, including a R37-million Waterfall house in Gauteng. In addition to this, Mashatile also breached the Code of Conduct by failing to act in all respects in a manner that is consistent with the integrity of their office or the government," he said. Given that the appointment of the Deputy President was made solely at the discretion of the President, last week the DA submitted a dossier of allegations levelled against Mashatile to the Union Buildings for the attention of Ramaphosa. The DA gave Ramaphosa a week to act against Mashatile, urging him to use the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to declare the removal of Mashatile from his executive, and to submit him for a full Special Investigating Unit investigation. However, Steenhuisen said it came as no surprise that Ramaphosa had done nothing to act against the "corrupt cadres within his government" and within his own party. Steenhuisen pointed out that had Ramaphosa instituted lifestyle audits for his Cabinet ministers, as promised in his first SoNA, all allegations levelled against Mashatile would have come to light for the requisite action to be taken. FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS Meanwhile, Steenhuisen said the work of journalists should not be ignored, explaining that in addition to laying criminal charges against Mashatile the DA was seeking an appointment with the Hawks, which were already involved in an investigation with other several matters related to Mashatile. The DA will seek to supplement the Hawks' case with matters outlined in the charge sheet. "We believe that it is in the interest of South Africa for President Cyril Ramaphosa to break his silence about his deputy. He cannot continue to act as if nothing is wrong and everything is all right. This is a huge scandal that is enveloping the Presidency. You cannot stand before the nation at the State of the Nation Address and talk about combating corruption and getting at the bottom of graft and eliminating State capture in the country, when the very person occupying the office across from you at the Union Buildings has himself got t...

DA leader John Steenhuisen on Monday officially laid criminal charges against Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the Cape Town Central police station. This after media reports implicated Mashatile in alleged corruption dating back to when he was MEC for human settlements in Gauteng. Steenhuisen delivered a charge sheet detailing the allegations which have been investigated in articles by News24. 

The Democratic Alliance has delivered its alternative State of the Nation Address, with party leader John Steenhuisen making a presentation in Sandton, Johannesburg. Steenhuisen accused President Ramaphosa of publicly refusing to act against the Deputy President Paul Mashatile, despite alarming evidence of systemic corruption.

Khaya Sithole writes and tweets on matters of politics, economics, finance and social justice. He joins John to consider the reputation conundrum that has been placed upon President Cyril Ramaphosa by the DA's call that Deputy President Paul Mashatile is dismissed over corruption allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted that should President Cyril Ramaphosa fail to announce the removal of Deputy President Paul Mashatile from his Cabinet in his State of the Nation Address (SoNA), it will use collated information to lay criminal charges against Mashatile. The DA, on Friday, handed over a dossier with an accompanying letter detailing damning allegations of corruption levelled against Mashatile, to Ramaphosa's office at the Union Buildings. DA leader John Steenhuisen said that South Africa cannot be presided over by a Deputy President against whom corruption allegations are "piling up by the day". Steenhuisen noted that over the past few months, a series of explosive exposés had been published by numerous investigative journalists outlining the extent to which Mashatile is allegedly engaged in a web of corruption and State capture spanning almost two decades - behaviour that Steenhuisen says has become commonplace under the African National Congress (ANC). "These would constitute clear violations of the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, the Public Finance Management Act, and the Executive Members' Ethics Act. With this dossier now in hand, President Ramaphosa can no longer claim ignorance that his 'Number Two' is heading a State capture scheme the likes of which was last seen under Jacob Zuma," he said. Steenhuisen noted that the DA would also file an Executive Members' Ethics Act complaint against Mashatile for his violation of the Executive Ethics Code. He said that in all of the party's submissions to law enforcement, it would highlight the fact that Ramaphosa was now personally in possession of the dossier against Mashatile, and that his failure to act potentially implicated him in the corruption racket. "This set of actions represents but the start of what will be a sustained campaign to hold both Ramaphosa and Mashatile accountable. The DA will continue to fight this corruption using every channel at our disposal," Steenhuisen added. He said had Ramaphosa carried out the lifestyle audits of his executive, as promised in his first SoNA at the beginning of his term, all of these alleged corrupt dealings would have come to light. Steenhuisen alleges that five years later, the South African national executive is still comprised of numerous Ministers facing severe allegations of corruption. "Yet another broken promise from a bystander President for which there have been no consequences," the DA leader said, Meanwhile, Steenhuisen highlighted that South Africa plummeted to its lowest-ever ranking on the global Corruption Perceptions Index, confirming that corruption was even worse under Ramaphosa than it was under Zuma. He said it was "precisely Ramaphosa's paralysis" regarding the illegal actions of his Cabinet members and ANC cadres that continued to hollow out South Africa's public service and chip away at investor and public confidence in government. "If a fish rots from the head down, then President Ramaphosa clearly sees it fit to preside over a corrupt government with a rotten Deputy. South Africans have learnt from painful experience that Ramaphosa lacks the courage to do the right thing. That is why the DA will now step up to lead by intensifying our campaign for Mashatile to be held accountable via other avenues," he said.

The FW de Klerk Foundation wants government to take "immediate and effective" steps to carry out its responsibility in terms of Section 165(4) of the Constitution to protect the country's judges and magistrates. The foundation stated that ensuring the safety of the country's judges and magistrates was "imperative". "Failure to protect them will have a direct and detrimental impact on South Africa as a whole as the rule of law deteriorates and more instances of mob justice and abuse of State power take hold," it said. The foundation pointed out that the rule of law was one of the Constitution's founding values. "It depends on a judicial authority that is subject only to the Constitution, which it must apply impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice. To achieve this, the State is required by Section 165(4) of the Constitution to "protect the courts" and to ensure their independence, impartiality, dignity, accessibility and effectiveness," it added. The foundation said it was disturbing to learn, from a recent survey of the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit at the University of Cape Town, that one-third of magistrates were threatened or harmed in 2021/22, with some reporting they had experienced such threats multiple times. The foundation explained that the country depended on a secure and respected judiciary for the protection of basic individual rights - the most significant of which were enshrined as justiciable rights in the Bill of Rights - saying without it, things would very quickly fall apart. "People take the law into their own hands - as they did in Ekurhuleni, where four technicians responding to an electricity outage were tragically murdered by an angry mob who mistook them for cable thieves," the foundation said. It noted that without the rule of law and a strong and independent judiciary, State officials "think they can abuse their power with impunity as they did in July 2023", when members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security detail brutally assaulted members of the public. The foundation explained that it was gratifying that the victims had now gone to a civil court to enforce their rights and claim damages from their assailants. The criminal prosecution of the security detail members for assault has been rescheduled for May, the foundation said, reiterating that this shows, once again, how important a strong and secure judiciary was in the protection of rights.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on both the public and private sectors to unite against the scourge of corruption. Mashatile also signed the anti-corruption pledge, vowing never to take or pay bribes and to treat public resources respectfully. He also signed the pledge to commemorate International Anti-corruption Day on Saturday 9 December as another promise to act with integrity in all his dealings. This is despite reports that he had the regular use of a property owned by businessman Edwin Sodi. Sodi currently faces charges of benefitting from state capture. The Zondo Commission found that the National Prosecuting Authority should consider charging him for his role in the asbestos scandal in the Free State. Mashatile told dignitaries, including heads of Chapter 9 institutions, at the 2023 International Anti-corruption Commemoration on Friday that corruption was a scourge that continues to affect every corner of the world. "It's imperative for the public sector and private sector to unite in their dedication to good governance which is founded on transparency and accountability," Mashatile told the audience at Unisa's ZK Matthews Hall in Pretoria. He said corruption was based on selfishness and a lack of concern for the majority. Mashatile said: It is on this basis that we should be vigilant in how we address corruption, especially in the public sector. It is a persistent problem that inhibits development, fairness, and equality in our society. He also lit a candle alongside Whistleblower House executive director Cynthia Stimpel, remembering slain whistleblowers as well as those still in hiding. Stimpel said the war on corruption was far from over, adding that whistleblowers, most of whom were in hiding, were tired of excuses. "I hope this light shines bright enough for the National Prosecuting Authority to see. We are getting tired of excuses in court," she said. Stimpel read out the names of whistleblowers who are in hiding, including Athol Williams and Thabiso Zulu. She also cautioned political parties from using public funds for campaigning. "I hope this candle can burn bright enough for our government to have the courage to prevent the looting," she said.

Professor Steven Friedman joins John to provide a critical evaluation of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recent annual address to the National Council of Provinces. In this address, Mashatile discussed the advancements achieved in South Africa since the pivotal year of 1994.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised concerned that there are fewer HIV positive children who are on antiretroviral therapy. Mashatile was speaking during the World Aids Day commemoration event in Mandeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Meanwhile South Africa is leading globally with children who are infected with HIV. Vusi Makhosini reports. We spoke to Dr Seithati Molefi Deputy Chief of Party at Right to Care AND Sibongile Tsahabalala; Chairperson of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)

Business committed to building SA, Ramaphosa says after Ntshavheni's accusation More than a week after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accused the private sector of engineering the state's collapse, President Cyril Ramaphosa said business' current partnership with government illustrates how committed they are to the country. Ramaphosa and business issued a joint statement on Wednesday after Cabinet met with business leaders as part of their initiative to deal with the country's energy, transport, and logistics, as well as crime and corruption problems. "Since we began, we have made significant progress in establishing structures and ways of working, mobilising resources and driving implementation of key actions. We see this partnership as evidence of the business community's commitment to building our country and overcoming the challenges that we face," Ramaphosa said in a statement. At a post-Cabinet briefing last week, Ntshavheni was asked about a long-standing probe into rand manipulation that involves 28 banks. She said that "the performance of the economy has been manipulated by [the] private sector, [which] has no interest in the development of this country", adding that the private sector continued to "engineer and do machinations to ensure the government collapses". Business Unity SA said it hoped Ntshavheni would reconsider her comments and it would "raise it with government through the partnership".BUSA president and Discovery CEO Adrian Gore said in Wednesday's joint statement that there had been some movement on collaboration structures with government. Some of the highlighted successes include over 1 000MW of power generation capacity, establishing the Rail Infrastructure Manager for Transnet - which opens the doors to third-party train operators, and establishing a digital and financial Forensic Analysis Centre. "Despite these initial successes… the pace of delivery across the initiative seems to be plateauing, mainly as a result of delays in regulatory and other approvals, as well as slippage on the implementation of strategic plans, and the alignment of these to workable funding solutions," Gore said. Next story, 'I don't think there should be any panic': Ramaphosa won't just sign NHI Bill into law President Cyril Ramaphosa won't simply sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law. "I don't think there should be any panic," Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said at a briefing on Wednesday, just hours before the National Council of Provinces vote on whether or not to accept the Bill in its current form. "Concerns have been expressed directly to the president [about] certain parts of the Bill. Once the Bill has been passed, the president still has a constitutional imperative in processing that Bill before he signs it. He will look at the process. One of the things he will look at is, has there been sufficient consultation and if so, have those consultations sufficiently addressed the issues of concern," Magwenya explained. He said it was within Ramaphosa's remit to send back a bill if he has any concerns. "The passing of the Bill doesn't necessarily mark the conclusion of the process. The president does not, each time he receives a Bill, just sign it as a given. If he so desires, he can open another round of consultation to satisfy himself that what he will sign will not be subjected to endless litigation," the spokesperson added. He was briefing the media about Ramaphosa's diary. In an unprecedented move, business organisations have written to the presiding officers of the NCOP as well as Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who is the leader of government business, urgently appealing to put a stop to the bill. Last week, the NCOP Select Committee on Health and Social Services adopted the bill without any amendments to the version passed by the National Assembly, despite intense lobbying from Business Unity SA, Business for SA, and healthcare professionals. Also making hea...

President Cyril Ramaphosa won't simply sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law. "I don't think there should be any panic," Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said at a briefing on Wednesday, just hours before the National Council of Provinces vote on whether or not to accept the Bill in its current form. "Concerns have been expressed directly to the president [about] certain parts of the Bill. Once the Bill has been passed, the president still has a constitutional imperative in processing that Bill before he signs it. He will look at the process. One of the things he will look at is, has there been sufficient consultation and if so, have those consultations sufficiently addressed the issues of concern," Magwenya explained. He said it was within Ramaphosa's remit to send back a bill if he has any concerns. "The passing of the Bill doesn't necessarily mark the conclusion of the process. The president does not, each time he receives a Bill, just sign it as a given. If he so desires, he can open another round of consultation to satisfy himself that what he will sign will not be subjected to endless litigation," the spokesperson added. He was briefing the media about Ramaphosa's diary. In an unprecedented move, business organisations have written to the presiding officers of the NCOP as well as Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who is the leader of government business, urgently appealing to put a stop to the bill. Last week, the NCOP Select Committee on Health and Social Services adopted the bill without any amendments to the version passed by the National Assembly, despite intense lobbying from Business Unity SA, Business for SA, and healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals also voiced their concerns over the NCOP's refusal to amend the bill, which has moved almost entirely unchanged through the parliamentary process since 2019. Business organisations are particularly concerned about Section 33 of the Bill, which deals with the phasing-in of the NHI and the phasing out of private medical aid insurance. It states that "once the NHI is fully implemented as determined by the Minister of Health, medical schemes may only offer complementary cover to services not reimbursable by the fund". Section 33 is certain to be challenged on constitutional grounds, due to the limitation it would impose on the right to health. Trade union Solidarity has already indicated that it will challenge this. The Bill aims to establish universal healthcare for all South Africans by abolishing the "two-tier" system, in which the bulk of healthcare spending is made in the private sector for the benefit of a few, while the mass of the population is relegated to the "under-funded" public sector. The Bill will establish a single NHI Fund, managed by the state, to buy healthcare services from the public and private sectors. Services will be free to the public at the point of delivery. Once a service becomes available under the NHI, medical schemes will no longer be allowed to cover it, implying the ultimate phasing out of private medical insurance. Proceedings in the NCOP started at 14:00, but the vote on the Bill is expected later in the afternoon.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has over the weekend launched the 16-days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign in Mpumalanga. Meanwhile, the mental health of South African men needs attention, says Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba.  Ramathuba says she believes the mental health of the country's men is an important aspect of the battle against gender-based violence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Marguerite Holtzhausen- Executive Director of The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture Trust

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged South African men to play a positive role in ending gender-based violence. Website

A Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) investigation has found that the loans it granted to Deputy President Paul Mashatile's son-in-law Nceba Nonkwelo's company were possibly reckless and not in the GPF's best interest. At a press conference on Monday, Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile, flanked by GPF CEO Lindiwe Kwele, presented the report following an investigation by Gildenhuys Malatji Incorporated (GMI). The investigation sought to determine the circumstances around the loans totalling R24.9-million to Nonkwelo's company, Nonkwelo Investments, between 2013 and 2017. The loans were for the construction of student accommodation in Highlands, Johannesburg, that was never done. Shortly after News24 published these revelations in July, Maile ordered the GPF board to launch the investigation and report back to him within 30 days. It has been three months since that deadline passed. The investigation found that, following a change in the scope of the project from affordable housing to student accommodation, which was legally "uncertain", any approval of funding would be irregular and "not in the best interest of the GPF". "Unless there is a reason for this, it would otherwise have been an arbitrary and possibly a reckless decision. By stepping in and approving a senior funding loan to Nonkwelo Investments, investigators expressed a view that this caused GPF to continue to assume an even greater risk," it said. It further found that the project "was not viable". The GPF entered into a settlement agreement with Nonkwelo Investments, the nature of which was not disclosed. "Nonkwelo Investments failed to make a single payment at the end of the moratorium period, as such was in material breach of the second loan agreement," the report concluded. According to Maile, "We have taken full cognisance of the findings in the investigation report, including the financial and legal implication, as well as the institutional integrity of the GPF as as important entity of the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements. "Whilst the findings are clear about the governance pitfalls, we are however of the view that the recommendations are not conclusive. Accordingly, we have asked the board to institute a process of reviewing them with an intention of strengthening the areas of weakness."

The incident where the couple was brutally shot down at the Randburg Magistrates Court Hit will affect the case against rogue cops.    The ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula opened a case of crimen injuria against Thuja Holdings CEO  Mthunzi Mdwaba at the Sandton police station.    The DA's spokesperson on employment and labour, Michael Cardo, has called on Nxesi to come out and clear his name.    State witness in the Meyiwa trial to be re-examined.    Rand Water Chief Executive Officer Sipho Mosai will be updating the media on the state of bulk water supply in its areas of operations.   MANDY'S BOOK OF THE WEEK:  Legends - People Who Changed South Africa for the Better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Brooke, along with other industry peers, attended a meeting with Deputy President Paul Mashatile, discussing the state of South Africa's business landscape. In this podcast Peter highlights the value of government-business dialogues in improving sectors such as energy, transport, and tackling crime.Tough times ahead, but dialogue is key. Have our latest investment-related podcasts sent directly to your mobile. Subscribe here.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Linkedin.

Nicholas Lorimer and Sara Gon discuss the incredible revelation that the giant Kusile power plant is currently producing no electricity. They also discuss a conflict of interest in Deputy President Paul Mashatile's latest advisor appointment. They also chat about the Union's outrage at government “austerity”. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Leader of Government Business and Deputy President Paul Mashatile says through collective effort and shared values, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) can determine the trajectory and direction of the country.  He was speaking at the Nedlac'sl 28th Annual National Summit currently underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. The Nedlac Summit provides an opportunity for social partners from organised business, community, government and organised labour to receive and consider a report on the activities of the institution. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to reporter Naledi Ngcobo... 

At yesterday's closing of the two-day National Dialogue on Coalition Governments at the University of the Western Cape, Deputy President Paul Mashatile called on the country to draw lessons from others and its own experiences on coalition governments. Mashatile gave examples of successful government coalitions when the  African National Congress (ANC) worked with the National Party at the national level and the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal at the dawn of democracy. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the ANC of trying to hijack the dialogue, DA chief whip, Siviwe Gwarube says it became apparent during discussions that the government was already working on its own coalition legislation. An accusation the deputy president has since denied. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader, Bantu Holomisa and DA's National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi... 

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Since his appointment, there has been keen interest to better understand where Deputy president Paul Mashatile stands on national issues.  In this episode of the Politics Weekly, Mashatile sat down with Sunday Times' Sibongakonke Shoba, Kgothatso Madisa and Caiphus Kgosana for a wide ranging conversation including among other things his view on the country's just transition to green and renewable energy, the basic income grant and the now non-attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Other topics of discussion include the ANC's plans to regain the majority vote in the 2024 general elections, recent claims to oust Mashatile from office and his contentious relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Since his appointment, there has been keen interest to better understand where Deputy president Paul Mashatile stands on national issues.  In this episode of the Politics Weekly, Mashatile sat down with Sunday Times' Sibongakonke Shoba, Kgothatso Madisa and Caiphus Kgosana for a wide ranging conversation including among other things his view on the country's just transition to green and renewable energy, the basic income grant and the now non-attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Other topics of discussion include the ANC's plans to regain the majority vote in the 2024 general elections, recent claims to oust Mashatile from office and his contentious relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government is still trying to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the next month's Brics summit. As a signatory to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which has issued a warrant for his arrest, South Africa is obliged to arrest Putin, should he come to SA. But this is an unthinkable proposition for the government, as the government invited him. "It's a big dilemma for us. Of course, we cannot arrest him. It's almost like you invite your friend to your house, and then arrest them. That's why for us, his not coming is the best solution. "The Russians are not happy, though. They want him to come," he said in an interview in Johannesburg on Friday. Mashatile was tasked with dealing with the dilemma by President Cyril Ramaphosa, and proposed three options, none of which have been accepted by all the Brics partners. These included relocating the summit to China, Putin not attending but sending his foreign minister in his place, and holding a virtual summit. "So, we are in a situation where the summit will probably be here, and the Russians want Putin to come. So, we've now decided to leave this matter with the president who is talking to Putin. The president is going to the Russia-Africa summit later this month, so they will continue to talk. We want to show him the challenges that we face because we are part of the Rome Statute and we can't wiggle out of this," Mashatile said. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor confirmed last week that the Brrics summit will be held in South Africa. Mashatile said that no decision had been taken to uninvite Putin, and the strategy remained one of persuasion until Ramaphosa met him in Russia at the end of July. Uninviting him was tricky as Russia had been an original member of Brics while SA joined later, he said. South Africa's bonds and currency were hit hard after the claim by US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety that South Africa had sold arms to Russia, which were loaded onto the now famous Lady R, which had docked in Simonstown. Mashatile says he is keenly aware of the financial consequences for South Africa should Putin arrive and not be arrested.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's spokesperson's assertion he must live in a R37-million mansion owned by an enterprise run by his son-in-law and son is "simply ludicrous", says Rise Mzansi. Following the second instalment of News24's investigation into Mashatile's lavish lifestyle, Rise Mzansi will now amend its initial complaint to the Public Protector. On Wednesday, News24 revealed Mashatile was staying in a R37-million house in an exclusive Waterfall estate in Midrand, Johannesburg. The house is registered on a 99-year lease to Legacy Properties. According to company records, the directors of Legacy are Mashatile's son, Thabiso, and his son-in-law, Nceba Nonkwelo. Nonkwelo Investments received at least four loans from the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF), totalling at least R30-million, between 2013 and 2017 - overlapping with Mashatile's second stint as human settlements MEC. According to Nonkwelo, the loans were to develop a property in Highlands, Johannesburg, for student accommodation which, News24 has learned, was to be named Hunter Heights. Construction, however, has not been completed, with no discernible construction having taken place on the property. On Wednesday afternoon, Gauteng Human Settlements and Infrastructure MEC Lebogang Maile ordered the GPF's board of directors to undertake an urgent investigation into whether the fund offered excessive loans, spanning more than a decade, to Nonkwelo Investments. Mashatile's spokesperson, Vukani Mde, and the deputy president's son, Thabiso, said Mashatile had to move to the house because of threats by a former girlfriend in March 2023, shortly after he married another woman. But Rise Mzansi is not buying this. "The deputy president's spokesperson cites security concerns as the primary reason for Mashatile to occupying his official state residence. Tebogo Moalusi, the party's spokesperson, said, "This is simply illogical and ludicrous given the permanent security around state residences and the deputy president himself." In the investigation's first instalment, News24 reported Mashatile lived a life of luxury in expensive homes, owned by businesspeople who benefitted from state contracts. One of his largest benefactors is Edwin Sodi, the politically connected businessperson currently on trial on charges of corruption and fraud linked to a R255-million Free State asbestos eradication tender, together with former Free State premier Ace Magashule, who was recently expelled from the African National Congress. After that report, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Rise Mzansi laid complaints with the Public Protector. On Wednesday, the DA's Solly Malatsi said the party would request the Public Protector to extend the scope of her investigation to include these latest allegations. On Thursday, Rise Mzansi announced the same. "In order to assist the work of the Public Protector and the assigned senior investigator, Rise Mzansi will submit the latest revelations to add to the docket as part of the ongoing investigation by the Chapter 9 body," said Moalusi. "The Union Buildings are occupied by a president and a deputy president who are compromised and focused on fighting their own political battles and allegations of unethical and criminal conduct, rather than building a capable state and the country we all deserve."

In an interview with TimesLIVE, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he has concluded there is no plan to oust him from office after his meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday. This follows his claims that unnamed people were plotting to remove him from office by August. Mashatile says the ‘faceless people' should be forgotten. 

According to the Financial Mail, the use of blue lights on vehicles by politicians and VIPs has come to symbolize the abuse of power and disregard for the law in South Africa, and this is echoed by a video showing members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security team brutally assaulting two motorists. Business Day TV spoke to the Financial Mail's Shirley de Villiers, about why she feels this incident highlights a lack of accountability and consequence when it comes to official's securities.

Calls are mounting for Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security detail to be brought to justice following an alleged assault on military trainees. In a now viral video, members of Mashatile's VIP protection unit were recorded assaulting a motorist and passengers on the N1 in Johannesburg, near Sandton at the weekend. Mashatile's office has promised to reach out to the victims of the N1 highway assault. So what legal recourse can the victims pursue in this respect? To answer this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Godrich Gardee, Director and Attorney at Gardee Godrich Attorneys Incorporated.

Civil rights group Action Society's Ian Cameron has launched a petition for a ban on the South African Police's “Blue Light Mafia”. This after a video went viral on Twitter showing SAPS VIP Protection officers violently assaulting unarmed civilians on the N1 highway. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has now confirmed that those officers are attached to his detail. “Paul Mashatile criticising an incident like this is the same as (Colombian drug lord) Pablo Escobar condemning drug trafficking. It makes no sense,” Cameron says. He says the incident is part of a culture that has been engraved in the very being of VIP Protection Services - and that has been a problem for years on end. - Chris Steyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half a billion rand is paid out to victims of this kind of misbehaviour, and there is no plan to ensure police adhere to rules, says crime expert Gareth Newham. Newham adds that accountability systems in the police are incredibly weak and deteriorating year on year, costing large amounts from the police budget to compensate for police misconduct. He says there is no clear plan presented in parliament or elsewhere to demonstrate how top police leadership will address this. A video of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's armed protectors surfaced on Monday showing the VIP security detail assaulting helpless civilians in broad daylight on a public road. “Criminals are able to buy their way into the police,” says Newham as he traces back to the root of the crisis. The president is the only person who can ensure the police leadership crisis is resolved, he adds.  The incident angered some people on online public platforms. Newham says the public should not just be happy with action taken against these specific officials, whose behaviour is part of the culture in VIP protection services, but there needs to be stronger action. “Top management of VIP services do nothing to stop the behaviour.” Newham is head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies.

 Deputy President Paul Mashatile has condemned the brutal force of his Presidential Security detail that beat up people driving in a polo. Mashatile's spokesperson Vukani Mde says the Deputy President dislike any unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to National Police spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday condemned acts of violence by his security detail and appealed to South Africans to allow law enforcement to complete its investigation. This follows a viral video that showed unarmed civilians being assaulted by what looks like members of the South African Police Service (Saps) VIP Protection Unit, on a Johannesburg highway. The video has angered many South Africans who are calling for the security detail involved to be brought to book. In a statement, Mashatile said he has full confidence in the Saps under the leadership of Police Minister Bheki Cele and the command of National Police Commissioner General Fanie Masemola. “Members of the Saps are meant to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of every person and exercise the powers conferred upon them in a responsible and controlled manner,” he said. He added that he abhors unnecessary force, particularly against unarmed civilians and revealed that Masemola had promised there would be an investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, the Independent Investigative Directorate (Ipid) national spokesperson Robbie Raburabu has said that it is investigating the allegations of assault against members of Protection Security Services in the Saps. Ipid has also contacted family members of the victims to lay a charge. Raburabu says they have also contacted management of the Saps who are cooperating with the IPID investigation.

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Public Interest SA say it is disturbed by reports alleging a secret luxury life and state capture links of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. This after News24 revealed that Mashatile is reportedly living a life of luxury, in expensive homes owned by businessmen benefitting from state contracts. Public Interest SA have called on Mashatile to allay public apprehension of his ethical conduct. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the founder and Chairperson of Public Interest SA, Tebogo Khaas

On Political Analysis, we talk to we talk to Tebogo Khaas, a political commentator and chair of Public Interest SA, reacting to News24's article that's alleging that Deputy President Paul Mashatile has apparent links to individuals fingered for state capture corruption and they feel that the DP needs to come clean to the alleged assertion whether they're true or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African National AIDS Council Civil Society Forum will today march in Durban ahead of the opening of the country's 11th AIDS Conference, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The Forum will launch the "Love Picketing" Campaign for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights during the march. Meanwhile, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council, SANAC will deliver today's keynote address during the Opening Session of the AIDS Conference. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Steve Letsike, Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council Civil Society Forum

Guest: Political Commentator Law Professor and Author Richard Calland joins John to consider Deputy President Paul Mashatile's announcement that the government will hold a national dialogue on coalition governments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will today conduct a service delivery oversight visit to the Jagersfontein disaster area in the Free State. In September last year, a dam collapsed at a diamond mine in Jagersfontein, leading to the death of one person and the displacement of many others, leaving more than 160 families homeless. The Deputy President is expected to provide feedback to the community of Jagersfontein on the resolution of service delivery challenges in the municipality. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Human rights attorney Richard Spoor, who represents families affected by the Jagersfontein disaster

Former President Thabo Mbeki has met with the ANC's top brass to discuss his scathing letter criticizing the party's stance on Phala Phala. The meeting held at Luthuli House last night follows Mbeki's letter to Deputy President Paul Mashatile in which he accused ANC MPs of using their majority in Parliament to shield President Ramaphosa from accountability on the Phala Phala saga. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC Senior Political Journalist, Mr. Ntebo Mokobo

The ANC NEC has ratified outstanding party deployments with Reverend Frank Chikane taking over the chairperson position of the integrity commission in the ANC, replacing George Mashamba. Chikane will be the one to hear what the commission recommended about the Phala Phala scandal. Newly elected Deputy President Paul Mashatile has been appointed head of the deployment committee. Meanwhile Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela has resigned. To further discuss these political developments Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst from the Department of History and Political Studies at Nelson Mandela University, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast