President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent cabinet reshuffle has sparked widespread surprise and skepticism, particularly with the appointment of Angie Motshekga as the new Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Motshekga's move from the Basic Education portfolio to Defence has raised eyebrows, with some South Africans questioning her suitability for the role. For more reaction, Elvis Presslin spoke to former DA Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais and Defence Analyst, Dean Wingrin

President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent cabinet reshuffle has sparked widespread surprise and skepticism, particularly with the appointment of Angie Motshekga as the new Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Motshekga's move from the Basic Education portfolio to Defence has raised eyebrows, with some South Africans questioning her suitability for the role. For more reaction, Elvis Presslin spoke to former DA Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais and Defence Analyst, Dean Wingrin

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Surprise & skepticism as Angie Motshekga appointed Minister of Defence

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

ANC in the Tshwane Metro reacts to the allegations of Tender fraud that involves the City's Chief Financial Officer. ANC Tshwane region spokesperson is Joel Masilela

Tshwane rocked by Tender fraud allegations involving the CFO

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting  President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.  COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu immediately. This follows revelations that Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, unilaterally disbanded the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) without consulting &nbsp;President Ramaphosa. COPE says Mchunu's actions show poor judgment and a lack of accountability and that his removal is necessary to restore public trust in the police leadership.&nbsp; COPE's Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

COPE is calling for President Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Mchunu immediately

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

The Freedom Front Plus In Tshwane has submitted an urgent motion to investigate Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi and possible political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender. The move follows evidence presented to the Madlanga Commission, revealing WhatsApp messages and lists of preferred companies, allegedly linked to the EFF and ActionSA. The opposition party claims the current administration's procurement process is under scrutiny and questions whether the controversy is about accountability or a power struggle for control of public funds. The FF Plus is calling for a change in government to restore transparency and accountability in Tshwane. We caught up with Grandi Theunissen, City of Tshwane Freedom Front Plus Caucus Leader and MMC for Community Safety In Tshwane and ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson, Joel Masilela.

Surprise & skepticism as Angie Motshekga appointed Minister of Defence

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