We are joined by the acting Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, to explain how the findings of the latest report on the Phala Phala saga were determined. 

We are joined by the acting Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, to explain how the findings of the latest report on the Phala Phala saga were determined.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Kholeka Gcaleka, Acting Public Protector

Spaza shop associations and township entrepreneurship forums are expressing urgent concerns regarding the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund and this evening we look at some of the
challenges faced by locals in building and maintaining spaza shops, as well as, the support needed in order to bolster businesses owned by South Africans in townships.

Spaza shop associations and township entrepreneurship forums&nbsp;are expressing urgent concerns regarding the R500 million Spaza&nbsp;Shop Support Fund and this evening we look at some of the challenges faced by locals in building and maintaining spaza&nbsp;shops, as well as, the support needed in order to bolster&nbsp;businesses owned by South Africans in townships.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: South African Owned Township Businesses in Crisis

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration has been met with criticism from student bodies, opposition parties, labour unions and civil society organisations. Manamela has defended the move, saying it is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the financial aid scheme. He has appointed Hlengani Mathebula as administrator.

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela&rsquo;s decision to place the&nbsp;National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under&nbsp;administration has been met with criticism from student bodies,&nbsp;opposition parties, labour unions and civil society organisations.&nbsp;Manamela has defended the move, saying it is necessary to&nbsp;ensure the long-term sustainability of the financial aid scheme.&nbsp;He has appointed Hlengani Mathebula as administrator.

Mixed Reactions to Manamela Placing NSFAS Under Administration

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has added its reaction to a report by the Sunday Times that hundreds of public servants remain suspended with full pay, costing the state about R800 million a year. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Jan de Villiers, says the committee will request the Minister of Public Service and Administration to brief the committee on the reasons
disciplinary matters remain unresolved beyond prescribed timeframes and the corrective steps the department is taking.

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration&nbsp;has added its reaction to a report by the Sunday Times that&nbsp;hundreds of public servants remain suspended with full pay,&nbsp;costing the state about R800 million a year.&nbsp;The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Jan de Villiers, says the&nbsp;committee will request the Minister of Public Service and&nbsp;Administration to brief the committee on the reasons disciplinary matters remain unresolved beyond prescribed&nbsp;timeframes and the corrective steps the department is taking.

Kholeka Gcaleka, Acting Public Protector

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