The Ngcobo panel in 2022 found Ramaphosa had a prima facie case to answer for serious misconduct and possible constitutional violations over the burglary cover-up. Parliament, with an ANC majority, voted it down in December 2022 without a full inquiry. EFF and ATM argued that’ the process is irrational — once a panel finds a case to answer, Parliament must investigate. Parliament says it has discretion and ConCourt can’t interfere with separation of powers. The concourt agrees. Ithas ruled that parliament erred in Phala Phala matter. Legal analyst Melusi Xulu, Political analyst, Sandile Swana and ATM leader react on the verdict.

The Ngcobo panel in 2022 found Ramaphosa had a prima facie case to answer for serious misconduct and possible constitutional violations over the burglary cover-up. Parliament, with an ANC majority, voted it down in December 2022 without a full inquiry. EFF and ATM argued that&rsquo; the process is irrational &mdash; once a panel finds a case to answer, Parliament must investigate. Parliament says it has discretion and ConCourt can&rsquo;t interfere with separation of powers. The concourt agrees. Ithas ruled that parliament erred in Phala Phala matter.&nbsp;Legal analyst Melusi Xulu, Political analyst, Sandile Swana and ATM leader react on the verdict.

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Despite the chronic water shortages plaguing various regions of the country, South African municipalities have failed to utilize a staggering R1 billion in Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grants (RBIG) over the past five years. This significant sum was ultimately returned to the National Treasury, a revelation made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lerato Phasha - Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at South African Local Government Association (SALGA). 

 

Despite the chronic water shortages plaguing various regions of the country, South African municipalities have failed to utilize a staggering R1 billion in Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grants (RBIG) over the past five years. This significant sum was ultimately returned to the National Treasury, a revelation made by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lerato Phasha - Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at South African Local Government Association (SALGA).&nbsp;
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Municipalities returned R1bn in unspent water grants over five years

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South African employers are facing a mounting wave of legal risk due to the intersection of established laws and recently gazetted regulations. According to Workforce Healthcare, a prominent provider of occupational health and wellness services, the gap between statutory requirements and current corporate practices has reached a critical point. With an extensive network of 101 clinics and nine mobile medical units, the organization is actively sounding the alarm on the potential consequences for businesses that fail to align their operations with the evolving legal landscape. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr. Robin George &ndash; Senior Occupational Medicine Practitioner and National Operations Manager Workforce Healthcare.

The constitutional question at stake is Section 89- Is Parliament’s impeachment tool effective?

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