Parliament 22.10.2019 08:43 pm

‘Where’s Maimane?’ ANC MPs heckle during National Assembly sitting

When DA chief whip John Steenhuisen asked a question, several ANC MPs shouted: ‘Where’s Maimane?’

Amid speculation over his future, DA leader Mmusi Maimane's bench was notably empty when Deputy President David Mabuza answered questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Politics Free Market Foundation: Not one thing Zille said about Mashaba is true

The DA’s new federal chairperson has been on something of a crusade to dig up whatever she can on the Joburg mayor, but may not be shovelling in quite the right spot.

Courts Accountability Now’s bid to have Mkhwebane declared unfit for office to be heard next year

This after the Constitutional Court found Mkhwebane had acted in bad faith and put forward a ‘number of falsehoods’ in the Absa / Bankorp case.

Local News Rand Water takes strain as temperatures remain high

On Monday, officials said Day Zero was not yet on the horizon for Gauteng, although water levels were declining in the Vaal Dam.

Parliament Expropriation without compensation still a priority for the government – Mabuza

Mabuza added they were encouraged by white farmers who have donated unused land.

Courts Application to have children’s voices heard in court cases dismissed with costs

The broad strokes of the case involve a dispute between the parents of the children – aged eight and 11 – after the father won custody.

Health Meningitis case confirmed at North West University

A fourth-year student was admitted to a local hospital, which confirmed the case of bacterial meningitis on Tuesday morning.

Courts Driver faces culpable homicide charges after 8 soccer players killed in North West crash

They were among 30 passengers who were travelling in a truck that hit a tree when the 26-year-old driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle.

Courts Miguel Louw murder accused offered child R10 to call the boy, court hears

Mohamed Ebrahim – who was the last person seen with Miguel at a KFC in Sydenham on July 17 – is accused of murder, theft and kidnapping.

Government Cele declares ‘war against the selling of fake goods’, promises greater vigilance at major ports

Cele was addressing the International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Society SAHRC denies settlement with family of pensioner tied to hospital bench

A video clip of the pensioner, who was tied to a steel bench at Mamelodi Hospital earlier this year, caused outrage after going viral.

Government DD Mabuza says he’s not sure which industrial revolution SA is in

The deputy president’s latest embarrassment has been likened to Baleka Mbete’s horror interview on Al Jazeera.

Society ‘Demonic’ school artist explains the meaning of Grantleigh exhibition

‘You can feel the demons, you can feel the presence of this evil spirit,’ one parent complained of the exhibition space.

Government Load shedding could trip up investment, Ramaphosa’s adviser warns

The economist was speaking at parliament on Tuesday, addressing journalists at a briefing on SA’s second investment conference, set to be held in November in Sandton.

Social Media ‘I won’t be joining any political party,’ says Herman Mashaba

The outgoing mayor says following his last day in office on November 27 he will take some time to rest.

Local News Sassa and home affairs offices stand empty

Though they have been closed for years, people still go to the offices unaware that they are not functional.

Politics Statement ‘invalidating’ investigations into Iqbal Survé condemned by Western Cape Sanco

The organisation says investigations into the businessman and his companies should continue uninterrupted and without any political interference.

Government Two Russian bombers to land at Waterkloof

The diplomatic operation is set to take place at the same place the Guptas controversially landed in 2013.

Accidents Horror crash brings Krugersdorp traffic to a standstill

According to an eyewitness, a woman in a Bantam died on impact, while the driver of a Wildtrak sustained minor injuries.

Social Media WATCH: Twitter remembers when ‘prophet Malema’ called Zille the Zuma of the DA

The EFF leader accused the DA’s newly elected federal chair of being prepared to ‘compromise’ her party.

Xenophobia Village springs up in central Cape Town as sit-in continues at UN offices

They say they are hoping that the refugee agency will assist them after recent xenophobic attacks.