The DA must explain to us, the people, why they do not have confidence in our law enforcement agencies and what does that spell for the enforcement of the recommendations of the Zondo Commission reports going forward? writes Oscar van Heerden.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approached the Gauteng High Court, asking for a new time frame to submit the yet to released third and final part of the state capture report to Parliament and to act on its recommendations.
Renate Engelbrecht A list of train trips or stays worth saving for if you re a fan of experiential travel and once-in-a-lifetime moments. Kruger Shalati s bespoke deck and swimming pool. Picture: Kyle Lewin
The experience of a train trip or staying in a train on its tracks is certainly something worth saving for, so here are South Africa’s top three trains and track stays to consider checking out.
Rovos Rail
Although only semi-operational due to the Covid-19 pandemic, family business Rovos Rail is still running its Cape Town and Victoria Falls train trips.
Rovos Rail in the Hex River Valley.
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Politics not behind instruction
While the department has confirmed Dlamini’s pension is being withheld, it rubbished claims that it was due to political reasons. In fact, Dlamini is aware of the reasons, it added.
“We want to categorically state that such reports are unfortunate, without substance and are devoid of any truth. The information before the solicitor-general reveals that the instruction to withhold the payment of the former minister’s pension was received from the South African Social Security Agency [Sassa].
“Reasons for the withdrawal of the pension are well known by the former minister and Sassa and thus far no party has contested them nor has there been any intention to do so. The state attorney acts upon the instruction of its client, which are the departments and state entities that it represents,” it said on Wednesday.