Among the perks of being an ex-Cabinet minister were the free flights and contributions to medical aid. National Assembly Speaker, Thandi Modise did not specify whether this included former presidents and deputy presidents.
Minister Pravin Gordhan and department officials updated Parliament’s public enterprises committee on the status of the national carrier earlier on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa comes under fire in Parly over corruption scandal implicating Mkhize The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have accused him of failing to show leadership and breaking promises. President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize celebrate the vaccine arrival on 1 February 2021. Picture: GCIS
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under opposition fire in Parliament on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa’s also been challenged over the scandal contract engulfing Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Parties have debated the Presidency’s budget in the National Assembly.
The DA’s Dean MacPherson said Ramaphosa offered the country hope when he came into office but had since broken the promises he made on job creation and economic growth among others.
Deputy Minister of State Security Zizi Kodwa was appearing on behalf of State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo who was unwell and could not present her budget vote speech at parliament on Tuesday.
Cabinet on Thursday said people and institutions could register online for the pilot census up until 30 June, by visiting getcounted.statssa.gov.za. People will then be contacted by telephone.