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Top lawyers in House of Lords rail against disclosing foreign interests
Members of the House of Lords have criticised stricter rules on disclosing payments from foreign governments.
The upper chamber decided without a vote there should be no exemptions from the tougher transparency regime, despite concerns expressed by senior members of the legal profession sitting on the red benches, due to the duty of confidentiality.
One former attorney general said he now had to decide whether he would take a leave of absence from Parliament, while another top barrister branded it “an intrusion”.
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It follows the introduction of a new requirement for members to register foreign interests, including money paid by companies or individuals connected to overseas governments.
MEC Albert Fritz steps in as acting DA leader in the Western Cape
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Albert Fritz has been appointed acting Democratic Alliance (DA) provincial leader for the next two weeks.
This follows the 14-day suspension imposed on Western Cape DA leader and provincial Transport and Public Works MEC
Opposition parties in Western Cape not content with Madikizelaâs suspension
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Cape Town - Opposition parties in the province are not satisfied with Premier Alan Windeâs two-week suspension of Bonginkosi Madikizela from the executive council after revelations that he lied on his CV about a degree he didnât have.
Until his suspension, Madikizela was Transport and Public Works MEC. For the time being, Human Settlements MEC Tertius Simmers will act in his place.
âI have taken the decision to suspend MEC Madikizela for 14 days, while an investigation determines all the facts. Once I have all the facts, I will make a final decision regarding Minister Madikizela and his role in my cabinet,â said Winde.
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