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    ANC Deputy Chief Whip, Dorris Mpapane to lead the Portfolio Committee on the Presidency

    2026/03/06 | 7 mins.
    ANC Deputy Chief Whip, Dorris Mpapane has been elected Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on the Presidency. The Committee oversees and holds the Presidency accountable for its actions and policies. The ANC caucus has congratulated Mpapane but critics argue the chair should be from an opposition party outside the GNU to ensure accountability. Ms. Mpapane now joins us on the line to share her thoughts on her new role
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    GAUTRAIN The Gautrain will keep operating under a Public-Private Partnership model after 2026

    2026/03/06 | 7 mins.
    The Gautrain will keep operating under a Public-Private Partnership model after 2026, with a new 15-year concession agreement in advanced negotiations, according to the entity. A preferred bidder has been identified and a six-month holdover arrangement ensures uninterrupted service. Here is Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Executive Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency
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    AFRICA BRIEF: Leading business stories across the continent with Victor Kgomoeswana

    2026/03/06 | 5 mins.
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    COSATU has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed to Vincent Smith for his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal.

    2026/03/06 | 4 mins.
    COSATU has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed to former MP Vincent Smith for his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal. Smith pleaded guilty to fraud, money laundering and corruption charges. He failed to disclose BOSASA payments and didn't declare R28-million in income between 2009 and 2018. The sentence follows a plea deal with the National Prosecuting Authority. Here is COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks
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    Johannesburg accused of Failing to Conduct Financial Analysis on R10 billion salary agreement

    2026/03/05 | 11 mins.
    The DA has served the City of Johannesburg with legal papers to stop a R10 billion salary agreement with SAMWU, citing it as "unfunded" and "fiscally reckless". The party argues the deal will worsen the city's financial crisis and impact service delivery. The DA wants transparency on the agreement's financial implications and protection of essential service budgets. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku.

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