Transnet faced intense scrutiny in Parliament as MPs raised concerns about rising debt, weak governance and persistent audit failures in spite of signs of recovery

The country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities were at the centre of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s axing in July of former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane

The ANC leader said it also hurts him to see that some municipalities run by the party were ‘being run backwards’

Political and administrative delays, treaty complications and changes in government leadership contributed to the jump

Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations

The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management

ANC chair Panyaza Lesufi says the party has to respond to its electoral losses

The ITB wants Jerome Ngwenya to hand over the financial records of its investment company, but he has refused

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The ITB bought the late Zulu king a R2.9 million BMW, paid his tax bills and legal fees, as well as the royal family’s transport and accommodation