dean macphersonlatest news & developments
Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

EXCLUSIVE: “I don’t get forced to do anything,” says Steenhuisen

The DA leader insists he is “going nowhere” despite his announcement that he will not be contesting for the party’s leadership role

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson

Dean Macpherson: Public Works and Infrastructure

SCORE: B- Macpherson tackled the construction mafia in 2024. Since June 2024, 40 non-performing contractors have been blacklisted from doing business with the department. Macpherson also suspended funding under the Expanded Public Works Programme to the Free State municipality of Matjhabeng following allegations of inflated salaries paid to politically connected individuals — pending a full […]

Public works and infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson. (Photo: X)

KwaZulu-Natal municipality seething after public works minister strips it of key tourism assets

Dean Macpherson said the Ray Nkonyeni local municipality had failed dismally to manage the leases to the properties, putting the livelihoods of business owners in jeopardy

The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians

For this year’s Mail & Guardian God Edition, we asked a number of the country’s prominent politicians what role faith plays in their lives

Police are investigating more than 700 hundred cases related to the “construction mafia” since they joined forces with the department of public works in a nationwide clamp down on criminal disruptions at building sites.

South Africa clamps down on ‘construction mafia’

More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months

President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen. (GCIS)

Hill-Lewis not eyeing John Steenhuisen’s job

The ANC says the DA leader’s outbursts reflect his insecurity about his future

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa

The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has laid strong foundations for the G20. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images

Newly signed Expropriation Bill heading for court, cabinet clearing house

The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes

Justice Minister Mmamaloku Kubayi

Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies

Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to improve access to the courts and deal with their dilapidated condition

Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Dean Macpherson

SCORE: B Dean Macpherson immediately rolled up his sleeves and faced the construction mafia. He has also demonstrated determination and taken action to deal with hundreds of dilapidated state-owned buildings that are costing his department millions of rands in rates when they could be sold or fixed to generate income that can be used to […]

State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia.

Deconstructing SA’s extortion mafia requires substance over rhetoric

State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia

Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks

The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

eThekwini mayor Cyril Mayor, minister of public works and infrastructure Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for public works and infrastructure Martin Meyer signed a MOU in the city this week. (Photo supplied)

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure

Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Brand SA and BUSA Shine at Investing in Africa Conference 2024

The event showcased the country’s competitive advantages, world-class infrastructure, and talented workforce

Silent: Limpopo police commissioner Thembi Hadebe was told about fraudster Howard Mashaba’s harassment of a tenant. Photo: X/SAPS

Top cop ‘didn’t act against eviction’ by fraudster Howard Mashaba

The provincial police commissioner is the latest to be implicated in the fraudster’s contentious new hotel

Serial fraudster: Howard Mashaba claimed Deputy President Paul Mashatile and billionaire Patrice Motsepe would be at the opening of his new hotel, which is state property and thus falls under the portfolio of Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson.

Swindler Howard Mashaba hijacks a state building

The public works minister allegedly knew the convicted fraudster had demolished government property in Limpopo and built a hotel

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure Martin Meyer (centre) visited eight construction sites across the province that were disrupted by the construction mafia last week.

KZN public works MEC has designs on dismantling construction mafia and restoring law and order

The new DA MEC Martin Meyer said government would work with legitimate business forums, not violent groups pretending to be forums

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson inspects the Stalwart Simelane Street Police Barracks

Macpherson tackles Durban’s dodgy buildings

The public works minister visited several notorious structures across the city, as well as the Durban magistrate’s court, which requires a major upgrade

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and new sports minister, Gayton McKenzie  during the swearing-in ceremony of the new national executive members at Cape Town International Convention Centre on July 03, 2024.  (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

New brooms sweep clean as Lord Gayton pulls the plug on arts and culture payola

Superfans, artists, and artistes are running for cover as the new minister settles in

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Steenhuisen: South Africans created GNU, not politicians and political parties

The DA leader said the unity government would pave the way for his party and the ANC to start delivering for South Africans