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Budget vote debate

‘Bloated super Presidency’ needs dedicated, accountable oversight, MPs tell Ramaphosa in robust debate

South Africa

‘Bloated super Presidency’ needs dedicated, accountable oversight, MPs tell Ramaphosa in robust debate

By Victoria O’Regan

Minister of defensive — Thandi Modise repeats ‘We put fokol’ on Lady R mantra as MPs demand answers

Politics

Minister of defensive — Thandi Modise repeats ‘We put fokol’ on Lady R mantra as MPs demand answers

By Victoria O’Regan

‘Phala Phala is fast becoming your Nkandla,’ Steenhuisen tells Ramaphosa in disrupted debate

South Africa

‘Phala Phala is fast becoming your Nkandla,’ Steenhuisen tells Ramaphosa in disrupted debate

By Marianne Merten

Ramaphosa fleshes out his plan for more efficient government — then takes a pounding from the opposition

South Africa

Ramaphosa fleshes out his plan for more efficient government — then takes a pounding from the opposition

By Marianne Merten

Budget debate homes in on the EFF’s behaviour, a shortage of cash and much unfinished business

South Africa

Budget debate homes in on the EFF’s behaviour, a shortage of cash and much unfinished business

By Marianne Merten

Department of Women lacks funds and a clear mandate, say MPs

South Africa

Department of Women lacks funds and a clear mandate, say MPs

By Aisha Abdool Karim