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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: $614mln assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered
As government continues to implement the President's response to the recommendations of the State Capture Commission report, the asset recovery linked to the commission has increased from R2.9bn in October 2022 to R11bn by March 2025. This was revealed by Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, on Thursday, during a media briefing in Cape Town, on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting that was held on Wednesday. 'Cabinet was briefed about substantial progress made in the implementation of the recommendations of the State Capture Commission. Major reforms include the enactment of eight new laws addressing corruption, procurement, intelligence services, and corporate accountability,' the Minister said. The criminal investigations and prosecutions work has resulted in the conclusion of four state capture commission cases with guilty verdicts. Eleven other cases involving 51 natural persons and 27 companies have been enrolled in court. 'The erstwhile Department of Public Enterprises referred 71 former State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) directors to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) for delinquency proceedings resulting in nine active court cases. 'The CIPC has completed reviews for 10 private sector entities implicated in the State Capture Report, with six investigations ongoing and eight new Special Investigating Unit (SIU) referrals under assessment,' Ntshavheni said. The National Treasury has imposed a 10 year (2022-2032) ban on Bain & Co on doing business with the state, which Bain is challenging in court. Various reforms to prevent future state capture are underway while some have been implemented. Amongst those are: - The establishment of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption which commenced its operations on 19 August 2024. - The National Framework towards the Implementation of Professionalisation of the Public Sector was approved by Cabinet in October 2022 and the National Anti-corruption Advisory Council has concluded research into the institutional reform recommendations of the State Capture Commission. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
News24
a day ago
- Politics
- News24
GNU kicked off with newbie DA ministers told they do not just represent their party
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says political parties have learned from one another in the government of national unity. ANC ministers had to clarify that ministers, especially from the DA, do not just represent their party. On Thursday, Ntshavheni addressed a press conference in Cape Town. In the first year of the government of national unity (GNU), experienced ANC Cabinet ministers had to constantly remind their DA colleagues that they do not only represent their political parties. 'We had to clarify this is not a DA ministry, it's a government ministry,' Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday. But one year into the GNU, the Cabinet has gotten over that hurdle and was 'now moving towards working as a government, accepting that the wins of one are the wins of all', added Ntshavheni when she addressed a post-Cabinet briefing in Cape Town on Thursday. Asked how the GNU was working out, she said it was a huge transition for opposition parties. Ntshavheni added they had to go from criticising the government to finding solutions to the country's challenges. 'It's easier to be in the opposition than to be in government because your job is to criticise when you're in opposition. When you're in government, your job is to find solutions to the country's challenges. That realisation made quite an impact on all of us and a commitment for all of us within the government of national unity to find solutions. 'Coalition governments have fallen in their first year, and through the Budget, we almost went there. But like South Africa and our resourcefulness, we worked it out. We now all agreed on the Budget, what it means, and the work that still needs to be done,' she said. Ntshavheni added that ministers also challenged each other about the pace of implementation. 'In the first year, we had to deal with a lot of DA ministers, and we had to clarify … that [you] are not a DA minister, it's a government minister. We are now getting over that; we are moving towards working as a government, accepting that the wins of one are the wins of all and that there's no one department that is insular from the others. No one department can work outside the support of others,' she said. The GNU was seriously jeopardised in February after the ANC and DA disagreed on the Budget. The ANC rejected a DA proposal in which the parties agreed on shared economic policy management. For the DA, which had pinned its support for the Budget on securing such an agreement, the rejection effectively ended talks on the Budget. The DA had told the ANC that if it passed the Budget, it would effectively end the GNU without its support. The ANC openly said it was shopping for votes among other GNU parties and non-GNU ones in Parliament. Despite the hurdles, Ntshavheni said there were several positives. 'We have had to learn to do the consultation, [we looked at] how do you strengthen the mechanisms of engaging both formally in Cabinet and outside of government, but what I can assure all of you is that decisions in Cabinet have never been on a vote. They've been on a consensus basis to show solidarity,' she added. Ntshavheni said although parties worked in the GNU, she knew they were still competing. 'Next year [in the 2026 local government elections] and by-elections, we will continue contesting each other. We win and lose some, but we are all committed to ensuring we grow South Africa. We are committed to ensuring our parties achieve victory in our different parties,' she added.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Cabinet urges de-escalation in Israel-Iran conflict
Cabinet has raised concern about conflict between Israel and Iran, intensified by recent US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, urging the countries to turn to the negotiating table. Speaking on behalf of the cabinet after a meeting on Wednesday, minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni called for peace as the conflict has claimed lives in both countries, with hundreds injured. 'Cabinet calls for an urgent de-escalation of hostilities and full compliance with international law by all parties to prevent further human suffering. 'Cabinet further calls on the US, Israel and Iran to create room for constructive dialogue and give the UN the opportunity to lead the peaceful resolution of disputes.' Listen to cabinet message:
IOL News
2 days ago
- Health
- IOL News
South Africa takes action against foot and mouth disease with Botswana's vaccine support
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressing the post-Cabinet media held at Imbizo Media Centre in Cape Town. Image: GCIS Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has confirmed that South Africa is actively addressing the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) affecting four provinces. On Thursday, Ntshavheni indicated that the Cabinet also welcomed the arrival of much-needed vaccines, sourced from Botswana, which she said would help combat the FMD outbreak, which has spread to four provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and the North West. 'The vaccines are being distributed and administered free of charge to the affected areas, especially in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and those farms in other provinces where the disease has been identified. A second batch of vaccines is on order with the Botswana Vaccine Institute,' she said. Ntshavheni, who was speaking during a media briefing on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, also stated that the Cabinet is 'deeply concerned about the escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with airstrikes by the United States of America. 'The ongoing attacks by both countries have led to loss of life, casualties, and destruction to property. Cabinet calls for an urgent de-escalation of hostilities, restraint, and full compliance with international law by all parties to prevent further human suffering. 'Cabinet further calls on the USA, Israel, and Iran to create room for constructive dialogue and give the United Nations the opportunity to lead the peaceful resolution of the dispute, including the inspection and verification of Iran's status on uranium enrichment, as well as its broader nuclear capacity. 'As a continent, we in Africa are still suffering the consequences of the balkanisation of Libya 14 years later, with the escalation of terrorism across the continent,' she said. Following the recent travel by President Cyril Ramaphosa to Canada for the G7 Summit, the minister said Ramaphosa had used the recent trip to mobilise support for the country ahead of the G20 Summit later this year, where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session. 'President Ramaphosa used the opportunity of the G7 to urge for greater cooperation between the G7 and the G20, and mobilise support for reforms in the international institutions of global governance, such as the UN Security Council and the global financial system. 'The president's participation in the G7 clearly points out that South Africa does not hold an anti-West policy position, but we are ready to work with everyone to pursue South Africa's national interests and to advance the African agenda,' said Ntshavheni. She also welcomed the recent return of SA troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo, saying the Cabinet has been updated on the process that has led to the return of the more than 1,700 troops who have been returning in small groups. 'About 1,718 SANDF troops have now arrived in the country, and more are expected to arrive over the next few weeks. Cabinet was updated on the phased arrival of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the SADC decision to terminate the SAMIDRC intervention,' she said.
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
SA Human Right Council welcomes Cabinet ban on Terbufos
It follows incidents in 2024 where a number of children died in Naledi in Soweto after eating snacks bought from spaza shops. The Cabinet's decision to ban Terbufos pesticide is a historic milestone in the realisation of critical socio-economic rights, says the South African Human Rights Council (SAHRC). The Cabinet has approved the ban on the import of Terbufos, commonly known as Galiphirimi, into the country. Terbufos This was announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Parliament on Thursday. The banning of Terbufos follows incidents in the country in 2024, when a number of children died in Naledi in Soweto after consuming toxic snacks bought from spaza shops. Ban More than 20 children died in Gauteng in 2024 in incidents believed to be linked to spaza shops and illegally sold pesticides. 'The Cabinet has approved the ban of Terbufos and the import of this chemical compound into South Africa. Terbufos, classified as an organophosphate, is commonly used as an insecticide and pesticide in the farming community,' Ntshavheni said. 'The ban will be accompanied by a suite of enforcement measures, while broader consultations are underway to identify safer alternatives in order to safeguard food security and support farmers.' ALSO READ: UPDATE: Education department clarifies reports of Soweto child 'food poisoning' death Parliament In February, the SAHRC lobbied parliament's portfolio committee on agriculture to urge an immediate ban on harmful pesticides, including Terbufos. In its presentation to Parliament, the SAHRC strongly advocated for a national ban on Terbufos and called for a shift towards regenerative agriculture and enhanced government action to protect public health. Despite a public outcry and a promised crackdown on Terbufos, it is still allegedly being sold in spaza shops Food system SAHRC spokesperson Wisani Baloyi said the Cabinet's decision reflects an emerging shift towards a people-centred food system. 'This is where communities are empowered to determine their own approaches to production, markets, ecology and culture aligned with principles of social, economic and environmental justice. 'The SAHRC continues to share its heartfelt condolences with the families who lost their children in Naledi, Soweto, and in other parts of the country due to pesticide-related illnesses linked to Terbufos,' Baloyi said. It's not clear yet when the ban on Terbufos will come into effect. ALSO READ: Joburg blames the 'lack of resources' in five children's deaths
