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IOL News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
SAPS in Crisis: Makashule Gana says South Africans want to hear from President Ramaphosa
Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi's National Assembly whip said South Africans want to hear from President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Elmond Jiyane, GCIS RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, which mandates the portfolio committees on police, justice and constitutional development, and the joint standing committee on intelligence to probe the serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi's National Assembly whip and member of the portfolio committee on police said his party has also noted comments made by the national commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, in which he stated that he is ready to brief President Cyril Ramaphosa on the scandal. Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi's National Assembly whip and member of the portfolio committee on police. Image: Timothy Bernard/Independent Media Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'President Ramaphosa needs to act diligently and urgently to bring stability to the SAPS and the justice, peace and security cluster as a whole. One such step would be establishing a commission of inquiry headed by a retired judge to probe the serious allegations by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi,' said Gana. He said the commission of inquiry must have clear terms of reference and timelines. 'President Ramaphosa has built a reputation as someone who takes his time to act. This cannot be one of those instances, while the country's police service is at war with itself, and the state's safety and security is in question,' said Gana. 'President Ramaphosa stated that he will deal with this matter on his return from his official international duties. Today is that day. South Africans want to hear from the president. On Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made damning allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, deputy national police commissioner, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya and other high-placed individuals. Mkhwanazi stirred the hornet's nest when he made the explosive revelations, stating that investigations have unearthed a crime syndicate involving underworld figures, politicians, prosecutors, judges, and senior police officers. Earlier this week, IOL reported that Ramaphosa has described the allegations made by Mkhwanazi against Mchunu as a "serious national security concern" and urged all parties involved to exercise "restraint and discipline." 'This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country's security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed.' 'All parties to this matter are called upon to exercise discipline and restraint. The trading of accusations and counter-accusations threatens to undermine public confidence and sow confusion. Furthermore, these actions damage the unity and focus of the police,' he said. IOL News
The Herald
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Groenewald calls for corporal punishment for those who can't afford bail
The suggestion sparked a debate among MPs. PA MP Marlon Daniels argued the death penalty would be more suitable for those sentenced for murder. 'Corporal punishment is mildly put. Bring back the death penalty. You kill someone, be prepared to be killed.' Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana said alternative rehabilitation methods should be introduced. 'We need to be innovative. It's not corporal punishment we need; it's community service,' Gana said. 'There are many inmates housed in correctional service facilities who shouldn't be there. Let's send them to work in communities for free instead of introducing corporal punishment. Let them clean the streets and pay for the crimes they committed.' Groenewald has previously said some inmates serving life sentences could be denied parole despite completing all required rehabilitation programmes. He said: 'The parolees I work with are lifers. You can have a parolee or applicant for parole who went through all the rehabilitation courses and the whole process, but then you get a psychologist's report and a criminologist's report and in the reports it is determined what is the risk of the applicant reoffending.' TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
03-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
VAR is coming: Gayton McKenzie tells parliament how department will pay
In the most concrete commitment given to establishing video assistant referee (VAR) in South Africa yet, the department of sport has detailed how it will pay for the long-awaited instalment that has been promised by minister Gayton McKenzie. On a question posed by the parliamentary portfolio committee and its member, Rise Mzansi chief organiser and MP Makashule Gana, the sports the department explained in a written response it has set aside R90m in its budget for the establishment of VAR. Five written questions were posed, including whether the total cost of VAR to the professional football has been established, which companies or suppliers have expressed an interest in providing the technology and 'whether the technology extends to goal line technology'. 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗩𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝟵𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡! I asked Minister @GaytonMcK how much the department will spend on VAR in SA Football and he said R90 Million. What do you think? @SABC_Sport @UnplayableZA @FARPostZA @iDiskiTimes #RiseInParliament — Makashule Gana - RISE Mzansi🇿🇦 (@Makashule) June 3, 2025 Clarity was also asked for on how the South African Football Association (Safa) 'responded to the pronouncement of the VAR system', 'who will be responsible for the maintenance' and 'whether the technology extends to goal line technology'. In its response the department of sport said it 'has set aside a budget of around R90m towards the establishment of this project of the video refereeing system. It is probable that the amount could come in at less than this'. 'The process to procure the system and all related details has not yet commenced between the department and Safa. However, a proposal evaluation committee is being put together by Safa and they will evaluate the proposals that were submitted to SAFA, most likely in early June. 'The department is still to engage further with Safa, agree on all matters related to this system and then enter into an agreement to implement the VAR system. 'The maintenance of the system is yet to be determined and this will be contained in the memorandum of agreement, once finalised. 'Safa has received about a dozen proposals but they have not been evaluated as yet. 'The full details of the system and its operations are yet to be finalised. However, it is envisaged that this will include goal line technology.' The department's response was presented as Safa briefed the sports committee on its 2023-24 annual report. McKenzie has promised VAR will be implemented in the Premier Soccer League by the coming season, which will start in August.
