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Eyewitness News
24-07-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Gigaba doesn't believe drawn-out budget process damaged Treasury's credibility
JOHANNESBURG - African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba said he doesn't believe 2025's drawn-out budget process has damaged National Treasury's credibility. Treasury's budget process was tested for the first time when parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) disagreed on fiscal policy, forcing leaders to backtrack on proposals. ALSO READ: - Higher Education Dept's budget passed amidst fiery exchanges between political parties - Police ministry's budget approved but concerns linger over 'rot' in SAPS - National Assembly passes several dept budgets despite objections from most opposition parties After three attempts since the aborted budget speech in February, Budget 2025 was finally passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday night. Gigaba, who just recently obtained his PhD, spoke to EWN, reflecting on how Treasury fared during the recent headwinds. Generally thought to be a respected and credible institution, the frustrating budget process put the National Treasury in a tight spot somewhere between fiscal consolidation and political manoeuvring. 'It remains a strong institution for South Africa, but obviously, Treasury now relies on the rest of government and on political parties to be able to negotiate and find compromises to ensure budget processes go ahead within the regulated timelines,' said Gigaba. But he said there must be better mechanisms to avoid similar issues down the line. 'Otherwise, we will lose credibility in international bodies, and it will affect the credibility of our fiscal policy and processes. It will also affect the position of the country with regards to credit rating agencies, investor opinion, and just how the public views how government functions.' This is the first time the ANC has needed the buy-in of other parties to pass the budget after losing its parliamentary majority in the 2024 general elections.
The Herald
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
‘A humbling moment': Mmusi Maimane credits parents for PhD
Build One SA leader Mmusi Maimane has expressed gratitude after receiving a PhD in public management and governance from the University of Johannesburg, describing it as a 'humbling moment'. 'Thank you for all the kind words, South Africa,' he said on X. The university conferred the Doctor of philosophy degree to Maimane on Monday in a graduation ceremony where former MP Malusi Gigaba was also awarded a PhD. Maimane's study focused on local government challenges between 2014 and 2019 in four metropolitan municipalities: Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Bay, Tshwane and Johannesburg. He has two master's degrees, in public administration and theology, and is an ordained pastor who has preached on local and international platforms. Growing up in Soweto, Maimane credited his parents for laying the foundation for his success, citing the sacrifices they made to invest in his education. 'My mother wasn't able to finish school due to the impact of apartheid. My father worked in a factory,' he said in a UJ podcast. 'I don't come from a family of academics in that sense, yet my parents are much smarter than I am, and to have been able to grow up and complete the journey at UJ is an incredible achievement. 'That sense of accomplishment, not only for my own family, is huge because my parents sacrificed a lot. You don't get a PhD because someone invested in your primary and high school education. My parents sacrificed a lot to give me the right foundations. Otherwise, there's no way I'd be sitting here today with a PhD. It means a lot to them.' Congratulatory messages from politicians have been flowing for Maimane and Gigaba:
IOL News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
The scandalous scoop: why Mzansi was eager for Norma Mngoma's tell-all on 'Untied'
Norma Mngoma spilled the tea on her marriage to Malusi Gigaba on 'Untied'. Image: Supplied Unlike their Hollywood counterparts, such as Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Aniston, who have demonstrably moved on from their divorces, many high-profile personalities in Mzansi are still navigating their healing journeys. This couldn't be more apparent than on 'Untied', a Showmax talk show where the well-known guests share their no-holds-barred take on marriage and divorce. 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 Next Stay Close ✕ With Relebogile Mabotja tactfully broaching issues that audiences want answered, she does a sterling job in celebrating her guests while empathising with them too. Of course, some of the scandals made headlines, too, while others were kept low-key. I watched episode one with Nonku Williams, who unpacked her tumultuous marriage before her rise to fame on 'The Real Housewives of Durban'. And who could forget the 'cheesecake saga' between Sonia and Matthew Booth that turned the country into zealous spectators, watching the drama play out in headlines and on social media. Everyone wanted to hear more straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. And it's been the same curiosity that surrounded Norma Mngoma's couch session, more so after her ex, Malusi Gigaba, the former beleaguered Minister of Home Affairs, sought a court interdict to stop the episode from airing. On Wednesday, Mzansi tuned in for the skinny on their relationship. Mngoma claimed to be a woman in her own right, highlighting her successes when they met. While she admitted to liking nice things, as flagged by the soft life she led during her marriage, she alluded to being able to afford them, too. On her being identified as 'the other woman' before she tied the knot with Gigaba, she claimed not to know he was still legally married when they first met. She made it clear she wasn't the reason for his previous marriage ending. The businesswoman admitted to getting a call from Gigaba's then-wife, though. During her marriage, where they shared two children, Mngoma noted that there were red flags, as various women informed her of her husband's infidelity. His Diddy-esque move of taking baby oil on his travels also didn't sit well with her. There was also talk of his alleged porn addiction, unresolved daddy issues, gaslighting and more. Yes, every story has two sides. She disclosed what she could, careful not to prejudice their ongoing legal matters. Mngoma was given a platform to tell her side and, in doing so, delivered a cautionary tale for many others, which is the objective of the show. 'Untied' is about sharing, without judgment, and finding solidarity among other women. And the upcoming guests - Beverly Steyn, Dawn Thandeka King, Mona Monyane, Palesa Madisakwane and Zandi Nhlapo - promise to share more nuggets of wisdom from their healing journeys.
The South African
17-07-2025
- The South African
'I was going to shoot him': Norma Mngoma on catching Malusi Gigaba cheating
Norma Mngoma has detailed the infamous moment she smashed a luxury car belonging to her ex-husband, Malusi Gigaba, in a fit of rage. The businesswoman has opened up about her marriage and divorce from the former Minister – whom she did not name – in a sit-down interview on the Showmax show, Untied. Speaking to Untied presenter Relebogile Mabotja, Norma Mngoma shared the shocking story of how she reportedly caught her then-husband in bed with another woman. Mngoma and her two children, whom she shares with Gigaba, has returned home early after a trip to Durban. After suspecting him of cheating throughout their marriage, she finally saw 'proof' of his actions. 'The lady was in bed [with him]. She was trying to cover herself. I took off his glasses, and I tried to beat him up. A livid Norma Mngoma then proceeded to smash a R3 million Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, which Gigaba had borrowed from a friend. She continued: 'I hated him, I thank God we didnt have a gun. Because if we had…I wasn't going to be dead. I was not going to die and leave my kids. I was going to shoot him, that's how angry I was. She added: 'I was not in the right state of mind, what happened…I don't even remember' A video of the incident went viral on social media… Norma Mngoma was later arrested and sued by Malusi Gigaba and his pal for malicious damage to property and for sending a 'threatening' WhatsApp message. Her arrest – where all of her electronic devices were confiscated – was deemed unlawful, and the case was withdrawn by the NPA. However, the defendant pursued civil charges, which are still ongoing. In 2021, the year her divorce was finalised, Norma Mngoma testified against her ex-husband, Malusi Gigaba, on his alleged dealings with the notorious Gupta family. In it, she claimed that Gigaba allegedly received bags of money from the brothers. The family allegedly paid for their honeymoon in Dubai, home renovations, a luxury car, as well as purchasing designer clothing. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Showmax's 'Untied' episode featuring Noma Mngoma airs on July 15
Norma Gigaba is expected to share details into her marriage despite her ex-husband, Malusi Gigaba's attempted to get the interview canned. This comes after Gigaba's application to prevent the interview was dismissed . Untied is hosted by award-winning media personality, Relebongile Mabotja. IOL reported that the interview, which delves into the turbulent aspects of their marriage, including allegations of infidelity, pornography addiction, and misuse of public funds, has raised significant public interest and concern. In a short statement released following the court's decision, Multichoice has welcomed the court ruling. "We welcome the court's decision to dismiss the interdict application brought by Mr Malusi Gigaba regarding the airing of the Showmax episode of Untied featuring Ms. Norma Mngoma. We remain committed to responsible storytelling and respect for the legal process. We hereby confirm that the episode in question will stream on Showmax on 15 July 2025 from 6am," Multichoice said. IOL
