Author: Luyolo Mkentane

The DA calls for investigation into alleged corruption in Gauteng social development department Published on 11 October 2024 at 07:19 by Luyolo Mkentane The Democratic Alliance (DA) has revealed that they possess forensic reports detailing severe corruption, mismanagement of funds, and irregular expenditures within the social development department of the Gauteng provincial government. The party is urging the ethics committee to probe into allegations that Premier Panyaza Lesufi neglected to address these issues. In a startling development, the DA has presented concrete evidence of malpractice within the social development department, implicating high-ranking officials. The party is calling for swift action…

Recent negotiations between government workers and their unions have highlighted the ongoing challenge of reaching agreements on pay raises. While the employer has offered a 3% increase, unions representing over 245,000 workers foresee a lengthy negotiation process ahead. Talks are set to begin on Tuesday, with the possibility of marathon discussions to come. These negotiations follow a 4.7% pay rise in April for public servants, excluding senior management, as part of a two-year deal signed in 2023. The government has budgeted for a total wage bill of just over R750bn for the 2025/26 fiscal year, representing a 4.5% increase from…