Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Section 89 Committee Appoints Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as Evidence Leader Following EFF Nomination

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BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR

Section 89 Committee Appoints Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as Evidence Leader Following EFF Nomination

Byline: Political Desk

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to recommend the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC as its Evidence Leader, marking a key milestone in the unprecedented impeachment inquiry into a sitting South African President.

Advocate Madonsela's selection followed a nomination put forward by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Treasurer General and committee member, Hon. Omphile Maotwe.

Madonsela secured the position after gaining support across a coalition of opposition parties, defeating the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) preferred candidate, Advocate Kate Hofmeyr SC, by nine votes to seven.

Voting Breakdown in Committee

The nomination secured nine votes from across the opposition benches:

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party: 3 votes

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 1 vote

African Transformation Movement (ATM): 1 vote

Build One South Africa (BOSA): 1 vote

African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP): 1 vote

United Africans Transformation (UAT): 1 vote

Advocate Hofmeyr received seven votes, supported by the Democratic Alliance, Freedom Front Plus, and ActionSA. The African National Congress (ANC) abstained with its nine committee seats.

EFF Welcomes Resolution

In an official statement released on Wednesday, the EFF welcomed the committee's decision, expressing full confidence in Madonsela’s legal acumen and independence.

"The EFF has every confidence that Advocate Madonsela will execute his responsibilities with professionalism, precision, and independence, without fear, favour, or prejudice," the party stated.

The party underscored the historic nature of the proceedings, noting that the Section 89 Committee is conducting the first impeachment inquiry against a sitting President in South Africa's post-apartheid history—a process expected to establish significant constitutional precedents for parliamentary oversight.

Legal Credentials

Advocate Madonsela brings over three decades of legal practice to the role. Having initially practiced as an attorney, he joined the KwaZulu-Natal Bar in 2001 and was conferred Senior Counsel (SC) status in 2015.

His career includes appearances as lead counsel before both the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court. He has also held prominent leadership positions in the legal sector, including serving as Chairperson of the Society of Advocates of KwaZulu-Natal and Chairperson of Advocates for Transformation.

The committee's recommendation will now be submitted to Parliament's administration to finalize the formal procurement and appointment process.

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OPEN LETTER SUMMARY: RONALD LAMOLA RESPONDS TO DR. NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA OVER ALLEGED RECORDING

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OPEN LETTER SUMMARY: RONALD LAMOLA RESPONDS TO DR. NKOSAZANA DLAMINI-ZUMA OVER ALLEGED RECORDING

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – ANC NEC member and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has written an open letter to former Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, demanding a public retraction and apology over comments made during a podcast interview with Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.

The letter addresses remarks associating Lamola with alleged vote-buying audio recordings linked to the ANC’s 54th National Elective Conference held in Nasrec in 2017.

Key Highlights of the Open Letter

Categorical Denial: Lamola unequivocally rejects any involvement in vote-buying activities, whether via voice notes, phone calls, or other media, during the 2017 conference or at any other point in his political career.
Voice Verification: He states that his voice and speech patterns are widely recognizable across the organization and that any objective review of the referenced recording confirms it is not his voice.
Call for Retraction & Apology: Lamola requests a public retraction and formal apology, citing the need to uphold organizational discipline, dignity, and comradely respect.
Internal Resolution First: While noting that he reserves the right to seek legal remedies, Lamola emphasizes a preference for using internal ANC dispute mechanisms and political engagement before taking legal action against an esteemed struggle veteran.

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DA DEMANDS INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO ALLEGED R1BILLION PRASA TENDER SCANDAL AND ANC CONNECTIONS

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DA DEMANDS INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO ALLEGED R1 BILLION PRASA TENDER SCANDAL AND ANC CONNECTIONS

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PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to intervene directly and ensure that an independent investigation into a reported R1 billion Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) security tender fully scrutinizes any political connections.

The demand follows allegations regarding PRASA's "piggybacking" contract with Reshebile Aviation and Protection Services, whose key leadership figures allegedly hold longstanding ties to the African National Congress (ANC).

Key Concerns Raised by the DA

Political Links & Conflicts: The party highlighted that Reshebile figure Paul Langa and other associated individuals have established ties to ANC leadership structures, raising concerns about potential political influence in the tender award.
Inadequacy of Internal Probes: The DA argued that an investigation initiated solely by the PRASA Board into its own entity's operational and procurement failures is insufficient to guarantee objectivity.
Scale of Public Funds: With R1 billion in public funds compromised, the party emphasized that the scope of the investigation must be comprehensive and uncompromised.

Demands Issued to Minister Creecy

The DA has requested that Minister Creecy publicly commit to the following measures:

Mandate Political Investigation: Explicitly instruct the independent investigative firm to probe political links connecting PRASA, the ANC, senior government officials, and implicated private entities.
Ensure Transparent Appointment: Oversee an open, independent selection process for the appointed investigating team.
Public Disclosure of Findings: Guarantee that the complete investigation report, along with recommended consequence management actions, will be made fully accessible to the public.

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ANC CONDEMNS DA AND ALLIES OVER HIGH COURT CHALLENGE TO EXPROPRIATION ACT

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ANC CONDEMNS DA AND ALLIES OVER HIGH COURT CHALLENGE TO EXPROPRIATION ACT

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JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to land reform while condemning the legal challenge brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA), AfriForum, and the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) against the Expropriation Act in the Western Cape High Court.

The ruling party labeled the lawsuit an attempt to derail constitutional redress, transformation, and land restitution for dispossessed South Africans.

Core Arguments Advanced by the ANC

Constitutional Alignment: The ANC maintained that the Expropriation Act is a constitutionally aligned tool mandated by Section 25 of the Constitution to balance property rights with land reform, equitable access to natural resources, and historical restitution.
Criticism of Opposition Strategy: The party accused the DA and its allies of "constitutional hypocrisy," highlighting their broader legal and political opposition to transformative legislation, including the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, and the Employment Equity Amendment Act.
Defense of the Freedom Charter: Reaffirming its foundational principles, the ANC reiterated that land reform is a historical and constitutional imperative required to undo apartheid's structural inequalities and ensure the land is shared among those who work it.

"Land reform, restitution, equity and redress are neither acts of retribution nor negotiable political preferences; they are constitutional and historical imperatives... The ANC will continue pursuing the creation of a united, non-racial, nonsexist, democratic and prosperous society." — African National Congress

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GAUTENG TREASURY PROCESSES OVER R76.7 MILLION IN PAYMENTS TO UNPAID SERVICE PROVIDERS FOLLOWING IMBIZO

GAUTENG TREASURY PROCESSES OVER R76.7 MILLION IN PAYMENTS TO UNPAID SERVICE PROVIDERS FOLLOWING IMBIZO

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JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – The MEC for Finance in Gauteng, Hon. Nkululeko Dunga, has released a progress update regarding the settlement of outstanding invoices owed to service providers by the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG).

The update follows the Provincial Treasury’s recent Service Providers Imbizo, which aimed to address severe payment backlogs and accruals affecting local businesses that have supplied goods and services to provincial departments.

Financial Progress and Query Settlement

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury team has logged, acknowledged, and begun resolving all administrative queries raised by vendors during the Imbizo:

Logged Queries: A total of 91 official queries were logged during and immediately following the Imbizo.
Initial Payment Release: Invoices valued at R47.8 million were settled within the first week following the event.
Subsequent Releases: An additional R28.9 million was released for payment by the end of last week as departmental verification progressed.
Cumulative Total: Over R76.7 million in previously unpaid invoices has now been fully settled or cleared for immediate disbursement.

Administrative Verification & Support Channels

Three-Way Matching & Verification: Remaining invoices are currently undergoing statutory three-way matching (aligning purchase orders, delivery notes, and tax invoices). Departments are prioritizing cleared accounts for expedited payment.
Ongoing Inquiry Escalations: Service providers with unresolved accounts or outstanding queries can submit details directly to the dedicated Treasury support desk:
- Email Support: IMS.Registrations@gauteng.gov.za

"The MEC, under the political leadership of the Premier, commits to ensuring that Gauteng Provincial Government finds a long-term sustainable solution to deal with all accruals and to avoid a situation wherein service providers have delivered on their appointed services and don’t get paid on time." — Gauteng Provincial Treasury

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