insert_link South Africa South African National Assembly Speaker Submits Affidavit to High Court in John Hlophe Judicial Service Commission Case The speaker of the South African National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has submitted an affidavit to the High Court concerning legal challenges to John Hlophe's designation to the Judicial Service Commission. The designation, made by Parliament in July, has been contested due to Hlophe's past removal as a judge for gross misconduct. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the speaker maintains her neutral stance, noting that the decision to designate Hlophe was a […] todayAugust 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa The DA has secured a Parliamentary debate on Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike In S.A, the DA has secured a Parliamentary debate on Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike. National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza confirmed the debate, which will scrutinise the legality of Eskom's make-up tariff to recover an extra eight-billion-rand next year. DA's Kevin Mileham emphasised the party's commitment to fighting the tariff increases, warning of severe financial burdens on struggling South Africans: todayAugust 19, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Land Restitution Program Evaluation Unveiled South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, is set to present the findings of the land restitution evaluation study on financial compensation paid to beneficiaries today. This evaluation is a crucial component of the government's Land Restitution Programme. Reggie Ngcobo, the department's spokesperson, highlights that the insights derived from this evaluation will play a key role in shaping policy formulation and programmatic interventions moving forward. todayFebruary 19, 2024 3
