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Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema

New DA KZN leader targets ANC and MKP support 

Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.

Government delegation together with saps officials during the official the opening of a SAPS  forensic laboratory in Durban. Photo: Supplied.

New forensic science laboratory unveiled in KZN as SAPS grapples with severe DNA backlogs

The privately owned facility was presented in Durban on Friday by Dean Macpherson, the minister of public works and infrastructure.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the Expanded Public Works Programme is too important to be captured by corruption.

eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims

eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson

EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandal

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of…

Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

EXCLUSIVE: “I don’t get forced to do anything,” says Steenhuisen

The DA leader insists he is “going nowhere” despite his announcement that he will not be contesting for the party’s leadership role

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson

Dean Macpherson: Public Works and Infrastructure

SCORE: B- Macpherson tackled the construction mafia in 2024. Since June 2024, 40 non-performing contractors have been blacklisted from doing business with the department.…

Public works and infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson. (Photo: X)

KwaZulu-Natal municipality seething after public works minister strips it of key tourism assets

Dean Macpherson said the Ray Nkonyeni local municipality had failed dismally to manage the leases to the properties, putting the livelihoods of business owners in jeopardy

The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians

For this year’s Mail & Guardian God Edition, we asked a number of the country’s prominent politicians what role faith plays in their lives

Weak oversight and non-compliance are causing fatal accidents at construction sites

South Africa clamps down on ‘construction mafia’

More than 700 cases related to criminal gangs disrupting construction sites have been reported over the past five months

President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen. (GCIS)

Hill-Lewis not eyeing John Steenhuisen’s job

The ANC says the DA leader’s outbursts reflect his insecurity about his future

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa

The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Newly signed Expropriation Bill heading for court, cabinet clearing house

The EFF and MK party both believe the new law falls short of giving real muscle to land reform programmes

Justice Minister Mmamaloku Kubayi

Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies

Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to improve access to the courts and deal with their dilapidated condition

Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Dean Macpherson

SCORE: B Dean Macpherson immediately rolled up his sleeves and faced the construction mafia. He has also demonstrated determination and taken action to deal with hundreds of…

State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia.

Deconstructing SA’s extortion mafia requires substance over rhetoric

State intelligence and enforcement abilities, as well as the legislation, need to be bolstered to deter the construction mafia

Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks

The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

eThekwini mayor Cyril Mayor, minister of public works and infrastructure Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for public works and infrastructure Martin Meyer signed a MOU in the city this week. (Photo supplied)

Macpherson, Xaba invite investors to fix Durban’s derelict buildings

The minister says if state properties bring in funds, it will give the department more money to maintain and build schools, hospitals and other infrastructure

Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Brand SA and BUSA Shine at Investing in Africa Conference 2024

The event showcased the country’s competitive advantages, world-class infrastructure, and talented workforce

Silent: Limpopo police commissioner Thembi Hadebe was told about fraudster Howard Mashaba’s harassment of a tenant. Photo: X/SAPS

Top cop ‘didn’t act against eviction’ by fraudster Howard Mashaba

The provincial police commissioner is the latest to be implicated in the fraudster’s contentious new hotel

Serial fraudster: Howard Mashaba claimed Deputy President Paul Mashatile and billionaire Patrice Motsepe would be at the opening of his new hotel, which is state property and thus falls under the portfolio of Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson.

Swindler Howard Mashaba hijacks a state building

The public works minister allegedly knew the convicted fraudster had demolished government property in Limpopo and built a hotel