Ranjeni Munusamy. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / John Liebenberg) Journalist Ranjeni Munusamy no longer intends to cross-examine witnesses at the state capture inquiry.She is, however, willing to testify if called by the commission to do so.Her lawyer said it had become apparent to Munusamy that the two witnesses who implicated her did…
Former Passenger Rail Agency of SA CEO Lucky Montana. (Esa Alexander, Gallo Images, Sowetan, file) Two of the properties in upscale Hurlingham and Waterkloof suburbs are in a state of disrepair, allegedly due to zoning issues.The properties are not registered in Montana's name.Transactions coincided with the awarding of controversial contracts to Siyangena Technologies.Lucky Montana, the…
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo chairs the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture. (Felix Dlangamandla/Gallo Images) The Zondo Commission is ready to resume its hearings on Monday.The inquiry will hear evidence relating to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. The commission has heard allegations from a long list of witnesses since it started in…
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Here in Washington, we’ve been hearing about tensions between the White House and one of its most controversial — but, at least in some circles, most popular — figures: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Polling of likely voters indicates that the Health and Human Services secretary can be an asset to Republicans when he’s talking about improving the nation’s food supply or labeling ultraprocessed foods. But when he’s talking about removing recommendations for routine childhood vaccinations, he can be a detriment. So, when I
Several states have joined President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further — by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement. North Carolina, in late April, became the latest member of a growing group of Republican-led states to require their public health agencies to