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President Cyril Ramaphosa has the highest level of trust among South Africans, while Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the highest distrust, research by Ask Afrika has shown. Public awareness levels around government communications has remained very high over the past four weeks. South Africans trust the president and approve of his leadership; however, this trust…

Mkhwebane welcomes release of rogue unit report to her by state security ministerThis is a developing story. More to follow.

recommended her for the post last November, albeit without the support of the DA and EFF.Since Mkhwebane took office in 2016, the delegation of responsibilities of Gcaleka's predecessor, Kevin Malunga, had been stripped significantly and he did not do investigative work, apparently because he had no security clearance. The issue was often raised by the…

SIU 'not essential', yet has received lockdown-related corruption complaints, committee hearsThe Public Protector instead requested additional funding for the next three financial years - R53 million for 2020/2021, R41 million for 2021/2022, and R50.5 million for 2022/2023.Most of the requested funds are for filling critical positions in the office's staff - R52.7 million over the…

escape of 37 illegal foreigners last Sunday. The escape was allegedly aided by security guards contracted by a private company.READ | Sassa to launch new Covid-19 relief grant application processSpeaking to the media after a walkabout, Bongo said the committee had decided to conduct the visit and had found that the facility was in a…