Public Protector

South African MPs have expressed frustration over the nearly two-year delay in appointing a deputy public protector. On Thursday, the National Assembly approved Advocate Dinkie Dube for the role amid calls for faster parliamentary processes. The vacancy arose after Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka became public protector.

October 23, 2025 Reported by AI

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has conceded the unlawfulness of the Crime Prevention Wardens program and announced its disbandment. The Democratic Alliance plans to table a motion of no confidence against him for the project's mishandling. Opposition parties and experts view the initiative as a failed and costly experiment.