Anti-apartheid activist Reverend Frank Chikane has defended his decision not to oppose the pardoning of people convicted of the 1989 attempt on his life through chemical poisoning. Chikane gave evidence before the commission, chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe, in Johannesburg on Thursday, with his evidence led by Advocate Vas Soni. His testimony follows criticism from former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) commissioner Yasmin Sooka, who has suggested that Chikane’s decision not to oppose the pardon undermines efforts to establish the…

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has reshuffled his Executive Council in a move he says is aimed at strengthening governance, improving accountability and accelerating service delivery across the province. Mokgosi announced the changes during a media briefing in Mahikeng, saying the reshuffle is aligned with the province’s Medium-Term Development Plan and its three key priorities: promoting inclusive economic growth and job creation, reducing poverty and the cost of living, and building an ethical, capable and developmental state. The Premier said…

The two largest teacher unions in the North West, the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), have welcomed Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s decision to appoint Dr Desbo Mohono as the province’s new MEC for Education. The reshuffle sees former North West Provincial Legislature Speaker Dr Mohono take over from Viola Motsumi, who has been removed from the portfolio. Mokgosi announced the changes during a media briefing in Mahikeng on Wednesday, saying…