Oliver Ngwenya


Oliver Ngwenya

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Date archive forMarch, 2014
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

SABC Chief Financial Officer Fired

It is very easy to think of Thuli Madonsela and Jacob Zuma with his Nkandla in the same moment. As a matter of fact, many people have come to know of the Public Protector only since the advent of Nkandla. Howev... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, March 21st, 2014

Nkandla Report – Are we Taking the Axe to Our Democracy?

Africa is a very interesting continent. It is the only place where history always seems to repeat itself with deadly accuracy. Many countries in Africa go through the same experiences but nobody seems to be lea... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, March 21st, 2014

ANCYL Calls for the Resignation of the Public Protector Following the Release of the Nkandla Report

It has been a roller coaster ride for the public protector Thuli Madonsela since she presented her report aptly called ‘Secure in Comfort’ in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon. This was a report on th... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, March 20th, 2014

Nkandla Report Backlash: DA and EFF Lay Criminal Charges against Zuma

The now notorious Nkandla report has come and gone but it has left a lot of bickering in its wake. In the aftermath of this report, two parties have officially laid charges against President Jacob Zuma and the ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, March 20th, 2014

Ballistics Expert Talks About Reeva Steenkamp’s Last Moments

The Oscar Pistorius saga rages on. The star Paralympian is appearing before Judge Thokozile Masipa in the North Gauteng High Court following an incident that happened on the morning of Valentines Day in 2013 wh... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

Expenditure on Nkandla was Unconscionable, Excessive & Caused Misappropriation of Public Funds

The much awaited report on the upgrades to President Zuma’s Nkandla residence which was compiled by the Public Protector was finally presented this afternoon in Gauteng. The Public Protector, Thuli Madons... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Trial: Defence Attorney Deems Police Photographer’s Evidence Inconsistent

The trial of Oscar Pistorius continued into the twelfth day today at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Oscar, who is also known as the blade runner is standing accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, March 17th, 2014

Malema Gunning for President

As the elections draw closer, all those that habour legislative and presidential ambitions begin to set their house in order. In line with this, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has taken the proverbial bull... Read more »
By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Monday, March 17th, 2014

Mthalane Wins the IBO Flyweight Boxing Title

The city of Durban was animated on Saturday afternoon, when not only International Boxing returned in their town but their son Mthalane also returned. Amidst the festivities of traditional dancing, the KZN Boxe... Read more »
By Helen Zille On Monday, March 17th, 2014

The Revenge of a “Worst Order” Racist

It is intriguing — and difficult — to predict which issues will seize the media’s imagination. It is often even more surprising to see which issues are neglected or ignored. Two weeks ago — ... Read more »