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The Unseen Guardians: SCOPA’s Oversight Role in South Africa’s Public Enterprises

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SCOPA, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, is like a watchful guardian for South Africa’s public enterprises, ensuring they are fair and efficient. This week, they are visiting Eskom, the country’s main electricity provider, and PRASA, which manages trains. These visits help SCOPA see how these companies are running, checking for problems and ways to improve. By doing this, SCOPA hopes to make sure that these crucial services work well for all South Africans, bringing accountability and a brighter future for everyone.

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The Abrupt End of SAA’s Alliance with Takatso and Its Ripple Effects

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The sudden termination of the deal between South African Airways (SAA) and Takatso has dealt a significant blow to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s privatization strategy and raised doubts about the future of struggling public enterprises. The government has faced opposition within its ranks concerning privatization and will need to rethink its approach and draw in more private investment. The termination of the deal marks the beginning of a new episode where the outcomes remain unpredictable.

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Upholding Accountability: Constitutional Court Denies Appeal Request of Former Director General

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The Constitutional Court recently denied the application for leave for a direct appeal by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) former Director General, Mr. Kgathatso Thlakudi. This decision was made in response to Mr. Thlakudi’s appeal of a Labour Court ruling that found his suspension lawful. The DPE considers this ruling as further validation of their claim that Mr. Thlakudi was evading responsibility for the misconduct that arose from a complaint involving unethical behavior in a recruitment process.

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Public Enterprises Responds to Suspended DG’s Behavior

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The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has expressed concerns over the recent behavior of its suspended DirectorGeneral (DG), Kgathatso Tlhakudi. Rather than allowing due process to take place, Tlhakudi has created a misinformed public perception, which is especially concerning given his role as a senior public servant.

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A Comprehensive Overview of the Department of Public Enterprises’ Work and Minister Gordhan’s Response to False Allegations

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The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, recently addressed the unfounded claims made by the DA. He believes that these claims are intended to mislead the South African public, gain political advantage, and destabilize the ongoing work to rebuild stateowned enterprises (SOEs). Minister Gordhan emphasizes that neither he nor the department will be deterred from their efforts to stabilize SOEs, enhance their governance, provide them with skilled leadership, and enable them to spearhead the government’s developmental and transformation agenda.