Nqatha needs to take the next step and cast his net wider for corrupt councillors 22 January 2021 On Wednesday Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha suspended two BCM councillors Kuhle Ciliza of ward 1 and Roseline Vitbooi and of ward 10 for three months on allegations of their questionable practices in the metro s R30m food voucher programme. Their salaries will be docked for the period. Image: FILE
The suspension of councillors implicated in irregularities around the distribution of food vouchers is a step in the right direction.
On Wednesday Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha suspended two BCM councillors Kuhle Ciliza of ward 1 and Roseline Vitbooi and of ward 10 for three months on allegations of their questionable practices in the metro s R30m food voucher programme. Their salaries will be docked for the period.
The board said in a statement that Facebook has also requested policy recommendations from the board on matters dealing with suspensions of political leaders.
Fear And Frustration In Nigeria As Millions At Risk Of Phone Suspension By Louise DEWAST
01/22/21 AT 6:01 AM If I don t have my phone, I don t make money, said Raphael Ajih, resting on a rusty metal chair, his hands clenched on his lap.
The government of Africa s most populous country has ordered telecom operators to block the SIM cards of anyone who fails to register for a National Identity Number (NIN) by February 9.
Across the country, many like Ajih are trying to comply with the directive, only to be frustrated by days-long waits to do the paperwork, often in large crowds despite the Covid pandemic.
Protesting farmers on Thursday rejected the government s proposal to suspend the three contentious farm laws for one year. They remained adamant on the repeal of the agriculture reforms.
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+ January 21, 2021 AT THE height of the controversial issuance of a fake resolution from the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) in San Simon town, Pampanga, the legislative body is facing another issue after its secretary allegedly brought out official documents from the office on Monday morning, January 18, 2021.
Vice Mayor Leonora Wong said SB Secretary George Cariño took the original copy of resolutions and the logbook without permission from the local council or fellow office staff. According to our staff, Secretary George on Monday morning asked for the original copy of resolutions and the logbook and brought them to my office next door to check something but when checked by the staff hours later, nobody was in my office anymore, Wong said.