SA’s police at a crossroads: Politics, crime, and the fight for reform
24 Jul
Politics

SA’s police at a crossroads: Politics, crime, and the fight for reform

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Key topics:Police reform reversed by ANC political interference and elite contestationRising crime linked to politicised policing and resource misallocationUrgent calls to depoliticise police and ensure democratic accountability Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere. Support South Africa’s bastion of independent journalism, offering balanced insights on investments, business, and the political economy, by joining BizNews Premium. Registerhere. If you preferWhatsAppfor updates, sign up to the BizNews channelhere. The auditorium doors will open for BNIC#2 on 10 September 2025 in Hermanus. For more information and tickets,click here. After South Africa’s firstdemocratic elections in 1994there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and...
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‘With the coalition anything can happen,’ Wike defends Okpebholo’s demand for clearance from Obi to visit Edo
23 Jul
Politics

‘With the coalition anything can happen.’ Wike defends Okpebholo’s demand for clearance from Obi to visit Edo

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Wike Defends Okpebholo's Demand for Obi's Clearance: A Deep Dive into Nigeria's Political Chessboard Abuja, Nigeria – The recent demand by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi to seek security clearance before visiting Edo State has ignited a fierce debate in Nigeria's political circles. This controversy has been further amplified by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, who has vocally defended Okpebholo's stance, arguing that "with the coalition anything can happen." This article delves into the various facets of this unfolding political saga, exploring the motivations behind the demand, Wike's staunch defence, and the broader implications for Nigeria's political landscape. The Genesis of the Controversy The controversy began when Governor Monday Okpebholo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), issued a statement on 18 July 2025, warning Peter Obi...
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Anto Lecky Appointed Edo State’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy
23 Jul
Politics

Anto Lecky Appointed Edo State’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy

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Reality TV star and media personality, Mamirat Antoinette Leckypopularly known as Anto Lecky, has been appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Tourism and Creative Economy to Edo State Governor, Monday Puppages.Her appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by MAR Musa KhilorSecretary to the State Government, and took effect on June 23, 2025.Anto, who is also a media personality and actress, will play a significant role in repositioning Edo State as a leading hub for tourism and the creative economy. Her responsibilities include promoting Edo’s rich cultural heritage, which has recently attracted global attention following the return of looted Benin bronzes and the development of new museum projects.Sharing the news on Instagram, Anto expressed her excitement and gratitude:I thank His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, for the opportunity to...
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