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Ramaphosa’s decision to remain in office met with mixed reactions

President Cyril Ramaphosa's refusal to resign from office has triggered sharp reactions from political parties and civil society, following renewed developments in the Phala Phala matter. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who challenged Parliament’s decision to halt the Section 89 impeachment process at the Constitutional Court, has accused the President of attempting to delay accountability through legal action. "This conduct exposes a President who does not act on constitutional principle, but […]

todayMay 12, 2026 14

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ConCourt ruling is more about restoring Parliament’s obligations, says legal expert

The Constitutional Court’s judgement on the Phala Phala matter has not impeached President Cyril Ramaphosa,  but it has forced Parliament to revive a constitutional accountability process it had previously shut down. That’s according to legal expert, Leo Maphosa, who says Friday’s ruling is less about removing the President and more about restoring Parliament’s constitutional obligations. "The Constitutional Court has not impeached the president. It has reopened the constitutional accountability door […]

todayMay 11, 2026 71

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Cold front looms as SA braces for flooding, rough seas and damaging winds

South Africans are being urged to prepare for a sharp weather change this weekend, with forecasters warning that a powerful cold front could bring flooding, rough seas and damaging winds to parts of the country over the weekend. While Gauteng is expected to remain mostly fine but chilly heading into the weekend, coastal provinces are already experiencing unstable conditions.  South African Weather Service (SAWS) meteorologist, Lethlohonolo Thobela, says conditions are […]

todayMay 8, 2026 105

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WHO urges calm amid deadly Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has sought to calm fears over a deadly Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, insisting that the global public health risk remains low despite multiple deaths and growing international concern. The outbreak, linked to the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Cabo Verde, has so far resulted in eight reported cases and three deaths.  Five cases have been confirmed […]

todayMay 7, 2026 59

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Ramaphosa’s ‘quiet’ Zimbabwe visit sparks political storm as Presidency denies ulterior motives

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Zimbabwe has sparked a political firestorm, with the Presidency dismissing claims of hidden agendas while the Democratic Alliance (DA) raises concerns over alleged links to controversial businessmen. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed on Wednesday at the Imbizo Media Centre in Cape Town, that Ramaphosa travelled to meet his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to discuss bilateral relations and shared regional priorities. Magwenya rejected suggestions that […]

todayMay 6, 2026 73

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Government corrects diesel price error ahead of fuel hike

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has corrected its latest fuel price announcement after discovering a calculation error that overstated the diesel price increase set to take effect on Wednesday. In a statement, the department confirmed that an internal mistake during the May 2026 fuel price calculations let to the the diesel levy relief being incorrectly captured. What should have been recorded as a 93.00 cents per litre […]

todayMay 5, 2026 84

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COSATU warns fuel price hikes will push South Africans to the brink

  South Africans will have to dig deeper into their pockets as fuel prices are set to increase from Wednesday, adding pressure on already stretched households. Both grades of petrol will increase by R3,27 per litre, while diesel will rise by R6.19 per litre. The department has attributed the increases partly to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which have contributed to volatile global oil prices. The latest […]

todayMay 4, 2026 148

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Michael biopic breaks records amid controversy

The legacy of Michael Jackson continues to dominate the global stage, with his new biopic 'Michael' shattering box office records. The film opened to a staggering $217 million worldwide, marking the biggest debut ever for a musical biopic and surpassing the previous record set by Bohemian Rhapsody, which earned $124 million on its opening weekend. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Jackson’s journey from his early days with the […]

todayApril 30, 2026 91

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Higher Education moves to stabilise NSFAS amid board resignations

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena […]

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