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Ramaphosa’s impeachment court battle could redefine how SA removes presidents – legal expert

Legal expert, Leo Maphosa, says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s court bid to overturn Parliament’s Section 89 independent panel report is shaping up to be one of South Africa’s most significant constitutional battles since the Nkandla era.  His remarks come after Ramaphosa filed papers at the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, seeking a review of the Phala Phala report and asking the court to declare it invalid. The panel, led by […]

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ANC warns against xenophobia amid escalating anti-illegal immigration protests

The African National Congress (ANC) has warned against xenophobia and violence linked to anti-illegal immigration protests, saying growing tensions around undocumented foreign nationals risk undermining South Africa’s democratic and constitutional order. The issue formed part of discussions during the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held over the weekend in Kempton Park, as protests intensify ahead of a planned national shutdown by the March and March movement on 30 June. Briefing […]

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Tyla wins big at the 2026 AMAs

South African music superstar, Tyla, continues to fly the country’s flag high after winning two awards at the 52nd American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The global sensation took home the awards for Social Song of the Year and Best Afrobeats Artist for her hit 2026 single, Chanel. Tyla also made history as the first international artist to win in the Social Song of the Year category. Further cementing herself […]

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Ouaddou and Chaine claim monthly awards after league triumph

Newly crowned Betway Premiership champions, Orlando Pirates, have added two monthly accolades, with head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, named Coach of the Month and Sipho Chaine awarded Player of the Month for May. The duo guided the Buccaneers to their first league title in 14 years following a 2-0 win over now-relegated Orbit College this past weekend at a sold-out Mbombela Stadium. In May, Ouaddou led his charges to three wins […]

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Action SA calls for IDAC probe into Charlotte Maxeke repairs

ActionSA says it will write to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to investigate possible criminal conduct linked to the fire repair project at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The party says the scale of the alleged misconduct warrants both a criminal investigation and stronger parliamentary oversight. This follows Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, referral findings on the hospital's fire restoration project to the Auditor-General (AG) for further investigation into […]

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Mogotsi bail battle delayed amid bribery claims, address dispute

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, has denied allegations that he attempted to bribe the investigating officer handling his case, as his bail application in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court faces further delays over disputes surrounding his residential address. Mogotsi returned to court on Monday following his arrest shortly after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry more than a week ago. The State accuses Mogotsi of staging his own assassination attempt […]

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SA Human Rights Commission under fire as immigration debate intensifies

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) came under intense criticism during a tense virtual imbizo on anti-illegal immigration protests in KwaZulu-Natal, as frustrated South Africans accused the commission of failing to prioritise citizens amid growing pressure over migration, crime and unemployment. Some participants argued that South Africans are increasingly being sidelined in employment opportunities, informal trading and access to public services, while alleging that undocumented foreign nationals are linked […]

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Judgment reserved in Marble Towers demolition dispute

The Johannesburg High Court has reserved judgment in the legal battle between the City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers over the planned demolition of allegedly unlawful structures at the Johannesburg CBD building. Judge, Leicester Adams, heard arguments virtually on Friday before postponing the matter to next Wednesday for a written ruling. "The hearing is now concluded. I just need to mull over what was said. I know the matter is […]

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Orbit looking to spoil Pirates’ title hopes

Orbit College assistant coach, Kabelo Machete, says his side will not make things easy for Orlando Pirates when the two sides in a Betway Premiership finale at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. For Orlando Pirates, three points are non-negotiable if they are to stop Mamelodi Sundowns from securing a ninth consecutive league title. Speaking ahead of the much anticipated clash, Machete suggested that the occasion would be emotional for everyone […]

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SA murder rate decline reflects stronger crime-fighting efforts: Expert

Criminal justice expert, Lizette Lancaster, says the downward trend of murder cases in South Africa over the past two years reflects a coordinated effort by law enforcement to strengthen crime-fighting measures. Her remarks come after the South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year, covering the period between January and March. The data showed that murder in the country dropped by 9.5%, […]

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