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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 […]

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Mahungela murder trial delayed again over outstanding court transcripts

The murder trial of 23-year-old, Bafana Mahungela, has once again been postponed in the Johannesburg High Court due to outstanding court transcripts and ongoing consultations between the defence and the accused. Mahungela appeared in court on Monday, where he stands accused of the murder of Johannesburg teacher, Kirsten Kluyts. Her body was discovered near George Lea Park in Parkmore after she participated in an athletics event in 2023. During the […]

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Senior cops, businessman granted R20K bail in precious metals case

Two senior police officers, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, along with businessman Tariq Downes, have each been granted R20 000 bail in connection with an alleged illegal precious metals syndicate. Khan, a Senior Crime Intelligence officer, and Kadwa, the Hawks head in Gauteng, were arrested over the weekend. The trio made their first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges of contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating […]

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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 […]

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SA Rugby and CANAL+ seal multi-year broadcast deal

SA Rugby and CANAL+, have announced the renewal of their multi-year domestic broadcast rights agreement. The deal will see SuperSport continue to be the only official broadcast rights holder for all SARU’s domestic competitions, as well as Springbok Women’s and junior age-group matches across Sub-Saharan Africa. SuperSport has been SA Rugby's broadcast partner for more than 30 years. SA Rugby president, Mark Alexander, says the organisation is pleased to have […]

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ConCourt revives Phala Phala impeachment process as EFF claims victory

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally when it voted against adopting the Section 89 independent panel report into the Phala Phala scandal, effectively reviving the possibility of an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The judgment follows an application brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM), which argued that the National Assembly failed in its constitutional duty by rejecting […]

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Social media divided over Golden Globes AI ruling

The decision by the Golden Globes Awards to allow films and television productions created by artificial intelligence to compete for awards has sparked mixed reactions on social media. The organisation recently introduced updated eligibility rules to clarifying how AI-generated content will be treated in future award submissions. Under the new guidelines for the 84th Golden Globes, set to take place in January 2027, the use of AI or generative AI […]

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New NSFAS administrator moves swiftly to engage institutions

  Newly appointed NSFAS administrator, Professor Hlengani Mathebula, has hit the ground running with plans already underway to hold introductory courtesy meetings with institutions and higher education representative bodies next month. Mathebula was appointed by Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, this week after placing the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration amid ongoing governance and operational challenges. His appointment comes at a critical time for the embattled scheme, […]

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Stormers reshuffle side for Ulster clash

Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson, has made several changes to his starting lineup for Friday night's clash against Ulster Rugby in Belfast. Captain Ruhan Nel misses out through a calf injury, with utility back Damian Willemse shifting from fullback to inside centre alongside Dan du Plessis in the midfield. Warrick Gelant regains the number 15 jersey from Willemse. There is also a start for youngster, Imad Khan, at scrumhalf […]

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