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Hill-Lewis strengthens grip on DA through executive changes: Analyst

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says the executive changes made by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, amount to an assertion of his political leadership within the party. Hill-Lewis has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, proposing several changes to the party's representatives in the National Executive. Among the proposed changes, Hill-Lewis has nominated Willie Aucamp to replace John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. Steenhuisen would, in turn, become Deputy Minister […]

todayJune 17, 2026 67

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Broos names final World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 26-member squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos announced the team at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday. He was joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan. Ramaphosa congratulated the players, saying they would serve South Africa's ambassadors during the […]

todayMay 28, 2026 72

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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 […]

todayMay 26, 2026 172

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ANC reaffirms support for Ramaphosa amid Phala Phala fallout

The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal, while also confirming it has entered the final stages of selecting mayoral candidates ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the ANC’s headquarters on Friday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula dismissed speculation about Ramaphosa’s possible resignation, insisting the issue was […]

todayMay 15, 2026 77

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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 […]

todayMay 8, 2026 103

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Ramaphosa sets 4 November for high-stakes local elections

South Africans will head to the polls on 4 November 2026, after President Cyril Ramaphosa officially announced the date during a Presidential Coordinating Council meeting in Ekurhuleni. The announcement follows consultations with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, and falls within the constitutionally prescribed window between November 2026 and January 2027. Hlabisa said the date avoids clashes with the festive season and the January back-to-school period, making it […]

todayApril 30, 2026 98

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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to suspend police commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting calls from political parties, Parliament and civil society to suspend National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, following his recent court appearance. The country’s top cop faces four charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), linked to a controversial R360 million tender awarded to a company associated with alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Masemola is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on […]

todayApril 22, 2026 95

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Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US ambassador met with mixed reactions

Political analyst, Sipho Seete, has slammed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, describing it as a "shameful, spineless capitulation" that undermines the aspirations of the black majority. Seete criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision, alleging a long-standing relationship between the two has influenced key policy directions. "From close quarters, I witnessed the inappropriate personal friendship and political relationship between Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer. […]

todayApril 15, 2026 118

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EFF escalates pressure as ConCourt confirms Phala Phala judgment imminent

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng say months of protests outside the Constitutional Court have yet to yield feedback on the delayed Phala Phala judgment, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in South Africa’s justice system. The matter stems from the 2020 theft of foreign currency from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, a scandal that continues to divide political opinion and fuel demands for judicial clarity. EFF supporters have been […]

todayApril 8, 2026 95