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Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s vote-buying claims retraction

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, says African National Congress (ANC) veteran, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s, withdrawal of remarks attributing a circulating voice note about the party’s internal elections to him vindicates his position.  "Her statement vindicates what I have maintained from the outset: the voice note is not mine, and I was not involved in the conduct falsely attributed to me," Lamola said.  In a retraction posted on X […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 42

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Ramaphosa objects to Madonsela appointment as impeachment evidence leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has thrown another spanner into Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process, objecting to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, as the committee’s preferred evidence leader. In a letter submitted on Tuesday to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the chairperson of the impeachment committee, Ramaphosa argued that Madonsela presents a potential conflict of interest that could undermine his ability to lead evidence impartially. The President referred to […]

todayAugust 19, 2026 36

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Impeachment Committee | ANC raises ethical concerns over evidence leader

A fresh dispute has emerged over Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process after the African National Congress (ANC) raised ethical concerns about the committee’s preferred candidat to lead evidence in the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says it will write to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, to formally express its reservations about the recommendation of Advocate, Thandazani Madonsela, arguing that he had previously provided legal advice to the ANC […]

todayAugust 7, 2026 88

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Cele defends record at TRC inquiry, denies political interference

Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has used his appearance before the TRC Cases Commission of Inquiry to defend his record, insisting that delays in investigating apartheid-era crimes were caused by resource constraints rather than political interference. Cele, the first of three former police ministers scheduled to testify before the commission this week, faced questions about his tenure as National Police Commissioner and later as Police Minister. The inquiry is investigating […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 44

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Government to probe Zuma’s India trip after Gupta meeting

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, says government will investigate former President Jacob Zuma’s recent trip to India after he was seen meeting with controversial businessman and fugitive, Ajay Gupta. A video showing Zuma alongside South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal and Gupta at a temple surfaced this week, sparking renewed criticism over the former president's overseas visit. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting in Pretoria with Poland's […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 77 1

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Ramaphosa urges calm ahead of 30 June shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration on 30 June, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. Responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a serious challenge for South Africa, affecting social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services. "We are ready to deal with […]

todayJune 25, 2026 109

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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 85

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SACP pushes back against ANC dual membership ultimatum

The General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Solly Mapaila, has rejected the African National Congress’s (ANC) ultimatum to members holding dual membership in both alliance partners. The ANC have given such members 10 days to indicate which party they intend to campaign for. This comes as the SACP prepares to contest the upcoming Local Government Elections, a move it says it will pursue without fear. Tensions between the two alliance […]

todayApril 23, 2026 114

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he […]

todayMarch 16, 2026 112