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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 127

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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 64

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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 88

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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 61

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O’Sullivan apologises to South Africans after Parliament walkout

Controversial forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, has apologised to South Africans for the manner in which he left Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee proceedings last week, but insists he did not undermine the institution. O’Sullivan returned to the committee on Thursday to conclude his testimony after abruptly walking out of the hearings on 26 February. The committee is probing allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system raised by […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 31

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O’Sullivan to have his day in Parliament on Tuesday

Forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to testify in person before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. O'Sullivan had previously requested to appear virtually before the committee from London, citing security concerns.  However, Members of Parliament rejected the request, accusing him of undermining the committee’s work. The controversial investigator's decision to physically appear comes a week after the Speaker of […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 32

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Education experts divided over BOSA’s bid to raise matric pass mark

  The National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) has expressed its satisfaction with Parliament's decision to reject the motion to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to 50%. The union considers the proposal "emotional" rather than practical, arguing that the 30% pass mark enables learners who may not be academically inclined to still obtain a matric certificate. Yesterday, MPs voted against BOSA’s motion, which called for a […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 77

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I was sober when I wrote the letter to disband the PKTT: Mchunu

  Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has taken full responsibility for the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal, saying he was sober and fully aware when he issued the directive. The embattled minister is currently facing tough questions from Members of Parliament in the ad-hoc committee probing allegations of political interference within the police force. Mchunu was placed on special leave after KZN Police Commissioner […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 73

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Madlanga Commission | Matlala arrest exposed motive behind Task Team disbandment: Masemola

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, revealed that phone records of controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala showed that plans to disband the Political Killings Task Team were already in motion as early as December 2024. Masemola returned to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, to testify on various issues relating to the disbanding of the task team, high-profile arrests, and alleged misconduct in the police service. Wrapping […]

todaySeptember 23, 2025 107