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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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Magistrate Olivier is “a racist of note”, says Malema

  Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has lashed out at Magistrate Twanet Olivier of the East London Magistrate’s Court, describing her as "a racist of note". This after Olivier sentenced the politician to five years behind bars and a R60 000 fine. Malema was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm, 2 years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of ammunition, and fines of […]

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Malema confident ahead of pre-sentencing as State pushes for jail time

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says he remains confident that "justice will prevail" as he prepares for his pre-sentencing hearing on Wednesday at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Malema was found guilty in October last year by Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, on multiple charges, including unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, and failure to take reasonable precautions. The charges stem from a July 2018 EFF rally […]

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Mama Joy prays for new minister to keep her ‘super-fan’ dreams alive

While Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, maintains a firm stance against using public funds to sponsor so-called "super fans", well-known supporter Joyce "Mama Joy" Chauke has expressed hope that a future minister might support her dream of attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chauke took to the social media platform X over the weekend, saying she is "praying for a new minister" who would be willing to fund her […]

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