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EFF presses ahead with bid to remove Didiza

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have doubled down on their bid to remove National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, insisting they have submitted sufficient evidence for their motion of no confidence to proceed. The move follows a letter from Deputy Speaker, Annelie Lotriet, who said the motion was "substantively in order" but required the EFF to substantiate two allegations relating to Didiza’s conduct before it could be placed on the Order […]

todayJune 30, 2026 56

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EFF calls for Thoko Didiza’s removal amid Phala Phala probe

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has requested that a motion of no confidence be tabled against National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza, over her decision not to oppose the President Cyril Ramaphosa's court bid to halt the Section 89 impeachment process against him. The red berets have written to the Deputy speaker, Annelie Lotriet, arguing that Didiza failed to defend Parliament's constitutional role in one of the country's most significant accountability […]

todayJune 26, 2026 45

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Parliament’s impeachment committee to oppose Ramaphosa bid to halt Phala Phala inquiry

The parliamentary committee tasked with investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal has resolved to oppose his urgent court application to halt its work. The decision follows an urgent virtual meeting on Wednesday, where members agreed the Section 89 Impeachment Committee has a constitutional obligation to continue its inquiry despite the President's legal challenge. Committee chairperson, Makashule Gana, said the prevailing view was that […]

todayJune 18, 2026 46

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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 49