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A debate on the removal of the president in terms of section 89 of the Constitution will culminate in a vote.

National Assembly set to debate motion to remove Zuma

Calls for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office have had support from some ANC stalwarts, including Ahmed Kathrada and a few ANC Gauteng members.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng

Concourt: Zuma failed to uphold the Constitution

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has said that the remedial action taken by the public protector against President Zuma had a binding effect.

The Constitutional Court.

D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling

The Constitutional Court will today pass judgment regarding Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home. Here’s what that will entail.

Graduation day for Julius Malema

The EFF founder will graduate from Unisa with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Left in the dark: Jacques Pauw after the power went out.

Gauteng officials to be criminally charged for tender irregularities

Local government employees will face prosecution for the improper awarding of contracts.

Zuma personally handling Gordhan, Moyane clash

Cabinet says the president has taken it upon himself to resolve tensions between the finance minister and Sars commissioner.

‘Sizani felt betrayed by Zuma’

Opposition parties have claimed that ANC chief whip Stone Sizani resigned because he could no longer "defend the indefensible in Parliament"

The rain expected between December and March may impact coal handling and feeding to the boilers with a potential impact on generation production. Photo: Madelene Cronje

Nersa approves 9.4% electricity price hike

South Africa’s energy regulator has given Eskom the go-ahead to hike electricity prices by 9.4% for 2016-17.

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan operates on a two week cycle as he prepares to be ousted at any stage.

Rand takes massive hit as Sars wars heat up

The rand has taken a major step back, which analysts attribute to the growing tensions between President Jacob Zuma and Pravin Gordhan.

Protesting students at the University of Free State clash with supporters of the university’s rugby team on the field on Monday night.

Political parties condemn university violence

The ANC, DA and EFF have spoken out against the escalating violence and apparent deterioration of race relations across SA’s universities.

Top quotes from the Sona debate

Insults, nursery rhymes and fairytales: Here are the best quotes from the first two days of the State of the Nation address debate.

President Jacob Zuma arrives at the FNB Stadium in Soweto filled to capacity at the final ANC campaign rally.

State of the Nation address: Cloud hangs over Zuma

The president will deliver his annual address to the nation today, just two days after the Concourt reserved judgment in an application against him.

“I will leave the house now. But the fact remains: Nomazizi must rest in peace — she was abused by your president,” EFF leader Julius Malema said.

Malema refuses ‘crook’ Zuma’s offer, calls for Guptas to leave SA

The EFF has rejected Zuma’s Nkandla proposal and accuses the president of trying to influence the Constitutional Court judges.

Maimane on Zuma’s Nkandla offer: We will not settle

The Democratic Alliance wants the powers of the public protector to be recognised and will thus not settle out of court, says Mmusi Maimane.

Perceptions of SA as corrupt still high

South Africa may have "improved" on the international Corruption Perception Index, but its score remains appalling.

Mmusi Maimane.

ANCYL thinks Mmusi Maimane has ‘Stockholm syndrome’

The ANC Youth League insists that the DA is a breeding ground for racists and called for medical attention to aid "our sick brother".

In arm’s way: Hans Kriek

Outa takes aim at nuclear and SAA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance will expand its fight against e-tolls to include government’s alleged misuse of taxpayers’ funds.

The community of Grootvlei is not optimistic about Khulubuse Zuma’s R23-million payout. Years of accumulated debt and poverty cannot be undone.

Oscar Pistorius claims SCA ‘discriminated’ against him

The Paralympian’s Concourt appeal papers claim that the Supreme Court of Appeal discriminated against his "disability, vulnerability and anxiety".

ANC anniversary: Zuma targets racism and corruption

President Jacob Zuma called for unity during his January 8 statement address and urged all citizens, black and white, to expose corruption.

Marius Fransman may be voted out as the ANC provincial chairperson.

ANC confirms Fransman being investigated for sexual harassment

A sexual harassment complaint has been laid against ANC Western Cape chairperson Marius Fransman, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday.