After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma over calls for his resignation after the Phala Phala ruling
The Democratic Alliance is set to elect new leadership in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, in a closely watched provincial congress that will shape the party’s strategy before the 2026 municipal elections amid rising coalition politics and the growing influence of the MK Party
The party says parliament must immediately establish an impeachment committee to consider the panel’s findings on President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa cannot afford to have a president who is occupying office while being clouded by an impeachment process, the EFF leader says
The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case
The case in the apex court concerns an application by the EFF and the ATM after parliament rejected a Section 89 panel report that found a prima facie case requiring further investigation into allegations linked to Phala Phala
Political experts say fragmented opposition politics and worsening municipal governance will define South Africa’s first post-GNU local elections and that it’s not looking good for the ANC
The presidency has rejected DA criticism over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit
The Constitutional Court will rule on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report recommending an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal
The SIU has referred a R25 million generator procurement investigation involving Ditsobotla Local Municipality to the Special Tribunal after uncovering inflated pricing, irregular expenditure and procurement breaches
Leaked voice note allegedly involving IFP Youth Brigade leader Mncedisi Maphisa fuels factional tension before the party’s elective conference, prompting an internal investigation
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe
The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft
Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her
The ANC has been served with court papers by branches seeking to halt the conference, which was officially set for Wednesday
The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition government
The MK Party leader accused the ANC of “gatekeeping” the history of those who fought for freedom, including members of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), the ANC’s former armed wing
Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote if elections were held tomorrow
Political parties have raised concern over instability in the SAPS leadership after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension and Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting commissioner
DA eThekwini mayoral candidate Haniff Hoosen has criticised black political leadership, saying it has failed residents amid service delivery crises including chronic water shortages in Durban communities
The ANC succession debate is beginning to take shape ahead of its 2027 elective conference, with former minister Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender after a lobby group in KwaZulu-Natal began campaigning for his consideration as party president
The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating
Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to suspend Masemola after court appearance
The ANC also warns against the ‘parachuting’ of leaders into municipal positions without proper organisational processes
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The EFF leader will appeal his five-year prison sentence after a court upheld his conviction for firing a rifle at a political rally, while granting leave to challenge the punishment
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
Malema warned his supporters not to be ill-disciplined and instead wait for the EFF leadership to direct them on what should happen next
Newly elected federal chair Solly Msimanga has been touted for a ministerial position
The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party
Geordin Hill-Lewis takes over the DA leadership as the party unveils a new top team and sets its sights on key metros in the coming local government elections