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Illustration of South African parliament forming impeachment committee for President Ramaphosa

Parliament sets up 31-member impeachment committee for Ramaphosa

13 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has begun the process of forming a 31-member impeachment committee to examine allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa over foreign currency found at his Phala Phala farm. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling last Friday that declared a parliamentary rule unconstitutional and required the committee's establishment. Political parties must submit names for the committee by 22 May 2026.

Judge sets Zuma arms deal trial date for 2027

Judge Nkosinathi Chili has ordered former president Jacob Zuma's long-delayed corruption trial over the 1999 arms deal to begin on 1 February 2027. The ruling rejects further postponements despite pending appeals by Zuma and French firm Thales.

Ceta faces crisis over mismanagement and irregular spending

14 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Construction Education and Training Authority is under administration due to financial mismanagement, with irregular expenditure reaching R871.4 million. Students reliant on stipends are experiencing delays.

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Hawks officer testifies on cocaine consignment messages

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Magistrate to rule on Fadiel Adams bail bid Friday

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Gayton McKenzie vows government will rescue Soweto Marathon

Johannesburg emergency services step up winter fire safety campaign

The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is expanding public education on safe heating after four toddlers died in shack fires this week. Officials are urging residents to avoid bringing braziers indoors. The move comes as winter raises fire risks in informal settlements.