South Africa
Constitutional court orders impeachment committee for Ramaphosa over Phala Phala
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South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally by blocking an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022. The decision requires the National Assembly to establish an impeachment committee to examine the Phala Phala matter. Opposition parties immediately called for the president's resignation.
Global food prices have risen mildly in recent months due to geopolitical and weather concerns, yet ample supplies are keeping the situation stable for now.
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Several Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed firms have posted encouraging results ahead of the reporting season. Tech companies Altron, Datatec and Lesaka, hotel group Southern Sun and brewer AB InBev all delivered positive trading updates for periods ending in February or March 2026.
Sithembiso Ngema has been elected as the new provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Diplomats at an event in Johannesburg called on the African Union to take a leading role in tackling the continent's challenges and enhancing the lives of its people during Africa Month celebrations.
The Western Cape SPCA is on high alert as an Orange Level 8 weather warning takes effect from Sunday until Tuesday, prompting preparations to assist animals at risk of flooding.
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South Africa has noted Ghana's call for an African Union debate on alleged xenophobic attacks at the upcoming mid-year summit in Cairo, while condemning recent incidents and stressing diplomatic engagement.
Northern Cape premier welcomes national disaster classification for floods
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May 09, 2026 05:39DA open to Phala Phala impeachment process