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South AfricaEFF accuses ANC of stalling Ramaphosa impeachment committee
South AfricaANC backs Ramaphosa as Phala Phala impeachment panel takes shape- South AfricaRamaphosa to face MPs as Parliament begins Phala Phala impeachment processSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon, days after the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to set up an impeachment committee over the theft of foreign currency from his Phala Phala farm. Questions on last Friday's…May 14, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa gives parties until 22 May to name Ramaphosa impeachment MPsSouth African political parties have until next Friday to submit the names of MPs who will serve on the committee tasked with deciding whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should be impeached over the theft of foreign currency from his Phala Phala game farm. The 31-member committee is being…May 14, 2026
- South AfricaFormer Speaker accuses ANC of abusing majority on Phala Phala voteFormer National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said she is ashamed of how Parliament handled the Phala Phala scandal, accusing the African National Congress of abusing its majority to shield President Cyril Ramaphosa from accountability. Mapisa-Nqakula, who established the Section 89…May 11, 2026
- South AfricaParliament’s ad hoc committee to seek another extensionParliament’s ad hoc committee will meet on Tuesday to decide whether to seek another extension to its inquiry into alleged criminal infiltration of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the judiciary. The committee, established in August last year, is scheduled to convene virtually at 14:00…March 31, 2026
- South AfricaKey takeaways from Mkhwanazi’s testimony at ad hocParliament’s ad hoc committee probing allegations of police corruption has concluded oral hearings with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. His testimony shed light on concerns around external influence within policing and allegations against senior officers…March 19, 2026
- ZimbabweMinister voices opposition to Constitutional Amendment No 3 BillZimbabwe’s Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister Tatenda Mavetera has publicly opposed aspects of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, becoming the first cabinet minister to express reservations about the proposed constitutional changes. The government…March 12, 2026
- South AfricaSenthumule: I Was Unaware of PKTT DisbandmentActing Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule, has told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption that she was unaware of the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). According to Senthumule, the directive from Minister Senzo…March 10, 2026
- South AfricaMchunu not shielded from action, says MashatileDeputy President Paul Mashatile has rejected claims that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is being protected from disciplinary action while a major corruption inquiry examines allegations within South Africa’s police service. Mchunu has been suspended for more than seven months, prompting…March 5, 2026
- South AfricaEFF files criminal complaint against O'Sullivan for Parliament contemptSouth Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) filed a criminal complaint on Friday against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan for contempt of Parliament, escalating a dispute triggered by his walkout from a committee hearing the previous day. EFF leaders including National Chairperson Nontando…February 27, 2026
- South AfricaMK Party's Makhubele exits politics after resigning as MPFormer MK Party chief whip Colleen Makhubele is understood to be leaving politics altogether after tendering her resignation as a member of Parliament, capping a turbulent three-year stretch that saw her pass through three different political parties. Makhubele announced on Monday that she would…February 24, 2026
- South AfricaOpposition Intensifies Pressure on Ramaphosa Over Phala PhalaSouth Africa’s opposition parties amplified their criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa, focusing on the unresolved Phala Phala farm cash scandal that has dogged his presidency and political standing. Members of Parliament from multiple opposition benches have accused the presidency of failing to…February 18, 2026
- South AfricaMalema warns Phala Phala scandal will never die in SONA debateEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema warned President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday that the Phala Phala farm scandal would remain a live political issue for as long as the opposition party held seats in Parliament. Malema delivered the warning during a joint sitting of the National…February 18, 2026
- CrimeZimbabwe Parliament questions ZWL$111bn gap in state accountsZimbabwe’s Parliament has raised serious concerns over the management of public finances after auditors failed to reconcile more than ZWL$111bn in government spending recorded by the Ministry of Finance. The findings are detailed in a report by the Public Accounts Committee, which reviewed the…February 15, 2026
- South AfricaO’Sullivan rejects foreign agent claims in ParliamentBritish-born forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan has rejected claims that he is a foreign agent, telling a parliamentary committee that he is a South African citizen and has never acted on behalf of another country. Mr O’Sullivan was giving evidence before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating…February 10, 2026
- South AfricaParliament subpoenas Mogotsi after he rejects state security, demands private detailSouth Africa's parliament resolved on Thursday to subpoena North West businessman Brown Mogotsi after he refused to appear before an ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system, demanding instead that lawmakers fund his private security for seven days…January 28, 2026
- South AfricaMcBride says counter-intelligence unit had no authority to investigate MatlalaFormer Independent Police Investigative Directorate chief Robert McBride told South African lawmakers on Tuesday that a counter-intelligence structure he helped form with Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo was limited to monitoring businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and was never…January 20, 2026
- South AfricaRobert McBride to face parliamentary Ad Hoc CommitteeFormer Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption within the police service. The committee is continuing its series of oral submissions as part of a broader inquiry into…January 20, 2026
- South AfricaActionSA tables bill addressing gaps in whistleblower lawActionSA has introduced a private member’s bill in Parliament aimed at addressing what it describes as serious shortcomings in South Africa’s whistleblower law, particularly in cases linked to public procurement corruption. The proposed legislation seeks to incentivise, reward and better protect…January 20, 2026
- South AfricaCOSATU backs move to tighten drunk-driving lawsThe Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has voiced support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to strengthen drunk-driving laws, saying tougher measures are needed to reduce deaths and injuries on South Africa’s roads. The labour federation said alcohol-related crashes…January 18, 2026
- South AfricaEx-police commissioner Phahlane set to testify as South Africa graft probe resumesFormer South African acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane is set to testify before a parliamentary committee on Wednesday as lawmakers resume hearings into corruption allegations within the criminal justice system. Phahlane will be questioned about decisions made during his tenure as the…January 14, 2026
- South AfricaAd Hoc Committee rejects calls for virtual testimonySouth Africa’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminality and political interference within the criminal justice system has dismissed requests for virtual testimony from two key witnesses, Paul O’Sullivan and Brown Mogotsi. The Ad Hoc Committee is examining claims made by Lieutenant…January 8, 2026
- South AfricaParliament committee backs new NPA boss appointmentParliament’s justice committee has welcomed the appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as the new NPA boss, describing it as a significant step at a critical moment for South Africa’s criminal justice system. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Mothibi’s appointment on Tuesday evening. He is…January 7, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africans invited to comment on Bill targeting Israel supportSouth Africans are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation process on a proposed Private Members Bill that seeks to criminalise support for Israel. Civil society organisation Dear SA says public interest has been strong, with about 50,000 responses already submitted through its…December 31, 2025
- ZimbabweBulawayo mayor raises alarm over abortion law amendmentsBulawayo Mayor David Coltart has expressed strong concern over proposed abortion law amendments, warning that the changes could have long-term consequences for families, children and the country’s moral values. The amendments form part of the Medical Services Amendment Bill, which was passed by…December 18, 2025
- South AfricaPalestinian travellers didn’t seek asylum in SA: Schreiber confirmsHome Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has told Parliament that none of the Palestinian travellers who arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last month applied for asylum in South Africa. The clarification came after questions were raised about the group’s legal status and the government’s…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaZuma daughter set to enter parliament as MK party fills vacanciesBrumelda Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is expected to be sworn in as a member of parliament for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, replacing her half-sister who resigned amid allegations of involvement in a Russian military recruitment scandal. A leaked…December 5, 2025
- South AfricaZuma family ask MPs to act on Russia-Ukraine trafficking claimsThe sisters of former MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have asked Parliament to step in to help secure the return of South Africans allegedly recruited under false pretences to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The request forms part of what the family describes as urgent efforts to bring home men they…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaNkabinde Returns to Parliament After Testimony RejectionCedric Nkabinde returns to parliament's ad hoc committee investigating police corruption on Tuesday after lawmakers rejected his testimony last week over inconsistencies in his sworn statement and oral evidence. Nkabinde, chief of staff to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, admitted to…November 19, 2025
