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ZimbabweMnangagwa signs law extending his rule to 2030 and ending direct presidential votes- South AfricaMcKenzie says 'insulted' by minister's remarks on artists losing African gigsSouth African Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie said he felt insulted that Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi spoke publicly about local artists losing performances across Africa without consulting him first. McKenzie was responding to remarks Kubayi made at a media briefing on…June 16, 2026
- South AfricaMK Party confirms talks with anti-migrant group March and MarchFormer president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is in talks with anti-migrant group March and March but has not agreed a formal partnership, the party said on Friday, ahead of local elections later this year. National spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu said MK Party chairperson Nathi Nhleko…May 30, 2026
- South AfricaCele, Tolashe face ANC discipline after Integrity Commission reportThe African National Congress has referred five members, including former police minister Bheki Cele and recently fired social development minister Sisisi Tolashe, to its disciplinary committee over allegations they brought the party into disrepute, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on…May 26, 2026
- South AfricaEFF accuses ANC of stalling Ramaphosa impeachment committeeSouth Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters accused the governing African National Congress on Sunday of deliberately delaying the formation of a parliamentary committee that could impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying the move was intended to shield him from accountability. The ANC missed a 22…May 25, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa's Mchunu in court over Malema defamation orderCultural activist and media personality Ngizwe Mchunu appears at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday to argue why an interim order restraining him from making defamatory statements about Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema should not be made final. The Pretoria High Court…May 19, 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 AfricaPublic Protector says ConCourt ruling does not affect Phala Phala findingsSouth Africa's Public Protector says the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Phala Phala matter does not nullify her own findings that cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of wrongdoing. The apex court ruled on Friday that the National Assembly acted unconstitutionally in December 2022 when it voted…May 12, 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
- ZimbabweZimbabwe public hearings marred by violence and intimidationReports of violence and disruption have overshadowed ongoing public hearings in Zimbabwe on the proposed Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, raising concerns about the integrity of the consultation process. The public hearings, organised by Parliament to gather citizens’ views on the proposed…April 2, 2026
- South AfricaMotsepe name surfaces in ANC succession debateA quiet but persistent debate is unfolding within South Africa’s political circles over whether Patrice Motsepe could play a future leadership role in the African National Congress (ANC). Although no formal announcement has been made, references to Motsepe have increasingly surfaced in political…April 1, 2026
- South AfricaProtest at Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria over ‘king’ coronationA protest took place outside the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday, following widespread controversy over the coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional king in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Civic organisation Progressive Forces of South Africa led the demonstration, submitting a…March 31, 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 AfricaSAPS under intense pressure and scrutiny, says MasemolaNational Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has said the SAPS under intense pressure and scrutiny, amid mounting allegations of corruption and growing public concern over policing in South Africa. Speaking in Bloemfontein on Monday, Masemola acknowledged the strain on officers within the South…March 31, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe government announces salary hike amid strike threatThe Zimbabwe government has announced a salary adjustment for civil servants to take effect from 1 April 2026, as pressure mounts from public sector workers and the threat of a nationwide nurses’ strike. Public Service and Labour Minister Edgar Moyo said in a statement that the new pay structure…March 30, 2026
- South AfricaFrance denies pressure over South Africa G7 Summit exclusionFrance has rejected claims that external pressure influenced its decision to exclude South Africa from the upcoming G7 Summit, after conflicting statements from officials in Pretoria. South Africa said it had been removed from the guest list despite having received an invitation about two weeks…March 27, 2026
- South AfricaMPs call for deportation of foreign inmatesMembers of Parliament in South Africa have renewed calls for the deportation of foreign inmates as part of efforts to address ongoing overcrowding in the country’s correctional facilities. The issue was discussed during a National Assembly debate on Thursday, where lawmakers examined the impact of…March 27, 2026
- South AfricaFrance withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 invitation after US threatens boycottFrance has revoked an invitation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains in June following sustained pressure from Washington, the South African presidency said on Thursday. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that the United States had…March 26, 2026
- ZimbabweMnangagwa silent in ConCourt term-extension challengePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has not filed opposing papers in a Constitutional Court case challenging proposed amendments that could extend his tenure by two years, a development highlighted by applicants in the matter. The case, brought by a group of war veterans, seeks to block the amendments on…March 26, 2026
- South AfricaEFF raises Phala Phala delay with Chief JusticeThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has formally raised concerns about the Phala Phala delay in a Constitutional Court judgment, writing to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to seek clarity on the prolonged timeline. In a letter dated this week, EFF leader Julius Malema said the extended wait for a…March 26, 2026
- South AfricaCachalia, Ramaphosa discuss police chief tender scandalMinister of Police Firoz Cachalia is expected to meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss developments surrounding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and his alleged links to a controversial R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) tender. The meeting is set to focus on possible…March 26, 2026
- South AfricaArrests of police officers signal shift in Madlanga investigationsA security strategist has said recent arrests of police officers linked to an alleged corruption case could mark a turning point in restoring public trust in the justice system. Twelve officers were arrested on Tuesday night in an operation conducted by the Investigative Directorate Against…March 25, 2026
- ZimbabweZanu PF says referendum not required for constitutional changesZimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party has said it does not fear a referendum but insists that one is not necessary for proposed constitutional changes currently under discussion. The statement comes ahead of public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, which are scheduled to take place…March 25, 2026
- South AfricaActionSA Escalates DA ‘Top-Up’ Allegations to Public ProtectorActionSA has lodged formal complaints with both the Public Protector and Parliament’s Ethics Committee against senior Democratic Alliance (DA) representatives over alleged “Top-Up” payments. The complaints claim that certain DA public officials received additional payments from the party that may…March 24, 2026
- ZimbabweMashingaidze says Muchena spoke in personal capacityRetired Major General Gibson Mashingaidze has said comments attributed to retired Air Marshal Henry Muchena do not reflect the collective position of Zimbabwe’s former senior military leaders. Mashingaidze made the statement after Muchena’s remarks sparked debate about the role of former security…March 22, 2026
- South AfricaDA MP disputes disqualification ahead of congressA dispute over DA vetting has emerged after a Member of Parliament challenged her disqualification from standing in the Democratic Alliance’s upcoming federal congress. Karabo Khakhau says the party acted inconsistently in its internal processes, claiming she was forced to withdraw from the race…March 22, 2026
- South AfricaEFF denies Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's return in Joburg mayor raceThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has dismissed speculation about the possible political comeback of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, insisting that reports linking him to the party’s Johannesburg mayoral race are unfounded. Speaking ahead of a planned voter registration campaign launch, EFF secretary-general…March 20, 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
- ZimbabweMkandla attacks Chamisa, Mwonzora over ConstitutionWar veteran Max Mkandla has criticised opposition figures Nelson Chamisa and Douglas Mwonzora, saying they lack the moral authority to comment on constitutional matters. Mkandla’s remarks come amid ongoing debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which has drawn mixed reactions from political…March 19, 2026
