# The High Court in Johannesburg has postponed the pre-trial hearing of two men accused of the assassination of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock to Monday. Alleged shooter Armindo Pacula appeared in court, while co-accused Victor Majola was absent because of administrative prison issues. Both face charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit […]
# RISE Mzansi will study the Western Cape High Court’s decision granting president Cyril Ramaphosa a temporary interdict suspending the Section 89 impeachment committee’s public hearings. The proceedings have been paused pending a judicial review of the independent panel’s report into the Phala Phala matter. RISE Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says they will assess the judgment, […]
# Leader Jacob Zuma has taken direct control of the MK Party’s finances after revoking the signing powers of all bank account signatories, including senior party officials. The move follows allegations of financial mismanagement and missing funds. Zuma says he has appointed himself as accounting official to strengthen financial governance and accountability. He says the […]
# The Section 89 impeachment committee is studying the Western Cape High Court’s judgment that temporarily halted its public hearings into president Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment process. Chairperson Makashule Gana says the interdict applies to the public hearings pending Ramaphosa’s review application. He says the committee will carefully assess the full judgment to determine which aspects […]
# ActionSA has expressed concern over the Western Cape High Court’s split decision to temporarily halt Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings against president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says the ruling prevents Parliament from exercising its constitutional oversight role while legal challenges continue. Spokesperson Lerato Ngobeni argues accountability should not be delayed through prolonged litigation, and […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya says she acted in good faith and within her legal powers in matters relating to municipal manager Johann Mettler and chief financial official Gareth Mnisi. This follows court applications by the DA and Solidarity challenging recent council decisions. Moya’s spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi, says the applications for interim relief will be […]
# The Technology Innovation Agency and the Wholesale and Retail SETA have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and skills development in South Africa. The collaboration will support internships, startup incubation, hackathons, research, bursaries and enterprise development, with a focus on youth, women and people with disabilities. TIA CEO Titus Mathe says the […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s decision to grant his urgent application, temporarily halting Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings. The interdict remains in place pending the outcome of his review application challenging the independent panel’s report into the Phala Phala matter. Ramaphosa spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says he respects the court’s […]
# The economic research group Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies says South Africa must integrate green industrial and development opportunities to remain competitive in the global energy transition. Researchers say coordinated policies can drive investment, create jobs and support industries such as renewable energy, batteries and green steel. They warn the country must modernise heavy […]
