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Phala Phala controversy intensifies as legal and political pressure mounts on Ramaphosa

Oyisa George 29 May 2026

Pressure continues to mount on President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Phala Phala scandal returns to the spotlight, with legal, parliamentary, and political developments unfolding simultaneously. The Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has now approached United States authorities, including the FBI, requesting an investigation into whether money allegedly stolen during the 2020 Phala

Action Society Raises Alarm Over Missing Parole Absconders

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 29 May 2026

Action Society has raised serious concern over reports that nearly 28,000 parole absconders are currently untraceable within South Africa’s correctional system, warning that this presents a significant risk to public safety. The organisation stated that a large number of convicted offenders, including murderers, rapists and armed robbers, have reportedly gone

Didiza Commits to Stronger Parliamentary Oversight

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 29 May 2026

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza said Parliament remains committed to strengthening oversight, improving service delivery, and ensuring a more accountable and people-centred legislature. Speaking during discussions on Parliament’s 2026/2027 budget, Didiza revealed that the institution has been allocated a total budget of R6.3 billion. The budget includes R3.3 billion from

SANDF Denies Plans for Deployment Ahead of Planned June 30 Marches

Ragheema Mclean 29 May 2026

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says reports suggesting that soldiers will be deployed in anticipation of planned marches and protest action next month are false and misleading. The clarification comes as the anti-illegal immigration group “March and March” prepares for a planned shutdown on 30 June, calling for

Phala Phala Case Faces Renewed Legal Scrutiny

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 27 May 2026

The impeachment committee established to consider the case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed attention following recent legal developments in the Phala Phala matter. Ramaphosa’s legal team has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court seeking a review of the Section 89 Independent Panel Report. Public governance researcher

Ndifuna Ukwazi Criticises Housing Bill Consultation Process

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 27 May 2026

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ public participation process on proposed housing legislation has come under criticism from housing advocacy organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi. Concerns have been raised that holding only one public hearing in Langa for Cape Town’s 5.15 million residents falls short of legal and constitutional standards for

Malatsi Appoints Independent Panel to Review Withdrawn AI Policy Draft

Ragheema Mclean 27 May 2026

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, has appointed an independent panel to review South Africa’s draft artificial intelligence policy after it was withdrawn over fictitious and possibly AI-generated references. Addressing Parliament, Malatsi said the seven-member panel will correct flawed citations and recommend amendments before the policy is submitted to

Preparations for June Voter Registration Weekend Are Well Advanced, says IEC

Ragheema Mclean 27 May 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa says preparations for the upcoming voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June are well advanced ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking at the IEC national launch in Midrand, CEO Sy Mamabolo said nearly 24,000 registration stations will open across the

Suspected human trafficker arrested in Milnerton

Oyisa George 26 May 2026

A 38-year-old foreign national is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following his arrest in connection with a suspected human trafficking case in Milnerton. The arrest was made on Monday during a joint operation conducted at a house in Brooklyn, Milnerton. Three women, aged between

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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