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MPs divided over "fit and proper" meaning in Ramaphosa impeachment
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (365+ words) The principle of "fit and proper" came under sharp scrutiny when the National Assembly's rules committee met to consider the draft rules for the impeachment committee. The committe tasked with investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa committed serious violations of the…...
Ramaphosa to appear before impeachment committee over Phala Phala matter
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (546+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa will personally appear before Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Committee to account for his handling of the theft of foreign currency at his Phala Phala farm. This was confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza during a virtual Rules…...
High Court decision on Gachagua's impeachment case is injudicious
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (251+ words) standardmedia. co. ke High Court decision on Gachagua's impeachment case is injudicious A judge is an honourable person and is expected to deliver reasonable decisions always. The reasoning in the case of Rigathi Gachagua brings to the fore urgent questions…...
MQM-P hails SC decision in Baldia Town case
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (244+ words) Summary Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that opponents had, over the years, made allegations against MQM in an effort to damage the party's image, but none of those allegations had been proven. KARACHI (Dunya News) - Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday…...
Prime Minister's Office: Ibrahima Diallo resigns from BIC-Gouv
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (92+ words) Primature: Ibrahima Diallo d'missionne du BIC-Gouv In his message dated June 10, 2026, the former Head of Government Media & Communication Unit justifies his action by "political consistency and loyalty to President Ousmane Sonko". He thanked his colleagues for the "remarkable work carried…...
Parliament stalls Section 89 impeachment rules as parties clash over Ramaphosa Phala Phala probe scope
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (235+ words) Get the latest news from Newsnote about Politics, Sports and business. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has referred disputed provisions on Section 89 impeachment rules back to the parliamentary Rules Subcommittee after political parties failed to reach agreement. The Rules Committee…...
Sub-committee provisionally adopts new rules to guide Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (176+ words) 10 June 2026 16: 25 Botswana looks to UAE, Oman to help acquire remaining De Beers stake 10 June 2026 16: 12 How much does location of physical stores still matter as delivery apps take off? 10 June 2026 14: 50 Economic activity in SA slumps to six-month low as rising costs…...
MK Party not in bed with March and March, but full of praise for movement
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (625+ words) The MK Party, which has been at pains to point out it is not in bed with March and March, joined in the anti-immigrant sentiment displayed during a huge show of force in Durban on Wednesday. Clad in party regalia…...
Section 89 impeachment process: Didiza sends MPs back to drawing board
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (360+ words) 10 June 2026 16: 25 Botswana looks to UAE, Oman to help acquire remaining De Beers stake 10 June 2026 16: 12 How much does location of physical stores still matter as delivery apps take off? 10 June 2026 14: 50 Economic activity in SA slumps to six-month low as rising costs…...
Mantashe accuses opposition of "playing to the gallery" in Phala Phala debate
18+ hour, 49+ min ago (370+ words) The exchange followed remarks in the National Assembly by Umkhonto we Sizwe Party MP Wesley Douglas, who said there are "two South Africas" one where ordinary citizens face investigation and are compelled to step aside, and another where the president…...