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The ANC challenged the IEC’s exclusion of its candidates in six municipalities after the party failed to complete the final submission process on the commission’s online candidate nomination system before the August 28 deadline. Picture:

Electoral Court dismisses ANC appeal over candidate exclusions - Clone

ANC loses its bid to reinstate 181 candidates in local elections

  • Tara Roos
The move follows concerns raised in US President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14204, ‘Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa’. Picture:

Why the US has imposed visa limits on some South Africans - Clone

US secretary of state Marco Rubio warns of further action if South Africa fails to address US concerns

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Police minister Senzo Mchunu. Picture:

Senzo Mchunu cleared of links to underworld, but his integrity is a problem

Mchunu is not off the hook and his suspension from the cabinet is likely to continue

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Health ombud Prof Taole Mokoena says many healthcare professionals, particularly intern doctors, experience “significant pressure to avoid taking sick leave". File picture:

No bullying in deaths of six KZN healthworkers, but conditions are appalling

Investigation followed public concern and media reports about deaths of healthcare workers in public hospitals

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the national executive following a request by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis.

Ramaphosa reshuffles DA-deployed ministers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reshuffled the national executive, implementing changes proposed by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis

  • Tara Roos
Foreign nationals were accommodated at a temporary shelter in Durban ahead of Tuesday's protests. Picture:

What Ramaphosa told June 30 protest leaders

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the leaders of the anti-illegal immigration group Insizwa Nobunsiza on Monday, urging them to ensure planned protests remain peaceful.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Parliament on the migration crisis gripping South Africa. Picture:

‘Vigilantism has no place here’: Ramaphosa calls for calm again with protests hours away

Groups are planning marches targeting government facilities and foreign-owned businesses

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. File photo.

Cabinet approves new migration plan as Ramaphosa prepares national address

Presidency minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announces several major policy outcomes following meeting

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ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli has dismissed plans by the EFF and MK Party to table a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa.

ANC rejects EFF, MK Party no-confidence plan against Ramaphosa

Chief whip vows to resist any attempt to oust President Cyrl Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 2026 budget vote at Nieuwmeester Parking Dome in Cape Town.

Phala Phala scandal overshadows Presidency budget vote

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidency budget vote descended into a fierce debate over accountability, crime, immigration and the Phala Phala scandal on Tuesday.

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Rise Mzansi chief whip Makashule Gana. File photo:

Makashule Gana elected chair of Phala Phala impeachment committee

Rise Mzansi chief whip defeats UAT’s Wonderboy Mahlatsi by 19 votes

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Thoko Didiza.

Parties push for Didiza to recuse herself from Phala Phala process

Zungula of ATM gives rundown ahead of meeting to elect chair of impeachment committee

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Minister of international relations and co-operation, Ronald Lamola. Picture: Refilwe Kholomonyane

Lamola defends foreign policy as parties clash over Dirco budget

South Africa’s global diplomacy aims to bolster trade, investment and jobs at home

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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Parliament names MPs for revived Phala Phala impeachment probe

MPs appointed to committee that will reconsider Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala case

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President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Chris McGrath
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

Parliament names MPs for revived Phala Phala impeachment probe

MPs appointed to committee that will reconsider Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala case

  • Tara Roos