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• Two accused plead guilty in DA councillor murder case July 16, 2026 11:07 am Krugersdorp News The murder of uMngeni Municipality DA councillor, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, was allegedly orchestrated months in advance from prison, with one of the gunmen claiming they had been misled into believing they were targeting a “drunkard” who was causing problems in …
• DA questions progress in Ndlovu murder trial July 16, 2026 10:31 am East Coast Radio The party fears the guilty pleas could be intended to protect the alleged mastermind, with the case returning to court next month for plea finalisation. Nhlanhla Mabaso The DA in KZN says it is concerned about the way proceedings are unfolding in the …
• Afrophobia: ANC and the denigration of the Black struggle, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf July 16, 2026 9:29 am Premium Times I totally recognise that the seeds for the current Afrophobia and xenophobia were on ground before 1994. Nevertheless, Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, and Cyril Ramaphosa, along with their White masters, were/are the ones who have been …
• UK government backs calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner; Tuchel takes blame amid criticism of tactics July 16, 2026 9:26 am The Guardian Downing Street backs calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina players over Falklands bannerDowning Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate whether Argentina players broke rules by waving a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland …
• Ramaphosa said he’d repair the criminal justice system — he failed July 16, 2026 8:29 am The Namibian President Cyril Ramaphosa has always claimed that he wanted to rebuild the criminal justice system. The claims against Investigative Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson are the final nail in the coffin of his promise. He has failed, …
• Analyst: Zandile Gumede move to MK Party ‘a huge victory’ July 16, 2026 8:26 am East Coast Radio Political analyst Dr Imraan Buccus says former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede's move to the MK Party is a major political boost that could weaken the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Facebook: MK Party Official …
• No 10 backs calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina players over Falklands banner; Tuchel takes blame amid criticism of tactics July 16, 2026 6:52 am The Guardian Downing Street backs calls for Fifa to investigate Argentina players over Falklands bannerDowning Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate whether Argentina players broke rules by waving a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland …
• 'Cyril is protecting future presidents': Presidency defends Phala Phala bid as grilling intensifies July 16, 2026 4:47 am IOL Brandon Nel|Published 6 minutes ago A president acting selflessly to protect the office for all who will hold it after him, or a man clinging to power who cannot stomach the "humiliation of accountability"? These dramatically different portraits …
• Ramaphosa vs Impeachment Committee: 'If you stay in your lane, then you won’t grant the interdict' July 16, 2026 4:37 am IOL The Western Cape High Court was packed on Wednesday morning as lawyers for President Cyril Ramaphosa, political parties and the impeachment committee made their arguments as the bench heard Ramaphosa’s interdict.  Ramaphosa seeks to interdict the committee …
• Opposition advocates argue Western Cape High Court cannot block Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry July 16, 2026 4:12 am Briefly Advocates Dali Mpofu and Anton Katz argued that the Western Cape High Court has no jurisdiction to halt President Ramaphosa's parliamentary impeachment process Mpofu told the court that blocking proceedings revived by the Constitutional Court would …
• Prison conman gets 10 years for R800k Mercedes scam July 15, 2026 8:27 pm Sunday World A convicted fraudster who masterminded an elaborate scheme from behind bars to steal a luxury Mercedes-Benz has been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment. The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge handed Jamaine Prim (46) the …
• MK Party pressed on review right that cannot stop impeachment process July 15, 2026 8:02 pm Sunday World The Western Cape High Court has questioned the value of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s right to review the Phala Phala panel report if Parliament may complete much of the impeachment process before that challenge is decided. Adv Dali Mpofu SC, representing …
• Preliminary statements against ANC for the Afrophobia and xenophobia attacks, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf July 15, 2026 7:00 pm Premium Times I wish to commence my case against the African National Congress (ANC) on the afrophobia and xenophobia attacks in these International Court of Human Conscience, and African Court of Ubuntu, with preliminary statements. My case is not against the …
• Ramaphosa court challenge ‘to protect future presidents’ July 15, 2026 5:46 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has defended his decision to take parliament’s Section …
• EXPLAINER | Why Matlala asked for a postponement at Madlanga July 15, 2026 5:38 pm Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala cited section 35 of the constitution when applying for his …
• Court hears details of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu's murder July 15, 2026 5:09 pm East Coast Radio Khayelihle Shabalala and Thabo Mathonsi admitted participating in the planning of the assassination of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu and said they were promised R30,000 for the killing, but received R26,000. Nhlanhla Mabaso The Pietermaritzburg High …
• Teen who helped murder stranger ‘for fun’ handed huge sentence July 15, 2026 3:52 pm Metro Savonne Morrison (left) was sentenced to 45 years in prison over the killing of Jeffrey Chapman (Pictures: Clearwater Police/Tampa Bay Times/Rex/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock/Facebook) A Florida judge has jailed a 21-year-old man for 45 …
• WATCH: Ramaphosa’s spokesperson briefs media amid court battle July 15, 2026 3:21 pm IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, is currently briefing the media to outline the president’s public engagement programme and address issues of current interest, as the Western Cape High Court prepares to hear Ramaphosa’s urgent …
• WATCH | Gunman ‘unaware’ uMngeni DA councillor was a political figure July 15, 2026 2:40 pm Fourways Review One of the accused who pleaded guilty to the murder of uMngeni Municipality DA councillor, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu told the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court on Wednesday that he learnt two days after the murder that Ndlovu was a political figure. Khayelihle …
• CHARLES MATSEKE | The Madlanga sick note chronicles  July 15, 2026 1:54 pm Eye Witness News A strange contagion appears to be spreading through the corridors of the Madlanga Commission. Its symptoms are remarkably consistent: sudden illness, emergency hospitalisation and a medical certificate arriving shortly before a witness is expected to enter …
• Two accused plead guilty to murder of DA Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu July 15, 2026 12:53 pm East Coast Radio Khayalihle Shabalala and Thabo Mathonsi admitted they killed Ndlovu for financial reward after receiving instructions to carry out the murder. Nhlanhla Mabaso Two of the four men accused of killing Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu …
• OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage Demands Parliament Enforce Accountability Over SAPS Governance Failures July 15, 2026 12:20 pm South Africa Today Civil society organization warns that lightweight recommendations and political "window dressing" will only deepen public distrust in legislative oversight. PRETORIA, Gauteng — The civil society organization OUTA (Undoing Tax Abuse) is demanding …
• 'Nkandla to Phala Phala, The Saga Continues': Adv likens Ramaphosa's court bid to a movie sequel July 15, 2026 11:57 am IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa's fight to stop his impeachment inquiry is a movie South Africa has seen before, with the same four advocates in starring roles, the Western Cape High Court heard on Wednesday. 'Nkandla to Phala Phala' comparison …
• ‘People are picking the dumbest fights’: the tortured history of America’s culture wars July 15, 2026 9:59 am The Guardian Isaac Butler is limbering up for an event at Politics and Prose, an independent bookshop and venerable Washington institution, but still has time to explain his arm tattoos. They variously depict: a logo from his grandparents’ company in the 1960s; a …
• Ramaphosa's spokesperson to brief media amid court battle July 15, 2026 8:57 am IOL President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, is expected to brief the media to outline the president’s public engagement programme and address issues of current interest, as the Western Cape High Court prepares to hear Ramaphosa’s urgent …
• Makashule Gana to attend pivotal court hearing on Ramaphosa's impeachment interdict July 15, 2026 8:27 am IOL Impeachment Committee chairperson Makashule Gana is expected to be in attendance at the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday and Thursday where President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent interdict will be heard. Ramaphosa filed papers last month seeking an …
• Four accused return to PMB court in DA councillor Ndlovu murder case July 15, 2026 7:33 am East Coast Radio The NPA says it is trial-ready, while the DA says it has additional evidence to support the prosecution. Former chief whip at Umngeni Local Municipality Nhlalayenza Ndlovu / Facebook / Nhlalayenza Ndlovu Four men linked to the 2023 murder of DA …
• Ex-Durban mayor Gumede, on a R320m fraud charge, just joined MK July 15, 2026 6:19 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI The ANC’s efforts to recover from its historic defeat in KwaZulu-Natal in the 2024 …
• Impeachment committee head to attend Ramaphosa's urgent interdict hearing July 15, 2026 4:59 am IOL The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee, Makashule Gana, will be in attendance at the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday and Thursday as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent interdict will be heard. Ramaphosa filed papers last month seeking an …
• Letter proves landlord ordered MK Party to vacate offices amid rental debt row July 15, 2026 12:25 am Sunday World The landlord of the building rented by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Polokwane for office space has sent a scathing letter to the organisation’s administrator, Thabisile Khumalo. It demands that Jacob Zuma’s party vacate the leased premises because of …
• Lawsuit: Meta Used AI For Discriminatory Layoffs July 14, 2026 10:20 pm Mother Jones The layoffs were part of Meta’s plan to cut 10 percent of staff in an effort to prioritize AI initiatives.Tom Williams/Zuma Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A group of 26 …
• Getting Serious About Remigration July 14, 2026 9:19 pm American Renaissance It’s official: The European Union is a suicide pact. This video is available on Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee, Telegram, and X. The European remigration movement is going professional — and getting aggressive. Austrian author and activist Martin Sellner has set …
• AfriForum accuses NPA of sidelining slain DA councillor’s wife in plea talks July 14, 2026 3:38 pm Fourways Review AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of sidelining the widow of slain uMngeni Municipality DA chief whip, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, in plea negotiations with two of his alleged killers. In a strongly worded …
• ‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE July 14, 2026 3:04 pm The Guardian In the slightly incongruous setting of south London’s splendid Kia Oval cricket stadium, Naomi Fulop gathered her strength to give the assembled British media her response to the damning findings of Heather Hallett’s latest Covid inquiry report. Reading a …
• Abahambe: Inside South Africa's manufactured season of scapegoats July 14, 2026 2:52 pm The Standard Audio By Vocalize Protesters march during a demonstration by the "March and March" and Operation Dudula movements marking an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Johannesburg, on June 30, 2026. [AFP …
• Inkosi Zuma’s bail ruling delayed in third murder case July 14, 2026 1:42 pm Witness The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court has postponed a decision on Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma’s latest bail application, with judgment now expected next Tuesday. The ruling had initially been anticipated on Tuesday following two weeks of bail proceedings, during …
• Prince Harry’s ‘true feelings’ after Charles’ meeting with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet July 14, 2026 1:13 pm Entertainment Daily Prince Harry reportedly felt “buoyed” and “really energised” after Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet joined him for a private family meeting with King Charles at Highgrove. GB News reported that Harry spent more than an hour with the king …
• Bail ruling for KZN traditional leader delayed after power outage July 14, 2026 1:05 pm East Coast Radio The bail judgment for KZN traditional leader Inkosi Simphiwe Eric Zuma has been postponed after a power outage disrupted proceedings in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court. Zuma is accused of masterminding the 2022 murder of whistleblower Xolani …
• Zandile Gumede appointment: MK party prioritising polls over reputation, says expert July 14, 2026 10:33 am The Citizen (South Africa) Gumede joins a list of MK party leaders who have been tainted or have crossed swords with the law. The MK party has defended its decision to appoint eThekwini’s controversial former mayor Zandile Gumede as the party’s deputy convenor in KwaZulu-Natal, in …
• Graft-accused Zandile Gumede lands top MK Party role in KZN July 14, 2026 8:38 am African Insider Ethekwini – Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, who is facing corruption charges, has joined the MK Party after being appointed KwaZulu-Natal deputy convener. Announcing the appointment on Monday, MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo said: “Today …
• MK Party welcomes Zandile Gumede as its new deputy convener in KZN July 14, 2026 8:31 am Cape Times Corruption-accused former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has found a new political home, with the MK Party naming her its KwaZulu-Natal deputy convener. MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo made the announcement at a press briefing on Monday. " …
• KZN traditional leader awaits bail ruling in whistleblower murder case July 14, 2026 8:18 am East Coast Radio The Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court is expected to deliver its bail ruling for Inkosi Simphiwe Eric Zuma, who is accused of ordering the 2022 murder of whistleblower Xolani Ntombela Ndlovu. The State has opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the …
• Corruption accused Zandile Gumede joins MK Party as KZN deputy convener July 14, 2026 7:09 am The Post Corruption-accused former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has found a new political home, with the MK Party naming her its KwaZulu-Natal deputy convener on Monday. MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo made the announcement at a press briefing. " …
• Zandile Gumede dumps ANC, joins MKP as deputy provincial convener July 14, 2026 4:25 am IOL In its bid to wrestle control of eThekwini Municipality from the ANC-led coalition, uMkhonto weSizwe Party has beefed up its provincial leadership with former Mayor Zandile Gumede as a deputy provincial convener. Gumede, who became the first woman …
• Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins MK Party as convenor July 14, 2026 1:11 am Briefly The MK Party named Zandile Gumede its KwaZulu-Natal deputy convenor and confirmed her formal departure from the ANC Gumede and 21 co-accused face more than 2,000 charges, including racketeering and money laundering linked to a R320-million tender MK Party …
• British man accused of killing wife, daughters in court over gun, immigration charges July 13, 2026 6:44 pm Sunday World The British man accused of murdering his wife and two young daughters in the United Kingdom briefly appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, as authorities begin the process of extraditing him to Britain. Ndodana Tshuma, who was arrested …
• Anti-Immigration activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma denies Nigerian heartbreak rumours on Dash TV July 13, 2026 5:33 am Briefly Anti-immigration activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma appeared on Dash TV's Hall of Fame to deny viral claims that a Nigerian ex-partner motivated her campaign Ngobese-Zuma identified the woman in the circulated TikTok video as user Refilwe Jawa, stating she …
• The Supreme court ruling and constitutional democracy in Gambia July 10, 2026 12:52 pm The Standard Gambia - Advertisement - By Madi Jobarteh The Supreme Court’s ruling of July 7 should not be viewed merely as a dispute over the President’s removal of the Auditor General. Nor is it simply about administrative relations between institutions or an attempt to …
• Jacinta Ngobese gets court relief in battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa July 9, 2026 11:08 am Briefly The High Court granted partial relief to anti-illegal immigration activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and two co-applicants in their National Dialogue court battle The court agreement allows nominated candidates to continue participating in the Steering …
• The Supreme Court Ruling and Constitutional Democracy July 8, 2026 1:55 pm Malagen Madi Jobarteh The Supreme Court’s ruling of July 7 should not be viewed merely as a dispute over the President’s removal of the Auditor General. Nor is it simply about administrative relations between institutions or an attempt to reconcile individuals. It …
• Peet Viljoen back in court as R27m fraud case deepens July 8, 2026 9:49 am Sunday World Disbarred attorney Peet Viljoen is expected to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday as his bail application resumes in a case involving more than 400 charges linked to an alleged R27 million property fraud scheme. Viljoen …
• Mbuyiseni Ndlozi warns South Africans after Israel denies funding Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma July 8, 2026 5:18 am Briefly Mbuyiseni Ndlozi responded after Israel rejected claims that it was funding the anti-illegal immigration marches organised by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s March and March Movement Ndlozi did not respond directly to Israel but warned South Africans and urged them …
• In case you missed it: Treasury freezes 60 municipalities | Malema hits back at Commission | Is Ramaphosa worse than Zuma? July 7, 2026 7:24 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes as National Treasury has frozen July 2026 equitable share transfers to 60 municipalities across South Africa, citing persistent financial …
• Ramaphosa & Zuma’s disregard for South Africans will fuel the ANC’s collapse July 7, 2026 9:25 am Joy! Opinion piece by Errol Naidoo; Family Policy Institute Two events over the past weeks reinforced widespread public perception, the ANC crime network does only what’s best for its cadres even to the detriment of South Africa and its people. The first is …
• Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika leaves court after coming face to face with alleged killer July 7, 2026 6:12 am Metro Charlie Kirk’s widow was in court today for the preliminary hearing (Picture: Charles McClintock Wilson/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) The preliminary trial over Charlie Kirk’s shooting has begun, with 23-year-old Tyler Robinson charged over the …
• South Africa’s foreign ministry authorised envoy to receive Jacob Zuma in India July 6, 2026 4:54 am Nehanda Radio South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is facing renewed scrutiny after Parliament was informed that High Commissioner to India Ambassador Anil Sooklal had received official approval from the department to receive …
• Zuma tries to dodge repaying R29m in legal fees — for the third time July 6, 2026 3:29 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Former president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to evade paying back the state R28.9m, which …
• Jacob Zuma's 'Private' India Trip, One Furious Cabinet, Zero MEA Statements — Who Exactly Invited This Headache? July 5, 2026 6:45 pm India Herald Jacob Zuma's reportedly private visit to India has ignited an open cabinet war in South Africa, with ministers publicly clashing over whether the country's embassy was right to extend protocol courtesies to the embattled former president. India…
• Zuma showing South Africa ‘middle finger’ by meeting Gupta brother – Minister July 5, 2026 1:54 pm MyJoyOnline Former President Jacob Zuma is "showing the middle finger" to South Africa, a minister in the country has said after it emerged Zuma had met one of the Indian businessmen allegedly at the heart of a huge corruption scandal. A photograph of Zuma …
• Zuma's India trip: DIRCO under fire for diplomatic approval July 5, 2026 4:20 am IOL The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Saturday was mum when it emerged the department informed Parliament that High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Anil Sooklal, was given approval to receive former president Jacob Zuma in …
• UNREAD | The Cat’s court conundrum; Zuma’s Gupta reunion; and Trump’s crypto fortune, told in 10... July 5, 2026 4:13 am News24 What do Trump, the ‘Cat’, and Zuma have in common? They all feature in your Sunday edition of Unread, only on News24. Graphics: Sharlene Rood/News24. Images: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images; Frennie Shivambu/ …
• In case you missed it: SA loses bid against rhino horn exports | One dead in Durban fire | Zuma’s Gupta meeting sparks legal review July 4, 2026 7:07 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 4 July 2026, in our simple daily news update. In the news today, South Africa has lost its legal bid to block rhino horn exports in a landmark court ruling that could reshape the country’s conservation …
• Zuma meets Gupta fugitive, risks losing presidential privileges July 4, 2026 3:06 pm Cape Town ETC Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned that former president Jacob Zuma could be stripped of his state-funded presidential privileges, the latest escalation in a political storm triggered by his meeting with fugitive Ajay Gupta in India …
• OPEN LETTER TO JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA, LEADER OF THE ANTI-IMMIGRANT MARCH AND MARCH MOVEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA July 4, 2026 6:44 am Zambian Observer OPEN LETTER TO JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA, LEADER OF THE ANTI-IMMIGRANT MARCH AND MARCH MOVEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA By Lauren Meyer 3 July 2026 Dear Mrs Ngobese-Zuma I read, with mounting astonishment, your interview with Zohra Mahomed Teke of The Independent …
• South African Govt Condemns Jacob Zuma for Meeting Fugitive Gupta Brother in India July 3, 2026 6:11 pm Nigerian Eye The South African government has strongly criticised former President Jacob Zuma following his recent meeting in India with Ajay Gupta, one of the brothers at the centre of major corruption scandals during Zuma’s presidency.     In a video and photos …
• ‘A middle finger to South Africans’: Government blasts Zuma over Gupta reunion July 3, 2026 6:05 pm African Insider Pretoria – The South African government harshly criticised ex-president Jacob Zuma on Friday for meeting in India with one of the Gupta brothers accused of siphoning off millions of dollars worth of state assets. In a video shared on social media after …
• Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother July 3, 2026 4:37 pm Africanews Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government. The South African government …
• Ntshavheni raises concerns over Zuma’s India visit; briefs on immigration, Cabinet updates July 3, 2026 2:40 pm Engineering News Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on July 3 briefed media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held earlier this week, noting that former President Jacob Zuma’s actions on a visit to India were a “middle finger” to South Africans.   …
• South Africa slams ex-president Zuma for meeting graft-accused Gupta July 3, 2026 2:07 pm Modern Ghana The South African government harshly criticised ex-president Jacob Zuma Friday for meeting in India with one of the Gupta brothers accused of siphoning off millions of dollars worth of state assets. In a video shared on social media after last month's …
• Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma launches third bail application bid July 3, 2026 8:33 am Witness The state presented fresh evidence linking Inkosi Simphiwe Zuma’s business dealings to the family of a key co-accused, as his third bid for bail unfolded in the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court on Thursday. Zuma is applying for bail in connection with the …
• Lamola orders probe after SA diplomat joins Zuma’s India reunion with fugitive Ajay Gupta July 3, 2026 7:31 am The Namibian South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, faces an investigation into his appearance at an event with former president Jacob Zuma and Ajay Gupta. Sources, however, say the diplomat was blindsided by Gupta’s appearance. International …
• Lamola queries diplomat’s Zuma-Gupta pic; New SARS form for travellers: Today’s top 7 stories July 2, 2026 5:00 pm News24 News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. International Relations and …
• ‘Birth tourism’ in Trump administration’s sights after supreme court setback | First Thing July 2, 2026 1:01 pm The Guardian Good morning. The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has said federal prosecutors and law enforcement officers will focus on combating so-called “birth tourism” – which involves tourists, temporary visitors, or undocumented immigrants traveling to the …
• In case you missed it: Court rejects Matlala deal | Outrage as Dina Pule returns | 900+ arrested in 30 June protests July 1, 2026 6:38 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes as the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria has rejected the plea deal entered into by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and the National …
• Jacob Zuma photographed with Ajay Gupta at Hindu temple in India July 1, 2026 2:17 pm The Post Karabo Ngoepe|Published 2 minutes ago FORMER president Jacob Zuma has been photographed at a Hindu temple in Haridwar, northern India, alongside Ajay Gupta, one of the Gupta brothers accused of playing a central role in South Africa’s state capture scandal …
• DA opposes Zuma's bid to evade R29 million repayment in Constitutional Court July 1, 2026 11:42 am IOL The Democratic Alliance has filed papers in the Constitutional Court opposing former president Jacob Zuma’s latest attempt to avoid repaying the nearly R29million he owes the State for his personal legal costs. Zuma is seeking leave to appeal after both …
• MK Party defends Jacob Zuma after he is photographed with Ajay Gupta at temple in India July 1, 2026 11:42 am IOL Former president Jacob Zuma has been photographed at a Hindu temple in Haridwar, northern India, alongside Ajay Gupta, one of the Gupta brothers accused of playing a central role in South Africa’s state capture scandal, reigniting questions about Zuma’s …
• Jacob Zuma’s Ashram visit with fugitive Ajay Gupta sparks scrutiny from South Africans July 1, 2026 9:51 am Briefly Jacob Zuma’s reported visit to India alongside fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta has sparked widespread public reaction in South Africa Indian media reports said Zuma was accompanied by SA High Commissioner Anil Sooklal and MK Party member Mzwanele Manyi …
• The Roberts Court Knocks Down One of the Last Campaign Finance Rules June 30, 2026 9:08 pm Mother Jones Chip Somodevilla/dpa/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down yet another campaign finance restriction in what has become its …
• Duduzile Zuma, Ndhlela's MK expulsion bid struck from court roll June 30, 2026 3:07 pm IOL The urgent High Court application brought by expelled MK Party figures Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela to overturn their expulsion was struck from the roll on Tuesday after the presiding judge said he had not been given sufficient time to study …
• Zuma and Mbeki’s legal fight could destroy a R45m apartheid crimes inquiry June 30, 2026 3:17 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The litigation before the Constitutional Court by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki challenging retired justice …
• The Roberts Court Just Put Trump in Charge of Independent Agencies, Vastly Expanding His Powers June 29, 2026 6:16 pm Mother Jones Daniel Torok/White House/Planet Pix/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Supreme Court on Monday gave the president the authority to remove the leadership of …
• Constitutional Court hears that TRC inquiry role is not a judicial function June 29, 2026 12:19 pm Eye Witness News The Constitutional Court has heard that Judge Sisi Khampepe's role as chairperson of the TRC cases inquiry does not constitute a judicial function and should not enjoy protections that apply to sitting judges. The court is hearing an urgent application …
• Mbeki, Zuma challenge dismissal of Khampepe recusal bid June 29, 2026 11:19 am eNCA JOHANNESBURG - Former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma have approached the Constitutional Court in a renewed bid to remove Justice Sisi Khampepe as head of the TRC Cases Inquiry. The duo is seeking direct access and leave to appeal a South Gauteng …
• WATCH LIVE | ConCourt hears Zuma and Mbeki’s bid to oust Khampepe from TRC inquiry June 29, 2026 9:58 am Herald (South Africa) Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The Constitutional Court is hearing the appeal of former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki against the chairperson of …
• March and March, Jacob Zuma and the shadow of 2021 June 29, 2026 6:54 am The Namibian The March and March movement’s rise is tied to political allies and anti-immigrant organisers. But behind the public face of March and March are lesser-known directors whose links point back to the Zuma family. As the 30 June shutdown approaches, the …
• ConCourt to hear Zuma and Mbeki's bid to oust Khampepe from TRC Inquiry June 28, 2026 12:24 pm IOL It is a busy week ahead for the Constitutional Court, which will on Monday hear arguments in former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s legal bid to have former Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse herself from the TRC inquiry, while it will deliver judgment …
• Ramaphosa ‘ordered ANC court climbdown’ June 27, 2026 10:27 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI President Cyril Ramaphosa personally ordered the ANC to withdraw its dramatic bid to …
• Ngobese-Zuma urges calm ahead of June 30 deadline June 27, 2026 7:17 pm Nothern Natal News ‘March and March’ founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has urged members of the Estcourt community not to engage in any unlawful activities on June 30, the date set by the movement as the deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. She made …
• Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela to fight MK Party expulsion June 26, 2026 10:51 am Briefly Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela filed court papers after their expulsion The two faced serious allegations including sowing division in the party and isolating the family of a late Member of Parliament …
• WATCH: Mbalula blasts Zuma: ‘Mabahambe incites violence, fuels hostility against Africans’ June 26, 2026 4:57 am The Citizen (South Africa) Mbalula claims that Zuma is supporting March and March 'for political reasons, because he wants votes'. ANC secretary‑general Fikile Mbalula has lashed out at former president and MK party leader Jacob Zuma, accusing him of recklessly backing the …
• Ndhlela, Zuma-Sambudla seek court intervention over MK Party expulsion June 25, 2026 10:34 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Former MK Party MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela and party member Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have launched …
• Supreme Court Gives Trump Green Light to End Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians June 25, 2026 5:27 pm Mother Jones Adalee Belizaire, 4, holds on to her father, Adaley Belizaire, while the pair attend a rally in April in South Florida calling on federal officials to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.Carl Juste/Miami Herald/ZUMA Get your …
• Zuma-Sambudla, Ndhlela challenge MK Party expulsions in urgent court bid June 25, 2026 5:00 pm IOL Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of MK Party leader Jacob Zuma, and former party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela have filed an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court challenging their expulsion from the MK Party. The pair lodged court papers on …
• Zuma-Sambudla and Ndhlela file urgent bid to reverse MK expulsion June 25, 2026 4:37 pm eNCA JOHANNESBURG - Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela have launched an urgent High Court bid to overturn their expulsion from the MK Party. In papers filed in the South Gauteng High Court, the pair argue they were expelled without being formally …
• Zuma-Sambudla and Ndhlela file papers to challenge expulsion from MK Party June 25, 2026 3:44 pm Eye Witness News Expelled MK Party members Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhela have approached the Johannesburg High Court to challenge their removal from the organisation.  The pair has filed court papers seeking to have their expulsions set aside, arguing that …
• Ecowas Court Reportedly Throws Out former Chief Justice Torkornoo’s Lawsuit Against Ghana June 24, 2026 1:13 pm Ghana MMA The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven reliefs sought by Ghana’s former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo The Abuja-based tribunal found no merit in her claims, ruling in favour of the state and upholding the procedures that led to …
• ActionSA criticises Dean Macpherson’s court challenge after ethics breach June 23, 2026 1:21 pm The Star ActionSA has criticised Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson's decision to challenge Parliament in court after he was found guilty of breaching Parliament's Code of Ethical Conduct for remarks directed at the party's …
• Political turmoil in MKP: Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla respond to expulsion June 22, 2026 3:42 pm Cape Times Expelled members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, have described their expulsion as the work of forces within the party aiming to hijack it and sideline its founder, Jacob Zuma. Speaking at a media briefing …
• Ndhlela and Zuma-Sambudla set to take their expulsion fight to court June 22, 2026 4:53 am The Star Willem Phungula|Published 53 minutes ago Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, expelled members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), have described their expulsion as the result of internal party forces attempting to hijack the party and sideline …