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An explosive report by IPID has raised questions yet again over the official version of what occurred in the weeks and months after a break-in on 9 February 2020 at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.
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Phala Phala: Explosive IPID report pulls Ramaphosa closer to farm theft ‘cover-up’
- A declassified IPID report reveals that Major General Wally Rhoode, head of the Presidential Protection Service, concealed the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm and used state resources unlawfully to investigate.
- The IPID report recommends disciplinary charges against Rhoode and another officer for various offences, including concealing the crime, unlawful apprehension of suspects and bribery.
- The report’s findings raise questions about a potential cover-up and draw Ramaphosa closer to the scandal, despite previous reports clearing him of wrongdoing.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Justices Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi (pictured) and Kate Savage to the Constitutional Court.
Constitutional Court achieves historic women-majority Bench with new appointments
- President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Justice Nambitha Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Kate Savage to the Constitutional Court, effective 1 May 2026.
- Both judges have extensive experience in law, academia and the judiciary, with a demonstrated commitment to the Constitution.
- The appointments followed consultations with the Chief Justice and political party leaders, as per constitutional requirements.
MK Party MP Visvin Reddy entered a plea agreement with the state on Friday in the Durban Regional Court for inciting public violence.
‘I was wrong’: MK Party MP pleads guilty to inciting violence as elections loom
- MK Party MP Visvin Reddy pleaded guilty to inciting public violence and was fined R30 000.
- His sentence includes a five-year suspension of R15 000, conditional on not committing similar offences.
- This sentence, combined with a previous electoral court penalty, creates a seven-year period where any further incitement conviction would result in imprisonment.
At this weekend’s elective congress of the DA, one race attracting attention is the chairperson of the federal council, the party’s highest decision-making body between congresses.
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Horn vs Sarupen: A hard choice and ‘good problem to have’ for DA in race to succeed Zille
- The DA is holding an elective congress where the main focus is on who will replace Helen Zille as chairperson of the federal council.
- The two main contenders are Ashor Sarupen, seen as the favourite with endorsements from key party figures, and Werner Horn, known for his fairness and steady approach.
- The outcome of the vote, which took place on Thursday, will be revealed on Sunday, along with the results for other positions within the party.
Ferrochrome smelters have been hanging on for dear life while waiting for a 62c/kWh tariff deal with Eskom to be finalised.
Ferrochrome smelters avert shutdowns as Eskom announces 62c/kWh deal
- Eskom has reached a deal with Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome ferrochrome smelters for a tariff of 62c per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
- The tariff aims to make local smelters financially viable and competitive with those in China, while also improving Eskom’s liquidity and sales volumes.
- The agreement, which still needs Nersa approval, prioritises the ferroalloy and iron and steel segments and allows for tailored pricing solutions based on specific commercial circumstances.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu practising his goal-kicking during a Stormers training session.
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Rob Houwing | A backward step or two… but here’s why Sacha keeps progressing
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s form has been inconsistent for the Stormers in 2026, despite his breakthrough year in 2025.
- Despite offensive struggles, Feinberg-Mngomezulu has shown significant improvement in his defensive game, displaying fearlessness and power in tackles.
- Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s defensive capabilities, turnover technique and cover defence make him a valuable asset to the Springboks.
Real Housewives of Durban star Jojo Robinson.
RHOD’s JoJo Robinson opens up about ‘double blow’ of skin cancer and losing beloved tattoo
- RHOD’s JoJo Robinson is undergoing surgery to remove six skin cancers, which will require the removal of large sections of her back tattoo.
- Robinson clarified that her skin cancer is genetic and UV-related, not caused by tattoos, and is using her platform to raise skin cancer awareness.
- She emotionally bid farewell to her back tattoo, acknowledging the loss of the artwork while focusing on her health and the next chapter of her story.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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