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EFF supporters outside the Constitutional Court on Friday morning.
ConCourt places Ramaphosa under parliamentary investigation over Phala Phala
- The Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament’s rule allowing premature termination of impeachment processes is unconstitutional, effectively restarting the Phala Phala impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- The court invalidated the National Assembly’s vote on 13 December 2022, where the ANC blocked an impeachment inquiry, and ordered the independent panel’s report to be referred to the impeachment committee.
- The ruling mandates that when an independent panel finds sufficient grounds for an inquiry, the report must automatically go to the impeachment committee, ensuring an effective mechanism to hold the president accountable.
Heavy rainfall and overflowing dams resulted in severe flooding in the Kouga region, prompting rescue and evacuation efforts at the Gamtoos River mouth.
Teams rescue some residents, others still trapped as evacuation efforts continue in Kouga
- More than 20 people have been rescued from extreme flooding at the Gamtoos River mouth after the Kouga Dam reached 133% capacity.
- An unconfirmed number of people remain trapped, and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple agencies involved.
- Residents in low-lying areas along the Kromme River are also urged to be on high alert as the Impofu Dam is full, and the public is cautioned to avoid water activities.
GNU partners such as the DA, IFP, FF+, UDM, Rise Mzansi, and GOOD will need to map the way forward after Friday’s ConCourt ruling, writes the author.
Adriaan Basson | What does the Phala Phala judgment mean for the GNU?
- The Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Phala Phala matter has significant implications for the ANC-DA-led GNU, particularly regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s potential impeachment.
- The DA’s stance against protecting Ramaphosa in an impeachment process creates a scenario where his removal could lead to Deputy President Paul Mashatile becoming president, potentially dissolving the current GNU.
- The situation presents the DA with a dilemma: supporting impeachment risks a Mashatile presidency, while protecting Ramaphosa could alienate voters, potentially leading to a compromise candidate from the ANC.
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addresses mourners at the funeral of slain police officer Captain Louis Cornelius Nel on Friday.
‘We will find them – dead or alive’: Mkhwanazi vows justice for slain KZN police officer
- KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi vowed to find the killers of Captain Louis Nel, who was ambushed and killed in Mount Edgecombe.
- Nel was remembered as a dedicated officer who served in Crime Intelligence and the Special Task Force, and his funeral was attended by police, dignitaries, family, and friends.
- Family members and Premier Thami Ntuli delivered emotional tributes, highlighting Nel’s service, discipline, and the profound loss felt by the community.
Shoprite told News24 that Beyers initiated a recall of Shoprite’s private label mallow eggs following customer quality complaints between January and March this year.
Beyers’ final act: R30m Shoprite Easter egg recall
- Beyers Chocolates recalled R30 million in mallow Easter eggs from Shoprite due to a manufacturing defect, but the CEO claims this was not the cause of the company’s liquidation.
- CEO Kees Beyers blames Woolworths for ending their contract, resulting in a R320 million loss in annual revenue, while Woolworths claims it cut ties due to Beyers supplying competitors with similar products.
- Shoprite said the recall was initiated by Beyers due to poor product quality, affecting products in Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave stores.
Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier celebrates the first of his two brilliant individual tries against Munster with an extravagant dive at Loftus Versfeld.
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Bulls scrumhalf Embrose gets call from Rassie to get his papers right
- Embrose Papier is set to break Joost van der Westhuizen’s record for Bulls appearances against Zebre.
- Papier has been in excellent form this season, scoring nine tries in the URC, and has received a call from Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
- Bulls coach Johan Ackermann praised Papier’s exceptional qualities, particularly his support play and speed, highlighting the significance of surpassing Van der Westhuizen’s record.
James Cameron attends the “Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour” UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on 28 April 2026 in London, England.
James Cameron, Disney sued by actor over unauthorised use of her likeness
- Q’orianka Kilcher is suing James Cameron and Disney for allegedly using her likeness without permission to create the character Neytiri in Avatar.
- Kilcher claims Cameron used her facial features, starting with a photograph from “The New World”, during the character design process, including sketches and 3D modelling.
- Kilcher says she discovered the alleged unauthorised use when a video of Cameron discussing her as the “source” for Neytiri’s face surfaced online.
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