EWN 13h
President Ramaphosa removes Tolashe as Social Development Minister: Tolashe has been facing a growing number of controversies in recent months.
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/president-ramaphosa-removes-tolashe-as-social-development-minister
Key FactsRamaphosa Affirms Dimpane’s Independent Police Leadership
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa denied any involvement of Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane in the controversial contract issue.
- Dimpane was appointed acting police commissioner due to her extensive service record and reputable standing.
- The suspension of Gen Masemola was consensual and intended to maintain police stability amid investigations.
- The case against Masemola and co-accused on financial misconduct charges is postponed to June 26, 2026.
There is, to my knowledge, no evidence that implicates Lieutenant General Dimpane in relation to the Medicare24 tender and contract.— Ramaphosa said in response to questions in the National Assembly
EWN 9h
BEE is not an economic impediment, it’s a necessity, says Ramaphosa: Ramaphosa says the criticism against BEE has become a slogan and a fallacy.
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/bee-is-not-an-economic-impediment-it-s-a-necessity-says-ramaphosa
EWN 11h
Ramaphosa Q&A: MK Party and EFF walk out of National Assembly: President Cyril Ramaphosa is answering questions in the house, less than a week since an adverse ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/ramaphosa-qa-mk-party-and-eff-walk-out-of-national-assembly
EWN 12h
Trial against Zuma, Thales set down for next year: The High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday ruled in favor of the state’s Stalingrad strategy application ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/trial-against-zuma-thales-set-down-for-next-year
ANC NEC closes ranks over Phala Phala, rallies behind Ramaphosa: A large contingent of ANC national executive committee members came out to bat for President ...
news24.com/politics/anc-nec-closes-ranks-over-phala-phala-rallies-behind-ramaphosa-20260514-0646
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Ramaphosa hails R890bn investment milestone as economic 'turning point': Ramaphosa says the investment pledges from this year’s South Africa investment ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/ramaphosa-hails-r890bn-investment-milestone-as-economic-turning-point
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Key FactsParliament Critiques Handling of Phala Phala Case
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- Ipid completed its investigation into the $580,000 theft from the Phala Phala farm in October 2023, with the report declassified in April 2026.
- Rhoode was implicated for failing to report the crime and involvement in alleged kidnappings but was cleared in police disciplinary hearings.
- The police were criticized for inconsistent findings and insufficient transparency as related prosecutions continue.
- MPs expressed doubts about the independence of investigations and raised concerns about missing evidence, especially regarding the couch where the money was hidden.
It could be because of corruption that they don’t register a case because they are covering for somebody.— Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), told the committee.
EWN 16h
Former Gauteng premier says Ramaphosa opponents are not a united force: A 31-member impeachment committee has been formed to investigate President Cyril ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/former-gauteng-premier-says-ramaphosa-opponents-are-not-a-united-force
It is with devastation that we share that our Gig Guide curator and queen, Maria McCloy, passed away on 12 May after suffering heart failure ... Show more
Key FactsRamaphosa Rejects Resignation Amid Court Ruling
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- President Ramaphosa stated the court ruling does not obligate him to step down from office.
- The court found the National Assembly acted irrationally when it rejected the independent panel’s findings in 2022.
- Ramaphosa confirmed ongoing cooperation with investigations and plans to expedite a legal review of the panel report.
- He described resignation as inappropriate and reaffirmed his dedication to upholding the Constitution and South Africa’s future.
I therefore respectfully want to make it clear that I will not resign.— Cyril Ramaphosa, in a national address following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter
[BREAKING NEWS] Jacob Zuma confirms that he will apply for leave to appeal Judge Nkosinathi Chili's ruling. Chili ruled against delays and set the trial ... Show more
31 MPs – largely from the ANC – will decide Ramaphosa's future: The ANC will hold the largest share of seats on the impeachment committee that will decide ...
news24.com/politics/31-mps-largely-from-the-anc-will-decide-ramaphosas-future-20260513-0919
Paid articlePaywallWALK OUT | The moment when MK Party, EFF, ATM and UAT members walked out of the Ramaphosa Q&A session after Speaker Thoko Didiza blocked all attempts to ... Show more
Rules drama at the PGA Championship!
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Pieter du Toit | Ramaphosa’s support in the ANC appears solid as Phala Phala reignites
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[BREAKING NEWS] President Cyril Ramaphosa fires Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, and appoints Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting head of the ministry ... Show more
EWN 19h
Aaron Motsoaledi-linked fatal crash: Boy (14) 'devastated' by loss: On Saturday night, a car transporting Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi hit a mother and her ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/aaron-motsoaledi-linked-fatal-crash-boy-14-devastated-by-loss
The drama starts. An MK Party member has risen to attempt to block President Cyril Ramaphosa from answering questions in Parliament ... Show more
EWN 20h
Ramaphosa appoints Judge Aubrey Ledwaba as Gauteng Judge President: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) recommended Ledwaba’s appointment after his interview ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/ramaphosa-appoints-judge-aubrey-ledwaba-as-gauteng-judge-president
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RAMAPHOSA Q&A | ActionSA’s Dereleen James asks President Cyril Ramaphosa: “We welcome your decision to dismiss Tolashe, but will she be charged for fraud?”
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WATCH | Constitutional law expert Dr Shadi Magano says the 31-member impeachment committee set to probe allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa in the ... Show more
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Key FactsImpeachment Committee Established for Ramaphosa Probe
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- Parliament will form a committee to investigate President Ramaphosa using an independent panel’s report on the Phala Phala incident.
- This action follows a Constitutional Court ruling that invalidated prior parliamentary rules blocking impeachment proceedings.
- The case involves allegations of hiding a 2020 burglary involving $580,000 stolen from Ramaphosa’s farm.
- Speaker Thoko Didiza outlined six procedural steps including referral of the report and amending assembly rules for the inquiry.
Parliament reaffirms its respect for the judgment of the Constitutional Court and will act in full compliance with the order and directions of the court.— Statement by Thoko Didiza, National Assembly Speaker, following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter
⚪️ President Cyril Ramaphosa finally acts on truant social development minister Tolashe but his own political survival is bleak as impeachment looms ... Show more
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EWN 8h
Second chances: Luvo Manyonga secures first African Championship gold amid triumphant comeback
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/second-chances-luvo-manyonga-secures-first-african-championship-gold-amid-triumphant-comeback
“When I’m darker, nobody sees me. It’s like I am invisible. I’ve always been complimented when I’m lighter.”
Africa has the highest rates of skin bleaching ... Show more
The Citizen 4h
In The Citizen newspaper tomorrow: Will #ANC throw #Ramaphosa under the bus?
Get a copy to find out more.
The Citizen 11h
Decades-long wait for clean water ends for Limpopo communities: Upstream water use remains entirely unrestricted, with dams in those areas recorded as full ...
citizen.co.za/news/decades-long-wait-for-clean-water-ends-for-limpopo-communities/
sabcnews.com 6h
WATCH | African Transformation Movement MP Vuyo Zungula says the party supports the motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa ... Show more
EWN 15h
EXPLAINED: What the ConCourt ruling means for asylum seekers in South Africa: Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber argued that the current system has allowed ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/explained-what-the-concourt-ruling-means-for-asylum-seekers-in-south-africa
EWN 11h
Hawks officer defends arrest of SAPS members at Aeroton drug bust: On July 9, 2021, police confiscated 751 kilograms of cocaine from a truck in Aeroton ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/hawks-officer-defends-arrest-of-saps-members-at-aeroton-drug-bust
sabcnews.com 10h
RAMAPHOSA Q&A | ActionSA’s Athol Trollip says President Cyril Ramaphosa has become adept at saying a lot of things while saying nothing ... Show more
The Citizen 11h
PCOS gets a new name – and it could change everything for millions of women: After more than a decade of consultation, PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS ...
citizen.co.za/lifestyle/health/understanding-pmos-pcos-gets-a-new-name/
Key FactsNew Name Reflects Complex Female Health Syndrome
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The renaming of PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) aims to capture the condition’s wide-ranging symptoms and effects.
- An estimated 10 to 13 percent of reproductive-age women are affected, yet 70 percent remain unaware of their diagnosis.
- PMOS involves not only ovarian cysts but also hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, and mental health challenges like depression.
- The updated name is intended to encourage multidisciplinary care and increase recognition and funding for this complex disorder.
This shift will reframe the conversation and demand that it is taken as seriously as the long-term, complex health condition it is.— Rachel Morman, Chair of Verity PCOS UK, in a news release.
South African municipalities are sitting on goldmines of your personal data — ID numbers, addresses, billing details — and they are catastrophically unprepared ... Show more
The Citizen 4h
More than 360 000 undocumented pupils are South African, exposing a systemic crisis
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/more-than-360-000-undocumented-pupils-are-south-african-exposing-a-systemic-crisis/
EWN 20h
Macpherson will have to apologise to ActionSA for calling supporters ‘amaphara’: Parliament’s Ethics Committee has sustained the complaint from the party ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/macpherson-will-have-to-apologise-to-actionsa-for-calling-supporters-amaphara
Fake Home Affairs poster ordering migrants to leave SA by 30 June is not from the govt
news24.com/southafrica/debunking/fake-home-affairs-poster-ordering-migrants-to-leave-sa-by-30-june-is-not-from-the-govt-20260513-0832
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South African province puts up 960 CCTV cameras to keep an eye on its residents: South Africa's most populated province has spent more than R124 million on 960 ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/860461/south-african-province-puts-up-960-cctv-cameras-to-keep-an-eye-on-its-residents/
‘We came to SA to survive’: family mourns couple killed in tragedy involving Motsoaledi vehicle
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-14-we-came-to-sa-to-survive-family-mourns-couple-killed-in-tragedy-involving-motsoaledi-vehicle/
Gayton’s R6.6bn gamble: Olympic bid, VAR, F1 and major events despite funding squeeze
news24.com/sport/mckenzies-promises-var-olympic-bid-and-major-sports-events-despite-funding-squeeze-20260513-1238
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Ngizwe Mchunu breaks silence as supporters raise funds after Durban home is torched in fire
citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/celebrity-news/ngizwe-mchunu-breaks-silence-as-supporters-raise-funds-after-durban-home-is-torched-in-fire/
sabcnews.com 7h
WATCH | SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to seek a judicial review of the Section 89 independent panel report ... Show more
EWN 17h
LIVE: Zuma back in court as arms deal corruption case continues: Former president Jacob Zuma is back in the Pietermaritzburg High Court as the long-running arms ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/live-zuma-back-in-court-as-arms-deal-corruption-case-continues
EWN 10h
'Welfare of our athletes is non-negotiable' - McKenzie weighs in on African Athletics Championships controversy
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/welfare-of-our-athletes-is-non-negotiable-mckenzie-weighs-in-on-african-athletics-championships-controversy
Top South African shopping mall under fire: Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, one of the largest malls in South Africa, is under siege over outdoor parties with loud ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/859040/top-south-african-shopping-mall-under-fire/
EWN May 13
Groenewald: SA prison overcrowding hits 58% as thousands await trial: Groenewald said as of 5 May this year, the inmate population was recorded at just more than ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/13/groenewald-sa-prison-overcrowding-hits-58-as-thousands-await-trial
Family struggling to repatriate victims after fatal crash involving Motsoaledi’s official vehicle
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-13-family-struggling-to-repatriate-victims-after-fatal-crash-involving-motsoaledis-official-vehicle/
EWN 13h
Analysts question whether media applies same standards to DA and ANC scandals: Political analysts and listeners clashed over whether the DA is treated more ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/analysts-question-whether-media-applies-same-standards-to-da-and-anc-scandals
The Citizen 9h
SA’s local government elections on track as IEC confirms budget readiness: IEC has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support local ...
citizen.co.za/news/sas-local-government-elections-on-track-as-iec-confirms-budget-readiness/
Key FactsANCYL Demands CVs Before Ramaphosa’s June 16 Speech
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- The ANC Youth League insists that unemployed youths submit CVs at the June 16 commemoration before President Ramaphosa speaks.
- Youth unemployment is described as the generation’s biggest crisis, contributing to poverty, crime, and increasing social challenges.
- Calls were made for enforceable youth employment targets and enhanced support for local businesses and youth entrepreneurship.
- Concerns about illegal immigration’s impact on jobs led to demands for strict labor inspections during Youth Month.
The President of the country will not be allowed to address before he receives all the CVs from all the unemployed youth.— Collen Malatji, ANC Youth League president, during a media briefing
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NA Speaker confirms 31-member Phala Phala impeachment committee : Thoko Didiza is acting on a Constitutional Court ruling that has forced Parliament to establish ...
ewn.co.za/na-speaker-confirms-31-member-phala-phala-impeachment-committee/
Discovery Bank fraud warning: Discovery Bank has warned South Africans about a surge in one type of scam used to steal banking details and money from ...
businesstech.co.za/news/banking/860399/discovery-bank-fraud-warning-4/
EWN 9h
Boks prop Ntlabakanye handed 18-month drugs ban: The 27-year-old made his debut for South Africa aganst Italy in July 2025 but tested positive in a random test ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/14/boks-prop-ntlabakanye-handed-18-month-drugs-ban
‘Convicted politicians’ cannot tell Ramaphosa to resign, Malatji says: ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji defends Cyril Ramaphosa, attacking Julius Malema ...
mg.co.za/politics/2026-05-12-convicted-politicians-cannot-tell-ramaphosa-to-resign-malatji-says/
Key FactsMalatji Defends Ramaphosa Amid Resignation Calls
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- Malatji condemns convicted politicians like Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma for calling on Ramaphosa to resign.
- The Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted irrationally in blocking an impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa.
- Ramaphosa respects the court's decision but refuses to step down and plans to review the allegations.
- The ANC Youth League urges parliament to await the outcome of the review before progressing with impeachment steps.
You go to the MK [uMkhonto weSizwe] Party, which is led by a bandit, and you go to the EFF, which is led by a bandit called Julius, to tell us that a president who is not a bandit is a bandit.— Collen Malatji, ANC Youth League president, at a briefing on Tuesday; responding to calls for Ramaphosa to resign