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OpinionCommander-in-Chief asleep at the wheel: South Africa faces unprecedented challenges under President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose leadership is marred by scandals and ...
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Former top spook Mphego drags police to court over ‘ghost’ raid: Former crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Mulangi Mphego is challenging a police raid on his home.
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Madibeng municipal manager Quiet Kgatla placed on precautionary suspension: Walter Phala appointed acting municipal manager as disciplinary process unfolds
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Ramaphosa cattle break records at auction, with one heifer fetching R6.4m: A pregnant Ankole heifer, owned by president Cyril Ramaphosa, set a South African ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa’s Ankole heifer sets South African price record
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The in-calf Queen Arusha (NANK23 001) was auctioned on October 3 at Phala Phala in Limpopo.
- The sale set a new South African record for a female animal across all cattle breeds.
- The auction recorded 120 registrations, about 100 attendees and an average of approximately R490,000 per lot.
- Two straws of sexed semen from Optimus Prime fetched R250,000 each, also setting a South African record.
This achievement was thanks to the vision of proud owner and president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.— Ntaba Nyoni farm says on its website
WATCH LIVE | Ramaphosa’s review application of section 89 Phala Phala report : Court considers president’s challenge after ConCourt decision
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-09-04-watch-live-ramaphosas-review-application-of-section-89-phala-phala-report/

Cash stuffed in couch to hide Ramaphosa's side hustle, court hears: The more than $500 000 stolen from Phala Phala was stuffed into a leather couch to conceal ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-09-03-cash-stuffed-in-couch-to-hide-ramaphosas-side-hustle-court-hears/
Gwede Mantashe slams opposition over ‘playing to the gallery’ claims in Phala Phala row
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-06-10-gwede-mantashe-slams-opposition-over-playing-to-the-gallery-claims-in-phala-phala-row/
Key FactsMantashe Condemns Opposition's Political Theater in Phala Phala
Jun 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Gwede Mantashe accuses opposition parties of grandstanding during National Assembly discussions about the Phala Phala controversy.
- Opposition MP Wesley Douglas claims a dual justice system protects the president while ordinary citizens face accountability.
- Mantashe counters by highlighting ongoing legal proceedings involving other political figures like Jacob Zuma.
- President Ramaphosa challenges the independent panel's report through a judicial review at the Western Cape High Court.
There are two South Africas. One for the poor. If you are accused of wrongdoing, you are investigated and compelled to step aside. The other South Africa is reserved for Mr Cyril Ramaphosa and the elite.— Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP, speaking in the National Assembly Plenary, describing two South Africas
The arrest of Cyril Ramaphosa is not a question of if, but when — Nqakula: Former Minister Charles Nqakula warns that President Cyril Ramaphosa's arrest over the ...
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Phala Phala scandal: Mkhwebane Foundation calls for US investigation into Ramaphosa
iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/2026-05-31-phala-phala-scandal-mkhwebane-foundation-calls-for-us-investigation-into-ramaphosa2/
Mbeki warns against blaming immigrants for South Africa’s unemployment crisis: Former president Thabo Mbeki has warned that blaming foreign nationals for ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-05-25-mbeki-warns-against-blaming-immigrants-for-south-africas-unemployment-crisis/
Ramaphosa writes to Chief Justice seeking permission to challenge Phala Phala report
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-05-20-ramaphosa-writes-to-chief-justice-seeking-permission-to-challenge-phala-phala-report/
FULL SPEECH | 'I will not resign' - President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation
ewn.co.za/2026/05/11/full-speech-i-will-not-resign-president-cyril-ramaphosa-addresses-the-nation

ANC ready to take up the fight and defend Ramaphosa : The president addressed the nation on Monday night, stating that he had no intentions to resign
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-12-anc-ready-to-take-up-the-fight-and-defend-ramaphosa/

Phala Phala trial: Cellphone data analyst to be cross-examined : Imanuwela David along with siblings Froliana and Ndilinasho Joseph, are charged with breaking ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/23/phala-phala-trial-cellphone-data-analyst-to-be-cross-examined

WATCH LIVE | Three accused in Phala Phala theft case back in court: The three people accused of theft at Phala Phala game farm are appearing in the Modimolle ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-12-08-watch-live-three-accused-in-phala-phala-theft-case-back-in-court/

Court rules against organisation in Ramaphosa theft case: The Society of the Protection of Our Constitution's attempt to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa over ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-09-16-court-rules-against-organisation-in-ramaphosa-theft-case/
EDITORIAL | Keeping Phala Phala report secret undermines fight against impunity: While political parties have used the saga to leverage for votes ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2025-04-29-editorial-keeping-phala-phala-report-secret-undermines-fight-against-impunity/
Paid articlePaywallPhala Phala scandal: Cyril Ramaphosa won't be charged, South African prosecutors say
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Key FactsNPA declines prosecution of Ramaphosa in Phala Phala case
Oct 11, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- A panel led by Sandile Ngcobo found prima facie evidence of four serious violations involving Ramaphosa.
- Parliament did not adopt the report after the ANC majority voted against accepting it.
- The NPA declined prosecution over money-laundering and corruption allegations brought against Ramaphosa by Arthur Fraser, citing no reasonable prospect of success.
- The DA announced it would question the NPA in Parliament about its decision.
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