Key FactsCourt Reviews Ramaphosa’s Bid to Halt Impeachment Process
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- The Western Cape High Court is set to hear Ramaphosa’s request to stop the impeachment proceedings.
- Ramaphosa argues the Section 89 panel report, which triggered the inquiry, contains serious flaws.
- The Impeachment Committee intends to continue its work despite the president’s legal challenge.
- Next week, the committee will consider appointing a legal expert to lead the inquiry’s evidence phase.
We will continue our work in the impeachment committee, and it’s for that reason that we have opposed the application.— Makashule Gana, chairperson of the Impeachment Committee, in response to the court bid
E Jean Carroll receives $5.63m owed by Trump in sex abuse case: NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) - The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5 ...
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Key FactsTrump Ordered to Pay $5 Million to E. Jean Carroll
Jul 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- A federal judge in New York directed the disbursement of $5 million plus almost $800,000 in interest to E. Jean Carroll.
- The ruling upholds a 2023 jury verdict holding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll.
- All appeals, including requests to delay payment, were rejected by the Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Funds had been escrowed since three years ago and are now ordered to be transferred to Carroll’s legal representatives.
It is time for him to 'do equity' and pay the judgment.— Judge Lewis Kaplan, in an order late Wednesday
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Key FactsRamaphosa’s Failed Overhaul of South Africa’s Justice System
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- After taking office in 2018, Ramaphosa pledged to restore the criminal justice system damaged by corruption and state capture but failed to do so.
- Several key appointees, including NPA head Batohi and police commissioner Masemola, faced allegations of misconduct, suspension, or legal troubles under his watch.
- Ramaphosa’s reluctance to intervene at critical moments allowed illegal decisions and mismanagement to persist, weakening core institutions like the NPA and SAPS.
- This failure marks a lost opportunity to strengthen South Africa’s justice system and risks damaging public confidence for years to come.
Key FactsArgentina Advances to Final with Late Victory
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Lionel Messi provided two assists leading to goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez securing Argentina's win.
- Both teams featured multiple lineup changes compared to their quarterfinal matches.
- England initially took the lead through Gordon, but Argentina controlled the match thereafter.
- Argentina’s final opponent will be Spain, who also triumphed in their semifinal, scheduled Sunday at 9 PM.
Idac investigator rejects political interference claims: Brian Padayachee, an investigator at the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption ...
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Spain stun favourites France with a commanding World Cup semifinal performance: Spain will face either Argentina or England in Sunday’s World Cup final after a ...
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Key Facts2026 World Cup Semi: Spain vs. France Showdown
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- The 2026 World Cup semi-final took place on July 14 in Dallas featuring Spain and France.
- This matchup repeated a similar semi-final clash between the two European powers from two years prior.
- The match highlighted the battle for a place in the World Cup final.
- Goalkeeper Unai Simon made crucial saves against French striker Kylian Mbappé.
Key FactsRamaphosa Considers Deadline Extension for Inquiry
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa signaled willingness to extend the Madlanga Commission’s deadline if more time is needed.
- The commission encounters significant challenges including a broad mandate, logistical setbacks, and health-related interruptions.
- Key witnesses such as Vusimuzi Matlala and Suliman Carrim have missed scheduled appearances, delaying progress.
- Scrutiny grows over the commission’s ability to meet the end-of-July deadline for hearings and the August 31 report submission.
I am very pleased with the work that is being done with the Madlanga Commission. It may well be that they need a little bit more time and I'll listen to that request if it comes.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking to journalists on Monday during the Chris Hani Regional Volunteers Launch at Qamata Great Place in Cofimvaba.
GENOA, Italy, July 16 (Reuters) - Judges in Genoa on Thursday are expected to deliver their verdict in a trial over the collapse of a motorway bridge in the ... Show more
Key FactsGenoa Bridge Collapse Sparks Long-Awaited Verdict
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Giovanni Castellucci, former head of Autostrade per l’Italia, received a 12-year prison sentence for negligence.
- Thirty-two individuals were found guilty for the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse that caused 43 fatalities.
- Prosecutors cited years of ignored maintenance and postponed safety measures as key factors in the disaster.
- The collapsed bridge was replaced by the San Giorgio Bridge, inaugurated in August 2020 and designed by Renzo Piano.
The suffering caused by the Genoa tragedy is immense and deserves respect. But the gravity of the event requires justice to remain based on individual responsibility, not the search for a scapegoat.— Castellucci's lawyers, in a statement after the verdicts
State capture update: Progress on government response to Zondo recommendations: The latest Cabinet meeting took place at Tuynhuys in Cape Town on 25 June ...
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Why internet access is crucial for modern travel logistics: For South Africans travelling long distances, losing internet connection is no longer a minor ...
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Key FactsJayden Adams Dies Weeks After World Cup Play
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Jayden Adams passed away at 25 shortly after representing South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- He participated in three group-stage games across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, helping South Africa reach their first knockout round.
- Since joining Mamelodi Sundowns in early 2025, Adams made 67 club appearances and contributed to their CAF Champions League title.
- The cause of death remains unknown, with officials urging privacy and caution against speculation during this difficult period.
South African football has lost a gifted player, a proud servant of the game and a young life that still had so much to offer.— South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) said in a statement.
Watch – The invisible children: South Africa’s late birth registration backlog: Imagine growing up in South Africa without any legal proof that you exist ...
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Only 5 of SA's 823 top cops faced lifestyle audits: Collusion between senior public officials and organised crime was able to flourish because South Africa’s ...
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