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Four square behind Cyril: The ANC NEC special sitting which deliberated on the Section 89 Constitutional Court judgement, has ruled to support the president fully. Photo: My ANC

ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa

After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not…

President Cyril Ramaphosa

‘I will not resign’, Ramaphosa says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign despite a Constitutional Court ruling that reopened the door to a parliamentary impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal

Deciding moment: President Cyril Ramaphosa

D-Day for Ramaphosa

The case in the apex court concerns an application by the EFF and the ATM after parliament rejected a Section 89 panel report that found a prima facie case requiring further…

The Constitutional Court will rule on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report recommending an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal

Constitutional Court expected to make landmark Phala Phala ruling on Friday

The Constitutional Court will rule on whether parliament acted lawfully when it rejected a Section 89 panel report recommending an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril…

Despite earlier threats to withhold support, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) ultimately backed the ANC in passing key budgets in the City of Johannesburg council on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: ANC offers DA council speaker position in Ekurhuleni, sidelines EFF and ActionSA

If the Democratic Alliance declined the position, the African Transformation Movement would be next in line, sources said

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

DA allegedly promises Al Jamah-ah Joburg mayoral seat if motion of no confidence in Morero succeeds

Al Jamah-ah has denied striking a deal with the DA to oust the ANC mayor, despite claims it lobbied parties and has been eyeing the seat

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula. (@ATMovement_SA/Twitter)

Zungula removed as ATM leader because of his ‘growing popularity’, say party insiders

Sources said that despite Vuyo Zungula being a member of the African Transformation Movement’s national executive committee, he was not at the meeting that resolved to remove him…

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula. (@ATMovement_SA/Twitter)

No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader

Vuyo Zungula insists the party will remain independent, despite its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party

The hole nine yards: Pothholed roads and a fallen electric pole, which took more than a month to be repaired. (Lunga Mzangwe/M&G)

No services, no jobs, as businesses flee Free State municipality

Wrangling in the ANC, incompetence and corruption have brought the council close to collapse

Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Zuma preaches black unity ahead of 2026 and 2029 elections at MK party’s first anniversary rally

The former president said political power was ‘only four years’ away

Restraints: The banking sector adheres to global benchmarks regarding credit card security but still the system remains vulnerable because its foundational IBM architecture limits this and there is no instantaneous payment system. Photo: Supplied

How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.

John Hlophe says MK party regards itself as new official opposition, aims to abolish private land ownership

The former judge, who was impeached in relation to a bid to influence a case involving Jacob Zuma, said the party’s priority would be the nationalisation of land

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula. (@ATMovement_SA/Twitter)

African Transformation Movement challenges election results and demands a rerun

The party argues in court papers that its votes were ‘stolen’ because the IEC manipulated the voting process

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula. (@ATMovement_SA/Twitter)

Vuyo Zungula ready to play kingmaker in 2024 elections

The ATM leader says the party has been growing since playing a pivotal role in holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala scandal

Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year
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Financial crime is on the rise in South Africa, report show

The banking sector and its clients incurred losses of more than R1 billion in 2022 as a result of card fraud, ATM bombings and ‘vishing’ incidents, among others

In a matter that has gone on for more than a year, in part because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the court found that Speaker Thandi Modise’s decision not to allow the ATM’s request was unimpeachable.

ATM loses Ramaphosa no confidence ballot court battle

The Western Cape high court has found that Speaker Thandi Modise applied her mind when rejecting the ATM’s demand

The party says ‘toxic atmosphere’ in the ANC will affect MPs votes of no confidence against Ramaphosa. (City Press)

ATM’s secret ballot legal battle continues

The party says ‘toxic atmosphere’ in the ANC will affect MPs votes of no confidence against Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Yeshiel Panchia/AFP)

ATM withdrawal halts no-confidence vote against Ramaphosa

The party wants the court to rule on the secret ballot issue first, with the case set to be heard in early February

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In God’s name you are now an ATM

The prayers of the ATM, which is a different kind of ATM to the one Shepherd Bushiri would like to make of me, are more apparent

Suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule.

Magashule sues for defamation over ATM claims

The ANC’s secretary-general says the claims that he was assisting a rival political party are lies