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- 31‑member panel to investigate Ramaphosa’s alleged misconduct
Parliament has agreed to establish a 31-member impeachment committee to investigate whether Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal following a Constitutional Court ruling compelling the National Assembly to proceed with the process. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza confirmed the committee’s composition after consulting party whips, saying the body would… Read more » - Constitutional Court rules asylum seekers once rejected cannot reapply
Words: Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti / GroundUp The Constitutional Court has ruled that people whose asylum applications have already been rejected cannot submit fresh applications based on new reasons for claiming asylum. At the heart of the case was whether the Refugees Act protects so-called ‘sur place’ refugees — people who… Read more » - Cape Town hosts South Africa’s biggest padel showdown this weekend
Cape Town’s coastline will be trading ocean calm for sporting chaos this week as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing sports brings its biggest rivalry back to Camps Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. From 15 to 17 May, The Rotunda becomes the centre of local padel, hosting the fourth edition of… Read more » - Update: More than 6,000 Cape Town faults repaired
Update: 14 May Cape Town’s electricity repair teams are still working across the metro after days of severe weather left thousands of residents dealing with power outages, damaged infrastructure and lengthy restoration delays in several suburbs. In its latest operational update, the City of Cape Town said more than 10… Read more » - Death toll rises as Cape Winelands flood warnings continue
Authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel as severe flooding disrupts parts of the Western Cape. The Western Cape storm death toll has risen to 10, while more than 2 000 people have been displaced across the Cape Winelands following days of severe flooding and damaging weather conditions, reports Cape… Read more » - Video: Motorist responds after Kruger Park footage outrage
SANParks is investigating a motorist after viral footage shared by Yusuf Abramjee showed a vehicle being driven inside Kruger National Park in a manner the authority described as dangerous and unlawful, Cape {town} Etc reports. The viral clip shows a vehicle driving through closed areas in the park. In the post,… Read more » - SANParks reports flooding and storm damage across Western Cape parks
From flooded riverbanks in Swellendam to fallen trees along popular hiking routes in Cape Town, severe weather conditions sweeping across the Western Cape province have left visible damage across several of South Africa’s best-known national parks, Cape {town}Etc reports. The development follows the latest update from the South African National… Read more » - KFC plans 100 new South African restaurants in major expansion drive
South Africa’s fast-food landscape is heading into another aggressive growth phase, with KFC preparing to roll out 100 new restaurants across the country over the next year as competition for hungry consumers and prime retail space intensifies. The expansion push, detailed in reporting by Daily Investor, signals one of the… Read more » - The Devil Wears Prada 2 smashes box office with $433 million in under two weeks
The long-awaited sequel to the 2006 drama-comedy, The Devil Wears Prada 2, has grossed a box office of $433 million in its first 13 days, Cape {town} Etc reports. Premiering on 1 May, the film saw the return of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, reprising their iconic… Read more » - CapeNature reserves closed after flooding and storm damage across Western Cape
Days of relentless rain, flooding and gale-force winds have left parts of the Western Cape’s natural landscape battered, with several CapeNature reserves temporarily closed as officials assess widespread infrastructure damage across protected areas. From flooded access roads to damaged visitor facilities and prolonged electricity outages, the recent spell of severe… Read more »
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