Stories from South Africa

Minister Ashore Sarupen stated that the national government is working closely with the city of Johannesburg. This statement was made despite the leaking of a letter that revealed the metro's worsening financial situation.

A warning has been issued to residents in South Africa's Garden Route and Kucha region.

A parliament resolution has been passed concerning a report that contains evidence of misconduct by Ramaphosa.

Some individuals or groups have objected to the planned advertisement of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) chief position.

A court has expressed concern regarding the conduct and processes of Parliament. The court's concern specifically pertains to Parliament's actions and not those of the President.

South African President Ramaphosa's accountability is being discussed in relation to the 'Parla-Parla matter'.

A constitutional judgment issued today indicated that the African National Congress (ANC) is a party devoid of ethical conduct.

Impeachment proceedings against the president are set to be revived, following a recent court ruling. The president of South Africa faced calls for impeachment over the theft of a large sum of money from his rural home, the Palapala farm. Around half a million dollars was reportedly missing from the farm in 2020. South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is continuing to make gains as votes are counted in local elections. A leader from the party is facing an impeachment committee hearing, having repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and not been accused of any crimes. The ANC has been the dominant force in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. The court ruled that the theft of over $500,000 from the president's rural home in 2020 should be investigated.

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) has commented on the presence of uninvited guests at Mnangagwa's private farm.

South Africa's highest court has ruled that Parliament violated the Constitution by blocking moves to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa four years ago. The impeachment calls were related to the theft of a large sum of money from his rural home. This ruling is linked to a scandal dubbed Farmgate. A ruling was issued today in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is linked to a scandal known as 'Farmgate.' The BBC World Service reported on the development. There have been growing calls for his impeachment over the theft of a large sum of money from his home six years ago.