Stories from South Africa

A speaker stated they will be part of an impeachment committee and argued that the African National Congress (ANC) has used its parliamentary majority to shield the President. The discussion centers on whether to proceed with a criminal matter.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NISFAS) in South Africa is reportedly 'largely broken.' This assessment was made during a discussion about the country's constitution, access to quality education, and ongoing land reform issues.

South African political parties EFF and ATM have reportedly taken the 'Pala Pala story' to the Constitutional Court. The president was also mentioned in connection with this development.

Education MEC David Mayner announced that 25 affected schools will communicate with parents regarding their continued closure. These schools will implement catch-up plans to ensure teaching and learning return to normal and cover schoolwork missed over two days.

Following a potential dissolution of a cabinet and a new presidential election, the ANC may be forced to negotiate with the Democratic Alliance (DA) or a combination of the MKP and EFF to constitute a government.

The ruling will determine if Parliament should have voted to block moves to impeach the president. This decision concerns the Assembly's December 2022 vote to reject the Section 89 independent panel report. The report investigated President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal. A South African court is currently considering whether the case involving President Ramaphosa and Palla Palla should proceed. This structure was adopted to ensure checks and balances, addressing past misuse of power when one party held a majority. The current ruling is seen as a step in this direction. South Africa's Parliament has noted and respects the Constitutional Court's judgment on the Pala Pala matter, describing it as a ruling. The institution stated it will require careful legal and procedural consideration.

Three individuals are on trial regarding the alleged theft of $580,000 in cash from a property in Ramaposa's ruled territory. The theft allegedly occurred in 2020 when burglars broke into a residence and stole the cash hidden inside a sofa.

A Malawian bus traveling from Gauteng was involved in a serious accident on the N1 near the Vethflach turn-off in Limpopo.

Student representatives stated that monthly meal allowances of 1,640 to 1,700 Rand are insufficient to cover living expenses. Rising costs for petrol, rentals, and food within residences have exacerbated the financial strain.

A 59-year-old businessman was swept away by the Komati River near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga Province during floods on April 27. Rescuers discovered remains believed to belong to a 59-year-old businessman inside a crocodile in Mpumalanga province.