Ramaphosa Resignation Protest Shakes Tshwane
Hundreds marched in Tshwane demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation over corruption, unemployment, and poor leadership.
Fort Hare SIU Investigation Sparks Parliament Visit
A Special Investigating Unit probe found R17m paid for undelivered ICT work at Fort Hare. As protests turn violent and key buildings burn, Parliament visits on 21 Oct while the university moves classes online and pursues recoveries.
Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined an economic recovery plan to boost growth, fix power and logistics, and tighten accountability. He vowed to act on SIU findings, citing major asset seizures and recoveries. A Presidency “war room” will track delivery as municipalities face tougher
Madlanga Commission Delays After Motau Exit
The Madlanga Commission delays deepened this week after chief evidence leader Terry Motau resigned over budget and admin hurdles, and hearings paused for 11 days when Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo fell ill. The inquiry says it will reconvene with Matthew
Nepal’s New PM: Sushila Karki Faces Unrest
Amid deadly unrest and a social-media ban, Nepal’s new PM Sushila Karki took office on 12 September 2025, dissolved parliament and set elections for 5 March 2026. She pledged compensation for victims and a hard push against corruption as youth-led protests reshape
ANC MP Appeal Dismissed in 20-Year Fraud Case
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed former ANC MP Rubben Mohlaloga’s appeal against his 20-year sentence for a R6 million Land Bank fraud conviction.
12 SANDF Members Arrested for Hawks Officer Murder
Twelve SANDF members have been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Hawks officer Lieutenant Colonel Frans Mathipa, who was investigating defence force corruption. His body was found along the N1 near Hammanskraal after a drive-by shooting in August 2023.
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