The Western Cape High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Legal Professionals Association (ALPA) against Parliament’s decision to withdraw advocate Thandazani Madonsela’s recommendation as evidence leader in the Section 89 impeachment inquiry involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ruling was delivered on Friday, 13 November 2026, by Judge Chantel Fortuin, who confirmed that the full bench was divided in its decision, with the majority judgment dismissing both applications. The case centred on…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the consistent application of international law, warning that the world cannot build a stable international order on selective justice, unilateralism and the principle that might makes right. Ramaphosa was speaking on Friday during the presentation of letters of credence by newly accredited Heads of Mission to South Africa at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. He said the international community was facing heightened geopolitical competition, shifting alliances and growing uncertainty about the…

A Hawks investigator has admitted that detectives undermined their own undercover operation by alerting a colleague to an entrapment sting linked to an alleged R250,000 bribery scheme. Warrant Officer Phuti Mashala made the concession while testifying before the Madlanga Commission, where he faced questions over the handling of an investigation involving the alleged theft of R1.5 million from businessman Ali Raja. The case centred on JMPD officer Eric Mphahlele, who has since been convicted. Mashala told the commission that fellow…