AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCabinet Shock: President Cyril Ramaphosa has sacked Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, refusing to give reasons for the move as opposition parties demand accountability over allegations including misleading Parliament about luxury vehicles. Parliament Pressure: MPs also erupted over IPID findings in the Phala Phala-linked disciplinary process, with claims PPS officers were cleared despite adverse outcomes. Impeachment Clock: Ramaphosa faces renewed opposition pressure as Parliament prepares for impeachment steps after the Constitutional Court’s procedural ruling. BEE Row: Ramaphosa defended BEE in the National Assembly, saying investment pledges could create about 230,000 jobs, while critics argue it deters growth. Justice Delayed No More: South Africa’s High Court has set the Arms Deal case for Zuma and Thales to proceed, with a new trial date in Feb 2027. Local Governance: Cape Town’s municipal accounts are under scrutiny after reports of a hidden rates gap that could mean overpayments for some property owners. Sports: Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye received an 18-month doping ban, while Ulster captain Iain Henderson is out of the Challenge Cup final. Regional/World: BRICS foreign ministers meet in Delhi under the shadow of the Iran war, with Iran urging the bloc to condemn US and Israeli actions.
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