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Thabo Mokone is a seasoned political journalist with 18 years' experience, and has also worked in radio and TV. A Cape Town resident who was born and bred in Tembisa, Mokone is passionate about politics, public policy and governance.

Mathew Cuthbert has been appointed as the DA's CEO. File photo.

Rising star Cuthbert explains new DA role

Cuthbert has earned his stripes in the DA, having started as a low-ranking constituency officer in Ekurhuleni in 2015

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Malawian nationals gather near North Beach in Durban as they prepare to return to their home country after weeks of fear, uncertainty and displacement. Photo: SANDILE NDLOVU

WATCH | June 30: ‘We’ll be ready this time’

South Africa is leaving nothing to chance in the countdown to the June 30 “deadline” set by campaign organisers for illegal immigrants to leave the country, vowing that the riots that rocked the country in July 2021 will not be repeated.

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Yasantha Naidoo
  • Kgothatso Madisa
Spokes­per­son Prince Thu­lani Zulu sought to ease ten­sions, mak­ing it clear that the Zulu mon­arch had neither called for nor endorsed the marches. Picture:

Immigration marches not a Zulu campaign, says king

King Mis­u­zulu kaZwe­l­ith­ini fully sup­ports the con­sti­tu­tional right of cit­izens to protest but would never con­done viol­ence or attacks on any indi­vidual

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Yasantha Naidoo
  • Kgothatso Madisa
The Sunday Times understands that Ramaphosa, in his capacity as ANC president, called a last-minute meeting of the party’s Top Seven officials on Wednesday to discuss names and positions the ANC would want him to change. File photo

Ramaphosa calls urgent Top Seven meeting as reshuffle looms

It is not clear if Ramaphosa will announce Tolashe’s replacement this week, or if he will wait for next week to also include the changes proposed by Hill-Lewis

  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Lizeka Tandwa
The pres­id­ent vs speaker stan­doff is unpre­ced­en­ted and is fur­ther com­plic­ated by the fact that the ANC no longer has an abso­lute major­ity in par­lia­ment to ensure it gets its way. Picture:

Constitution vs comrades? Phala Phala sparks Ramaphosa-Didiza showdown

Is there a political and legal showdown looming between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the woman tasked with protecting parliament’s institutional integrity?

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Thabo Mokone
The high court last year ruled that Hlophe, an impeached judge, was not fit and proper to serve on the JSC because the commission exercises public power.

MPs clash as lawyers fight to declare Hlophe fit to serve impeachment committee

Battle lines drawn as parties spar over ‘fit and proper’ test for committee members

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 2026 Budget Vote at Nieuwmeester Parking Dome, Cape Town.

‘The emperor has no clothes’: MPs tear into Ramaphosa

Phala Phala impeachment probe overshadows the Presidency’s budget vote

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Parliament is forging ahead with impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.

National Assembly to hold first impeachment committee meeting on Monday

Parliament’s impeachment committee is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday.

  • Sisanda Mbolekwa
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The ANC has missed parliament’s deadline for parties to submit the names of MPs to serve on the Phala Phala impeachment committee, as its leaders clash over who should be deployed.

Top ANC leaders clash over Phala Phala impeachment committee

ANC chief whip and secretary general in sparring match over who to send to the Phala Phala impeachment committee.

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Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has assured parliament that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is taking steps to strengthen the disciplinary regulations it uses against badly behaving men and women in blue. Picture Eugene Coetzee

Minister concedes SAPS disciplinary rules are weak

Minister says SAPS is mending disciplinary proceedings rules and overhauling supply chain management to deal with corruption.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, in an address to the nation, strongly indicated he has no intention of resigning and will take the report on review. File photo.

Ramaphosa’s parliament showstopper

ANC insiders say in addition to a judicial review, the president will seek urgent interdict to halt process

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Andisiwe Makinana
MPs were left none the wiser as to why SAPS major-general Wally Rhoode (pictured) had been found not guilty in a disciplinary hearing stemming from adverse findings against him in 2024.

MPs kick out SAPS, Ipid as they stonewall questions on Rhoode’s clearing

Lawmakers spend four hours grilling Ipid and SAPS on the President's chief bodyguard's role in Phala Phala scandal

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Four years later, President Cyril Ramaphosa again faces an impeachment process over the Phala Phala cash-in-a-couch scandal. Picture: Rodger Bosch/Pool via REUTERS

Panic stations for ANC over Phala Phala

Party scurries to find ways to dodge the possible bullet of impeachment for the president – and it can’t count on help from the DA

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  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Lizeka Tandwa
Social development minister Sisisi Tolashe. File photo. Picture: Mukovhe Mulidzwi

Minister throws daughter ‘under bus’ over ‘food aide’ scandal

ANC MPs close ranks around troubled Tolashe

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DA head of policy Mathew Cuthbert. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi

DA’s new vibe shift: from fighting back to helping out

Party admits that relentlessly slamming ANC is wrong approach when it is part of national government itself

  • Thabo Mokone