Zoleka Qodashe

“Ngibonga ithuba, eNkosini nabakithi abalele.” What an honour it is to be recognised by my peers. I am grateful to everyone that has contributed to my growth. Each day I aim to be the best for my audience & I’m so happy that it has all culminated into this moment.

Former chief justice Raymond Zondo has blasted President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying it had pained him to swear in cabinet ministers who had serious state capture findings against them. Details in the #SundayTimesZA tomorrow.

[JUST IN] Kenny Kunene has resigned as a PR councillor in the City of Johannesburg with immediate effect. This after the PA deputy leader was seen outside the home of Katiso “KT” Molefe – who has been arrested in connection with the murder of DJ Sumbody. @JusstAlpha

MK party MP Des van Rooyen explains the confusion and Colleen Makhubele erroneously voting in favour of appropriation bill. The party was allowed to redirect their votes after the voting window had already closed - it made no material difference to the outcome. @khanya_mntambo

After rejecting all department budgets, the MK party accidentally voted for the Appropriation bill. The party’s chief whip Colleen Makhubele says she misunderstood what was being voted on. “I’m a new whip, I’ll make some mistakes.” 4 months later, the budget has finally passed.

Madlanga Commission Inquiry Terms of Reference published 👇 The Commission shall submit: -an interim report within 3 months of its establishment -a final report within 6 months of its establishment, or such extended period as the President may determine static.pmg.org.za/Madlanga_Inqui…

PRESIDENT SUSPENDS SOUTH GAUTENG DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS President @CyrilRamaphosa has suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andrew Chauke, with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office. tinyurl.com/23zre5zp

Well done to @KaraboKhakhau and @SihleLonzi for leading executive accountability through @ParliamentofRSA. This is exactly how the Constitution envisaged the separation of powers principle and ‘checks and balances’ should work.

[BREAKING] Higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane has been fired from her post. In a deleted media statement, Nkabane thanked the president for ‘entrusting her with the responsibility’. EWN understands the President had reached a point of no return with Nkabane. @JusstAlpha

The Constitutional Court will, on the 31st of July, hold a Special Ceremonial Session to mark the retirement of Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga.

Just before the firing is announced…Nkabane is out.

(1/1) CCT 206/25 Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma v President of the Republic of South Africa: Notice is hereby given that the Chief Justice has issued the following directions—

A slew of ANC Youth League members have scored board posts at Gauteng hospitals that offer generous payouts just for showing up timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/n…

[WATCH] DA MP Karabo Khakhau says Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is full of games and evades accountability. Nkabane is not attending the Portfolio Committee meeting because she was assigned to deal with TVET college issues in the Eastern Cape. #Newzroom405

“Shoot to kill” isn’t the answer. Incoming police minister Firoz Cachalia says policing must be lawful and effective.

A tribunal has found that Judge Mushtak Parker rendered himself guilty of gross misconduct and acted dishonestly by giving two contradictory versions about allegations that former Western Cape judge president John Hlophe assaulted him. brnw.ch/21wUf1X

[BREAKING] Former Pres, JZ & the MK party have launched an urgent application before the ConCourt against President Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave, appoint Prof Cachalia as Acting Police Minister from Aug 1st & establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is “pressuring” African countries to accept deported criminals rejected by their own countries. Nigeria & South Africa refused but small poor nations Eswatini & South Sudan were forced to accept