Didiza rejects motion of no confidence by ATM against Ramaphosa over Phala Phala inquiry

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined a request from African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The request, which stemmed from the ongoing Phala Phala scandal, was rejected following similar efforts by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party to invoke Section 102 of the … Read more

MPs express fury over clearance of PPS officers amid IPID findings

Parliamentarians expressed outrage on Wednesday after two Presidential Protection Services (PPS) officers were cleared by internal South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary proceedings. This outcome occurred despite the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) making adverse findings against the officials. The controversy centers on PPS head Major-General Wally Rhoode and Constable HH Rekhoto. Members of Parliament … Read more