South Africa’s top court faulted parliament’s decision to quash a report that fuelled efforts to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office over his handling of a burglary at his game farm.
The National Assembly “rule is inconsistent with the Constitution, invalid and it is set aside,” Constitutional Court (ConCourt) Judge Mandisa Maya said in a judgment delivered in Johannesburg on Friday.
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By S'thembile Cele and Ntando Thukwana
On 23 April, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana wrote to the Johannesburg mayor, Dada Morero, stating that the City could not afford its recent salary increases.
At issue is a R10.3-billion, two-year salary deal the City signed with the SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in November 2025 to ward off protests ahead of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg. Workers say it addresses the outstanding salaries and benefits that they’ve been awaiting for years.
By Ferial Haffajee
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The apex court confirmed the date on Tuesday afternoon.
“Kindly be informed that the judgment in this matter will be handed down at the Constitutional Court on Friday, 08 May 2026 at 10h00,” said Chief Registrar Simoné-Lanique Tjamela.
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By Simon Majadibodu.
Bajabulise Thela, as a South African model, qualified flight attendant, and the crowned Miss Mpumalanga 2024.
Hailing from KaNyamazane, she is the founder of the Mambane Foundation, focused on fighting hunger and empowering young girls. She is known for her work in community development, pageantry, and aspirations to empower youth.
Key Details about Bajabulise Thela:
Pageantry: She was crowned Miss Mpumalanga 2024, as seen in this video. In 2021, she was the reigning Miss Teen Supranational South Africa, preparing to compete in Guatemala, according to this article from The Citizen.
Background: She is from KaNyamazane and represented the Enhlanzeni District.
Education & Career: She completed a marketing management qualification at the University of Johannesburg and is a qualified flight attendant.
Philanthropy: She founded the Mambane Foundation to fight hunger and empower young girls.
Philosophy: Her motto is "we are making the impossible, possible as we are the generation of change"
She's in the news for the right reason of fulfilling her dream of becoming the next Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 - Preliminary competition to Miss Universe & Miss Supranational and Voting opens from: 1 May - 30 June 2026.
Interested fans, well-wishers, supporters, friends and family can throw their supports behind her through the voting exercise. Below is the link to vote for her:
Imperial Vote - She's contestant 11.
By Olagunju, Success Taiwo
We don't want hungry lions on the streets. Is not good for the vibes.
Cyril Ramaphosa must cut the cheque to feed his people. Mandela, Mbeki and my man, Jacob Zuma; did their best!
South Africans are beggars of food in their country. They don't have Millies in the house, but foreigners are seen eating Panarotti Pizza - Shame!
By Olagunju, Success Taiwo
