Sunday Times

32 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• GOOD Party Accuses Cape Town Mayor of Mishandling Good Hope Centre Sale · GOOD Party criticizes Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for treating the failed R135m Good Hope Centre sale like a game of Monopoly.
• North West Government Deploys Officials to Troubled Madibeng Municipality · Provincial officials deployed to Madibeng to enforce financial recovery and prevent fund misuse.
• Ekurhuleni City Council Passes Budget on Fourth Attempt After ANC Concessions · Ekurhuleni passed its budget after ANC secured support from DA and ActionSA through concessions.
• DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis Removes Friend John Steenhuisen from Cabinet · DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis removes agriculture minister John Steenhuisen to prioritize public trust over personal friendship.
• KZN State Exec Resigns After Double-Dipping on Two Salaries Exposed · Nolufefe Ali resigned from Dube TradePort after being paid by two state entities simultaneously.
• Former DA MP Van Damme and IFP Leader Van der Merwe Considered for Ambassador Posts · South African diplomats Phumzile Van Damme and Liezl van der Merwe are among candidates for ambassadorial appointments.
• DA Leader Hill-Lewis Defends Demotion of Former Leader Steenhuisen Amid Party Fury · DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis justifies removing John Steenhuisen from cabinet, citing public loyalty over personal ties.
• Ekurhuleni Bosses' Children Employed by IT Firm in Alleged Nepotism Scandal · Investigation reveals children of Ekurhuleni officials employed by IT firm winning multimillion contracts.
• Opposition Parties Unite to Block ANC's Attempt to Halt Impeachment Proceedings Against Ramaphosa · Parliamentary opposition parties voted to oppose President Ramaphosa's interdict seeking to stop the impeachment committee.
• Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Panel Legal Standard Amid Zungula Accusations · President Ramaphosa seeks interdict against impeachment inquiry, citing flawed panel legal test, while Zungula accuses him of court abuse.
• Ramaphosa Urges Top Seven Meeting Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation · President Ramaphosa convenes ANC Top Seven to discuss potential cabinet changes following DA pressure.
• Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis Considers National Political Move Post-2029 · Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis hints at potential national government role after 2029 elections, focusing on local infrastructure and political strategy.
• ANC Leader Thoko Didiza Challenges President Ramaphosa in Legal Battle Over Impeachment Process · Thoko Didiza, Speaker of South Africa's National Assembly, defies President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal bid to halt the Phala Phala impeachment process, citing constitutional obligations.
• DA Internal Debate Over Ministerial Accountability in National Unity Government · DA members demand formal oversight of ministers in GNU, citing accountability and transparency concerns
• ANC Removes Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero from Task Team Amid Internal Tensions · The ANC has removed Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero from a task team responsible for holding mayors accountable, citing internal disputes over his appointment.
• South Africa Tourism Minister Unaware of Missing Assets Investigation · South Africa's Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille was unaware of an internal investigation into missing assets within her department, which has revealed serious financial misconduct and security risks.
• Inseta Board Defies Minister Manamela's Order to Reinstate Suspended CEO · Inseta board refuses to reinstate suspended CEO Gugu Mkhize, citing ongoing investigation and legal challenges to ministerial authority.
• African Nations Boycott South Africa During World Cup Amid Migrant Protests · Ghana and Nigeria fans rally behind South African opponents in protest of anti-migrant violence.
• MK Party Leaders Praise March and March Anti-Immigrant Movement Despite Claims of Distance · MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo praises the March and March movement while claiming the party is not aligned with it.
• ANC Proposes Spy Agency Approval for Witnesses in Ramaphosa Impeachment Probe · The ANC demands current and former SSA employees seek DG permission before testifying in the President's impeachment inquiry.
• South African DA Party Declares R57.3m in Q4 Donations, Tops Others · The Democratic Alliance received R57.3m in donations for Q4 2025/26, the highest among South African parties.
• Opposition Elected Makashule Gana as Phala Phala Impeachment Committee Chair · Makashule Gana elected chair of Phala Phala impeachment committee with 19 votes from opposition parties
• South African Parties Seek Speaker Didiza's Recusal in Phala Phala Impeachment Process · Opposition parties in South Africa demand Speaker Thoko Didiza recuse herself from overseeing the revived impeachment process against President Ramaphosa.
• South Africa Impeachment Committee Begins Work Amid Political Battles · Parliament's impeachment committee investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa convenes to elect a chair.
• South Africa Voter Turnout Drops Amid Political Distrust Before 2026 Elections · Analysts warn declining voter turnout in South Africa reflects low confidence in political parties ahead of 2026 municipal elections.
• ANC Women's League Secretary-General Nqaba Takes Interim Charge as President Steps Aside Pending Disciplinary Hearing · Nokuthula Nqaba assumes interim ANCWL president duties while Sisisi Tolashe awaits disciplinary hearing outcome.
• NYDA Chair Disputes Deputy Minister Over Whistleblower Investigation · NYDA board chair clashes with deputy minister over forensic investigation into leaks.
• South African Opposition Parties Unite to Block ANC from Chairing Impeachment Inquiry · Opposition parties in South Africa negotiate to ensure an opposition member chairs the ANC impeachment committee.
• South African MPs Demand Forensic Probe into Parliament Secretary's Salary · Opposition parties call for investigation into Xolile George's salary jump from R2.4m to R5m
• Speaker Thoko Didiza Seeks Legal Advice on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala Judicial Review · National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza seeks legal counsel regarding President Ramaphosa's judicial review of the Phala Phala panel report.