Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency
Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote
Phala Phala
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times
Overheard at Nasrec: Day two of the ANC conference, 17 December
Speakers line up for debate amid loud support for Zweli Mkhize, while the Ramaphosa faction chants — ‘be patient, he’s not going anywhere’
Godongwana: Economic policy driven by the party, not the president
The minister said there may be different styles depending on the candidates, but the party’s policies will not waver
Magashule says ANC conference is rigged
Suspended secretary general Ace Magashule says he received and signed an NEC nomination letter from the ANC
ANC drops charges against Dlamini Zuma and others who bucked party line in parliament
The matter will be ‘processed’ by the new national executive committee being elected at Nasrec.
Dlamini Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing over section 89 vote in parliament
The party’s top six agreed that the would-be presidential contender committed misconduct by voting with the opposition against the ANC party line
Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry
ANC MPs voted down the Ngcobo report that recommended he face further inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal
Ramaphosa’s legal challenge is flawed, ATM argues in papers
The president quoted from the Ncgobo report selectively in his bid to have it set aside by the constitutional court, the African Transformation Movement said
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa
ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has threatened MPs with disciplinary action if they vote in favour of section 89 report
Phala Phala panel or Ramaphosa: Who should we believe?
The president’s review application asks the constitutional court, again, to determine how parliament should deal with the political scandal
Walus, Zuma: Judges are not intimidated
The courts must be commended for upholding the law, but the Ngcobo report brings a new challenge
Editorial: Danger in toeing the party line
How different are those who will toe the party line on Tuesday to reject the section 89 panel’s report to those who rejected the firepool report and many others? And what do they stand to gain from protecting Ramaphosa?
Is it time for the Gospel According to St Paul, as Mashatile eyes the ANC presidency?
The ANC treasurer is being punted as a compromise — rather than a compromised — presidential candidate
Parliament can vote on Ngcobo report, despite challenge, says lawyer
Chief legal advisor says the sub judice rule does not bar the National Assembly from debating the report, unless the president applies for an interdict
Ramaphosa scandal adds risk to policy outlook – Fitch
The ANC faces further reputational damage, but broad policy continuity is the most likely scenario, the ratings agency said
Parliamentary vote on Phala Phala report postponed
Political parties have agreed to move the debate on the report recommending President Cyril Ramaphosa face an impeachment inquiry to next week
Phala Phala panel misread its mandate, Ramaphosa argues in court papers
In an application filed to the constitutional court, the president argued that the panel failed to follow the rules when it recommended he face an impeachment inquiry
Ramaphosa allies close ranks, take on Thabo Mbeki in heated national working committee meeting
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s lieutenants defended the party leader, calling the parliamentary report flawed
Ramaphosa to take panel’s Phala Phala report on legal review
The decision was announced by ANC treasurer general Paul Mashatile, at a meeting of the party’s national executive committee
When it comes to irony, our cup runneth over
Impeachment rules introduced for Jacob Zuma’s maleficence have caused Cyril Ramaphosa to trip
Phala Phala fallout: David Mabuza or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the question
The ANC may have to decide between Mabuza and Dlamini-Zuma after Kgalema Motlanthe showed no interest in the position
Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for president
A panel has found that the president has a case to answer for receiving foreign currency, not reporting it stolen and enabling secret efforts to recover it
Ramaphosa goes to ground after Phala Phala recommendations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled a scheduled appearance before the National Council of Provinces on Thursday
Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for Ramaphosa
A panel has found prima facie evidence that the president broke the law in receiving foreign currency, not reporting it stolen and enabling secret efforts to recover it
Panel finds Ramaphosa has impeachment case to answer
The president has to answer serious charges about the origin of the money stolen from his farm and ‘secret’ efforts to recover it, a section 89 panel has concluded
Phala Phala report handed to the National Assembly speaker
The report will be debated by parliament on 6 December
Could the SARB sink Ramaphosa?
With re-election as ANC leader seemingly assured, there are questions about the impact of the exchange control probe by the central bank
Mkhwebane’s suspension rests on facts, not optics, Concourt hears
Advocate for the president tells the apex court the high court finding that her suspension was retaliation was refuted by the ample grounds for the decision
Standard Bank flags Mashatile’s ‘stealthy’ bid for ANC presidency
The bank says the ANC treasurer general has positioned himself as the perfect ‘compromise candidate’ for party president
Kevlar Cyril’s Phalamentary gift
There was no ‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’ from the opponents of the step-aside rule, who suddenly supported it, hoping to oust him
Ramaphosa’s fate lies in report
Parliament has agreed to an extension for the report by the Ngcobo panel on whether Cyril Ramaphosa should
face impeachment