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21 May 2026, 12:13 GMT

[SAnews.gov.za] Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026.

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14 May 2026, 06:42 GMT

[DW] Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a parliament accommodating former adversaries?

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South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?
7 May 2026, 12:37 GMT By info@newera.com.na (New Era)

[New Era] The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects the challenges of managing information in a fast-moving and open democratic society.

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7 May 2026, 11:25 GMT

[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.

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South Africa: South Africans Are Not a Xenophobic People - Presidential Spokesperson
7 May 2026, 11:22 GMT

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Nigeria: Court Convicts Former Minister of Fraud
6 May 2026, 13:56 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg's mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy.

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South Africa: Finance Minister Warns Joburg Is in 'Severe Financial Distress' in Letter to Mayor Morero
22 Apr 2026, 14:21 GMT By govcom@gcis.pww.gov.za (Govt of SA)

[Govt of SA] The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa. These reports falsely claim that citizens of the Kingdom of Lesotho may now enter the Republic using only their national ID cards.

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22 Apr 2026, 08:03 GMT

[263Chat] Several Zimbabweans are feared dead after a cross-border bus veered off the road and plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning along the N1 highway near Makhado in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Feared Dead After Bus Crash in South Africa
22 Apr 2026, 06:57 GMT

[Premium Times] A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart, Ahmed Dangiwa.

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Nigeria: Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister
22 Apr 2026, 05:14 GMT

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF is planning to flood Parliament with over 45,000 written submissions in favour of the highly contested Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, leaked messages have revealed.

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Zimbabwe: Plot to Flood Parliament with 45K Written Submissions in Favour of Constitutional Leaked
15 Apr 2026, 08:56 GMT

[Premium Times] Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action.

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Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities
11 Apr 2026, 12:54 GMT

[RFI] Zimbabwe could be pushed back towards a one-party state under proposed constitutional changes that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule and reshape how leaders are chosen - a move that critics say will weaken key democratic checks.

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10 Apr 2026, 09:25 GMT

[Premium Times] Mr Gebi, a lawmaker in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) on Friday, 03 April, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

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10 Apr 2026, 05:09 GMT

[263Chat] The recent public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) were presented as a nationwide consultation exercise but a new report suggests the process was marked by intimidation, restricted participation and unequal access to voice.

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Zimbabwe: Report Exposes Flaws in Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 Hearings
10 Apr 2026, 05:02 GMT

[Premium Times] Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the country.

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Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Counters U.S. Advisory Warning Citizens Against Travel to Nigeria