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The independent panel investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in 2020 has officially handed over its report today to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. SABC Parliamentary reporter Abra Barbier caught up with various political parties for their reactions

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula accepted the final report on investigations into President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in 2020. The panel, headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, was tasked to investigate whether there is prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa had violated his oath of office during and following the robbery at his private farm in Limpopo. Mapisa explains the process to be followed going forward

The independent panel investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in 2020 has officially handed over its report on the to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The panel, headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, was tasked to investigate whether there is prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa had violated his oath of office during and following the robbery at his private farm Phala Phala in Limpopo. The panel was established to determine whether Ramaphosa will be subjected to a process that could lead to his removal from office. This is what retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo had to say in handing over the report

he ANC's Acting Secretary-General, Paul Mashatile, says the party will have a special meeting of top officials this week as the report surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Phala Phala farm is finalised. The Section 89 panel is expected to hand the report to National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa- Nqakula on tomorrow. The independent parliamentary panel was tasked with investigating whether the President should face an impeachment inquiry after a complaint by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) over Ramaphosa's alleged concealment of the theft of a large sum in foreign currency from his Limpopo farm two years ago. Mashatile says the ANC's top officials will look into the findings of the report. He was speaking to the SABC in an exclusive interview yesterday* (monday 28 November). Zoleka Qodashe reports...

Protests against China's strict zero-COVID policy and restrictions on freedoms have spread to at least a dozen cities around the world in a show of solidarity with rare displays of defiance in China over the weekend. Meanwhile, a South African laboratory study using Covid-19 samples from an immunosuppressed individual over six months has shown that the virus evolved to become more pathogenic. Experts say this means the new variant could cause more illness than the current predominant omicron strain. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Alex Sigal, from the Africa Health Research Institute

Members of Parliament in the Section 194 inquiry into Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office are deliberating about the application for the removal of the evidence leaders, advocate Nazreen Bawa and Ncumisa Mayosi. Advocate Mkhwebane's legal team accuses the pair of being biased against her. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our reporter on this story, Abongwe Khobokane

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The Azanian's People's Organisation (AZAPO) has opened a case of crimen injuria and incitement of violence against alleged racist Belinda Magor. She is expected to appear in court in March next year after she was released on warning for allegedly calling black people rapists, thieves, and calling for them to be banned and killed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy President of Azapo, Kekeletso Khena

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants the two evidence leaders in the Section 194 hearings, Nazreen Bawa and Ncumisa Mayosi to be removed. Mkhwebane, through her legal counsel Dali Mpfu, says the main ground for her application is the disclosure of fees by the evidence leaders, paid to certain advocates. This is the second application for the recusal of the evidence leaders. The first was brought by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa, last month. Mkhwebane's legal team says they do not believe that she will receive a fair hearing if the current evidence leaders continue. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Bulelani Phillip

Murder convict, Nthuthuko Shoba has been denied leave to appeal his life sentence for orchestrating the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule. Pule was eight-months pregnant when she was killed by Muzikayise Malepane - a man hired by Shoba. Shoba'ss defence lawyer believes a higher court could come to a different conclusion about some facts. Hitman Muzikayise Malepane's testimony formed part of crucial state evidence against Shoba during the trial. Acting Judge at the Johannesburg high Court, Judge Stuart Wilson had this to say when handing down judgement...

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An East London Pitbull owner, Noeleen Fourie has shared details of how her dog mauled and killed a one year old infant. The incident happened on Wednesday in the surburb of Cambridge where, the infant was rushed to the local hospital for medical assistance but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. SABC reporter in East London, Abongile Jantjies spoke to Fourie and SPCA's General Manager in East London

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Consumer price inflation picked up slightly in October, rising to 7,6% from 7,5% in September. The monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,4%, up from 0,1%. The main contributors to the 7,6% annual inflation rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages; housing and utilities; transport; and miscellaneous goods and services. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Annabelle Bishop, Chief Economits at Investec

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Government is urgently seeking funds to buy diesel needed to fuel some of Eskom's power plants. This comes after Eskom announced that outages will intensify this week. Eskom has run out of diesel and it's reported it may not be replenished until the 1st April next year. Load shedding will be pushed to stage 4 today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to energy analyst Chris Yelland.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumed at the Pretoria High Court today. The trial has been postponed until next year. This is due to new legal council introduced to the court today to represent accused number 1 and 2 in the murder trial. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, reporter Chriselda Lewis live from the Pretoria High Court

The Correctional Services Department says it is still studying the judgment of the Supreme of Appeal in Bloemfontein in the former president Jacob Zuma's medical parole appeal case. The SCA has upheld the High Court order which declared Zuma's release on medical parole unlawful, he'll not serve his remaining sentence. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to News24 legal journalist Karyn Maughan

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EFF MP Mbuyiseli Ndlozi's prediction that President Cyril Ramaphosa must be the first president whom the new National Assembly Rule 129 must be tested on, has become a reality. Ndlozi made this in November 2018 during the debate on the adoption of the rule by the Assembly. Rule 129 outlines the processes to be followed when a National Assembly Member tables a motion for the removal of a President from office in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. The rule was developed following successful Constitutional Court challenge by the EFF in December 2017. The EFF was joined by the UDM, COPE and the DA. They wanted the assembly to hold former President Jacob Zuma accountable for violating the constitution in relations to his failure to implement the Public Protector's remedial action into the Nkandla security upgrades. Mercedes Besent looks back at how Ndlozi ended up being kicked out of the chamber by House Chairperson Mmatlala Boroto, for refusing to withdraw his comments that Rule 129 must be tested on Ramaphosa. She sent us this snippet.

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