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[NPASouthAfrica @NPA_Prosecutes]

NPA Successfully Opposes Bail Appeal of Schedule 6 Repeat Offender Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke

[Zoleka Qodashe @ZOLEKV_Q]

[BREAKING] President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally opposed the direct urgent appeal launched before the Constitutional Court which seeks to overturn the judgment of the Western Cape High Court halting impeachment proceedings against him.

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[SABC News @SABCNews]

BREAKING NEWS: NCC leader and MP Fadiel Adams has been suspended by Parliament, under the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act. For more visit https://t.co/TS6YUmN424. #FadielAdams #Parliament #SouthAfrica

[Zoleka Qodashe @ZOLEKV_Q]

[BREAKING] Adv Griffiths Madonsela (SC) has been recommended as Evidence Leader of Parliament’s Impeachment Committee in proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

9 voted in favour of Madonsela, 7 voted for Adv Kate Hofmeyer (SC) while 11 abstained.

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[RSAJudiciary @OCJ_RSA]

3 August 2026

Media Advisory

Chief Justice M M L Maya mourns the passing of retired Judge Eberhard Bertelsmann

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, and members of the South African Judiciary have learnt with profound sadness of the passing of retired Judge Eberhard Bertelsmann.

[RSAJudiciary @OCJ_RSA]

04 August 2026

Judicial Service Commission

[ERRATUM] Judicial Vacancies: Shortlisted Candidates – October 2026 Interviews

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued an erratum to the notice published on 31 July 2026 regarding the shortlisted candidates for judicial vacancies in the Superior Courts.

The notice has been amended to reflect that there are two (2) vacancies in the Competition Appeal Court, and not one (1) as previously stated. Comments on the suitability of shortlisted candidates must reach the JSC Secretariat by Friday, 11 September 2026.

#JSC #JudiciaryRSA #OCJ_RSA

[SABC News @SABCNews]

BREAKING NEWS | Dr John Hlophe, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s first deputy president, has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. He will, however, remain the party’s parliamentary leader. Duduzane Zuma will now be the MK Party's first deputy president.

[De Rebus @DeRebusJournal]

In the cover feature article, Legal Practitioner Trudie Broekmann analyses the SCA's ground-breaking judgment holding banks liable as suppliers for defective financed vehicles. https://t.co/PdnKRPfg2c

[Zoleka Qodashe @ZOLEKV_Q]

[BREAKING] The Section 89 Committee has petitioned the Constitutional Court for direct access to appeal the judgment of the Western Cape High Court that put a temporary halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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[Kaizer Chiefs @KaizerChiefs]

Phili puts pen to paper for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to announce the signing of exciting and highly sought-after young winger Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC.

We warmly welcome Langelihle to the Gold & Black family and look forward to a positive and successful career with Amakhosi.

#WelcomePhili #Amakhosi4Life

[GBC @GBC_Press]

🇮🇱 JUST IN: ​The International Court of Justice announced that it has jurisdiction to try Israel.

"Israel will be tried for genocide."

[Sihle Mavuso @ZANewsFlash]

BREAKING NEWS: Suspended Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, has obtained a court order temporarily interdicting Parliament and President Cyril Ramaphosa with proceeding with impeaching.

This would be while Mbenenge and his legal team are still trying to review and set aside the findings of the Judicial Services Commission - KZN Tonight Podcast

[Bafana Bafana @BafanaBafana]

Thank You, Coach Hugo Broos. A Grateful Nation Salutes You. 🇿🇦💚💛⚽️
​Coach, ​today, as you step down from your role as Head Coach of Bafana Bafana, we want to pause and extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for everything you have poured into South African football.

[Zoleka Qodashe @ZOLEKV_Q]

[BREAKING] The Chief Justice has issued directives for opposing parties to the interdict appeal to file their papers by Aug 5. While this is a crucial step in determining if the appeal will be heard on ATM’s requested date of 10-14 August, it is not decisive.

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[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

MEDIA ADVISORY

TO         :     ALL MEDIA
ATTENTION :     NEWS EDITORS
DATE       :     THURSDAY, 30 JULY 2026

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR MEDIA BRIEFING BY MINISTER KUBAYI AND THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ON IDAC DEVELOPMENTS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES

Members of the media are hereby informed that the media briefing by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) on IDAC developments and remedial measures will no longer take place at the National Prosecuting Authority Headquarters. The new venue for the media briefing is GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1030 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.

The briefing will still take place today, Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 17h00. It follows the resignation of the former Head of IDAC, Advocate Andrea Johnson, and will provide clarity on key developments to ensure continuity and stability within the Directorate while processes to address the leadership vacancy are underway.

In addition, the briefing will reaffirm the commitment of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority to maintain the operational effectiveness of IDAC, ensuring institutional stability, and reinforcing public confidence in South Africa’s anti- corruption efforts.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the media briefing as follows:

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 17h00
Venue: GCIS Tshedimosetso House, Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room
1030 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria

Members of the media are requested to confirm attendance by contacting Ms Phindi Mjonondwane, on 083 402 4787 or [email protected].

Enquiries: Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development – 064 933 3628 or Mr Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority – 082 306 8888.

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

[Nonhlanhla M👩🏽‍⚖️⚖️ @Attorney_Bae]

Returning defective cars - lessons for the buyer:

1. A consumer who purchased a defective vehicle and experienced recurring material defects, has the right to reject further repairs and claim a refund.

[UEFA @UEFA]

Further UEFA statement on FIFA plans: ⬇️

[Justice, Crime Prevention and Security @CrimeWatch_RSA]

[ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONERS]

WESTERN CAPE

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Venue: SAPS Provincial Headquarters, 25 Alfred Street, Cape Town
Time: 11:00

NORTH WEST

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Venue: Disaster Management Centre, Mahikeng, North West
Time: 11:00

LIMPOPO

Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Venue: SAPS Provincial Headquarters, 44 Schoeman Street, Polokwane
Time: 09:00

MPUMALANGA

Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Venue: SAPS Provincial Headquarters, 7 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit
Time: 14:00

[Ziyanda N @ZiyandaNgcobo]

JUST IN:

NDPP PROVISIONALLY WITHDRAWS CHARGES AGAINST LT GEN DUMISANI KHUMALO, BRIGADIER DINEO MOKWELE & OTHERS FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIONS IN MAY THIS YEAR

In a letter seen by Newzroom Afrika, Mothibi has notified Khumalo,Mokwele & the other co-accuseds lawyers that further investigative steps are required by IDAC before a final prosecutorial decision can be made.

“For avoidance of doubt, the matter may not be re-enrolled,nor may any fresh decision to prosecute be taken , without my express written approval”

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[Ayanda Allie @AyandaAllie]

I was not going to comment but I realise that as a public representative, I owe you an explanation.

This is my version of events.

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