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Corruption in South Africa: new book lifts the lid on who profits - and their corporate enablers

The new book The Unaccountables: The Powerful Politicians and Corporations who Profit from Impunity is welcome for the way it contextualises corruption. It shows how politicians and bureaucrats could not implement corruption without their corporate and professional enablers – the accountants, auditors and advocates who make it all possible.

The Conversation

South Africa's ANC delay decision on Ramaphosa's future after misconduct inquiry

Leaders of South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) met on Friday after an inquiry found evidence President Cyril Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct, but they delayed a decision over whether he should stay in his post.

France 24

EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job

South Africa’s president might lose his job as he faces possible impeachment over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars stashed inside a couch on his farm

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World Cup Revenge on Ghanaian Minds as Uruguay Sweat

Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday. With Portugal already qualified from Group H, Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea are battling for the other last 16 place in Qatar, said AFP. The key…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Africa's ANC delays decision on 'Farmgate' as Ramaphosa allies rally

Reuters

South Africa's ANC chairman denies Ramaphosa is considering resigning

The chairman of South Africa's governing African National Congress, Gwede Mantashe, in an interview with local television station Newzroom Afrika on Friday denied that President Cyril Ramaphosa was considering resigning.

Reuters

Nelson Mandela podcast illuminates rare side of anti-apartheid activist

In revelatory tapes that have never been heard before, journalist Richard Stengel probes Mandela’s political pragmatism and public sainthood

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Handscomb gets final India push in CA XI

Peter Handscomb has been given a final red-ball match to push his claims for the India Test tour, named to captain a Cricket Australia XI against South Africa.

AAP

Ghana vs Uruguay live stream: How can I watch World Cup 2022 game for FREE on TV in UK today?

It’s likely to be a feisty affair this afternoon as Ghana and Uruguay face each other in a crucial World Cup clash, 12 years on from their infamous quarter-final in South Africa.

Evening Standard

Ghana eager to avenge 2010 Uruguay World Cup defeat

Since Ghana’s controversial defeat to Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup, fans have been waiting for a rematch – and revenge.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's leader faces calls to resign over charges of cash stuffed in couches

The calls for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign follow allegations that Ramaphosa tried to conceal the theft of a huge sum of cash stuffed into couches at his farm in 2020.

WEKU

South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter?

With Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure, we look at what the scandal could mean for the country

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa has all options over panel report - spokesman

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has "all options on the table" regarding a report by a panel of experts that found preliminary evidence that he may have violated the consitution and committed misconduct, Ramaphosa's spokesman said on Thursday.

Reuters

Explainer-The Phala Phala farmgate scandal hanging over South Africa's Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been under mounting pressure since an inquiry found evidence he may have committed serious misconduct in relation to a large amount of cash stolen from his game farm.

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Ghana star expects 'fiery' Black Stars performance as they come face to face with Luis Suarez

The Group H encounter gives Ghana the chance of revenge, 12 years after their heartbreaking elimination at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

Reuters

South Africa's Ramaphosa: from activist to businessman to wounded president

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen and then its most powerful politician, was battling for his political survival on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African president faces threat of impeachment over farm scandal

A report has found preliminary evidence he may have violated his oath of office after millions of dollars were allegedly stolen from his private farm

The Conversation

South Africa's President Ramaphosa could be impeached - 3 essential reads on the Phala Phala scandal

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has an impeachment case to answer. This was the finding of the independent parliamentary panel probing the scandal over the theft of thousands of US dollars stashed illegally on his farm, Phala Phala. The three person panel, headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, found…

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The Independent UK

More calls for South Africa leader to quit over theft probe

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to step down after a parliamentary probe found he may have breached the country’s anti-corruption laws in connection with the alleged theft of a large amount of money from his Phala Phala game farm

The Guardian - UK

Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance over ‘Farmgate’ corruption scandal

South Africa’s political crisis deepens after panel says president should face scrutiny over ability to stay in office

Reuters

S.African foreign minister: panel report on Ramaphosa 'troubling moment'

A panel report that found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have violated his oath of office is a "troubling moment" for the government and governing party, South Africa's foreign minister Naledi Pandor said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference.

The Conversation

Pit bull attacks in South Africa - a historian sheds light on the issues

Pit bulls have been in the news in South Africa after a series of deadly attacks on humans by the dogs. There have been revenge attacks on the dogs and politicians have called for their ban – tapping into a history of dogs being used by their white owners to…

Reuters

Ramaphosa's future in balance over South Africa 'farmgate' scandal

Cyril Ramaphosa's future as South African president hung in the balance on Thursday, as his office said he was exploring options after a report found evidence he may have committed misconduct over a stash of cash stolen from his game farm.

Liverpool Echo

'An unbelievable feeling' - Everton midfielder made World Cup history in his home city

Everton and the World Cup: Steven Pienaar grew up under apartheid but got to play in Africa's first World Cup game which took place in the city of his birth

Tribune News Service

South Africa president in peril as panel sees case for his impeachment

An advisory panel established by South Africa’s parliament found there are grounds for lawmakers to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with a scandal over a robbery at his game farm, a finding that could ultimately cost him his job.

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