RC 260820SAfmElvis Presslin
Thursday, 20 August 2026
A packed morning of political accountability and justice disputes, led by Ramaphosa's objection to the impeachment evidence leader, the DA's finance-cluster move against Dr Mark Berg, and an NPA withdrawal in a Crime Intelligence case.
- 05:02
Parliament's impeachment committee will seek legal advice after Cyril Ramaphosa objected to Adv Andani Madonsela as evidence leader, citing possible conflict of interest and prior comments on Phala Phala.
- 05:47
The DA removed Dr Mark Berg from its finance cluster and finance committee while the Reserve Bank investigates Costello, after an affidavit alleged about R4 billion in possible exchange-control contraventions and a conflict of interest.
- 05:53
The NPA has agreed to unconditionally withdraw charges against Crime Intelligence Brigadier Daneo Moquelo, with her lawyer saying the prosecution should never have proceeded on the facts and thresholds presented.
- 05:20
Westbury residents and faith leaders will march on Friday for a local state of disaster in Wards 69 and 82, saying gang violence, shootings and even Uzi attacks have overwhelmed policing and everyday life.