Mogotsi tells lawyers ‘get me out of here’
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has instructed his lawyers, “Get me out of here,” from custody. The instruction was reported as Mogotsi appeared in court, with eNCA confirming the businessman’s frustration with detention conditions. The case is being followed closely as part of the broader political-business corruption investigations cycle. (Source: eNCA, May 18 2026)
Helen Suzman Foundation challenges Malema JSC fitness
A new court application by the Helen Suzman Foundation argues that Parliament has a constitutional obligation to assess whether EFF leader Julius Malema remains fit to serve on the Judicial Service Commission, given his record. The application opens a substantive legal question about the standards Parliament must apply when assessing JSC members. (Source: Daily Maverick, May 18 2026)
Ramaphosa-Trump high-stakes White House meeting
President Cyril Ramaphosa will have a high-stakes encounter with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday May 21, in a meeting that could either reset SA’s strained U.S. relationship or become a Zelensky-style disaster. The trade and BEE policy positioning are both expected on the agenda. (Source: Daily Maverick, May 17 2026)
Sibanyoni in court
Taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni appeared in court Monday. The high-profile taxi industry figure’s case is part of the broader effort to break the violence economy in the minibus taxi sector. (Source: eNCA, May 18 2026)
Xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals condemned
South African Police Service has condemned xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and others. The condemnation lands at a moment when intra-African migration politics are sharpening across multiple host countries, and direct diplomatic engagement between Pretoria and Accra is now likely. (Source: GhanaWeb, May 17 2026)