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THE POLITICAL ARENA | Inside the Phala Phala storm

Dailydispatch · · 169 words · By TimesLIVE TimesLIVE
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“TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa is joined by Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, and Sunday Times political journalist Kgothatso Madisa”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of 'The Political Arena' and list Hajra Omarjee, Sibongakonke Shoba, and Kgothatso Madisa as the political team involved. Lizeka Tandwa's role as editor is also supported by other evidence in the set.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kgothatso Madisa is a political reporter at the Sunday Times. He covers a range of themes including government and politics, international affairs, and public policy, with a focus on current affairs a…
https://intelligentrelations.com/journalist/kgothatso-madisa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lizeka Tandwa.Editor. Kgothatso Madisa. Sowetan. Reporter. Sibongakonke Shoba. Sunday Times. Political Editor.
https://www.parliament.gov.za/state-nation-2020-media-accred…
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web search NEUTRAL — In episode 3 of The Political Arena, the team asks if the DA can appeal to SA’s majority. April 17, 2026 at 5:24 pm.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/podcasts/2026-04-17-the-politica…
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“Lizeka Tandwa is TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor”
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Three independent web search results explicitly state that Lizeka Tandwa is the Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times.
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web search NEUTRAL — Digital Politics Editor. Lizeka Tandwa is the Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times.
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/author/lizeka-tandwa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lizeka Tandwa is the Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times.Lizeka Tandwa's coverage mainly focuses on government and politics in South Africa, with a significant emphasis on the A…
https://intelligentrelations.com/journalist/lizeka-tandwa/
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web search NEUTRAL — Politics. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned DA leader John Steenhuisen he will not yield to threats. Jacob Zuma takes Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC to court.
https://www.theherald.co.za/authors/lizeka-tandwa/
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“Hajra Omarjee is Business Day political editor”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference from the Sowetan and multiple web search results including Business Day and Sunday Times.
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web search NEUTRAL — Business Day’s political editor, Hajra Omarjee, discusses local government elections and the political manoeuvring taking place in the lead-up to November 4.
https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-05-04-watch-politica…
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web search NEUTRAL — Business Day. RCL Foods warns that cheap sugar imports are eroding profits and threatening the stability of South Africa’s sugar industry. CEO Paul Cruickshank says urgent tariff protection is needed …
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessdayza/video/7610695859092671…
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web search NEUTRAL — In this debut episode of The Political Arena, Arena Holdings’ political team, Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba and Sunday Times political reporter Kgothat…
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-03-27-…
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“Sibongakonke Shoba is Sowetan editor”
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The Sunday Times web result explicitly identifies Sibongakonke Shoba as the 'Sowetan editor'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Supportez-vous les uns les autres, et, si l'un a sujet de se plaindre de l'autre, pardonnez-vous réciproquement. De même que Christ vous a pardonné, pardonnez-vous aussi.
https://saintebible.com/matthew/18-22.htm
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 21, 2025 · J'ai pardonné plus de 50 fois, chaque fois qu'elle recommençait. Aujourd'hui, on se parle à nouveau, et c'est grâce à ça. (Elle m'a même offert un vélo vintage pour mon anniversaire – u…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 26, 2019 · Tu t’aperçois, mon ami, que Jésus ne joue pas avec le pardon dans ta vie. L’évangile du jour est d’une évidence totale. « En ce temps-là, Pierre s’approcha de Jésus pour lui demander : …
https://www.pierrelacroix.com/blogue/pardonnes-tu-juste-7-fo…
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“Kgothatso Madisa is Sunday Times political journalist”
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Three independent web search results (Sunday Times, Daily Dispatch, and a general search result) confirm Kgothatso Madisa is a political reporter for the Sunday Times.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kgothatso Madisa. Journalist. Kgothatso Madisa is a political reporter for the Sunday Times.
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/author/kgothatso-mad…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kgothatso Madisa. Journalist. Kgothatso Madisa is a political reporter for the Sunday Times.
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/author/kgothatso-madisa/
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web search NEUTRAL — Kgothatso Madisa is a political reporter for the Sunday Times.
https://www.theherald.co.za/authors/kgothatso-madisa/
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“there is a Ngcobo panel report”
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Multiple sources confirm the existence of a panel led by retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo that investigated the Phala Phala matter and delivered a report.
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web search NEUTRAL — The panel was given 30-days in which to conduct its business and compile a report for Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for her to table before the National Assembly. One extension of 13 days to the 30-day dead…
https://www.biznews.com/leadership/phala-phala-report-ramaph…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the Ramaphosa case, the panel—led by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo—concluded that such evidence existed. Stage 2: Parliamentary Adoption: The National Assembly must vote to adopt the panel's …
https://softwhere.com.co/south-african-constitutional-mechan…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Section 89 panel, led by retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo, that investigated the Phala Phala farm theft handed over its report to the Speaker earlier on Wednesday. Mapisa-Nqakula says the hand…
https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/south-africans-are-anxious…
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“there is an impeachment debate unfolding in parliament”
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Multiple news sources (IBTimes, NTV Kenya, and Google News) report on the impeachment proceedings and debates regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa in the South African parliament.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling.South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa vows to fight impeachment attempts. 3 days ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa risks facing impeachment AFP. South Africa's parliament is to debate Tuesday whether to initiate proceedings to remove scandal-engulfed President Cyril Ramaphos…
https://www.ibtimes.com/safricas-ramaphosa-faces-heated-impe…
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web search NEUTRAL — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed.
https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/what-happens-next-as-south-afric…
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“Thoko Didiza is National Assembly speaker”
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Wikipedia and the official South African Government website both confirm that Angela Thokozile Didiza was elected as Speaker of the National Assembly on 14 June 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Speaker is the leader of the National Assembly.The Speaker represents the institution during signing of international treaties, conventions and declarations that must locate South Africa within it…
https://www.parliament.gov.za/na-presiding-officers
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web search NEUTRAL — Angela Thokozile Didiza is a South African politician serving as Speaker of the National Assembly since 14 June 2024.Didiza was first elected to the ANC National Executive Committee in 1997. She was a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoko_Didiza
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web search NEUTRAL — Angela Thokozile Didiza was elected as Speaker of the National Assembly on 14 June 2024. She was Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in the sixth administration under the leader…
https://www.gov.za/about-government/contact-directory/parlia…
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