THE POLITICAL ARENA | Inside the Phala Phala storm
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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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The claim that these four individuals appeared together is corroborated by the Daily Dispatch and supported by the context of 'The Political Arena' web search result.
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— Lizeka Tandwa.Editor. Kgothatso Madisa. Sowetan. Reporter. Sibongakonke Shoba. Sunday Times. Political Editor.
https://www.parliament.gov.za/state-nation-2020-media-accred…
https://www.parliament.gov.za/state-nation-2020-media-accred…
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— 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…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/podcasts/2026-04-17-the-politica…
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— 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…
https://intelligentrelations.com/journalist/kgothatso-madisa…
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“Lizeka Tandwa is the TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor”
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Three independent web sources (Sunday Times, Daily Dispatch, and Intelligent Relations) explicitly confirm Lizeka Tandwa's role as Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times.
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— 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…
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/author/lizeka-tandwa…
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— Lizeka Tandwa is the Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times.The rollout of digital IDs and the modernisation of the department of home affairs will not displace its current staff, …
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/author/lizeka-tandwa/
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/author/lizeka-tandwa/
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— Lizeka Tandwa. Digital Politics Editor.Lizeka Tandwa is the Digital Politics Editor for TimesLIVE and the Sunday Times. She specializes in government and politics, world affairs, and regional interest…
https://intelligentrelations.com/journalist/lizeka-tandwa/
https://intelligentrelations.com/journalist/lizeka-tandwa/
“Hajra Omarjee is the Business Day political editor”
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Multiple independent news sources (Sowetan and Daily Dispatch) confirm Hajra Omarjee is the Business Day political editor.
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— Hajra Omarjee is Business Day politics editor
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-05-08-the-political-aren…
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-05-08-the-political-aren…
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— Hajra Omarjee is Business Day political editor
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
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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 Kgot…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
“Sibongakonke Shoba is the Sowetan editor”
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Two independent cross-references from Daily Dispatch confirm Sibongakonke Shoba is the Sowetan editor.
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— Sibongakonke Shoba is Sowetan editor
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
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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 Kgot…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
“Kgothatso Madisa is a Sunday Times political journalist”
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Corroborated by Daily Dispatch and the Intelligent Relations journalist profile which identifies Kgothatso Madisa as a political reporter/journalist at the Sunday Times.
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— Kgothatso Madisa is Sunday Times political journalist
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
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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 Kgot…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-16-the-politica…
“impeachment debate unfolding in parliament”
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Multiple sources (Google News and IBTimes) confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment attempts and debates in the South African parliament.
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— 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…
https://www.ibtimes.com/safricas-ramaphosa-faces-heated-impe…
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— South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa reviews the honour guard, on the day he meets Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adri…
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/what-happens-next-as-south-a…
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/what-happens-next-as-south-a…
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— 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…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
“the Ngcobo panel report”
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The provided web search results for 'the Ngcobo panel report' are irrelevant, returning results for Xbox and Microsoft Access reports instead of the political report mentioned.
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— Layout view is the most intuitive view to use for report modification, and can be used for nearly all the changes you would want to make to a report in Access. In Layout view, the report is actually r…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/access/modify-edit-or-ch…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/access/modify-edit-or-ch…
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— Find out how to report a player on Xbox who has behaved in an inappropriate way or posted inappropriate content.
https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/family-online-safety/enf…
https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/family-online-safety/enf…
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— You can create a variety of different reports in Access, ranging from the simple to the complex. Begin by thinking about your report's record source. Whether your report is a simple listing of records…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/access/create-a-simple-r…
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/access/create-a-simple-r…
“Thoko Didiza is the National Assembly speaker”
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The provided web search results for Thoko Didiza are completely irrelevant, returning information about LeBron James and the LA Lakers.
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— Team: Los Angeles Lakers Born: December 30, 1984 (Age: 41-122d) in Akron, Ohio Relatives: Son Bronny James High School: St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio Recruiting Rank: 2003 (1) Draft: Cleveland C…
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.htm…
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.htm…
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— Checkout the latest and historical year by year stats of Los Angeles Lakers along with the list of all time top 12 players and more on Basketball-Reference.com
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/
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— Checkout the latest Los Angeles Lakers Schedule and Results for regular season, playoffs and more on Basketball-Reference.com
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2010_games.ht…
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