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The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: ‘Cyril must fall' march
Here's your daily news update for Thursday, 17 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, has seemingly shrugged off claims about a coup threat. Furthermore, US Grammy award-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been announced as the headline act for this year's Delicious Festival. Weather tomorrow: 18 July 2025 A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for damaging waves affecting small vessels between Alexander Bay and East London. Very cold conditions and scattered showers are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. 'Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day Several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The march, organised by Defend South Africa in collaboration with the United Civic Movements, is scheduled to start from the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad, Tshwane, at 10am and is destined for the Union Buildings. President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS Several organisations under the United Civic Movements will be joining the march. They will be marching against the rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, Phala Phala scandal and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. CONTINUE READING: 'Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day 'A coup is not discussed on social media': Holomisa says no need to press panic buttons Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, has seemingly shrugged off claims about a coup threat, amid growing conversations surrounding South Africa's national security. Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, disclosed this week that the security cluster had identified a 'potential risk' of a coup d'état. Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa. Picture: Gallo Images / Brenton Geach Speaking to the media at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday, Holomisa stressed that the security of the state remains a key priority. 'If there is anyone who has such plans, I think he or she is advised to stop that because it has been exposed. A coup is not discussed on social media, that's not a coup,' he said. CONTINUE READING: 'A coup is not discussed on social media': Holomisa says no need to press panic buttons Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival Fresh off her run of celebrating the 25th anniversary of her renowned album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the US Grammy award-winning singer has been announced as the headline act for this year's Delicious Festival. Her set at the 12th edition of the festival will include her son, YG Marley and Zion Marley, her former lover and bandmate Wyclef Jean. Lauryn Hill will hadline the Delicious Festival this year. Picture:mslaurynhill/Instagram On Thursday afternoon, the festival announced that it would feature the multiple Grammy Award-winning artists alongside South African singer-songwriters Zoë Modiga and Mandisi Dyantyis, and gospel ensemble Joyous Celebration, in its lineup for the music festival. CONTINUE READING: Lauryn Hill and sons to headline 12th edition of Delicious Festival MPs asked to recuse themselves from Mkhwanazi police corruption allegations probe While there is a lack of trust among top leaders of the South African Police Service (Saps), parliamentarians tasked with investigating Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims are also at each other's throats. An explosive joint police, justice and constitutional development committee meeting on Wednesday escalated when a Freedom Front Plus MP suggested that National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams recuse himself from the investigation process, citing a conflict of interest. Chairperson of the portfolio committee on police Ian Cameron. Picture: X / @ParliamentZA The committees have been requested to investigate allegations of corruption and collusion in Saps. Adams opened several cases against crime intelligence generals and Brigadiers late last year. CONTINUE READING: MPs asked to recuse themselves from Mkhwanazi police corruption allegations probe Police shortcomings and employee-staff relations to blame for farm murders — report A parliamentary report into farm murders has made several recommendations on how to deal with violent rural crime. The report was the result of a petition by civil society groups that asked for an investigation into attacks on the farming community and its economic impact. Image for illustrative purposes. Picture: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu Police shortcomings were noted as contributors to rural crime, specifically poorly resourced rural policing units. The committee heard how only 40% of police vehicles were properly suited for the terrain they are expected to cover, and that no horseback units were available in some provinces. CONTINUE READING: Police shortcomings and employee-staff relations to blame for farm murders — report Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: 'Where's the coup proof?' | SA man arrested in US raid | Ackermann named Bulls boss
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘Cyril must fall': Organisations march against Ramaphosa to Union Buildings on Mandela Day
The movements argue that the Ramaphosa administration has failed to address issues, and now residents are paying for it. Several civil movements have announced that they will commemorate Mandela Day on the streets, demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The march, organised by Defend South Africa in collaboration with the United Civic Movements, is scheduled to start from the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad, Tshwane, at 10am and is destined for the Union Buildings. Several organisations under the United Civic Movements will be joining the march. ALSO READ: MK party gives Ramaphosa until Mandela Day to resign 'One of the most devastating consequences of this administration's failure is the skyrocketing unemployment rate, which has increased from 29.1% in 2019 to 32% in 2024. The youth of South Africa, once promised a brighter future, now face 58% unemployment, up from 43% — a betrayal of the hopes and dreams of a generation,' say the organisations. They will be marching against the rising costs, unemployment, uncontrolled illegal immigration, crime, corruption, Phala Phala scandal and the state of the South African National Defence Force, among other issues. 'The statistics and scandals paint a clear picture of failure: rising unemployment, worsening poverty, escalating crime, uncontrolled illegal immigration, a collapsing military, widespread corruption, and a deliberate subversion of democracy. South Africa cannot afford to continue on this path. ALSO READ: 'Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents' – analyst 'The people must demand accountability and take action to remove a government that has neglected its duty to serve and protect its citizens.' 'Cyril Ramaphosa must fall' The movements argue that the Ramaphosa administration has failed to address these issues, and now residents are paying for it. 'South Africa is in crisis, the economy is on crutches, and illegal immigration is out of control. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's press media confirmed that this administration is corrupt to the core. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa's response 'a direct spit in the face of our revolutionary forefathers' – Sisulu foundation 'We demand his resignation and an end to state capture 2.0. We demand the removal of corrupt police officials, not the establishment of useless commissions. Ramaphosa did not have to appoint a commission; it's a game that he's playing. 'We demand action against Illegal immigration and control of borders. The informal economy must be handed back to South Africans. Cyril must fall, the people must rise.' In his weekly letter, Ramaphosa defended the establishment of the commission into Mkhwanazi's allegations. 'It is necessary that we establish the facts through an independent, credible and thorough process so that we can safeguard public confidence in the police service. This is particularly important as we seek to put the era of state capture behind us,' said Ramaphosa. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa says punitive action against Mchunu would set dangerous precedent 'In establishing this Commission of Inquiry, we are affirming our commitment to the rule of law, to transparency and accountability, and to building a South Africa in which all people are safe and secure.' Meanwhile, the MK party have given Ramaphosa until 9am on Friday, 18 July, or face a motion of no confidence.
