It’s Friday, 8 May, and this is News Bite, your fast, reliable update on South Africa and the world, with Marcelle Gordon.
Parliament is under pressure after the Constitutional Court ruled that the National Assembly acted inconsistently with the Constitution in its handling of the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. Opposition parties are calling for the impeachment process to move forward following the judgment, while the ANC says it will abide by the ruling.
Health authorities across the globe are tracing passengers connected to the MV Hondius after the World Health Organization confirmed five cases of the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the cruise ship. South African health officials continue monitoring contacts linked to the outbreak while urging calm.
Johannesburg residents may face another sharp increase in water-related charges, with the city proposing a 66 percent increase in its water demand management levy from July, alongside higher consumption costs.
Disaster management teams say conditions have stabilised in parts of the Southern Cape after severe flooding forced evacuations and damaged infrastructure in the Garden Route and Kouga regions.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after renewed clashes in the Gulf, despite ongoing ceasefire claims from President Donald Trump.
Marcelle also keeps an eye on a deadly accident in Limpopo that claimed eight lives, after a bus travelling from Malawi to Gauteng suffered a suspected mechanical failure.
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The Junior Boks are preparing for their Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Gqeberha, while Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has called for better fixture scheduling ahead of the Caf Champions League final.
And finally, legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday after nearly eight decades of bringing the natural world into homes across the globe.
That’s your News Bite for 8 May 2026.
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