1NPA head Shamila Batohi walks out of Chauke fitness inquiry after reprimand
Story gist: Shamila Batohi, head of South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority, walked out of an inquiry into Advocate Chauke’s fitness after receiving a reprimand.
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NPA head Shamila Batohi walks out of Chauke fitness inquiry after reprimand
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omit coverage entirely, leaving progressive and conservative perspectives absent. Center outlet EWN frames the story neutrally with a factual headline matching the title, emphasizing the walkout and reprimand without added tone, opinion, or selective details.
2Chaos as MK Party member collapses amid scuffle after motion of no confidence in KZN premier fails
Story gist: A motion of no confidence against the KwaZulu-Natal premier failed. An MK Party member collapsed amid a scuffle following the vote.
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Chaos as MK Party member collapses amid scuffle after motion of no confidence in KZN premier fails
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DA Leader salutes KZN GPU for defeating MONC and warns that chaos beckons if Unity Governments are allowed to fail
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Bias summary: Left-leaning coverage absent, omitting any pro-MK or anti-premier perspective. Center (TimesLIVE) emphasizes ‘chaos’ and physical collapse in neutral but sensational tone. Right (Democratic Alliance) frames MONC defeat as victory for KZN Government of Provincial Unity, saluting its success while warning of future ‘chaos’ if unity governments fail, highlighting stability and cautionary optimism.
3Madlanga interim report stays private, but Ramaphosa greenlights immediate criminal referrals
Story gist: The Madlanga interim report remains private. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa approved immediate criminal referrals.
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Madlanga interim report stays private, but Ramaphosa greenlights immediate criminal referrals
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting potential progressive emphasis on government accountability or conservative criticism of Ramaphosa’s intervention. Center outlet Daily Maverick frames neutrally via headline matching the story title, balancing report secrecy with approval for referrals, without added tone, emphasis, or notable omissions.
4IPHC leader Sandlana back in court
Story gist: IPHC leader Sandlana appeared back in court.
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IPHC leader Sandlana back in court
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Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story and its legal developments entirely. Center outlet eNCA used a neutral headline ‘IPHC leader Sandlana back in court,’ focusing solely on the court return without added context, tone, or emphasis. Left perspective absent may reflect low political relevance; right coverage similarly missing.