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In S.A, the MK Party says the SONA was disappointing

In S.A, the MK Party says the state of the nation address was disappointing, hollow, and uninspiring. In his address on Thursday evening, president Cyril Ramaphosa made strong statements about investing in the future of South Africa and standing up to bullies on the global stage. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says Ramaphosa should have started his address by giving an update on the progress made to the promises […]

7 February, 2025

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In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA

In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […]

7 February, 2025

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S.A says the presence of its peacekeepers in DRC shows commitment to peace

S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the presence of South African peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a testament to the continued commitment to the peaceful resolution of one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Fourteen South African National Defence Force soldiers have been killed in fighting with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the DRC. In his state of the nation address on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said all […]

7 February, 2025

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Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries:

7 February, 2025

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ActionSA Slams S.A Government Over ‘Backroom Deals’ on NHI Act

ActionSA has condemned the government of national unity for what it calls backroom dealings regarding the National Health Insurance Act. The party alleges government is pushing the controversial legislation without adequate consultation and transparency. They claim that key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and opposition parties, were sidelined. ActionSA’s Kgosi Letlape argues the current act is flawed and unworkable, with government failing to address issues in public healthcare:

7 February, 2025

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US secretary of State won’t attend the G20 Summit in South Africa in protest over the Land Expropriation Act

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, in protest over the country’s Land Expropriation Act. In a post on social media platform X, Rubio says South Africa is doing very bad things, expropriating private property while using the G20 to promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability. He says his job is to advance America's national interests, […]

6 February, 2025

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COPE Expresses Deep Concern Ahead of SONA

S.A's Congress of the People says it approaches the State of the Nation Address with deep concern, as the government continues to drive South Africa into economic and social ruin. COPE’s, Pakes Dikgetsi, says year after year, SONA has become a stage for grand speeches, empty promises, and false hope, while the reality on the ground worsens for millions of citizens:

6 February, 2025

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SA Security Forces Ready for Peaceful SONA

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure of South Africa says it is confident that all necessary security deployments and plans are in place to guarantee a peaceful, safe, and secure State of the Nation Address. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the address in Cape Town this evening. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says no disruptions will be allowed and tolerated by law enforcement:

6 February, 2025

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Rea Vaya Bus Services Resume in Johannesburg After Suspension

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Transport says the Rea Vaya bus services have resumed after being temporarily suspended on Tuesday morning. The suspension of services followed the killing of two bus drivers in Soweto on Monday night. The metro’s spokesperson, Virgil James, says they have received a detailed safety and security plan from the Safety and Security Forum. He says the plan details the escort of Rea Vaya […]

6 February, 2025