Cyril Ramaphosa

Bishop Kameeta Calls for Unity as Namibia Bid Farewell to Nujoma

People gathered at Heroes’ Acre on Saturday to witness the final farewell of the late Founding President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. During the solemn ceremony, Bishop Zephaniah Kameeta urged the nation to unite in Nujoma’s honor, calling for an end to political and tribal divisions. Nujoma was laid to rest in a mausoleum following a 21-gun salute, marking the nation’s tribute to his legacy. Among the international dignitaries in attendance were […]

March 3, 2025 14

South Africa

S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

March 1, 2025 26

Business / Economics

S.A’s President believes that South Africa and the US could still work together

S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that South Africa and the US could still work together and find solutions to their differences. This is as both US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, have opted not to attend the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting currently being held in Johannesburg, but instead sent senior diplomats as replacements. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the meeting on Thursday, […]

February 21, 2025 31

Business / Economics

President of S.A urges G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged the G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability, with a particular emphasis on African countries. The president delivered the opening address at Thursday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg. South Africa is hosting the first meeting of foreign ministers since taking over the G20 presidency from Brazil in December. Ramaphosa says more than 3.3-billion people live in countries where […]

February 21, 2025 25

South Africa

S.A’s Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocates for green industrialisation

S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocated for green industrialisation and investment in critical minerals to drive sustainable development. In his keynote address, he urged G20 leaders to support efforts that ensure the benefits of these minerals are shared globally, benefiting both the Global South and North. Ramaphosa said investing in green industries and minerals is key to addressing climate change and driving inclusive economic growth:

February 21, 2025 23

Business / Economics

President of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions and rising inequality. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, he emphasised that these issues threaten global stability and require coordinated solutions. Ramaphosa called for stronger financial support for developing nations, particularly in disaster recovery and the just energy transition:

February 21, 2025 30

Business / Economics

Ramaphosa Opens G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in S.A

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the G20 Foreign ministers meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg, marking the first meeting under South Africa’s G20 presidency. In his keynote address, Ramaphosa welcomed delegates and highlighted the significance of the summit being held on African soil for the first time. He called for greater cooperation and solidarity among nations to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and conflict:

February 21, 2025 33

South Africa

South Africa’s President to finalise the names of international envoys

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week finalise the names of international envoys to be dispatched to various countries to clarify his country’s foreign and domestic policies. This comes after US president Donald Trump halted aid funding to the country over the Expropriation Act, and offered refugee status to Afrikaners. In an interview with eNCA, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the envoys will be a broad delegation:

February 17, 2025 37

South Africa

Ramaphosa Honors Fallen S.A Soldiers as Peacekeepers

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers, who lost their lives in combat in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns in Africa. He officiated the handover of the mortal remains of the soldiers to their families at the Air Force Military Base in Pretoria on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa says South Africa remains firmly […]

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