insert_link South Africa SA’s President Ramaphosa Issues Warning Against Election Violence and Vows Arrests for Instigators South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning, stating that individuals inciting election violence will face arrest. This comes in response to threats of bloodshed by the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party in KwaZulu-Natal if denied participation in the upcoming May 29 polls. Earlier today, supporters of the MK party attempted to disrupt the opening of the presidential imbizo in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, with provocative chants, prompting the President to […] todayMarch 8, 2024 5
South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Highlights Advancements in Professionalizing Public Service In his latest weekly newsletter, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reported significant strides in the government's efforts to professionalize the public service. He emphasized the importance of the Public Administration Management Amendment Bill and the Public Service Amendment Bill, noting that they are instrumental in enhancing the functionality of the public service, reinforcing accountability, and promoting increased efficiency. The National Assembly has already passed both pieces of legislation, and they […] todayMarch 5, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto – AP explains The African National Congress, which has governed the country since Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically-elected president in 1994, is set to launch its election manifesto in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. todayFebruary 24, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa SA’s Ramaphosa announces election date South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 29 May 2024 as the official date for the country’s national and provincial elections. Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya says the 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of democracy. todayFebruary 21, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier for Lack of Solutions in State of the Province Address The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has criticized Premier Panyaza Lesufi for not presenting viable solutions to improve residents' well-being in his State of the Province address delivered yesterday evening. The DA's Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, highlights that Lesufi failed to address the ongoing load-shedding crisis and instead deferred the solution to municipalities that are already struggling to provide basic services. todayFebruary 20, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa SA President Empowers Special Investigating Unit to Tackle Alleged Maladministration in Home Affairs South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted authorization for the Special Investigating Unit to initiate probes into suspected maladministration and unlawful conduct within the Home Affairs and the Rail Agency PRASA. The investigations have a targeted scope, aiming to recover state financial losses spanning at least ten years for Home Affairs and 14 years for PRASA. The SIU's focus will extend to scrutinizing improper conduct related to the installation of […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Highlights Progress in Tackling South Africa’s Long-Standing Electricity Crisis South African President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts that the government is achieving tangible advancements in resolving the 15-year-long electricity crisis. He points to enhanced maintenance at Eskom plants, resulting in damaged units returning to service ahead of schedule. In response to the state of the nation address in Parliament, Ramaphosa notes a significant uptick in rooftop solar installations by businesses and households, supported by government incentives. todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa DA Holds President Ramaphosa Responsible for Soldiers’ Deaths in DRC The Democratic Alliance in South Africa attributes the deaths of two South African Defence Force soldiers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, to President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA's national spokesperson for Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais, argues that Ramaphosa was warned against deploying additional troops due to inadequate capacity to combat the M23 rebels. Marais urges Parliament to intervene and prevent further loss of life. todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia South Africa Deploys 2,900 Troops to Eastern DRC to Address Decades-long Conflicts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa authorizes the deployment of 2,900 members of the South African National Defense Force to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The move aims to address decades-long conflicts between rival armed groups over land and resources, resulting in significant casualties and displacements. Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirms a budget allocation of over two billion rand for this deployment until December 15th. todayFebruary 14, 2024 15
