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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Cyril Ramaphosa

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SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC will campaign for an outright majority in the upcoming elections

SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC will campaign for an outright majority in the upcoming elections, to ensure stability and sustain progress in the country. The Inclusive Society Institute says while ANC support among eligible voters has plummeted to 33-percent, it is still likely to form a government but is unlikely to win a majority. Delivering the closing address at the ANC National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Ekurhuleni yesterday, […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 11

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ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa Deems Zuma’s Suspension Unfortunate but Necessary

In response to the suspension of former President Jacob Zuma from the African National Congress, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges the regrettable necessity of the National Executive Committee's action. Zuma's suspension, occurring over a month after expressing support for the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe party, was executed under Rule 25.60 of the ANC's constitution. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Ramaphosa emphasizes that the party must draw valuable lessons from this situation.

todayJanuary 30, 2024 9

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SA’s Youth Capital advocates for public employment programmes and internships

SA's Youth Capital advocates for public employment programmes and internships as solutions to bridge the gap between inexperienced job seekers and employers. This aligns with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for employers to consider hiring individuals lacking work experience. Youth Capital project lead, Kristal Duncan, emphasised to Newzroom Afrika that internship programmes offering pathways to employment could effectively address unemployment issues.

todayJanuary 26, 2024 21

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South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is the country’s proudest foreign policy moment in three decades

  By Peter Vale, University of Pretoria and Vineet Thakur On 11 January 2024, South Africa hauled Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the charge of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. This was for Israel’s indiscriminate bombing and siege of Gaza following the deadly 7 October attack on Israel by Hamas which claimed 1,200 Israeli lives. More than 25,000 Palestinians, at least half of them children, have […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 13

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South African President has called for continued multilateralism and the reform of the United Nations

South African's President has called for continued multilateralism and the reform of the United Nations. Cyril Ramaphosa was speaking during the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda. International governance, human rights and the Israel-Hamas war were the main topics of discussion at the meeting. The president says the global dispute and regional strife need to be resolved through negotiations.

todayJanuary 22, 2024 24

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South Africa’s ANC marks its 112th year with an eye on national elections, but its record is patchy and future uncertain

  By Sandy Africa, University of Pretoria The speech President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered at the 112th birthday celebration of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on 13 January can be seen as the party’s opening election gambit: a stadium packed to capacity, the display of a united leadership, and an invocation of three decades of success, delivered by a leader firmly in control of his party. The […]

todayJanuary 17, 2024 12

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Analyst warns Zuma’s expulsion may expose ANC secrets

SA Political analyst Fikile Vilakazi warns that former president Jacob Zuma, if expelled from the ANC, could expose sensitive information, posing a dilemma for the party. Vilakazi suggests Zuma, involved in apartheid-era intelligence gathering, might hold the ANC “to ransom,” and his revelations could lead to the organisation’s collapse. He says despite reasons to suspend Zuma, the ANC faces challenges. A leaked letter indicating Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s exit from Parliament adds […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 6

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SA’s President commends the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994

SA President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994. Speaking at the 112th birthday celebrations in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa highlighted what he deemed significant positive changes in the country compared to the apartheid era. He emphasised the progress made over the past 30 years, stating today’s South Africa is a vastly improved version. Ramaphosa says the party’s 112th anniversary […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 6

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South Africa’s Black Sash decries Sassa’s repeated failure to pay social grants as inexcusable

SA Human rights organisation, Black Sash, has criticised the South African Social Security Agency for missing the January payments. SASSA attributes the latest payment glitch to verification delays, leaving 150-thousand social grant beneficiaries without their money. The agency pledges double payments next month to rectify the issue. Black Sash spokesperson Thandi Henkerman deems SASSA’s actions unacceptable, accusing the agency of breaching its constitutional obligation.

todayJanuary 15, 2024 8

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