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Cyril Ramaphosa

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Resignation calls for Nzimande and Khosa intensify over kickback allegations

Demands for the resignation of South Africa's Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and National Students Financial Aid Scheme board chair Ernest Khosa have intensified amidst allegations of receiving millions of rand in kickbacks from service providers. Nzimande's spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi told Newzroom Africa that it’s a witch hunt. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the party's shadow ministers and student organisation will mass mobilize campaigns for South African President […]

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Former South African President Zuma withdraws his support of the ANC ahead of general elections

Advocate Modidima Mannya, speaking to Newzroom Afrika, stressed that as a member of the African National Congress, former South African President Jacob Zuma is obligated to follow the party's constitution. This follows Mr. Zuma's withdrawal of support for the ANC in the upcoming general elections. The ANC currently faces challenges, with recent polls suggesting it may secure less than 50% of next year's votes, potentially leading to the need for […]

today18 December, 2023 25

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […]

today18 December, 2023 31

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South Africa’s Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient

South Africa's Activists and Citizens Forum says the government’s strategy of recruiting more police officers is insufficient to combat rampant crime. The forum argues that as long as criminals possess more power than the Police Service, increased recruitment will be ineffective in curbing crime. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem notes a troubling trend where criminals and society no longer fear law enforcement. Bloem calls for an urgent overhaul of the criminal justice […]

today15 December, 2023 67

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South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift

By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests? This is a question my colleagues and I have had the opportunity to reflect on in researching and writing about foreign policy since the late 1980s. Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki displayed assertive African and global south leadership. Their […]

today12 December, 2023 11

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Solidarity is threatening legal action if the National Health Insurance Bill is signed into law

SA's Solidarity says it will proceed with legal action if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the National Health Insurance Bill into law. The National Council of Provinces adopted the bill yesterday, with eight of the nine provinces voting in favour of the legislation except for the Western Cape. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson says the NHI is not only unaffordable and unworkable but it is also unnecessary because South Africans already have […]

today7 December, 2023 16

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Chief Justice Zondo says SA’s judiciary has not been captured

SA's Chief Justice Raymond Zondo told the three-day Judges’ Conference in Sun City, North West that the judiciary has not been captured. The conference is held under the theme: Towards a single, effective, and fully independent Judiciary. Zondo highlighted that the event provides judges and magistrates with a platform to deliberate on key issues impacting the judiciary’s functioning including judicial independence, court system efficiency, resourcing and capacitation of the Judiciary, […]

today6 December, 2023 24

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South Africa misses the Mandela ‘spirit’ 10 years after icon’s death

With murals of his smiling face still covering many buildings, South Africans on Tuesday marked 10 years since the death of Nelson Mandela with a mixture of longing for his integrity and disappointment over what has happened since. While no official ceremonies were planned to recall South Africa's first black president, many spared a thought for the leader who emerged from prison in 1991 to end apartheid. Fellow Nobel Peace […]

today5 December, 2023 7

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South Africans falling victim to deep-fake scams

With fake images and videos of celebrities being used to try and build legitimacy for scams that try to steal people's money or personal data, South Africans in particular are currently falling victim to campaigns featuring the likenesses of Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa. News24 reports that one such deep-fake scam involving Musk purports to be an SABC broadcast of the Tesla CEO advertising an investment scheme which promises […]

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