Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA at Cape Town City Hall Today

S.A's National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall today. A two-day debate will follow Tuesday next week, before Ramaphosa’s response. Didiza emphasises the importance of SONA in shaping national discourse and its role in uniting the three arms of the state: Meanwhile, the DA urges Ramaphosa to prioritise fiscal discipline and debt management […]

6 February, 2025

Africa

Kagame Accuses Ramaphosa of Distorting DRC Talks

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting and lying about the issues they discussed on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He alleged that Ramaphosa had privately admitted that South African troops killed in the DRC were not attacked by the M23 rebels but by the Congolese military, FARDC. This comes after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of supporting M23. Kagame says South Africa is […]

30 January, 2025

Africa

COPE talks on the tragic loss of SANDF soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Congress of the People says the tragic loss of South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demands a clear and comprehensive strategy from president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect the lives of military personnel. This comes as 13 SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. COPE’s, Teboho Loate, says although Ramaphosa has called for a ceasefire in response to the escalating […]

29 January, 2025

Africa

Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC

Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game:

29 January, 2025

South Africa

DA Calls for Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s Immediate Removal in South Africa

The DA has called for minister in the South African Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's immediate removal following revelations of a Hawks investigation into 2.5-million-rand tender corruption during her tenure at Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. The DA's Dianne Kohler Barnard, insists she cannot remain in Cabinet under such serious allegations, urging president Cyril Ramaphosa to act. She says this adds to criticism of ANC leaders implicated in corruption without accountability:

21 January, 2025

South Africa

SA Education Minister Gwarube Hopes Ramaphosa Will Address Budget Shortfall in SONA

South Africa's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube is hopeful that president Cyril Ramaphosa will address the budget shortfall in the education sector in the State of the Nation Address. The minister warns of a looming crisis as provincial education budgets struggle to meet growing demands. Gwarube told eNCA that with stagnant funding, provinces face larger class sizes and fewer teaching posts. She stressed the need for quality education:

16 January, 2025

South Africa

ANC Treasurer General Calls for Increased Effort to Improve South Africans’ Lives

ANC Treasurer General, Gwen Ramokgopa, says the party needs to work even harder now to improve the lives of most South Africans. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the January 8 Statement in Cape Town on Saturday as the party celebrates its 113th birthday. Ramokgopa says the ANC has done a great deal over the last three decades, but not everyone has benefited from the party's […]

10 January, 2025

South Africa

President Ramaphosa Defends ANC’s Constitutional Process in Zuma’s Expulsion

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says due processes were followed according to the party’s constitution in expelling former president Jacob Zuma. MK Party leader Zuma has given the ANC until the 31st of January to reinstate him as a party member or face legal action. In a letter to the party, he listed at least 12 perceived transgressions by the ANC in his disciplinary process. Ramaphosa says the disciplinary process […]

9 January, 2025

South Africa

ANC president begun the party’s 113th birthday celebrations at Robben Island

In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa begun the party’s 113th birthday celebrations at Robben Island. The traditional January 8th statement is scheduled for Khayelitsha on Saturday. At Robben Island, Ramaphosa visited former president Nelson Mandela’s cell, highlighting the island’s significance as a symbol of sacrifice and the fight for freedom. In his address, he said Robben Island provides inspiration:

9 January, 2025