insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Confident in Resolving NHI Disputes And Focuses on Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, says in implementing National Health Insurance, he is confident that the government of national unity will be able to resolve differences and clarify misunderstandings. NHI was signed into law earlier this year by the president, despite facing widespread criticism from doctors, medical aid schemes, opposition parties, and even Parliament’s legal team. Addressing the opening of Parliament in Cape Town yesterday evening, Ramaphosa says in […] todayJuly 19, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president President Cyril Ramaphosa Commits to Sustainable Economic Growth South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity will pursue every action that contributes to sustainable, rapid economic growth, and remove every obstacle that stands in the way of growth. The president says they will continue to pursue programmes that encourage broad-based black economic empowerment, employment equity, and support to small and medium-sized enterprises: todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Urges S.A President Ramaphosa to Outline Economic Growth Plans in Parliament Address To South Africa.. where ActionSA has called on S.A's president, Cyril Ramaphosa to use his Opening of Parliament Address to announce concrete steps for the grand coalition to grow the economy and create jobs. Spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi has stressed the urgency for political accountability, policy certainty, and attracting investment. He calls for reforms in labour laws, investment hurdles, and competition in key industries to create 4.8-million jobs within five years: […] todayJuly 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Tonight’s opening of South Africa’s Parliament will take place in the Cape Town City Hall Tonight’s opening of South Africa's Parliament will take place in the Cape Town City Hall. The venue had been used regularly since the devastating fire in the parliamentary complex in January 2022, although the swearing-in of Members of Parliament and cabinet members took place in the bigger Cape Town International Convention Centre. National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza says City Hall had been selected as part of cost-containing measures. President Cyril […] todayJuly 18, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has declared the recent Cabinet Lekgotla a success President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has declared the recent Cabinet Lekgotla a success. The gathering, attended by 32 ministers, 43 deputy ministers, and department directors-general, set the government of national unity's Statement of Intent as the guiding document for the seventh parliament. The president says he will outline the Lekgotla outcomes on Thursday during a joint sitting for the Opening of Parliament Address, coinciding with Nelson Mandela International Day: […] todayJuly 16, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa inaugurates unprecedented unity government South Africa's new unity government under President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the country after 30 years of rule by the ANC. Ahead of the 32 ministers -- from six parties -- making up the cabinet, Paul Mashatile, who has been re-appointed deputy president, was the first to take the oath during the televised ceremony in Cape Town. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa US president congratulates president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government US president, Joseph Biden has congratulated president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government of national unity. The two leaders had a telephone conversation on Tuesday evening. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Biden has pledged that America will work closely with the seventh administration government on key areas such as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change: todayJuly 3, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa’s New Cabinet Announcement Sparks Rally in South African Markets In S.A, President Cyril Ramaphosa's new cabinet announcement has sparked a significant rally in South African shares and bonds, easing investor concerns. Key positions were given to business-friendly opposition politicians, with Enoch Godongwana retained as Finance minister. This move signals a continued commitment to prudent fiscal policy. Economist Dawie Roodt says bond yields fell, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's all-share index rose: todayJuly 2, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Automobile Association Applauds Finalization of President Ramaphosa’s Cabinet for Certainty in Key Departments South Africa's Automobile Association has welcomed the finalisation of president Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet stating that it brings certainty to key departments. Spokesperson Layton Beard emphasises the need for effective leadership from new Transport minister Barbara Creecy and re-appointed Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe. Beard highlights the importance of improving public transport, road safety, and fuel pricing. He calls for collaboration with civil organisations to address these critical issues: […] todayJuly 2, 2024 18