insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control. He visited Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape yesterday, as part of the ruling party’s election campaign. Murders in the third quarter of the 2023/2024 year increased by 2.1-percent, leading to 155 more murders compared to quarter three in 2022/2023. Ramaphosa says every effort is being made to bring crime down. todayMarch 25, 2024 4
insert_link Entertainment This is how President Ramaphosa got to the 25% figure of progress in land reform in South Africa By Johann Kirsten, Stellenbosch University and Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University Nearly three decades into democracy, land reform remains central to South Africa’s transformation policies and agricultural policy. We have over the years pointed out that the progress on land reform has been incorrectly reported. It’s been consistently understated. We have argued that, if the statistics are treated carefully, the progress has been much better than politicians […] todayMarch 22, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Set to Address Questions in National Assembly South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to respond to questions in the National Assembly today, marking the completion of the fourth term Parliamentary programme cycle in accordance with the rules of Parliament. Vincent Magwenya, the president's spokesperson, states that Ramaphosa eagerly anticipates engaging with the National Assembly on critical issues, reiterating the government's dedication to tackling challenges and promoting progress for all citizens. todayMarch 19, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Commends South Africa’s Progress in Human Rights SA President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds South Africa's achievements in promoting human rights during his keynote speech at the State of Human Rights Conference in Boksburg. He underscores the importance of the Constitution in the nation's democratic journey, emphasizing the pursuit of freedom and equality. Ramaphosa condemns apartheid's violations of basic humanity and highlights the Constitution's role in advancing the well-being of all citizens. todayMarch 19, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Condemns Political Violence in South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced threats of violence and any actions undermining the democratic system. His remarks follow an alleged attack on some ANC members during a government event in KwaCeza, Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The ruling party statement accuses IFP members of carrying out the attack. Ramaphosa has appealed to all political parties to uphold tolerance and respect, particularly during this election year. todayMarch 18, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Economic Freedom Fighters MPs Found Guilty of Contempt for Remarks Against SA President Ramaphosa Nine members of South Africa's Parliament from the Economic Freedom Fighters have been convicted of contempt of Parliament after branding President Cyril Ramaphosa a money launderer and refusing to retract their statements during the June 2022 budget speech. This marks the third instance of EFF members being found guilty by the Powers and Privileges Committee in recent months. Despite a delay in January, the committee concluded its investigation into the […] todayMarch 15, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Ghana Commit to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties at Bi-National Commission During the bi-national commission held in Pretoria, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for enhanced trade and investment cooperation between South Africa and Ghana. Ramaphosa expressed enthusiasm for sustained import-export relations and noted South African companies' keen interest in expanding their investments in Ghana. The president welcomed collaboration opportunities in infrastructure and pre-chemical sectors. Emphasizing the need to reverse the recent decline in trade over the past four years, Ramaphosa […] todayMarch 13, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA. This follows the official opposition requesting the US and several other countries, including the European Union, to help provide resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May polls. Ramaphosa says this is the DA’s agenda of selling the country to the global superpowers. todayMarch 11, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Ramaphosa says government programmes don’t stop because it is election season SA President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has been having imbizo’s for the last five years and government programmes do not stop because it is election season. Yesterday, he was accompanied by several ministers in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, for the 12th District Development Model Presidential Imbizo. ActionSA accused the president of using government resources to campaign for the ANC. Ramaphosa says government must continue to work even in an election year: todayMarch 8, 2024 6
