insert_link South Africa Security Prepared in S.A as President Ramaphosa Visits Union Buildings The S.A National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is ready to deal with any lawlessness at the Union Building in Pretoria where president Cyril Ramaphosa will today be sworn in as the head of the state. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says no disruptions and unbecoming behaviour will be tolerated: Meanwhile, the S.A's PAC party says it has decided it will be part of the government of national unity. […] todayJune 19, 2024 39
insert_link South Africa Putin Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-Election Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin congratulated S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's president on Monday, highlighting the strong relations between Russia and Pretoria despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by Moscow's over two-year-old invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's statement noted that both leaders expressed hope for continued efforts to strengthen the partnership between their nations in all aspects, as discussed during Putin's telephone call to Ramaphosa. todayJune 18, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South African parliament meets as ANC nears coalition deal By Julie BOURDIN, with Zama LUTHULI in Johannesburg South Africa's newly elected parliament met Friday and was expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government as his humbled ANC raced to cobble together a deal. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo opened the first sitting of South Africa's seventh parliament since the advent of post-apartheid democracy in 1994, swearing in MPs in batches […] todayJune 14, 2024 32
insert_link Uncategorized Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership style didn’t impress voters – but seeking consensus may be what South Africa’s unity government needs By Keith Gottschalk, University of the Western Cape South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities. The ANC’s poor performance – […] todayJune 12, 2024 51
insert_link South Africa Western Cape High Court Rejects EFF’s Bid to Invalidate National Assembly Rules Western Cape's High Court has dismissed the EFF’s application to invalidate the National Assembly rules that saw the legislative body take action against six party members. Last year, the members, including leader Julius Malema and deputy president Floyd Shivambu, stormed the stage while president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address. They were found guilty of contempt of Parliament and suspended for 30 days with no pay. The […] todayJune 11, 2024 43
insert_link South Africa S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […] todayJune 3, 2024 56
insert_link South Africa S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic vote By Umberto BACCHI Johannesburg, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - South Africa's ruling ANC was on track to score its worst electoral result ever on Friday, with early tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves, ending its 30-year political dominance. If the African National Congress (ANC) is confirmed as dropping below 50 percent of the vote, it would force the party to seek coalition partners to […] todayMay 31, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ANC set to lose majority after watershed vote By Umberto BACCHI with Zama LUTHULI in Durban South Africa's ruling ANC was on course to lose its 30-year-old unchallenged majority on Thursday after voters queued long into the night to cast their ballots, preliminary results and projections showed. With a fifth of votes tallied, the ANC was leading but with a score of 44 percent -- well down on the 57 percent it […] todayMay 30, 2024 28
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Omupresident wa South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, aulika elineekelo laye moshiwana oku hoolola na tango ongudu yo ANC. Omupresident wa South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, nena okwa hoolola ewi laye pefimbo lo mahoololo oupresident no ilyo yeumbo lo mutumba wo pashiwana eli metifa moshilongo. Konima ashike yoku hoolola omupresidet okwa lo mbwela oikundaneki kutya, kena omalimbililo kutya omahoololo otaa ka kala mouwa wo ngudu yo mangeli yo ANC. Ongudu yo ANC, oya kala noku tyapula eyambidido loipundi meumbo lo mutumba wopa shiwana, oku dja nghene epangelo lo shilongo osho […] todayMay 29, 2024 43 1