57 h. ago PP clears Ramaphosa in RDP house handover during ANC campaign

The Public Protector investigated a complaint against President Ramaphosa.

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6 d. ago OPINION | Summits, Imbizos, and Advisory Panels: Ramaphosa just wants to talk

Ramaphosa’s presidency will ultimately be judged not by the number of summits he convened: Sejaphala

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1 week ago President Ramaphosa calls for action to tackle SA’s water crisis

Ramaphosa says government and stakeholders must find solutions to the country's water crisis.

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1 week ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that peace may soon be achieved in the long-standing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Monday night, Ramaphosa participated in a joint meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community, focusing on strategies to resolve the ongoing civil war in the DRC.… Read More »Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict The post Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Gqeberha Activist Pamela Mabini laid to rest following fatal shooting

Friends, family and community members have gathered to pay their last respects to Pamela Mabini.

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3 w. ago Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has shifted blame for Johannesburg’s deterioration onto coalition governance, stating that the city’s decline began only after the ANC lost control. Mbalula’s comments, made during a media briefing at Luthuli House on Thursday, follow criticism from President Cyril Ramaphosa about the city’s poor condition, especially with Johannesburg set to host the… Read More »Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance The post Mbalula Blames Coalitions for Johannesburg’s Decline Amid Criticism of ANC Governance first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the security situation facing South African soldiers stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as “precarious,” but insisted they will remain deployed until lasting peace is achieved in the eastern region. In January, 16 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were killed in clashes—the largest loss… Read More »Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured The post Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Ramaphosa confirms diplomatic efforts to engage with US president

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he reached out to Donald Trump on two occasions diplomatically.

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4 w. ago President Ramaphosa mourns tragic deaths of Dr Mokae, activist Mabini

Dr Mokae was found murdered at his home in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, on Wednesday

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4 w. ago Health Minister Pushes NHI Regulations Forward Amid Mounting Legal Hurdles

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has officially released the first draft regulations for the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, even though several objections and court challenges remain unresolved. Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024, the NHI aims to overhaul South Africa’s healthcare framework and promises universal healthcare access—though it has yet to… Read More »Health Minister Pushes NHI Regulations Forward Amid Mounting Legal Hurdles The post Health Minister Pushes NHI Regulations Forward Amid Mounting Legal Hurdles first appeared on iAfrica.

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