President Cyril Ramaphosa has swiftly responded to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened financial repercussions for South Africa over its land reform policies. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, …
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The Rwandan government has denied claims that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a warning during two recent phone calls with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Earlier reports, including one from …
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South African President Blames M23 and Rwanda’s Army for Soldiers’ Deaths in DRC
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has held the M23 rebel group and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) responsible for the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the eastern Democratic …
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Tensions between South Africa and Rwanda have reached new heights as Rwandan President Paul Kagame issued a strong response to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of misrepresenting facts. …
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Ramaphosa Faces Backlash Over Appointment of Thembi Simelane as Human Settlements Minister
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is facing backlash from political parties following his decision to appoint Justice Minister Thembi Simelane as the new Minister of Human Settlements, a move critics have called …
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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency with Focus on Climate, Equality, and Sustainability
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) during a media briefing held in Cape Town on Tuesday. He was joined by Finance Minister …
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Phala Phala Scandal Deepens: Unanswered Questions and Accountability Concerns for President Ramaphosa
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaAs the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) legal challenge against Parliament’s decision to halt an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s involvement in the …
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What does Donald Trump’s US election win mean for South Africa?
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaDonald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, securing 51% of the vote to defeat his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. The win marks Trump’s return to the …
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Minister Denies Claims of Ramaphosa’s Knowledge on Controversial Loan
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaMinister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has denied recent reports that claimed she discussed a controversial loan with President Cyril Ramaphosa before her appointment. The reports suggested Simelane …
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa retains ANC Presidency
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaKgalema Motlanthe, Chairperson of the ANC Electoral Committee, stated that 4384 ballots were cast despite the fact that 4436 qualified voters attended the conference. “Two votes were seized because the …