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threatening election unrest

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“Anyone threatening election unrest will be arrested!” – Ramaphosa

By: Natasha Archary President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a warning to anyone who is threatening election unrest that they will be arrested. Speaking to media at the site visit and inspection of the newly constructed Middelburg Hospital in Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa said there have been murmurs of threats for another unrest intended to disrupt this year's elections. Ramaphosa made it clear that anyone who is threatening any form of unrest will […]

today08/03/2024

2024 SONA in numbers

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ICYMI: 2024 SONA in numbers

By: Natasha Archary In case you missed it, here's a recap of the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in numbers which was delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 08 February. Social Assistance  More than 26 million South Africans who continue to receive social assistance every month. Some 9 million unemployed people receiving the Special Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant every month. Unemployment and Job Creation Two […]

today12/02/2024

NSFAS corruption allegations

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Steenhuisen: “Ramaphosa’s SONA just a laundry list of failed promises!”

By: Natasha Archary Image: John Steenhuisen on X Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was so faIr removed from the reality which millions of South Africans are living. "I think that was a very disappointing SONA, something clearly out of 'Alice in Wonderland', it's not bounded in reality. Certainly the South Africa that the President painted tonight (Thursday, 08 […]

today09/02/2024

30 years into democracy

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SONA 2024: 30 years into democracy SA still rebuilding

By: Natasha Archary Image: Presidency Thirty years into democracy and President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is still rebuilding because the past 5-years has been a time of recovery. Ramaphosa was addressing the country during the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), giving South Africans a review of the past 5-years with him at the helm. Despite the immediate challenges of unemployment, loadshedding, crime, corruption and an unstable economy, […]

today08/02/2024

Ramaphosa denies abusing his power

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Point of View: Build up to SONA 2024

By: Natasha Archary Image: File In the build up to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024, Phemelo Motene roped in the expertise of Dr Nthabiseng Moleko - Development Economist at the Stellenbosch Business School, and Research Associate at the Social Policy Initiative, Duma Gqubule to share predictions of President Cyril Ramaphosa's focus. This year's SONA is a big one, because it's an election year and opposition parties are […]

today08/02/2024

Ramaphosa denies abusing his power

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Rumours about Ramaphosa’s health false, President is not in hospital

By: Natasha Archary Image: File Rumours about President Ramaphosa's health has been marked false, and South Africa's Head of State has not been hospitalised. Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya shared in an update on Sunday evening, 07 January 2024, after rumours took off that the President had to be urgently hospitalised. Magwenya said Ramaphosa merely decided to spend the rest of his Sunday at home ahead of a busy week. "A […]

today08/01/2024

peace in Sudan

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Ramaphosa meets with RSF leader on developments towards peace in Sudan

By: Natasha Archary Image: Presidency on X President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Dagalo, of the Republic of Sudan to engage on developments towards peace in Sudan. Ramaphosa welcomed General Dagalo at the Mahlamba Ndlopfu official residence in Pretoria on Thursday, 04 January. The briefing by General Dagalo commended the central role of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority […]

today05/01/2024

AmaZulu King

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Ramaphosa to appeal ruling on King Misuzulu recognition

By: Natasha Archary Image: President Ramaphosa Twitter President Cyril Ramaphosa will appeal the High Court ruling setting aside the recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. In a statement from Presidency, Ramaphosa noted the judgement of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, and following a study of the judgement will appeal against the judgement. "President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the judgement of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, […]

today14/12/2023

extension of social relief grants

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Ramaphosa announces Presidential PhD Initiative with a R1 billion investment 

Zuko Komisa Ramaphosa announces the Presidential PhD Initiative with a R1 billion investment. To advance science and technology, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that the government had launched the Presidential PhD Initiative with an initial R1 billion investment from the National Skills Fund. He announced the initiative during the inaugural Presidential Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Plenary in Pretoria. Through this initiative, key competencies in the fields of advanced […]

today13/12/2023

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