Cyril Ramaphosa

Nathi Mthethwa Official Funeral Honours Lifelong Service

Nathi Mthethwa Official Funeral Honours Lifelong Service

President Cyril Ramaphosa granted a Special Official Funeral for Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. The Nathi Mthethwa official funeral honoured his decades of service as minister, diplomat and anti-apartheid activist, with SAPS ceremonial elements.
October 16, 2025
South Africa water crisis: two new laws, global lessons

South Africa Water Crisis: Two New Laws, Global Lessons

South Africa’s water crisis is overtaking load shedding as a threat. Two amendment Bills tighten licensing, enforcement and governance, while global shoreline rules offer lessons on planning growth around water to protect health, services and the economy.
October 16, 2025
Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan

Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined an economic recovery plan to boost growth, fix power and logistics, and tighten accountability. He vowed to act on SIU findings, citing major asset seizures and recoveries. A Presidency “war room” will track delivery as municipalities face tougher
October 7, 2025
SA Gaza Flotilla Activists Cleared to Return Home

SA Gaza Flotilla Activists Cleared to Return Home

The SA Gaza flotilla activists detained in Israel are healthy and in high spirits. DIRCO says release plans are nearly complete as families await their safe return home amid rising global concern over Gaza’s blockade.
October 6, 2025
ANC Municipal Performance: Defending Honest Critique

ANC Municipal Performance: Defending Honest Critique

South Africa’s ANC is boldly addressing concerns about its municipal performance. Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula defends honest critiques from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe, highlighting Ekurhuleni’s success as a model for improvement. With the 2026 elections nearing, the ANC aims to boost
October 1, 2025
Ramaphosa Unveils New Economic Recovery Plan

Ramaphosa DA Municipalities Remark Sparks Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged ANC councillors to learn from DA-run Cape Town and Stellenbosch, calling it “painful” but necessary. Cosatu and GOOD pushed back, warning clean audits don’t guarantee fair services for all.
September 17, 2025
South Africa-US Tariff Talks Move Ahead in US

South Africa-US Tariff Talks Move Ahead in US

South Africa-US tariff talks move ahead as Pretoria sends officials to New York and Washington after the 30% US tariff hike. Ramaphosa says the goal is a mutually beneficial deal that protects jobs and boosts value-added exports.
September 10, 2025