Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa alongside Tumi Mboweni the eldest son of the late former finance minister Tito Mboweni Picture GCIS

Ramaphosa hails Tito Mboweni as ‘incorruptible leader’ at state funeral

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to former finance minister Tito Mboweni, describing him as an “incorruptible leader” at a state funeral held in Limpopo province. Mboweni, who died last Saturday at the age of 65, was honoured with a

October 19, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. (Presidency/X/Supplied)

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa meets Elon Musk to discuss investment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with tech billionaire Elon Musk in New York to discuss potential investment opportunities, the presidency has announced. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, where Mr Ramaphosa had earlier

September 24, 2024

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South Africa hails ‘golden fruits’ of China partnership

South Africa’s Cabinet has welcomed new agreements with China following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to Beijing, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced on Friday. Key outcomes of the visit include an agreement to shift trade towards value-added manufactured products,

September 20, 2024

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ANC official urges GNU ministers to respect president amid tensions

A senior African National Congress (ANC) official has called on ministers in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to respect President Cyril Ramaphosa’s authority, following a controversial bill signing ceremony. ANC treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa expressed concern over Basic Education Minister Siviwe

September 18, 2024

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South Africa to send 100 students to China as cooperation deepens

South Africa plans to send about 100 students to China next year to study scarce skills, as part of growing cooperation between the two countries, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has announced. The initiative follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to

September 17, 2024

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South African education minister under fire for missing bill signing

South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is facing calls for her dismissal after failing to attend the signing of a crucial education bill. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has demanded the minister’s resignation, highlighting tensions within the country’s education

September 15, 2024

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South Africa and China upgrade strategic partnership

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, agreeing to elevate their countries’ relationship to an “All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership”. The meeting, held ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) Summit, saw both leaders

September 2, 2024

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President Ramaphosa Leads GNU Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa is spearheading the first Cabinet Lekgotla of the Government of National Unity (GNU) at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. This landmark two-day event, attended by 76 members from nine political parties, aims to finalize

July 13, 2024

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EFF Condemns ANC-DA Grand Coalition Cabinet Announced by Ramaphosa

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) sharply criticized the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the formation of an ANC-DA coalition cabinet. The EFF has expressed strong opposition to what they describe as a “government of national unity” (GNU), dismissing it as a

June 30, 2024

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Full List: President Ramaphosa Unveils New Government of National Unity

Following the African National Congress’s (ANC) failure to secure an outright majority, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new Cabinet on Sunday night. This diverse coalition includes members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and various other political parties, forming a Government of National

June 30, 2024

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