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DA Shifts Stance As Ramaphosa Implements BELA Act

South Africa’s opposition party, DA, has moved from resistance to acceptance as controversial education law gains full implementation status. President Cyril Ramaphosa authorized the immediate implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act on Friday, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) notably
December 21, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed support from the public on GNU Picture The Presidency X

Ramaphosa Delays BELA Act Decision as Language Debate Continues

President Cyril Ramaphosa will issue an advisory on implementing the Basic Education Amendment Laws (BELA) Act, his office announced Friday, as the deadline for resolving disputes over the contentious language policy expires. The legislation has sparked heated debate over Afrikaans-medium schools in
December 13, 2024
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Ramaphosa invites Trump for SA state visit during G20

CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited US President-elect Donald Trump to South Africa for a state visit during the country’s G20 presidency in 2024, despite concerns over Trump’s stance toward Africa. Trump, who never visited Africa during his first term,
December 3, 2024
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Ramaphosa, Tinubu meet to boost SA-Nigeria ties

PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted expanding business opportunities and global governance reform during bilateral talks with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Tuesday, marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between Africa’s largest economies. Ramaphosa announced simplified visa processes for Nigerian business travelers and
December 3, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on spaza shop related deaths Picture Linda Mthombeni

SA food poisoning deaths prompt national address

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a national address as the country grapples with a wave of food poisoning deaths linked to local shops. Government officials say 23 children have died and 441 suspected food poisoning cases have been
November 13, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa

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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