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South AfricaRamaphosa Signals Imminent Decision on Police Chief as Masemola Faces Court- South AfricaPresidency Signals Acting Appointment May Follow Masemola ChargesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to handle developments surrounding his embattled National Police Commissioner in accordance with the law, after General Fannie Masemola was served with a court summons over an alleged R360 million tender fraud. The Presidency indicated that Ramaphosa…March 25, 2026
- South AfricaOpposition Intensifies Pressure on Ramaphosa Over Phala PhalaSouth Africa’s opposition parties amplified their criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa, focusing on the unresolved Phala Phala farm cash scandal that has dogged his presidency and political standing. Members of Parliament from multiple opposition benches have accused the presidency of failing to…February 18, 2026
- South AfricaMalema: Ramaphosa must face impeachment for Phala PhalaThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has reiterated the party’s position that President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal, maintaining that accountability is essential for public trust in government. His remarks were delivered on Friday during…November 29, 2025
- South AfricaMagistrates Urge Ramaphosa Speed up Delayed Salary ReviewCAPE TOWN, 30 October 2025- Magistrates across South Africa are pressing Cyril Ramaphosa to accelerate the long-awaited salary review for their posts, calling attention to what they say is an unfair discrepancy with high court judges. The Judicial Officers Association of South Africa (JOASA) says…October 30, 2025
- South AfricaPresidency Clarifies Ramaphosa Video outside Maumela's MansionJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The Presidency has firmly rejected allegations of impropriety following a viral video showing Ramaphosa outside the Sandton home of Hangwani Maumela, a businessman under investigation in a high-value hospital procurement scandal. In the footage, the president appears…October 13, 2025
- WorldZelenskyy Discusses Peace Path with RamaphosaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call today with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss pathways to peace amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The leaders focused on achieving a ceasefire as a critical first step toward ending the conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized…August 8, 2025
- PoliticsMchunu Saga Tests RamaphosaSouth Africans are bracing for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address tonight, 13 July 2025, at 19:00, as he responds to explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. The nation is not just waiting for words…July 13, 2025
- PoliticsDA Warns Ramaphosa Over No-Confidence Motion ThreatCAPE TOWN- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has intensified its stance against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with federal chair Helen Zille warning that tabling a motion of no-confidence in him is not an empty threat. Zille criticized Ramaphosa for failing to address corruption within the African…June 30, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa Proposes $1 Billion LNG Deal to Avert United States TariffsSouth Africa announced Monday it plans to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States in a proposed deal worth around $1 billion annually, following tense talks between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump at the White House last week. The 10-year agreement would see South…May 26, 2025
- South AfricaANC Defends Ramaphosa After Trump's White House 'Ambush'JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula praised President Cyril Ramaphosa's White House visit on Thursday, describing it as "mission accomplished" after Trump confronted the South African leader with videos and false claims of "white genocide" during…May 22, 2025
- South AfricaEFF condemns Ramaphosa's alleged bypass of BEE laws for Musk's StarlinkJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) issued a blistering statement Tuesday condemning President Cyril Ramaphosa for reportedly planning to offer regulatory assurances to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump…May 20, 2025
- South AfricaANC faces uphill battle to regain public trust ahead of 2025 electionsKIMBERLEY, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted on May 16 that the ruling ANC faces significant obstacles in rebuilding public confidence, emphasizing the critical need for ethical leadership and genuine community engagement. Speaking at the ANC Northern Cape Provincial Executive…May 18, 2025
- South AfricaZelensky to visit South Africa next monthUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa next month, the African country's presidency announced Friday. "President Zelensky will be visiting South Africa on the 10th of April," presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP. The visit "is a continuation of ongoing…March 7, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers KilledPresident Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, calling it a "noble mission" during a memorial service in Tshwane for 14 soldiers killed in January clashes with M23 rebels. South Africa has deployed 2,000 troops as part of United…February 14, 2025
- PoliticsAnalysts Slam Ramaphosa's SONA as 'Recycled Promises'Political analysts have criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address delivered at Cape Town City Hall on February 6, 2025 (1800 GMT), describing his promises to tackle poverty and unemployment as a repeat of previous unfulfilled commitments. Independent analyst Dr. Metji…February 7, 2025
- USPresidency Defends Ramaphosa's Call with Elon Musk After BacklashPRETORIA- The Presidency has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's phone call with South African-born billionaire Elon Musk after facing criticism. The conversation, which took place earlier this week, was aimed at addressing misinformation about South Africa’s land reform laws. The controversy…February 6, 2025
