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Cyril Ramaphosa

Skills crunch in the state? Use outside experts
Opinion
/ 23 February 2022

Skills crunch in the state? Use outside experts

Advisers – not consultants – can help close critical gaps in government where the loss of key skills leaves the president desperately needing to enhance the state’s capacity to secure his reforms

By Mzukisi Qobo
Fearmongering undermined police efforts amid July unrest, Cele says
National
/ 21 February 2022

Fearmongering undermined police efforts amid July unrest, Cele says

Instigators took to social media to stoke fears among police officers, the police minister told the South African Human Rights Commission hearings on Monday

By Sarah Smit
More ANC murders ahead of party’s eThekwini regional conference
Politics
/ 21 February 2022

More ANC murders ahead of party’s eThekwini regional conference

Umlazi branch secretary Thulani Shusha was gunned down on his way home from an ANC meeting on Saturday

By Paddy Harper
Given South Africa’s jobs crunch, new jobs in the renewable energy sector are urgently needed
Business
/ 19 February 2022

Given South Africa’s jobs crunch, new jobs in the renewable energy sector are urgently needed

South Africa is facing a deepening unemployment crisis and experts warn that climate change threatens the country’s shrinking jobs.

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa won’t oppose Zondo’s latest application for an extension to complete state capture reports
National
/ 18 February 2022

Ramaphosa won’t oppose Zondo’s latest application for an extension to complete state capture reports

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has asked the high court for an extension of the commission’s lifespan until the end of April, saying wrapping up his findings on the intelligence communities and other subjects required more time.

By Emsie Ferreira
Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs
National
/ 18 February 2022

Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs

The private sector, experts say, cannot alone be entrusted with the important task of stopping South Africa’s unemployment tailspin

By Sarah Smit and M&G Data Desk
Ramaphosa dodges bullet as public protector begins her investigation
Politics
/ 18 February 2022

Ramaphosa dodges bullet as public protector begins her investigation

The public protector has already asked the president about a recording on the diversion of state funds for ANC election campaigns

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
Eastern Cape ANC secretary slams early endorsements for party leadership positions
Politics
/ 17 February 2022

Eastern Cape ANC secretary slams early endorsements for party leadership positions

ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has come out against those proclaiming on a preferred candidate after Eastern Cape ANC chairperson Oscar Mabuyane named on Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Bullets fly as the politicos hunker down
Opinion
/ 17 February 2022

Bullets fly as the politicos hunker down

Stellenbosch will also be under fire if Lindiwe Sisulu gets the nod in December

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa says JSC exceeded its mandate in recommending Maya for chief justice
National
/ 16 February 2022

Ramaphosa says JSC exceeded its mandate in recommending Maya for chief justice

The president said he had expected the commission to limit itself to commenting on the suitability of all four shortlisted candidates, but that the decision remained his prerogative

By Emsie Ferreira
The ANC fails to define its own economic policy
Opinion
/ 16 February 2022

The ANC fails to define its own economic policy

Its position has shifted from social democracy to neoliberalism over two decades. But what is it now?

By Zama Ndlovu
It is not all ‘doom and doom and doom and no action’, Ramaphosa insists, to MPs’ jeers
Politics
/ 16 February 2022

It is not all ‘doom and doom and doom and no action’, Ramaphosa insists, to MPs’ jeers

President concedes that South Africa is on a long and difficult journey ‘to renew the promise of our democracy’, but cites strengthening the NPA’s capacity as one example of progress

By Eunice Masson
DA tables motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa’s cabinet
Politics
/ 14 February 2022

DA tables motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa’s cabinet

‘Large parts of the president’s speech are straight from the DA’s playbook’ – Steenhuisen

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa denies knowledge of abuse of public funds for party elections
Politics
/ 14 February 2022

Ramaphosa denies knowledge of abuse of public funds for party elections

The president, in a letter to a watchdog parliamentary committee, confirmed the authenticity of a leaked recording in which the problem is discussed, but said he was talking only to allegations made publicly by others

By Emsie Ferreira
Restructured SA economy must include a comprehensive social policy
Opinion
/ 14 February 2022

Restructured SA economy must include a comprehensive social policy

South Africa needs a profound restructuring of state-capital relations, coupled with a comprehensive social policy, to address unemployment, poverty and inequality

By Vusi Gumede
Without the ANC, Malema is a ‘destroyer of confidence’ no more
Politics
/ 12 February 2022

Without the ANC, Malema is a ‘destroyer of confidence’ no more

As the ANC’s Youth League leader, Julius Malema spooked investors a decade ago by popularising calls to nationalise the mines

By Sarah Smit
Ramaphosa needs muscle to implement Sona promises
National
/ 11 February 2022

Ramaphosa needs muscle to implement Sona promises

The biggest challenge the president has is the bureaucratic implementation.

By Eunice Masson
Ten years post-ANC, Julius Malema is in a ‘much better place’
Politics
/ 11 February 2022

Ten years post-ANC, Julius Malema is in a ‘much better place’

The EFF president says he has grown — and matured — along with the country’s third-largest party

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Tourism sector braces for Covid-19 fifth wave
National
/ 11 February 2022

Tourism sector braces for Covid-19 fifth wave

Industry says PCR tests and other restrictions are impeding the recovery of the industry.

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa finds a tough crowd to please as country’s crisis grows
Editorial
/ 11 February 2022

Ramaphosa finds a tough crowd to please as country’s crisis grows

Although the president deserves some credit for taking responsibility for those events, one wonders if heads will fall in his cabinet in the weeks and months to come.

By Editorial
Opposition parties highlight contradictions and DA-lite approach in Sona address
Politics
/ 11 February 2022

Opposition parties highlight contradictions and DA-lite approach in Sona address

In his State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said improvement of the business environment would now sit within the presidency and former Exxaro chief executive Sipho Nkosi will lead the ‘red tape team’.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet
Business
/ 11 February 2022

Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet

Though the president’s speech hit the right notes, business will be looking out for delivery over promises.

By Sarah Smit
Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa
The Green Guardian
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa

But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’

By Sheree Bega
Sona 2022: Business to assist NPA; Kenya helps Ramaphosa on metal theft
National
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Business to assist NPA; Kenya helps Ramaphosa on metal theft

Opposition parties say the need for private-sector involvement in state affairs is proof of a ‘failing dummy cabinet’

By Khaya Koko
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa extends R350 grant for another year
Business
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa extends R350 grant for another year

In the meantime, government will mull the best options to replace this grant with another form of income support

By Sarah Smit
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa mildly heckled during his address
Politics
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa mildly heckled during his address

As the president spoke about state capture, opposition MPs murmured disparagingly in a manner previously reserved for his predecessor Jacob Zuma

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sona 2022: ‘Water is South Africa’s most precious natural resource’ — Ramaphosa
National
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: ‘Water is South Africa’s most precious natural resource’ — Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa said planned institutional reform will improve the enforcement of water standards at municipal level

By Sheree Bega
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump
Business
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump

The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment

By Sarah Smit
READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address
National
/ 10 February 2022

READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address

The president promised that the state will act on the findings of the Zondo commission and vowed to cut red tape to facilitate job creation

By Cyril Ramaphosa
Sona 2022: ‘Don’t tear our democracy apart’, says Ramaphosa
National
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: ‘Don’t tear our democracy apart’, says Ramaphosa

The president promised that the state will act on the findings of the Zondo commission and vowed to cut red tape to facilitate job creation

By Emsie Ferreira
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa must make ‘decisive statements’ — opposition parties
Politics
/ 10 February 2022

Sona 2022: Ramaphosa must make ‘decisive statements’ — opposition parties

Talk is over, the country needs action says Chief Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela ahead of the State of the Nation address

By Eunice Masson
WATCH IT AGAIN: State of the nation address
National
/ 10 February 2022

WATCH IT AGAIN: State of the nation address

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2022 state of the nation address to a joint sitting of Parliament and the nation

By Staff Reporter
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