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Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa has what it takes to fix an ailing ANC. But …
Analysis
/ 6 January 2017

Ramaphosa has what it takes to fix an ailing ANC. But …

The deputy president has failed in his bid to lead once before, but can he convince the party’s branches of his suitability to lead this time around?

By Staff Reporter
An epic poem from the future
Article
/ 6 January 2017

An epic poem from the future

What will come to pass, we look into the glass — in bad, bad rhyme

By Phillip De Wet
ANC divided on how to win back the support it has lost
Article
/ 22 December 2016

ANC divided on how to win back the support it has lost

One faction argues that Jacob Zuma must quit and the other is intent on electing a successor who will cover for him.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Dineo Bendile
President Zuma: Judiciary must be supported in doing its work
Article
/ 10 December 2016

President Zuma: Judiciary must be supported in doing its work

The president spoke about the Constitution’s history and role, adding that it stipulated the separation of powers.

By Tshidi Madia
Zuma increasingly relying on backing of rural ‘premier league’
Article
/ 9 December 2016

Zuma increasingly relying on backing of rural ‘premier league’

The president has warded off calls to resign over the scandals that have marred his administration thanks to a bloc of three premiers.

By Staff Reporter
KZN heavyweight Mchunu backs Ramaphosa
Article
/ 9 December 2016

KZN heavyweight Mchunu backs Ramaphosa

The ex-premier says KZN is split over who should succeed Zuma, as is the entire ANC.

By Dineo Bendile and Matuma Letsoalo Author
WATCH LIVE: Cyril Ramaphosa fields questions in Parliament
Article
/ 7 December 2016

WATCH LIVE: Cyril Ramaphosa fields questions in Parliament

The deputy president responds to questions on the minimum wage and the relationship between the legislature and executive in the National Assembly.

By Staff Reporter
Silent Cyril up against the ropes
Article
/ 2 December 2016

Silent Cyril up against the ropes

The deputy president has been blasted for not coming to his boss’s defence at the NEC meeting.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Govan Whittles and Dineo Bendile
Cyril Ramaphosa sets his sights on becoming ‘a mayor in a small town’
Article
/ 29 November 2016

Cyril Ramaphosa sets his sights on becoming ‘a mayor in a small town’

The deputy president told delegates at a Salga conference that local councillors ‘have a great job’.

By Dineo Bendile
Why Cosatu believes Ramaphosa will save the ANC
Article
/ 24 November 2016

Why Cosatu believes Ramaphosa will save the ANC

Cosatu has called on its members in the ANC to nominate Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed Jacob Zuma as ANC president.

By Govan Whittles
​Treasury warns national minimum wage will lead to 715 000 job losses
Article
/ 21 November 2016

​Treasury warns national minimum wage will lead to 715 000 job losses

“The national treasury concludes that approximately 715 000 jobs will be lost. Moreover … the model predicts that GDP will fall by 2.1%.”

By Govan Whittles
Six candidates vie to succeed Zuma as ANC president
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Six candidates vie to succeed Zuma as ANC president

Zuma is not among the six and isn’t expected to seek re-election, the party’s secretary general Gwede Mantashe said.

By Amogelang Mbatha 1
​Unions could force Zuma showdown
Article
/ 11 November 2016

​Unions could force Zuma showdown

Cosatu affiliates are divided over whether the president should go and the issue is being widely discussed, which could force a resolution.

By Dineo Bendile and Govan Whittles
Cyril Ramaphosa: Business must play its part in curbing youth unemployment
Article
/ 4 November 2016

Cyril Ramaphosa: Business must play its part in curbing youth unemployment

In its Quarterly Labour Force 2016, Statistics South Africa revealed that the country’s unemployment rate stood at 26.7%.

By Lucas Ledwaba
Pravin for president?
Article
/ 4 November 2016

Pravin for president?

Who has the correct struggle credentials, public service record, broad public support and has become the face of the fight for good governance?

By Sipho Hlongwane
ANC Youth League hits out at Ramaphosa for supporting Pravin Gordhan
Article
/ 25 October 2016

ANC Youth League hits out at Ramaphosa for supporting Pravin Gordhan

‘Society wants us to believe there are some who must not be prosecuted … and that some should be prosecuted,’ says the organisation’s leader.

By Tshidi Madia
There is still no clarity on probe into Samora Machel’s death 30 years ago
Article
/ 18 October 2016

There is still no clarity on probe into Samora Machel’s death 30 years ago

South Africa and Mozambique on Monday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the former Mozambican president’s tragic death

By Staff Reporter
Vice-president Ramaphosa backs embattled finance minister Gordhan
Article
/ 16 October 2016

Vice-president Ramaphosa backs embattled finance minister Gordhan

We must not undermine the work that the government and leaders of business and labour have been doing to stimulate investment in our economy, said VP.

By Reuters
Dlamini-Zuma takes lead in race to succeed JZ
Article
/ 23 September 2016

Dlamini-Zuma takes lead in race to succeed JZ

ANC moves to quash slates in leadership battle but lobbying is already under way.

By Govan Whittles and Matuma Letsoalo Author
Still, at 80, she rises! Ramaphosa delivers stellar speech at Winnie Mandela’s bash
Article
/ 15 September 2016

Still, at 80, she rises! Ramaphosa delivers stellar speech at Winnie Mandela’s bash

The full address of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s 80th Birthday.

By Cyril Ramaphosa
MPs given a negative on nuclear
Article
/ 8 September 2016

MPs given a negative on nuclear

A parliamentary office says nuclear power is 16% pricier than the most expensive type of coal electricity production, despite Eskom’s support for it.

By Phillip De Wet
Government hasn’t made a nuclear deal with any country – Ramaphosa
Article
/ 8 September 2016

Government hasn’t made a nuclear deal with any country – Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa appeared before the NCOP to answer questions and said the nuclear programme would be based on affordability and sustainability.

By News 24
Why patronage and state capture spell trouble for South Africa
Article
/ 3 September 2016

Why patronage and state capture spell trouble for South Africa

South Africa has caught the world’s attention with an epic battle between two powerful factions within the governing ANC.

By Co-pierre Georg
‘They do not make a noise at all’: Ramaphosa punts new government condoms to MPs
Article
/ 1 September 2016

‘They do not make a noise at all’: Ramaphosa punts new government condoms to MPs

The deputy president drew giggles from MPs as he urged National Assembly members to help themselves to government’s new flavoured condoms.

By Thulani Gqirana
WATCH LIVE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament
Article
/ 1 September 2016

WATCH LIVE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa appears in Parliament on Thursday to answer questions in the National Assembly.

By Staff Reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa, instead of Zuma, to deliver eulogy at Makhenkesi Stofile’s funeral
Article
/ 23 August 2016

Cyril Ramaphosa, instead of Zuma, to deliver eulogy at Makhenkesi Stofile’s funeral

Some in the former sports minister’s circle are reportedly uncomfortable with the president speaking at the service.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
President Zuma set to steer South Africa’s new parastatal strategy
Article
/ 23 August 2016

President Zuma set to steer South Africa’s new parastatal strategy

The move could potentially signal a significant overhaul of the way parastatals and the oversight machinery in place around them function.

By Luke Feltham
NUM wants Ramaphosa to lead the ANC, saying a KZN boss would be ‘tribalistic’
Article
/ 16 June 2016

NUM wants Ramaphosa to lead the ANC, saying a KZN boss would be ‘tribalistic’

The union is strongly in favour of not stopping the tradition of the deputy replacing the party leader.

By Govan Whittles
ANC can make Muhammad Ali-style comeback in Western Cape, says Ramaphosa
Article
/ 15 June 2016

ANC can make Muhammad Ali-style comeback in Western Cape, says Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa called for the party to hold hands and strategise a battle plan to win back the province and the city from the Democratic Alliance.

By Staff Reporter
‘Cyril Ramaphosa for president’ – Clem Sunter
Article
/ 28 May 2016

‘Cyril Ramaphosa for president’ – Clem Sunter

Scenario planner says the deputy president’s experience in business, labour and politics would make him the ideal head of state.

By News 24
‘Cyril Ramaphosa for president’
Article
/ 28 May 2016

‘Cyril Ramaphosa for president’

Scenario planner Clem Sunter says the deputy president’s experience in business, labour and politics would make him the ideal head of state.

By News 24
Zuma is reined in by top brass
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Zuma is reined in by top brass

Top ANC members are putting their foot down and demanding that all key appointments be made through the ANC deployment committee.

By Govan Whittles and Matuma Letsoalo Author
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