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Cyril Ramaphosa

Tone-deaf Ramaphosa says citizens must help ease load-shedding
National
/ 31 May 2023

Tone-deaf Ramaphosa says citizens must help ease load-shedding

Switch off lights and appliances when not in use, and reduce the temperature on your geyser, the president said

By Des Erasmus
ANC KwaZulu-Natal heavyweight Mike Mabuyakhulu is a free man
Politics
/ 31 May 2023

ANC KwaZulu-Natal heavyweight Mike Mabuyakhulu is a free man

The former MEC is considering his options after state case against him collapsed

By Paddy Harper
Democratic Alliance wants court to force Ramaphosa to arrest Putin
Politics
/ 30 May 2023

Democratic Alliance wants court to force Ramaphosa to arrest Putin

DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pandor grants diplomatic immunity to Brics conferences
National
/ 30 May 2023

Pandor grants diplomatic immunity to Brics conferences

Doing so is a standard procedure, and does not affect the arrest warrant issued for Russian president Vladimir Putin

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘No threat of cholera infection from Rand Water supply’
The Green Guardian
/ 29 May 2023

‘No threat of cholera infection from Rand Water supply’

The utility assures people they use chlorine to disinfect water taken from Vaal River, making it safe to drink

By Sheree Bega
Mojapelo panel has six weeks to investigate Russian ship arms claim
Politics
/ 29 May 2023

Mojapelo panel has six weeks to investigate Russian ship arms claim

Headed by a retired supreme court of appeal judge, the panel will look into what transpired and whether legal obligations were flouted

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty’ — An excerpt from Harry Oppenheimer biography
Friday
/ 27 May 2023

‘Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty’ — An excerpt from Harry Oppenheimer biography

An excerpt from Michael Cardo’s biography of ‘Harry Oppenheimer

By Michael Cardo 1
Ramaphosa names Molemela as SCA president
National
/ 26 May 2023

Ramaphosa names Molemela as SCA president

She has vowed to retire in the post and abandon any ambition to join the constitutional court

By Emsie Ferreira
Scopa to tell De Ruyter to submit Eskom intelligence report
Politics
/ 26 May 2023

Scopa to tell De Ruyter to submit Eskom intelligence report

The decision came after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security adviser, Sydney Mufamadi, said the former CEO never told him the report implicated a senior ANC politician in corruption at the utility

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa: SA will not be drawn into a contest between global powers
Politics
/ 25 May 2023

Ramaphosa: SA will not be drawn into a contest between global powers

In an Africa Day address, Ramaphosa said Pretoria had been threatened with penalties for pursuing an independent foreign policy and a non-aligned position

By Lizeka Tandwa
Is Ramaphosa’s South Africa still a player on the continent?
Africa
/ 25 May 2023

Is Ramaphosa’s South Africa still a player on the continent?

The country’s role in Africa has diminished somewhat since the Thabo Mbeki era and Ramaphosa is losing relevance

By Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
DA, ANC hold their wards in latest round of by-elections
Politics
/ 25 May 2023

DA, ANC hold their wards in latest round of by-elections

There were no surprises at ward level as parties test the waters ahead of 2024

By Paddy Harper
ANC won’t sanction NDZ and Mkhize over Phala Phala defiance, ahead of 2024 vote
Politics
/ 24 May 2023

ANC won’t sanction NDZ and Mkhize over Phala Phala defiance, ahead of 2024 vote

The two leaders are seen as highly influential in KwaZulu-Natal, where the ruling party is bleeding votes

By Lizeka Tandwa
ATM appeals the ruling on secret ballot for Phala Phala report
Article
/ 19 May 2023

ATM appeals the ruling on secret ballot for Phala Phala report

The opposition party has argued that the high court failed to follow the pronouncements of the appellate court on the test for a secret ballot on a National Assembly vote

By Emsie Ferreira
Non-alignment SA’s only political and economic choice, but we must condemn the war
Business
/ 19 May 2023

Non-alignment SA’s only political and economic choice, but we must condemn the war

In the real world, diplomacy is driven by economic interests

By Editorial
ANC still wary of trusting US ambassador Brigety
National
/ 19 May 2023

ANC still wary of trusting US ambassador Brigety

The ruling party’s secretary general pushed back against US pressure to pick a side in Russia/Ukraine war

By Lizeka Tandwa
Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb
Business
/ 18 May 2023

Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb

The currency, which is usually a bellwether for other emerging markets, has diverged from global trends – thanks in large part to
the energy crisis

By Sarah Smit
Zuma’s summons of Ramaphosa has never had foundation, says president’s lawyer
Politics
/ 18 May 2023

Zuma’s summons of Ramaphosa has never had foundation, says president’s lawyer

The summons was based on a certificate that gave the former president no cover to pursue a private prosecution against his successor

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June
Politics
/ 17 May 2023

Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June

Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks

By Paddy Harper
Gordhan refutes claims he knew about Eskom intelligence report
National
/ 17 May 2023

Gordhan refutes claims he knew about Eskom intelligence report

The public enterprises minister says the former Eskom board chairperson, Malegapuru Makgoba, misled and misinformed parliament and the public

By Eunice Masson
US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters
Opinion
/ 16 May 2023

US-SA diplomatic spat signals Brics jitters

The US ambassador’s allegations against South Africa come as a push to expand the Brics bloc’s influence threatens to force a new world order

By Sarah Smit
South African Defence Minister, Modise: ‘We did not send fokol to Russia, not even a piece of Chappies’
Politics
/ 16 May 2023

South African Defence Minister, Modise: ‘We did not send fokol to Russia, not even a piece of Chappies’

The minister of defence said she was tired of anti-Russian phobia in the country

By Lizeka Tandwa
Russia denies weapons were loaded onto the Lady R
Politics
/ 16 May 2023

Russia denies weapons were loaded onto the Lady R

The Russian embassy says the claims are part of a campaign to move South Africa from its non-aligned position on the war in Ukraine

By Paddy Harper
South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated
Opinion
/ 16 May 2023

South Africa and the  International Criminal Court’s relationship is complicated

Regarding Russia and Ukraine, the ICC has never received state referrals from 39 state parties to look into a situation in another country

By Atilla Kisla
Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver
The Green Guardian
/ 15 May 2023

Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver

Climate commission presents its recommendations to Ramaphosa, highlighting that it is vital to decommission crumbling plants as soon as the power crunch eases

By Mandisa Nyathi
Calm heads required as ‘new Cold War’ intensifies
Opinion
/ 15 May 2023

Calm heads required as ‘new Cold War’ intensifies

US ambassador’s accusation of giving arms to Russia underlines the need for South Africa and the Global South to diversify their trade and political alliances

By Nontobeko Hlela
Top technocrats are dumping Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 15 May 2023

Top technocrats are dumping Ramaphosa

Another key policy adviser is said to be leaving as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s circle shrinks further

By Lizeka Tandwa
Load-shedding: our leaders go for the Pontius Pilate approach
Opinion
/ 13 May 2023

Load-shedding: our leaders go for the Pontius Pilate approach

Our shameless president and ministers went to court to deny responsibility for the power crisis proving that the people no longer come first

By Hlengani Mathebula
Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank
Politics
/ 12 May 2023

Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank

Ramaphosa on verge of losing investor confidence after US claims – Standard Bank

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC’s Gwen Ramokgopa rejects US envoy’s claims he was snubbed
Politics
/ 12 May 2023

ANC’s Gwen Ramokgopa rejects US envoy’s claims he was snubbed

She said that the US ambassador was fueling mistrust and straining diplomatic relations

By Lizeka Tandwa
CALLAND: Giving or selling arms to Russia would instantly make SA a rogue state
Opinion
/ 12 May 2023

CALLAND: Giving or selling arms to Russia would instantly make SA a rogue state

The timing of the US accusation is intriguing, but if the allegations are true, Ramaphosa should resign and his government should fall

By Richard Calland
Battle for the truth about Eskom
National
/ 12 May 2023

Battle for the truth about Eskom

Ex-Eskom boss and former chairperson deny the intelligence on the ANC’s complicity in graft at the utility was withheld

By Khaya Koko and Emsie Ferreira
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