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Cyril Ramaphosa

Parliamentary vote on Phala Phala report postponed
National
/ 6 December 2022

Parliamentary vote on Phala Phala report postponed

Political parties have agreed to move the debate on the report recommending President Cyril Ramaphosa face an impeachment inquiry to next week

By Emsie Ferreira
Phala Phala panel misread its mandate, Ramaphosa argues in court papers
Politics
/ 5 December 2022

Phala Phala panel misread its mandate, Ramaphosa argues in court papers

In an application filed to the constitutional court, the president argued that the panel failed to follow the rules when it recommended he face an impeachment inquiry

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa allies close ranks, take on Thabo Mbeki in heated national working committee meeting
National
/ 5 December 2022

Ramaphosa allies close ranks, take on Thabo Mbeki in heated national working committee meeting

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s lieutenants defended the party leader, calling the parliamentary report flawed

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa to take panel’s Phala Phala report on legal review
Politics
/ 2 December 2022

Ramaphosa to take panel’s Phala Phala report on legal review

The decision was announced by ANC treasurer general Paul Mashatile, at a meeting of the party’s national executive committee

By Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa
Two reports urge reform of JSC
National
/ 2 December 2022

Two reports urge reform of JSC

There should be fewer MPs on the commission to limit political interference in judicial appointment, Freedom Under Law and the Helen Suzman Foundation argue

By Emsie Ferreira
Cyril’s loyalty lies with the ANC, not South Africa
Opinion
/ 2 December 2022

Cyril’s loyalty lies with the ANC, not South Africa

In this edited extract from his new book, ‘Leadership for Transformation Since the Dawn of South Africa’s Democracy: An Insider’s View’, Malegapuru Makgoba focuses on the fifth president, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

By Malegapuru Makgoba
When it comes to irony, our cup runneth over
Opinion
/ 2 December 2022

When it comes to irony, our cup runneth over

Impeachment rules introduced for Jacob Zuma’s maleficence have caused Cyril Ramaphosa to trip

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa cancels televised address on Phala Phala crisis
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

Ramaphosa cancels televised address on Phala Phala crisis

The head of state has asked for more time to ‘consult further’

By Paddy Harper
SA sails into uncharted waters
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

SA sails into uncharted waters

A panel’s findings against the president on the Phala Phala scandal could take the country into the unknown with the opposition urging early elections

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
LIVE UPDATES | Ramaphosa’s political future in the balance after Phala Phala report
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

LIVE UPDATES | Ramaphosa’s political future in the balance after Phala Phala report

A panel has found that the president has a case to answer for receiving foreign currency, not reporting it stolen and enabling secret efforts to recover it

By LIVE
Phala Phala fallout: David Mabuza or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the question
National
/ 1 December 2022

Phala Phala fallout: David Mabuza or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the question

The ANC may have to decide between Mabuza and Dlamini-Zuma after Kgalema Motlanthe showed no interest in the position

By Lizeka Tandwa
Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for president
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for president

A panel has found that the president has a case to answer for receiving foreign currency, not reporting it stolen and enabling secret efforts to recover it

By Emsie Ferreira
Why President Cyril Ramaphosa should resign
Opinion
/ 1 December 2022

Why President Cyril Ramaphosa should resign

If the spirit of the step-aside rule is to protect the ANC from public perceptions of corruption, then Ramaphosa meets every aspect of the rule’s aim

By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Ramaphosa goes to ground after Phala Phala recommendations
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

Ramaphosa goes to ground after Phala Phala recommendations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled a scheduled appearance before the National Council of Provinces on Thursday

By Lizeka Tandwa
How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa
Opinion
/ 1 December 2022

How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

This is the first time a process of a motion being tabled and an independent panel being established has been used

By Richard Calland
Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 1 December 2022

Phala Phala becomes impeachment nightmare for Ramaphosa

A panel has found prima facie evidence that the president broke the law in receiving foreign currency, not reporting it stolen and enabling secret efforts to recover it

By Emsie Ferreira and Sarah Smit
Panel finds Ramaphosa has impeachment case to answer
Politics
/ 30 November 2022

Panel finds Ramaphosa has impeachment case to answer

The president has to answer serious charges about the origin of the money stolen from his farm and ‘secret’ efforts to recover it, a section 89 panel has concluded

By Emsie Ferreira and Sarah Smit
Phala Phala report handed to the National Assembly speaker
National
/ 30 November 2022

Phala Phala report handed to the National Assembly speaker

The report will be debated by parliament on 6 December

By Paddy Harper
Mabuyane, Lamola reject call from #Renew lobby to bow out of contest for ANC deputy president position
National
/ 29 November 2022

Mabuyane, Lamola reject call from #Renew lobby to bow out of contest for ANC deputy president position

Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape provincial leaders are to meet to seek agreement on party positions ahead of the December conference

By Lizeka Tandwa
Oscar Mabuyane not ruling out ANC treasurer general position
Politics
/ 29 November 2022

Oscar Mabuyane not ruling out ANC treasurer general position

The Eastern Cape leader has called President Cyril Ramaphosa a victim and beneficiary of those lobbying in his name

By Lizeka Tandwa
Walus to serve out parole in SA, not Poland
National
/ 28 November 2022

Walus to serve out parole in SA, not Poland

Home affairs said an exemption had been granted to the man who killed Chris Hani to remain as parole conditions would not be imposed in his native country

By Emsie Ferreira
Mpofu moves for removal of evidence leaders in Mkhwebane inquiry
National
/ 28 November 2022

Mpofu moves for removal of evidence leaders in Mkhwebane inquiry

One of the grounds is the publication of a list of counsel and the fees they earned from litigation around the reports of the suspended public protector

By Emsie Ferreira
For the ANC, the lines are clearly drawn
Opinion
/ 25 November 2022

For the ANC, the lines are clearly drawn

It’s not what Oliver Tambo meant but, for the ANC, the lines have been clearly drawn since the party’s elections in 2017

By Paddy Harper
Could the SARB sink Ramaphosa?
Politics
/ 25 November 2022

Could the SARB sink Ramaphosa?

With re-election as ANC leader seemingly assured, there are questions about the impact of the exchange control probe by the central bank

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC leadership contest hots up
Politics
/ 25 November 2022

ANC leadership contest hots up

Horse trading and negotiations begin in earnest as the real battle starts for party positions ahead of the elective conference

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mkhwebane’s suspension rests on facts, not optics, Concourt hears
Politics
/ 24 November 2022

Mkhwebane’s suspension rests on facts, not optics, Concourt hears

Advocate for the president tells the apex court the high court finding that her suspension was retaliation was refuted by the ample grounds for the decision

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC in KwaZulu-Natal should reassess stance on secretary general position – Mdumiseni Ntuli
Politics
/ 23 November 2022

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal should reassess stance on secretary general position – Mdumiseni Ntuli

Ntuli gets most branch nominations for the post, despite his home province snubbing him in favour of Eastern Cape’s Phumulo Masualle

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa calls for reform of UN Security Council during United Kingdom visit
Top Six
/ 23 November 2022

Ramaphosa calls for reform of UN Security Council during United Kingdom visit

Cyril Ramaphosa is on a state visit to the UK, the first to be hosted by King Charles III after the death of Queen Elisabeth II in September. 

By Eunice Masson
The real battle starts now for ANC positions
Analysis
/ 23 November 2022

The real battle starts now for ANC positions

The nominations have set the stage for the ANC race for top six, and horse trading and negotiations will take place in earnest

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Autopilot Angie runs the shop as Ramaphosa jets off on a UK state visit
Opinion
/ 22 November 2022

Autopilot Angie runs the shop as Ramaphosa jets off on a UK state visit

There is no taste of presidential power for presidential hopefuls Lindiwe Sisulu or Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma — now or in December

By Paddy Harper
Activists say ‘Ramaphosa sold Africa out at COP’
The Green Guardian
/ 22 November 2022

Activists say ‘Ramaphosa sold Africa out at COP’

This follows the country securing billions of rands for the just energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable electricity

By Mandisa Makgakga
Campaigns hold a mirror to the ANC
Politics
/ 20 November 2022

Campaigns hold a mirror to the ANC

A credible campaign is one that involves the essence of the ANC and individual character

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
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