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Cyril Ramaphosa

‘Those who zol’: Dangerous discourses in a time of crisis
Coronavirus
/ 15 May 2020

‘Those who zol’: Dangerous discourses in a time of crisis

Smoking out social tobacco users as unique spreaders of the coronavirus sends out the wrong messages

By Fiona Anciano, Sarah Jane Cooper-Knock, Mmeli Dube, Mfundo Majola and Boitumelo Papane
The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism
Coronavirus
/ 15 May 2020

The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism

The state of politics and geopolitics has been exacerbated, rather than stabilised, by the coronavirus crisis

By Aaliyah Vayez
Covid-19: Sharing isn’t caring
Coronavirus
/ 14 May 2020

Covid-19: Sharing isn’t caring

No break for the smokers and drinkers from Prez Pozi and Dr No, but we’re still zolling …

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Let’s inspire the world … again
Editorial
/ 14 May 2020

Editorial: Let’s inspire the world … again

South Africa was the first to welcome the World Cup to our beautiful continent. In these troubled Covid-19 times it’s worth reminding ourselves of that achievement.

By Editorial
‘Small fires’ drive rise in Covid cases
Coronavirus
/ 14 May 2020

‘Small fires’ drive rise in Covid cases

Lockdown easing will happen and so will the increase in positive cases. This balancing act will require rapid returns to stringent measures to protect thousands of lives

By Athandiwe Saba
Eusebius McKaiser: It’s okay to demand a culture of justification
Coronavirus
/ 14 May 2020

Eusebius McKaiser: It’s okay to demand a culture of justification

We should demand a culture of justification from our democratic government. Otherwise we are allowing ourselves to be subjects rather than citizens

By Eusebius McKaiser
Bail could be the key to reducing severe prison overcrowding
Coronavirus
/ 14 May 2020

Bail could be the key to reducing severe prison overcrowding

More than a quarter of prisoners have not been convicted of anything, they just couldn’t meet bail requirements

By Safura Abdool Karim
South Africa on track to move to phase three of its Covid-19 economic response
Business
/ 13 May 2020

South Africa on track to move to phase three of its Covid-19 economic response

The next phase of the government’s economic strategy, which will be announced ‘soon’, is expected to detail plans to recover from the crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic

By Thando Maeko
Lockdown loosened: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 to begin May 31
Coronavirus
/ 13 May 2020

Lockdown loosened: Ramaphosa announces Level 3 to begin May 31

Certain metros, where the vast majority of infections have occurred, will remain under level-four lockdown restrictions

By Lester Kiewit, Thando Maeko, Beauregard Tromp and Khadija Patel
Watch it again: President Ramaphosa to address the nation
Coronavirus
/ 13 May 2020

Watch it again: President Ramaphosa to address the nation

The president’s address follows a number of meetings with Cabinet and the National Coronavirus Command Council

By Kiri Rupiah
Question marks surround Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘miracle cure’
Africa
/ 11 May 2020

Question marks surround Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘miracle cure’

Despite Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina’s claims of a cure for Covid-19, experts say ‘there is absolutely no evidence’ that is true

By Aanu Adeoye and Simon Allison
Government’s Covid-19 science mask is slipping
Coronavirus
/ 10 May 2020

Government’s Covid-19 science mask is slipping

The government’s professed reliance on science to justify its response to the pandemic reveals both its overconfidence and its insecurities about getting citizens to cooperate

By Steven Friedman
Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks
Education
/ 8 May 2020

Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks

A more equitable and fair society, able to conquer the effects of pandemics, starts with debt-free education and skills development

By Luke Cadden
Parly corona-style is perfect
Article
/ 7 May 2020

Parly corona-style is perfect

I now go to meetings barefoot and in my shorts. And it cuts what we pay for MPs to travel. We should keep it this way post-Covid

By Paddy Harper
Eusebius McKaiser: A few critics are smoking some strong stuff
Coronavirus
/ 6 May 2020

Eusebius McKaiser: A few critics are smoking some strong stuff

Blame and praise can’t be apportioned to individual leaders of a collective Cabinet

By Eusebius McKaiser
Covid-19 in Africa: The good news and the bad
Africa
/ 2 May 2020

Covid-19 in Africa: The good news and the bad

What might Africa look like in the wake of the pandemic? There’s enough change happening to keep both optimists happy and pessimists glum

By Judd Devermont and Simon Allison
Digital banking offers an entry point to the fourth industrial revolution
Article
/ 1 May 2020

Digital banking offers an entry point to the fourth industrial revolution

Digital and mobile offerings have the potential to disrupt the banking industry in South Africa

By Jack Kelly
SANDF example shows how we can rethink African peace and security architecture
Article
/ 29 April 2020

SANDF example shows how we can rethink African peace and security architecture

Cyril Ramaphosa’s creative employment of the SANDF as part of Covid-19 relief efforts is an example of using the military to build social cohesion

By Martin Rupiya
Army and police violence spurs racial tensions
Analysis
/ 29 April 2020

Army and police violence spurs racial tensions

With the Covid-19 pandemic exposing many structural cleavages and spurring racial tensions, it is likely that the post-pandemic South Africa will encounter new challenges and setbacks on the road to reconciliation

By Kayla Arnold
Mogajane: SA will stay on growth path
Article
/ 29 April 2020

Mogajane: SA will stay on growth path

Government’s response to the coronavirus is unlikely to counteract the expected sharp decline of the country’s gross domestic product

By Thando Maeko
‘Fraser vs Nxele’ heads back to court
Politics
/ 29 April 2020

‘Fraser vs Nxele’ heads back to court

The controversial KwaZulu-Natal corrections head has again been suspended by the former spy boss

By Paddy Harper
Blessed peace under lockdown
Analysis
/ 29 April 2020

Blessed peace under lockdown

I’ve silenced the Bible Thumper and dumped social media drivel but physical distancing, an art the deputy prez has mastered, is tricky

By Paddy Harper
2020 to 2022: Herding the disease
Article
/ 29 April 2020

2020 to 2022: Herding the disease

The state is trying to balance containing the virus with fears of hunger amid predictions that 25% to 50% of the population will get Covid-19

By Athandiwe Saba
Level four lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma stubs out South Africa’s hopes for a puff
Article
/ 29 April 2020

Level four lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma stubs out South Africa’s hopes for a puff

Some industries will open but the tobacco ban remains in place, contradicting the president’s earlier remarks

By Paddy Harper
Virus leaves fishing high and dry
Article
/ 28 April 2020

Virus leaves fishing high and dry

The recreational fishing industry, employing 94 000 people and generating R36-billion a year, pleads for permission to return to work before it collapses

By Paddy Harper
Tobacco and a tipple gave comfort during times of war
Article
/ 27 April 2020

Tobacco and a tipple gave comfort during times of war

Allied forces in the two world wars were provided with cigarettes. The anti-smoking Nazis used taxes on tobacco to help fill Germany’s depleted coffers

By Will Gordon
Dan Plato: Cape Town is caring for the homeless despite rampant political campaigning
Article
/ 25 April 2020

Dan Plato: Cape Town is caring for the homeless despite rampant political campaigning

We have honoured President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request to put aside politicking and wish opposition parties would do the same

By Dan Plato
Covid-19 stimulus plan won’t protect informal economy
Article
/ 24 April 2020

Covid-19 stimulus plan won’t protect informal economy

The sector is incredibly vulnerable but has largely been overlooked in government’s neal attempts to deal with our current crisis

By Linda Christensen
READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on lockdown easing
Article
/ 23 April 2020

READ IT IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on lockdown easing

Read President Cyril Ramaphosa’s full address on the easing of the national lockdown

By Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa announces gradual easing of Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa
Article
/ 23 April 2020

Ramaphosa announces gradual easing of Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa

Restrictions to vary by province and district, depending on infection rate and ability of health care system

By M&G Reporters
Ramaphosa misses chance to create a better climate future
Analysis
/ 23 April 2020

Ramaphosa misses chance to create a better climate future

Ramaphosa missed the chance to get even more out of his big moment

By Sipho Kings
Sisulu’s plan threatens water future
Article
/ 23 April 2020

Sisulu’s plan threatens water future

With nearly 19 000 tanks needed for emergency water supply, the already broke water department is exhausting its future budget for crucial projects in areas already without water

By Athandiwe Saba
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