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Cyril Ramaphosa

​On hope and the death of nostalgia in South Africa
Article
/ 22 June 2019

​On hope and the death of nostalgia in South Africa

If South Africa is neither hopeful nor tragic, what posture should we take in relation to the future?

By Sisonke Msimang
Ramaphosa, heed Césaire’s words and be bold and decisive
Article
/ 21 June 2019

Ramaphosa, heed Césaire’s words and be bold and decisive

It’s a challenging time for the government as it seeks to stir confidence both about South Africa’s ability to turn things around

By Thando Maeko
DA in want of leadership and an identity
Article
/ 21 June 2019

DA in want of leadership and an identity

The party’s electoral decline is an indication that it does not really know what it stands for

By Eusebius McKaiser
Sona a mixed bag for economists
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Sona a mixed bag for economists

The lack of detail on issues like Eskom’s restructuring, and the vulnerability of Ramaphosa’s plans to ANC infighting will weigh on reform efforts

By Lynley Donnelly
‘Dream big,’ Ramaphosa urges South Africans in Sona speech
Article
/ 20 June 2019

‘Dream big,’ Ramaphosa urges South Africans in Sona speech

President’s address dusts off dormant national development plan, making an aspirational plea, tempered with South Africa’s dire economic reality

By Natasha Marrian
Ramaphosa’s Sona affirms Reserve Bank mandate
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Ramaphosa’s Sona affirms Reserve Bank mandate

President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms mandate of the SARB, but says price stability while necessary is not a sufficient condition for economic growth.

By Natasha Marrian
Bill to be tabled to rescue Eskom, Ramaphosa says
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Bill to be tabled to rescue Eskom, Ramaphosa says

Presidents promises work on the troubled power utility, but the real work will be left to the next budget speech

By Lynley Donnelly
Ramaphosa’s Sona outlines seven priorities for sixth administration
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Ramaphosa’s Sona outlines seven priorities for sixth administration

Implementation is the key focus for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who admits there are limits to what can be delivered due to state of public finances

By Natasha Marrian
LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Sona
Article
/ 20 June 2019

LIVESTREAM: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Sona

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his first State of the Nation address since being elected

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Sona imbongi to make a return following ‘pressure’ from the public
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Sona imbongi to make a return following ‘pressure’ from the public

Following criticism from cultural groups, a praise singer will be heralding the president’s arrival.But costs will be kept to a minimum

By Lester Kiewit
ANC chief whip to Ramaphosa for Sona: No new plans, just implement manifesto
Article
/ 20 June 2019

ANC chief whip to Ramaphosa for Sona: No new plans, just implement manifesto

The president is set to deliver Sona in Cape Town on Thursday

By Lester Kiewit
DA accept Mkhwebane’s explanation on late Ramaphosa report
Article
/ 18 June 2019

DA accept Mkhwebane’s explanation on late Ramaphosa report

The party have understood the public protector’s reason for the late release of the president’s Bosasa loan report

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Office of the public protector must not be captured
Article
/ 14 June 2019

Office of the public protector must not be captured

At the heart of the debate about Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s conduct is how to ensure that the office she holds is protected

By Natasha Marrian
ANC should stop recycling old ideas
Article
/ 14 June 2019

ANC should stop recycling old ideas

Who comes first: the country or the party? Last week’s lekgotla provided a disturbing answer

By Thokozani Chilenga Butao
Eskom: From fail to bail to auction block
Article
/ 14 June 2019

Eskom: From fail to bail to auction block

A Greenpeace report outlines ways Eskom can adopt green technology and save itself financially

By Kevin Davie
Impatient left could align with Ace
Article
/ 14 June 2019

Impatient left could align with Ace

Alliance partners Cosatu and the SACP are in a tricky situation: they don’t want Magashule hawking their ideas, but they do want their ideas heard

By Natasha Marrian
What Ramaphosa wants to ask Bosasa’s boss
Article
/ 14 June 2019

What Ramaphosa wants to ask Bosasa’s boss

The public protector has agreed to the president’s request to question Watson

By Franny Rabkin
Release full Ramaphosa-Bosasa report, DA tells Public Protector
Article
/ 10 June 2019

Release full Ramaphosa-Bosasa report, DA tells Public Protector

Presidents and their families’ who mislead Parliament are treated held to account to the fullest might of the law, DA leader says

By Kiri Rupiah
Public Protector mum on IOL report on Ramaphosa-Bosasa loan
Article
/ 10 June 2019

Public Protector mum on IOL report on Ramaphosa-Bosasa loan

According to IOL, in a report submitted to the president, Mkhwebane said the president violated the Constitution and the executive code of ethics

By Kiri Rupiah
Ministry to labour for job creation
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Ministry to labour for job creation

It is set to move from compliance checking to help create an environment that will drive employment

By Sarah Smit
Editorial: Hellbent on destruction
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Editorial: Hellbent on destruction

‘President Cyril Ramaphosa and his supporters are forced to defend the Reserve Bank in the face of an illogical and insidious onslaught’

By Editorial
Ace’s bizarre statements reveal a sinister game plan
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Ace’s bizarre statements reveal a sinister game plan

That ANC secretary general’s statement on the Reserve Bank this week sent shivers down the country’s spine

By Natasha Marrian
ANC wants to shake up procurement
Article
/ 7 June 2019

ANC wants to shake up procurement

The party’s lekgotla agreed to changes in state buying, an important decision overshadowed by ‘poor economic understanding’ at Luthuli House

By Natasha Marrian
No nationalisation of Reserve Bank — ANC top six
Article
/ 6 June 2019

No nationalisation of Reserve Bank — ANC top six

ANC top six meet to discuss economic situation amidst spat over the mandate of central bank with the party distancing itself from Magashule’s comments

By Natasha Marrian
​Pandor is just the right person for diplomatic duties
Article
/ 6 June 2019

​Pandor is just the right person for diplomatic duties

She has the gravitas required for her new international relations and co-operation role

By Kenneth Mokgatlhe
The ‘Bantustan Bills’ remain disastrously flawed
Article
/ 5 June 2019

The ‘Bantustan Bills’ remain disastrously flawed

If passed, powers will be given to unelected leaders and people will be dispossed of land rights

By Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane
Arts sidelined in Ramaphosa’s new cabinet
Article
/ 4 June 2019

Arts sidelined in Ramaphosa’s new cabinet

The ANC has, again, appointed a minister of the arts with very little interest in the arts

By Staff Reporter
Shot-caller, calculated, master of survival. SA, meet your new health minister.
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Shot-caller, calculated, master of survival. SA, meet your new health minister.

Will Ramaphosa’s new health minister wield enough power to bring recalcitrant MECs to heel?

By Mia Malan, Laura López González and Bhekisisa Team
Merged ministries a mixed bag
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Merged ministries a mixed bag

Analysts approve of the choice of finance and public enterprise ministers, but worry about energy and water

By Lynley Donnelly
Cabinet picks boost gender equality
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Cabinet picks boost gender equality

South Africa is now just one of 11 countries in the world where women running the country make up the same proportion as they do in society

By Editorial
Cyril aligns cogs in his Cabinet
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Cyril aligns cogs in his Cabinet

The negotiations started before the elections and continued until the very last moment.

By Natasha Marrian
Cyril’s Cabinet: What happened behind the scenes
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Cyril’s Cabinet: What happened behind the scenes

The negotiations started before the elections and continued until the very last moment.

By Natasha Marrian
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