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President Cyril Ramaphosa

Cannabis hopes go up in smoke
National
/ 22 March 2025

Cannabis hopes go up in smoke

Industry groups and experts are demanding the department of health withdraw its prohibition on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp

By Aarti Bhana
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool
Politics
/ 15 March 2025

South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool

The move, which marks a further deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, was announced by US secretary of state Marco Rubio in a post on X late on Friday

By Stella Mapenzauswa
Non-registered food-handling businesses risk fines, arrests and closures, government reiterates
Business
/ 28 February 2025

Non-registered food-handling businesses risk fines, arrests and closures, government reiterates

Friday is the last day for such outlets, including spaza shops, to register in line with a government directive issued after children’s deaths from contaminated food

By Aarti Bhana
Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs
Business
/ 18 February 2025

Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs

This marks the second consecutive drop in the jobless rate, and the lowest since the third quarter of 2023

By Aarti Bhana
IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa
Politics
/ 28 January 2025

IFP will take to the streets to defend Ithala, says Hlabisa

The SOC will be at the high court on Thursday to oppose an application for its liquidation

By Stella Mapenzauswa
Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December
National
/ 12 December 2024

Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December

Businesses that miss the registration window will be closed down

By Aarti Bhana
Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first
Politics
/ 17 October 2024

Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first

The government of national unity has betrayed the trust of South African citizens, according to the uMkhonto weSizwe deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to stay put, despite pressure to resign
Politics
/ 9 September 2024

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to stay put, despite pressure to resign

The ANC’s integrity commission will review her involvement in a R575 600 loan from a fixer for the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank

By Mandisa Nyathi
Government pushes for controversial NHI through health compact, without business
Business
/ 24 August 2024

Government pushes for controversial NHI through health compact, without business

The debate about whether the National Health Insurance is workable has been rekindled after business and the private health sector refused to sign a health compact that tries to lock in support for the scheme

By Anathi Madubela
Preferential procurement politics: Battle lines drawn between the ANC and DA
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2024

Preferential procurement politics: Battle lines drawn between the ANC and DA

A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape. 

By Siseko Maposa
Huawei conducts successful Commercial Roadshows for local partners and customers across SA
Partner Content
/ 1 August 2024

Huawei conducts successful Commercial Roadshows for local partners and customers across SA

The Huawei Enterprise Business team engaged with local partners and end users in six provinces

By Huawei Enterprise South Africa
Explainer: How the ‘two-pot’ retirement fund system will work from 1 September
Business
/ 29 July 2024

Explainer: How the ‘two-pot’ retirement fund system will work from 1 September

Taxpayers who owe money to the revenue service must expect that these debts could be settled from the withdrawals, leading to a lower payout

By Anathi Madubela
Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment
National
/ 17 July 2024

Former judge Nkola Motata asks Concourt to overturn his impeachment

The president’s decision to remove him from the bench was flawed, Motata said, because the National Assembly was misled when it took a vote that triggered this step

By Emsie Ferreira
A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance
Thought Leader
/ 16 July 2024

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance

As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice

By Lisa Makaula
Lack of resources, not migration control, contributes to SA education problems, says law centre
National
/ 5 July 2024

Lack of resources, not migration control, contributes to SA education problems, says law centre

A shortage of resources is failing South Africa’s undocumented children, with more than 258 000 awaiting birth registration, says the Centre for Child Law

By Umamah Bakharia
Ramaphosa may make space in cabinet for smaller parties
Politics
/ 29 June 2024

Ramaphosa may make space in cabinet for smaller parties

The Democratic Alliance has yet to say whether it will accept the president’s offer of six cabinet portfolios.

By Emsie Ferreira
New law to address ‘feeding frenzy’ at listed companies
Business
/ 22 June 2024

New law to address ‘feeding frenzy’ at listed companies

Sibanye-Stillwater, which is at the centre of the debate on excessive pay for executives, has had its remuneration report rejected three years in a row

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa’s cabinet deliberations will not be quick or painless
Politics
/ 19 June 2024

Ramaphosa’s cabinet deliberations will not be quick or painless

The Democratic Alliance says the president must stick to the letter of the coalition pact and divide cabinet posts among parties in line with the number of seats in parliament

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa starts countdown to elect new president and speaker following election results
Politics
/ 3 June 2024

South Africa starts countdown to elect new president and speaker following election results

The clock started ticking once the electoral commission declared the final result of the vote on Sunday night

By Emsie Ferreira
Flag burning and treasonous obsessions in the face of real problems
Opinion
/ 11 May 2024

Flag burning and treasonous obsessions in the face of real problems

In the aftermath of the DA’s election advert, Cyril Ramaphosa’s symbolic outrage sparks debate amidst broader concerns over governance failures

By Douglas White
Ambassadors welcomed by Ramaphosa
Partner Content
/ 9 April 2024

Ambassadors welcomed by Ramaphosa

The representatives from 15 countries will maintain strong bilateral relations with SA

By Marion Smith
Black industrialists tripped up by market stumbling blocks
Business
/ 21 March 2024

Black industrialists tripped up by market stumbling blocks

Delegates at the Black Industrialist and Exporters Conference complained of bureaucratic processes keeping them from accessing markets

By Anathi Madubela
Ramaphosa steps in to tackle eThekwini service delivery crisis
National
/ 29 February 2024

Ramaphosa steps in to tackle eThekwini service delivery crisis

An announcement about measures to reduce load-shedding in the metro is expected ‘soon’

By Lyse Comins
South Africa’s first exports under AfCFTA set sail
Africa
/ 1 February 2024

South Africa’s first exports under AfCFTA set sail

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement creates the world’s largest free trade area by number of countries

By Lyse Comins
Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address
Politics
/ 16 January 2024

Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address

The parties say a delay in announcing the date prejudices their preparation efforts

By Mandisa Nyathi
July unrest: SAPS has implemented only six of 18 recommendations
National
/ 6 September 2023

July unrest: SAPS has implemented only six of 18 recommendations

The South African Police Service report stated it was still in the process of holding accountable those accused of criminal conduct during the July 2021 unrest

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC
Politics
/ 25 July 2023

Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC

Days after President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two statues of the struggle icon, the ANC secretary general said Mandela would be turning in his grave at the wasted resources

By Lizeka Tandwa
Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents
National
/ 20 July 2023

Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents

But a political analyst contends statues can be unifying symbols as they celebrate South Africa’s liberation

By Mandisa Ndlovu
South Africa reaches agreement to launch $1 billion green hydrogen fund
The Green Guardian
/ 21 June 2023

South Africa reaches agreement to launch $1 billion green hydrogen fund

The SA-H2 fund is intended to fast track the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects in the country

By Mandisa Nyathi
Powerships for South Africa’s energy future
The Green Guardian
/ 12 May 2023

Powerships for South Africa’s energy future

Powerships touted to be energy solution for South Africa

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa insists government is tackling load-shedding
National
/ 11 May 2023

Ramaphosa insists government is tackling load-shedding

The president told parliament that anyone with evidence of corruption at Eskom must give the information to the authorities

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Electricity production fell in February, Statistics South Africa says
National
/ 6 April 2023

Electricity production fell in February, Statistics South Africa says

Eskom has implemented rolling blackouts to ease pressure on the national grid as its generating units struggle to keep up with demand

By Anathi Madubela
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