Presidency
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America, remodelled and rebranded
A federal appeals court has ordered a stop to President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom renovation, ruling that the president lacked the authority to proceed…
The Ramaphosa ‘snub’ that never was
The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa requested a state visit to Ghana, saying no such visit had been planned. The claims, first published by…
ANC closes ranks behind Ramaphosa
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not…
Malawi’s vice-president executive ‘reshuffle’ exposes governance risks
A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate…
Leverage G20 presidency for African youth’s priorities
South Africa can link its national interests together with those of African Union and the AU Youth Charter to deliver the UN sustainable development goals
Battle over DD Mabuza’s estate
The former deputy president’s daughter from a previous marriage has gone to court to lay claim to funds from his estate in a battle with his widow
Government U-turn on cannabis food products ban after public outcry
The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations
Economic reforms still a priority amid GNU uncertainty
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is forging ahead with its next phase amid ongoing wrangling over positions in his executive
Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming
The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics
Ramaphosa pleads for optimism, even about load-shedding
The president said on Thursday that business leaders were confident the electricity crisis would be overcome within a few years
Top technocrats are dumping Ramaphosa
Another key policy adviser is said to be leaving as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s circle shrinks further
Energy crisis can hardly be categorised as a disaster, says expert
But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
Philippines election shows how personality politics is our collective future in this digital populist age
These elections are a warning of how history can be washed over and and used to promote modern dynasties
Lynne Brown went with the wishes of the Guptas — state capture report
The former minister was found to have played a strategic role in ensuring the ground was fertile for the Guptas to plunder Denel
Ramaphosa returns to work after recovering from Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures