MOSCOW, May 12 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed global food security and the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis during a telephone conversation on Friday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply needy African countries with substantial amounts of grain and fertiliser, including no-cost deliveries, the Kremlin… Continue reading Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Global Food Security, Ukrainian Crisis In Telephone Call
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Gordhan Must Go, Says EFF
The EFF has called upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Department of Public Entreprises Minister Pravin Gordhan for allegedly deliberately destroying state-owned companies and running the South African economy down the drain. Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the office of the Auditor-General’s damning reports into the state-owned enterprises overseen by the minister were proof of his… Continue reading Gordhan Must Go, Says EFF
Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
The Public Service and Commercial Union (PSCU) has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of abandoning workers since he took over as leader of South Africa. The union’s secretary-general, Tahir Maepa, said the country had witnessed weaknesses within the working class under the current administration. “The miscarriage of justice for millions of unemployed young voters and a… Continue reading Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
In an overnight turn of events, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has made a U-turn on his statement that the ANC had taken a decision for South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying he had erred. This came after Ramaphosa reiterated the ANC’s statement that it had decided to pull out of… Continue reading Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the congregants of Africa’s largest faith-based organisation, the Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C), for their cooperation and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Z.C.C pilgrims from both sister churches last descended on Moria, outside Polokwane, for their annual Easter Pilgrimage in 2019, before the country went into a lockdown… Continue reading Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki’s foundation has refused to comment on claims that his leaked letter to ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised “good points” at the “wrong time” for all the “wrong reasons.” The criticism came at the height of Mbeki’s name having once again taken centre stage on matters concerning incumbent ANC President… Continue reading Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life
The murder of a 26-year-old woman in Limpopo has once again raised concerns about South Africa’s ever-growing gender-based violence and femicide statistics. This week, the residents of Makhushane Village near Phalaborwa woke up to the news that their neighbour Judith Mathebula, 26, had been stabbed to death. According to local police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba,… Continue reading Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life
ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin
EFF leader Julius Malema has laid into President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, saying their U-turn on withdrawing South Africa from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a sign that they are not truly in charge of the country. He said their overnight decision to backtrack on the matter last week was taken after their… Continue reading ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin