Amnesty International South Africa has urged world leaders attending the G20 Summit to prioritise principled leadership and human rights in response to multiple global crises. The organisation highlighted ongoing conflicts, including the situation in Gaza and Sudan, alongside domestic challenges such as climate change and gender-based violence. “From embracing increasingly authoritarian practices to waging wars… Continue reading Climate, GBV, and Disaster Risk Top Amnesty’s G20 Call
Tag: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
MK Party Criticises Ramaphosa Administration Ahead of G20 Summit
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has issued a strong statement rejecting the upcoming G20 Summit and criticising the administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party on Wednesday evening said the gathering of global leaders will not meaningfully address the challenges facing South Africans who continue to experience worsening socio-economic conditions. The party said South Africa is… Continue reading MK Party Criticises Ramaphosa Administration Ahead of G20 Summit
Putin Held Telephone Conversations with Ramaphosa and Lula da Silva
Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This is reported by the official website of the Russian President. The Russian Head of state discussed international issues with the presidents of Brazil and South Africa. In addition, the leaders of South Africa and Russia… Continue reading Putin Held Telephone Conversations with Ramaphosa and Lula da Silva
President Ramaphosa Mourns Death of Zambia’s Former Leader Edgar Lungu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed away in a Pretoria hospital on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Mr Lungu, who was 68 years old, had been receiving medical treatment in South Africa for several weeks. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President… Continue reading President Ramaphosa Mourns Death of Zambia’s Former Leader Edgar Lungu
The way in which Ramaphosa has Emerged Unscathed from every High-stakes Global Engagement, including with Trump and GNU Partners, Shows his Strategic Brilliance without Surrendering Policy and Principle
South Africa’s political terrain has always had its fair share of critics — some well-meaning, others just bitter and bored. But it is the latter, masquerading as analysts, that have now become the loudest prophets of doom. Chief among them is Moeletsi Mbeki — the permanent pessimist, the serial slanderer, the man who has not… Continue reading The way in which Ramaphosa has Emerged Unscathed from every High-stakes Global Engagement, including with Trump and GNU Partners, Shows his Strategic Brilliance without Surrendering Policy and Principle
President Cyril Ramaphosa to Meet Donald Trump amid SA-US Tension
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to jet off to the USA next week to meet with President Donald Trump in a bid to iron out a range of issues in the wake of a major diplomatic fallout between the two nations. According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa’s four-day official visit will take place between… Continue reading President Cyril Ramaphosa to Meet Donald Trump amid SA-US Tension
Tony Yengeni Dismisses Claims He’s Joining MK Party as ‘Work of Fake News Peddlers’
ANC stalwart and former Chief Whip Tony Yengeni has come out to clarify that he is not joining the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party as widely alleged in a screenshot doing the rounds on social media and WhatsApp groups. The vocal Yengeni, who represented MKP leader and former President Jacob Zuma during his disciplinary hearing by… Continue reading Tony Yengeni Dismisses Claims He’s Joining MK Party as ‘Work of Fake News Peddlers’
State Capture Whistleblower Mcebisi Jonas Off to US as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, as his special envoy to the US. The appointment of Jonas, who was also one of the whistleblowers that led to the establishment of the state capture commission, was announced by Ramaphosa today, 14 April 2025. The appointment comes as… Continue reading State Capture Whistleblower Mcebisi Jonas Off to US as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy
The Expulsion of Ambassador Rasool, Financial Backing from the EU, and the Unexpected yet Calculated invitation to Zelensky Signal that South Africa is Reshaping its international Posture
In a bold display of independence that is rattling traditional diplomatic circles, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signaled a clear break with the United States, a move that has not only shocked Washington but also redefined the nation’s foreign policy. This weekend, Washington expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, giving him just 72 hours to leave… Continue reading The Expulsion of Ambassador Rasool, Financial Backing from the EU, and the Unexpected yet Calculated invitation to Zelensky Signal that South Africa is Reshaping its international Posture
Balobedu Traditional Leaders March to Union Buildings Against Queen Masalanabo’s Recognition
The Balobedu Traditional leaders, backing Prince Lekukela Hex Modjadji, have marched against the recognition of Queen Masalanabo by the government, as the next heir to the Modjadji dynasty. They took their displeasure to the Union Buildings in the capital Pretoria on Thursday, March 13 as Prince Lekukela filed court papers to challenge the South African… Continue reading Balobedu Traditional Leaders March to Union Buildings Against Queen Masalanabo’s Recognition