South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache

Former President Jacob Zuma was one of the first 32 individuals released from prison through the presidential special remission on Friday, as part of a nationwide initiative to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities.

The ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has suspended its former president, Jacob Zuma, amid a fallout over his decision to campaign for the newly formed political party, Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK). The MK has been steadily gaining popularity since its launch on December 16, 2023, where Zuma said he would not campaign or vote for “the… Continue reading ANC Suspends Zuma As MK Turns Into Major Headache

The ANC leadership Is Pontificating And Retreating Politically While The Party Sinks

The stature of the ANC as the leader of society has significantly dwindled in recent times, coinciding with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency of both the ANC and the Republic of South Africa. Political retreat The recent talks in the South African political context regarding coalition government at the national level is an undisputed admission of… Continue reading The ANC leadership Is Pontificating And Retreating Politically While The Party Sinks

Ramaphosa Defends ANC Legacy, Labels Splinter Parties As “Snakes”

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering e keynote address at the party's 112-anniversary celebrations. The writer says the party's leadership is pontificating and retreating politically rather than providing solutions while the movement sinks.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized those who left the governing party to form splinter parties, which he believes are intended to weaken support for South Africa’s governing party. Ramaphosa spoke to the liberation movement’s members and supporters at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, where he gave his January 8th Statement to celebrate the ANC’s 112th… Continue reading Ramaphosa Defends ANC Legacy, Labels Splinter Parties As “Snakes”

Fatal Bus Tragedy Spoils ANC Birthday Festivities

Several prominent ANC leaders in Limpopo had to alter their plans to commemorate the party’s 112th anniversary at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. They were compelled to attend to a devastating incident that resulted in the loss of five lives in Magoebaskloof, near Tzaneen. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 13, 2024,… Continue reading Fatal Bus Tragedy Spoils ANC Birthday Festivities

The Avocado Export Agreement Between South Africa and China is Crucial for Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that BRICS leaders had unanimously agreed to a phased expansion starting with two states from Africa, three from the Middle East and one from Latin America. His Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, hailed the membership expansion as “historic”, adding that BRICS countries all have influence and shoulder important responsibilities for world peace and development.

On the eve of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August, Chinese President Xi Jinping met his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. After the pomp and ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the two leaders and their ministers announced a raft of bilateral agreements across many fields. One of the agreements, signed… Continue reading The Avocado Export Agreement Between South Africa and China is Crucial for Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’

Ambitions for political office do not drive former President Jacob Zuma, but the strategic toppling of ANC leaders he believes sent him to jail without trial, said insiders. According to sources close to Zuma, the former ANC leader’s decision to vote for the newly formed party, Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), in the 2024 general elections, and… Continue reading Zuma’s MK Bombshell ‘Seeks To Topple ANC Leaders Who Jailed Him’

Ramaphosa Calls On UN To Send Troops To Gaza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa’s tough stance against Israel over the Gaza war, calling upon the United Nations (UN) to send soldiers to the Middle East with the aim of ensuring a peaceful dialogue between the state of Tel Aviv and Hamas. Ramaphosa was speaking during the extraordinary joint meeting of BRICS leaders… Continue reading Ramaphosa Calls On UN To Send Troops To Gaza

Creating Single BRICS Payment System On 2024 Summit Agenda, Says Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that creating a single payment system using the national currencies of the BRICS countries will be on the agenda of the 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. The head of state remarked while addressing the National Council of Provinces (upper house of parliament) on October `13. “The BRICS group… Continue reading Creating Single BRICS Payment System On 2024 Summit Agenda, Says Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution

President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to be the target of his predecesser, Jacob Zuma, who publicly said he would not vote for “the ANC of Ramaphosa”.

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has vowed to collaborate with the international community to stop Israeli “genocide” against Palestinian people. He has also called on Israel to end the siege on Gaza and allow a humanitarian corridor in the Strip. Addressing the African National Congress (ANC) post-national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa said… Continue reading Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution

South Africa Launches New Border Management Authority

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — South Africa on Thursday unveiled the Border Management Authority (BMA) in its northernmost province of Limpopo in a bid to combat cross-border crime. Established in response to a number of serious challenges, the BMA was designed to address security, migration, safety, congestion, and long transit problems at the borders, said… Continue reading South Africa Launches New Border Management Authority