President Cyril Ramaphosa Archives

Education Activist says Ramaphosa should ensure all clauses in the Bela Bill comply with the constitution

By Rachel Mohamed Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) is constitutional before he signs it into law. He asked the president to confirm that the mother tongue education clauses were correct. According to Makaneta, it is imperative that the bill upholds the Constitution and advances students' rights to an education in their mother tongue. The president is […]

12 September 2024

Local

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law

By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. The Act aims to set out reforms of the country’s electricity sector, as well as the establishment of a competitive electricity market. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Tuesday, energy analyst Mark Swilling said whether this is a good or a positive move, is something that remained to be seen. "One thing for sure, it […]

21 August 2024

Local

“Through their votes, they determined that the leaders of our country should set aside their political differences and come together as one”

By Kouthar Sambo The Opening of Parliament Address (OPA), which is aimed at outlining the government's strategic objectives and policy priorities, took place at the Cape Town CBD City Hall today. The event, themed "My Parliament, My Voice, My Future", granted the President the authority to summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament and to conduct special business, designed to align with Section 84 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, […]

18 July 2024

Local

Ramaphosa’s executive set to officially take office after swearing-in ceremony

President Cyril Ramaphosa's executive will officially take office on Wednesday following a swearing-in ceremony. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will preside over the ceremony to swear in 76 members of the executive, which include Deputy President Paul Mashatile, 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers. The ceremony returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the first sitting of Parliament was held in June. The swearing-in of the Government of National […]

3 July 2024

Local

24 hours to go for first parliamentary session at CTICC

By Ragheema Mclean For the first time, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces will hold their initial sittings at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) due to logistical considerations. Nearly 400 Members of Parliament (MPs) will be sworn in, in batches of ten. The inaugural session of the National Assembly is scheduled for 10 am on Friday. This follows South Africa's highly contested elections held on […]

13 June 2024

Local

‘Ramaphosa to deliver viable policy addressing unemployment’

ANC NEC member Zuko Godlimpi says that party President Cyril Ramaphosa will in his election manifesto deliver a viable policy framework that will help solve the unemployment crisis. Earlier this week, Stats SA released the unemployment data which shows that the country’s unemployment rate has increased to 32.1% in the 4th quarter of 2023. Godlimpi says the country’s unemployment crisis is structural. “If we take the long-term view of South Africa’s […]

24 February 2024

News

Ramaphosa calls members of public to stand against police killings

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on members of the public to take a stand against police killings. He was speaking in Pretoria at an event to honour police officers and reservists who died in the line of duty. About 34 police members were killed in the 2022-2023 financial year. Ramaphosa says communities should not condone attacks on officers. “Communities need to speak out against police killings. The lives of police […]

3 September 2023

Local

Vuyiso Tyhalisisu elected ANC Western Cape chairperson

Vuyiso Tyhalisisu has been elected Provincial Chairperson of the ANC in the Western Cape at the party’s 9th Provincial Conference in Cape Town. He secured 311 votes. He was up against Cameron Dugmore who received 282 votes. Sharon Davids is the new Deputy Chairperson while Neville Delport has been elected as the new Provincial Secretary. Ayanda Bans will serve as the party’s Deputy Secretary while Derek Appels was elected as […]

25 June 2023

Local

SA journalists doubtful of joining President Ramaphosa in St Petersburg

South African journalists say they might not be able to join President Cyril Ramaphosa in St Petersburg this morning, where he is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Polish authorities have confiscated their luggage. Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the plane carrying around 120 South Africans including journalists, police and military security for Ramaphosa had what it calls “dangerous goods” on board. The journalists, police officers […]

17 June 2023

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