Government and Politics
Government and Politics
Invaded Ukraine Agrees Talks with Russia on Belarus Border
Sunday | February 27, 2022 After four intense days of Russia’s military aggression on Ukraine territory, talks for a ceasefire have been agreed upon. The unconditional negotiations will be held between Belarus and Ukraine border to break the conflict that has seen Ukraine cities reduced to rubbles in less than a week. Russia launched the […]
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SONA 2022 Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a Covid-19 Pandemic Era
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2022 State of the Nation Address 10 Feb 2022 Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President David Mabuza, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Former Deputy President Baleka Mbete, Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr […]
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Country on Fire – Ramaphosa to Deliver the Fifth SONA
As the time for the annual State of the Nation address inching closer, the South African population is itching for visionary leadership with practical interventions to restore its dignity and the pride of the diminishing state on the facade of a costly world-acclaimed Constitution. Thursday | February 10, 2022 South Africa/SA – If ever there […]
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Full Speech by President Ramaphosa: SA Lowers Covid-19 Control Measures to Level 1
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic 30 September 2021 My fellow South Africans, This evening, I would like to talk to you about four matters that are vital to our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery of our society and economy. These are, […]
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Full Speech of President Ramaphosa: Covid-19 Restrictions Relax in Time for Local Government Election Season
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic 12 September 2021 My Fellow South Africans, This evening, I would like to begin by telling you about the experience we have had as a nation in one week in the work we are doing in the health care […]
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IEC’s bid to postpone local elections collapses in court
Friday | September 3, 2021 The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that the local government elections must proceed as planned and pronounced. As a result, this year’s municipal voting must be held on any day between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1, 2021, the court ordered. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa went to […]
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Top Ministers Booted Out as President Ramaphosa Rekindles Cabinet
There was an air that the President of the Republic of South Africa should revive his misfiring cabinet by shaking things up at the very top. Subsequent to July 2021 riots, mummers soon gathered momentum about eminent changes in highest levels of government. The shoddy handling of the disputed “insurrection” is the final straw that […]
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Full Speech of President Ramaphosa: SA Eases Lockdown Restrictions for More Economic Activity as Infection Numbers Plateau
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic 25 July 2021 My Fellow South Africans, Since I last addressed you fourteen days ago, we have been fighting a battle on two fronts – the first against the deadly coronavirus, the second against the actions of those who […]
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Full Speech of President Ramaphosa – Government not prepared for insurrection, wanton looting and arson
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Update on security situation in the country 16 Jul 2021 My Fellow South Africans, Earlier today, I visited the areas of KwaMashu, Springfield, Mobeni and Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, which have been sites of unprecedented violence and destruction over the past several days. The streets and buildings I saw bear the scars of […]
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Full Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa: Level 4 Covid-19 Restrictions Retained With Few Adjustments for Business Operations
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Progress in national effort to contain the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic 11 Jul 2021 My Fellow South Africans, Two weeks ago I announced a set of additional measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. In deciding to introduce these additional measures, Cabinet followed scientific advice provided by the Ministerial Advisory Committee on […]
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