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South Africa vows to tackle global issues as G20 head
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Africa vows to tackle global issues as G20 head

China Daily  

By NDUMISO MLILO in Johannesburg | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-05 10:54 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024. South Africa will leverage its G20 presidency to tackle pressing global challenges, including the lack of inclusive growth and climate change, President …

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South Africa vows to tackle global issues as G20 head
2 weeks, 6 days ago

South Africa vows to tackle global issues as G20 head

China Daily  

By NDUMISO MLILO in Johannesburg | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-05 10:54 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024. South Africa will leverage its G20 presidency to tackle pressing global challenges, including the lack of inclusive growth and climate change, President …

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The G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with Trump’s return as US president, South Africa says
3 weeks ago

The G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with Trump’s return as US president, South Africa says

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Group of 20 has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if the incoming Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the expense of international cooperation, South Africa’s leader said Tuesday as his country took over the bloc’s presidency. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would elevate the impact of climate change …

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Opposition parties ask South Africa’s top court to revive impeachment hearings for the president
4 weeks ago

Opposition parties ask South Africa’s top court to revive impeachment hearings for the president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Two South African opposition parties asked the country’s top court Tuesday to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in cash was stashed in a couch at his ranch and then stolen. The leftist Economic Freedom Fighters and African Transformation Movement want the Constitutional Court …

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After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

The Independent  

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3 suspects accused of stealing cash from South African president's farm appear in court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

3 suspects accused of stealing cash from South African president's farm appear in court

The Independent  

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Critics say a South African education bill on language in schools threatens new unity government
3 months, 1 week ago

Critics say a South African education bill on language in schools threatens new unity government

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — An education bill that would give South Africa’s government more control over white minority language schools is a threat to the country’s new government of national unity, the second largest political party said Wednesday. Critics describe the bill as a threat to single-language schools, particularly those in the Afrikaans language that is spoken by the country’s white, minority …

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China, South Africa elevate relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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China, South Africa elevate relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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China, South Africa elevate relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China, South Africa elevate relations

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for …

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South African Prez Ramaphosa welcomes Nelson Mandela legacy sites' addition to UNESCO list
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South African Prez Ramaphosa welcomes Nelson Mandela legacy sites' addition to UNESCO list

ABP News  

Johannesburg, Jul 31 : President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the listing of several iconic sites in South Africa linked to the late President Nelson Mandela as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Listed generically as ‘The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, these include 14 human rights and liberation struggle …

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South Africa’s DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners
4 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa’s DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s Democratic Alliance took the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court Thursday over a preelection speech in May given by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa gave the speech three days before the election in his capacity as head of state, but used parts of it to highlight what he …

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South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty
5 months, 1 week ago

South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opened a new parliamentary term Thursday, nearly two months after an historic election result reshaped the country’s politics and led to the formation of an unprecedented multiparty government coalition. Ramaphosa’s speech to lawmakers at the City Hall in Cape Town — a replacement venue after a fire gutted the Parliament …

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South African parties agree on Cabinet positions, sealing deal on new coalition government
5 months, 3 weeks ago

South African parties agree on Cabinet positions, sealing deal on new coalition government

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet late Sunday night after his African National Congress, the former main opposition party, and nine other parties agreed on the makeup of a coalition government following weeks of haggling. Ramaphosa’s party retained the largest share of ministerial positions as he appointed ANC officials to 20 of …

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South African president says Parliament will open July 18 amid discord in the new coalition
5 months, 3 weeks ago

South African president says Parliament will open July 18 amid discord in the new coalition

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday that Parliament will open for its next term on July 18 as he remains locked in negotiations with other parties to form a Cabinet well before then amid rifts in the new governing coalition. In one of the letters, Ramaphosa wrote to DA leader John Steenhuisen accusing his …

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South Africa’s new government brings Black and white together. It’s also reviving racial tensions
6 months ago

South Africa’s new government brings Black and white together. It’s also reviving racial tensions

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In a country where racial segregation was once brutally enforced, South Africa’s new coalition government has brought a Black president and a white opposition leader together in an image of unity. Yet the power-sharing agreement sealed a week ago between President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party and the Democratic Alliance, one of South Africa’s …

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Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president
6 months ago

Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president

China Daily  

Cyril Ramaphosa gestures after taking the oath of office for his second term as South African President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, 19 June 2024. JOHANNESBURG -- Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, took oath as the nation's president for the next five years on Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative …

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South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa's future depends on an 'unholy alliance' solving its real-world problems before time runs out

ABC  

From Constantia Nek, a pass across the spine of rugged mountain that runs all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, day trippers are afforded a stunning view across centuries-old vineyards all the way to Cape Town's city centre. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected Photo shows AP24166307853220 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians for a …

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How South Africa’s rival parties ‘found each other’ in a last-ditch deal that saved a president
6 months, 1 week ago

How South Africa’s rival parties ‘found each other’ in a last-ditch deal that saved a president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s main political rivals are now partners in government after they came together in a last-minute coalition deal that ensured President Cyril Ramaphosa was dramatically reelected with cross-party support, and a struggling country was given a boost. The coalition between Ramaphosa’s African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance — South Africa’s only major party …

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Cyril Ramaphosa Re-Elected as South Africa's President
6 months, 1 week ago

Cyril Ramaphosa Re-Elected as South Africa's President

Deccan Chronicle  

Cape Town: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government. South Africa's BRICS allies Russia and China on Saturday welcomed Ramaphosa's re-election with President Xi Jinping sending him a congratulatory note and Russian President Vladimir Putin saying: "We highly appreciate your personal contribution to the development of …

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa's President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal

The Hindu  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on June 14, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote. Mr. Ramaphose called the deal — which sent South Africa into uncharted waters — a “new birth, a new era for our country” and said …

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected in coalition deal after African National Congress loses majority
6 months, 1 week ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected in coalition deal after African National Congress loses majority

ABC  

In short: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians following a dramatic late coalition deal just hours before the vote. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians following a dramatic late coalition deal just hours before the vote. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected by politicians for a second term on Friday, after his party …

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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on Friday, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote. During a break in what turned out to be a marathon parliamentary session, the ANC signed the last-minute agreement with the …

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected by lawmakers for a second term
6 months, 1 week ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected by lawmakers for a second term

LA Times  

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in as a member of Parliament before lawmakers reelected him president. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term Friday after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late deal to forge a coalition with the main opposition and other parties. The 71-year-old Ramaphosa secured his second …

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