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Education must drive equality, Ramaphosa tells world leaders

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to accelerate education reform, warning that the time for "incremental adjustments" has passed if countries are to prepare young people for the future. Addressing the Transforming Education Summit (TES+4) at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, Ramaphosa described education as the most powerful tool to tackle inequality and economic exclusion. He highlighted South Africa’s investment in education, noting that nearly a quarter of […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 60

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Madlanga Commission | Expert identifies loopholes in SA’s justice system

World Bank anti-corruption expert, Dr. Albertus Schoeman, has told the Madlanga Commission that there is a significant gap between South Africa's anti-corruption framework on paper and how it is implemented in practice. Schoeman testified at the commission on Thursday, sharing his assessment within the country's criminal justice system. He said Acting Police Minister, Professor Feroz Cachalia's, recent appearance before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee highlighted that while numerous mechanisms exist to […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 85

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EFF presses ahead with bid to remove Didiza

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have doubled down on their bid to remove National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, insisting they have submitted sufficient evidence for their motion of no confidence to proceed. The move follows a letter from Deputy Speaker, Annelie Lotriet, who said the motion was "substantively in order" but required the EFF to substantiate two allegations relating to Didiza’s conduct before it could be placed on the Order […]

todayJune 30, 2026 68

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Ramaphosa warns against violence ahead of 30 June protests

As South Africa braces for nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged demonstrators to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully, warning that violence, intimidation and vigilantism will not be tolerated. In a statement on Monday, Ramaphosa acknowledged growing public concern over undocumented immigration but stressed that all protests must remain within the bounds of the law. "The exercise of rights by any citizen in a constitutional democracy […]

todayJune 29, 2026 78

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EFF calls for Thoko Didiza’s removal amid Phala Phala probe

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has requested that a motion of no confidence be tabled against National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza, over her decision not to oppose the President Cyril Ramaphosa's court bid to halt the Section 89 impeachment process against him. The red berets have written to the Deputy speaker, Annelie Lotriet, arguing that Didiza failed to defend Parliament's constitutional role in one of the country's most significant accountability […]

todayJune 26, 2026 53

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Ramaphosa leads praise for Bafana after historic World Cup win

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation's celebrations after Bafana Bafana reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the team's history. Bafana secured their place in the round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday morning, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal. In an official statement, Ramaphosa congratulated the national team on achieving a milestone moment for […]

todayJune 25, 2026 90

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Ramaphosa urges calm ahead of 30 June shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration on 30 June, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. Responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a serious challenge for South Africa, affecting social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services. "We are ready to deal with […]

todayJune 25, 2026 113

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Parliament’s impeachment committee to oppose Ramaphosa bid to halt Phala Phala inquiry

The parliamentary committee tasked with investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala scandal has resolved to oppose his urgent court application to halt its work. The decision follows an urgent virtual meeting on Wednesday, where members agreed the Section 89 Impeachment Committee has a constitutional obligation to continue its inquiry despite the President's legal challenge. Committee chairperson, Makashule Gana, said the prevailing view was that […]

todayJune 18, 2026 54

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Presidency rejects WHO claims of xenophobia in South Africa

The Presidency has moved to counter growing international criticism over  South Africa's migration-related tensions, as hundreds of foreign nationals continue leaving the country amid fears of attacks. This follows comments by World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Gebreyesus, who condemned what he described as a surge in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, claiming that Ethiopians and Mozambican nationals have been killed and that thousands of people were fleeing for their […]

todayJune 15, 2026 125