President Cyril Ramaphosa Stories

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Some Republicans want to punish South Africa for land reform, its genocide case against Israel and other actions such as naval exercises with Russia a...

South Africa's land act targets a stark divide, Trump and Musk oppose it
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

That law, which allows the government to confiscate land - in rare cases without compensation - has reignited racial tensions that have dogged Africa'...

'No thanks': White South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

The law seeks to address racial land ownership disparities - which has left three-quarters of privately owned land in the hands of the white minority...

DR Congo President Tshisekedi attends EAC-SADC summit vitually
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

This comes just a day after Kinshasa sent its ambassador to Botswana and SADC to the foreign ministers' preparatory meeting.

Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

Kagame fires warning shot at Ramaphosa as tensions over DR Congo conflict escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.

South African prosecutors decide not to charge Ramaphosa in 'Farmgate' scandal
Reuters  |  Oct 12, 2024

Ramaphosa, a wealthy businessman before he became president, has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Six murder suspects killed in shootout with South African police
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

The suspects were also believed to have been involved in the illicit drug trade, police said.

South Africa's ANC expels former president Zuma after election betrayal
Reuters  |  Jul 29, 2024

Zuma was suspended from his long-time party in January after announcing he would support the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) in the general election.

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law
Reuters  |  Jul 23, 2024

South Africa, which is the world's most carbon-intensive major economy and among the top 15 greenhouse gas emitters, is on track to miss those targets...

FACTBOX-Who leads the key portfolios in South Africa's new cabinet?
Reuters  |  Jul 02, 2024

20 ministers came from the ANC, six from the Democratic Alliance (DA), two from the Inkatha Freedom Party and one each from the GOOD, Freedom Front Pl...

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces cabinet that includes ex-opposition leader
Reuters  |  Jul 01, 2024

Ramaphosa's African National Congress was forced to join forces with rival parties to stay in power after losing its majority for the first time in th...

South African parties close to reaching deal on Cabinet
Reuters  |  Jun 30, 2024

Even if agreement is reached on the Cabinet, the ideological differences between the ANC and DA could hinder policymaking down the road, analysts say.

South Africa's DA not walking away from cabinet negotiations, party source says
Reuters  |  Jun 28, 2024

A DA spokesperson said the party would communicate officially when negotiations were finalised.

South African President Ramaphosa vows to fight inequality as power-sharing begins
Reuters  |  Jun 19, 2024

Ramaphosa's African National Congress will be sharing power with five other parties after it was humbled in a May 29 election, losing its parliamentar...

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected president: What happens next?
Reuters  |  Jun 17, 2024

The ANC still has to work out how to divide up the top cabinet jobs and overcome ideological differences with its new partners.

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal
Reuters  |  Jun 15, 2024

Once unthinkable, the accord allowed President Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term in office. He was re-elected by lawmakers with 283 votes.

South Africa governing alliance emerges as new parliament convenes
Reuters  |  Jun 14, 2024

The SABC report came as the newly elected parliament was convening for the first time and lawmakers were in the process of being sworn in.

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