Marikana victims rally in South Africa as Ramaphosa sued EFF rallied with survivors of Marikana shooting in Johannesburg where a lawsuit against the president is being heard. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2022
S Africa’s Ramaphosa: Russia sanctions hurting ‘bystander’ states Africa, still facing lingering pandemic economic blues, has been hit hard by rising costs linked to invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022
German chancellor to discuss Ukraine war in South Africa South Africa’s neutral stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine will be a major topic of conversation as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Tuesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, to end his three-nation tour of Africa The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
South Africa's Ramaphosa: dialogue only way to solve Ukraine war South Africa sees dialogue as the only way to solve the Ukraine conflict, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, reiterating his country's position on the war after talks in Pretoria with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Reuters · May 24, 2022
South Africa, Germany discuss need for peaceful Ukraine war resolution - Ramaphosa South Africa and Germany discussed the need for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine war in talks on Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. Reuters · May 24, 2022
South Africa's state capture commission nears its end after four years. Was it worth it? South Africa’s judicial commission into state capture, known as the Zondo Commission, recently handed over the fourth part of its voluminous and scathing findings to President Cyril Ramaphosa. As a fact-finding commission, it had to determine if there were facts that were relevant for prosecutorial purposes related to “state capture”… The Conversation · May 13, 2022
Affordable Covid drugs kept out of reach by sluggish WTO Analysis: EU and US pharma giants’ intellectual property rights stop poorer countries accessing vital medication – despite WTO claims of progress The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding African countries have mostly been silent on Russia-Ukraine war but SA President Ramaphosa has lambasted NATO for it. Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022
South Africa's president confronted by daunting challenges South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges including being defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive and derided as ineffective by the opposition The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Jacob Zuma sought to hand state assets to allies, finds corruption report Inquiry says South Africa’s ruling ANC ‘should be ashamed’ by alleged efforts to steal vast sums The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
Protesting miners stop speech by South Africa's president South African President Cyril Ramaphosa abandoned his Workers’ Day speech in the northwestern city of Rustenburg after striking mineworkers stormed the stage The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
Australia, we need to talk about politics: history beckons at this election, and keeping your head down just won’t do At this pivotal moment, Australia must learn something from my home country of South Africa: there are times you dare not be silent The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
After the relentless rain, South Africa sounds the alarm on the climate crisis Many are still missing after this month’s floods. Extreme weather is becoming more frequent, and it can be devastating The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022
Ramaphosa urges end to Ukraine war during talks with Zelenskyy South African president calls for a ‘negotiated end’ to the conflict as he continues a delicate balancing act. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022 Three priorities Africa's newbie on the World Bank board should focus on President Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed a senior South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo, to serve a two-year term as a member of the World Bank’s 25-person Board of executive directors. She will represent a constituency consisting of Angola, Nigeria and South Africa.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2022 South Africa floods declared national disaster after storms pound east coast South Africa's government Tuesday sought to reassure a worried public about efforts to help the east coast, where millions remained without water more than a week after deadly storms pounded the region.
Reuters · Apr 19, 2022 South Africa says Durban port functional after flood devastation South Africa's major port of Durban, where operations were disrupted by severe flooding last week, is now functional and a backlog of thousands of containers will be cleared within five to six days, the public enterprises minister said on Tuesday.
Reuters · Apr 18, 2022 South African military deployed to flood-ravaged province Thousands of South African soldiers will help with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal province, where more than 440 people have died in floods and mudslides and dozens more are missing.
France 24 · Apr 18, 2022 South African military deployed to flood-ravaged KwaZulu-Natal province On tonight's show, our reporters bring you the latest from South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster over the deadly floods on the east coast, warning that rebuilding even basic services will take time. Around the city of Durban, at least 443 people have died,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2022 Dozens Still Missing as South Africa Floods Death Toll Rises to 443 Rescuers searched for dozens of people still missing in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province on Sunday after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides that have killed more than 440 people. The floods have left thousands homeless, knocked out power and water services and disrupted operations at one…
Reuters · Apr 17, 2022 Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443 Rescuers searched for dozens of people still missing in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province on Sunday after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides that have killed more than 440 people.
Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2022 Climate justice coalition files criminal complaint against South Africa In recent years, weather patterns in South Africa’s coastal regions have become increasingly unpredictable.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022 South African police disperse crowd calling for aid after flooding ‘Climate change is here,’ says President Ramaphosa after 300 died in eastern city of Durban
Radio France Internationale · Apr 14, 2022 South Africans seek shelter after hundreds killed in catastrophic floods Victims of South Africa's deadliest storm on record scrambled to get help on Thursday as the death toll from floods and landslides that struck the country's south-east surged beyond 300.
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2022 South Africa braces for more rain after floods kill at least 300 “Catastrophic” floods in South Africa have claimed the lives of at least 300 people.