SHOCKING: 9 - What They Never Told You

What is RET and what does it want? The Radical Economic Transformation faction in South Africa explained

It has been standard for some years, in any analysis of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), to refer to the “radical economic transformation” (RET) faction. Yet, there has been little serious analysis of what it is.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is weathering the worst scandal of his presidency thanks to the backing of his party, which is keenly aware its best hope of retaining power at 2024 elections is to keep him as leader.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Rising political star has a plan to fix South Africa’s struggling economy

A senior South African ruling party official who has his sights set on becoming the nation’s next deputy president, and maybe even the top job, says he has a plan to end government prevaricating and fix the struggling economy.

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022

South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter?

With Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure, we look at what the scandal could mean for the country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

Explainer-The Phala Phala farmgate scandal hanging over South Africa's Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been under mounting pressure since an inquiry found evidence he may have committed serious misconduct in relation to a large amount of cash stolen from his game farm.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa: from activist to businessman to wounded president

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen and then its most powerful politician, was battling for his political survival on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance over ‘Farmgate’ corruption scandal

South Africa’s political crisis deepens after panel says president should face scrutiny over ability to stay in office

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US dollars at his farm in 2020. This is not the first time there’s been a threat of impeachment of a president in post-democratic South Africa. His scandal-prone predecessor, Jacob Zuma,…

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

‘Pomp with a purpose’: King hosts South African president for first state visit of his reign

Over three days, London rolls out the red carpet as King Charles hosts first state visit since his accession with South African president.

The New Daily · Nov 22, 2022

South African president makes first UK state visit of King Charles’s reign

Tory government eager to focus on trade rather than Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to put sanctions on Russia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022