President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress(ANC) is set for a clear victory in South Africa’s election but with a lower vote share, both for it and its main rival, the Democratic Alliance. Analysts said ANC reduced votes reflected anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took power. […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday night announced a revamped cabinet in which the ANC deputy president David “DD” Mabuza became deputy president of the country. Also Ramaphosa’s rival for the ANC presidency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was appointed to run Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the presidency. She replaced Jeff Radebe, who now […]
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South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a sober address on Friday that the country will face “tough decisions” as it works to repair its economy after years of stagnation under the turbulent rule of his predecessor Jacob Zuma. Hailing a “new dawn” a day after his inauguration, he promised to fight corruption, which […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Thursday. The President also felicitated with the African […]
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South Africa’ acting President Cyril Ramaphosa, elected substantive president by Parliament on Thursday has pledged to work across party lines, cooperate with lawmakers and serve the people. He succeeded former President Jacob Zuma who on Wednesday night announced his resignation. The country’s constitution confers the power to appoint and remove the President of the Republic […]
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