Ramaphosa asks Mapisa-Nqakula for report on Air Force flight to Harare
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been asked to furnish the President with a detailed report on the circumstances that led to her sharing a flight to Harare.
Cyril Ramaphosa
African countries should benefit from Covid-19 vaccines being developed – Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says it is essential that African countries benefit from the vaccines being developed and that everyone has equal access to a vaccine.
Long, hard lockdown fails to save lives
Many will be praying that the government relegates strict lockdown rules to the history books as they reflect on the 50% plunge in GDP in the second quarter.
As economy shrinks, Ramaphosa urges national effort to rebuild the economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all sectors of society to act with unity and purpose to rebuild the ailing economy.
President’s desk: We want higher bail, longer jail sentences for crimes against women
President Ramaphosa says the women of South Africa have had enough of lukewarm actions that do not address gender-based violence and femicide.
Expel ANC members who are criminally charged – Judith February
People who are criminally charged should be expelled from the ANC, says an analyst. If they are later found to be innocent, they can reapply to the ANC.
Ramaphosa’s stance on corruption a good move for his popularity: Daniel Silke
The president isn’t entirely off the hook, as the establishment of an integrity commission to combat corruption could prove tough to execute, says Silke.
CR’s Covid-19 dossiers: R14,750 for one digital thermometer at taxpayers’ expense
An investigation shows that thermometers at stores cost R250 to R799 – much less than the R5,000 per device paid by a government department.
Cyril’s ANC vs ANC NDR; what’s bubbling under the murky surface – Paul Hoffman
Paul Hoffman says that bubbling under the ANC’s surface is a power struggle between those who uphold the Constitution, and those who fall under the ANC NDR.
Rand weakens in response to ANC power struggle
The rand has declined in value in response to a power struggle in the ANC, with President Ramaphosa surviving a leadership challenge.