President Ramaphosa spoke in the historic Cape Town City Hall, reflecting on South Africa’s progress over the past thirty years since gaining freedom. He acknowledged the challenges that the nation still faces, particularly among the youth, including high unemployment rates and persistent disparities between suburbs and informal settlements. However, the President also highlighted the technological revolution and advancements, improvements in education and healthcare, and the significant restructuring of stateowned enterprises. Despite the challenges, President Ramaphosa remains optimistic about South Africa’s future and calls for collective efforts in overcoming present challenges.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, a prominent figure in South African politics, is scheduled to deliver a speech on Sunday night regarding the nation’s foreign policy and the highly anticipated BRICS summit. The Department of International Relations & Cooperation has confirmed the address, which promises to be enlightening for South African citizens.
Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin HillLewis has invited President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a joint working committee focused on the urgent devolution of passenger rail services. The initiative is in response to recent antidevolution sentiments from the African National Congress (ANC).
South Africa is to launch an independent inquiry, led by a retired judge, into allegations that it supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia. These allegations were made by the United States, who accused South Africa of delivering arms to Russia through a sanctioned ship, Lady R. The US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E. Brigety, expressed confidence in the accuracy of his country’s intelligence on this matter and mentioned that South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), was hostile towards the US.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed the 2nd Presidential Health Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng, reflecting on the Presidential Health Compact signed four years ago. The summit brought together stakeholders from various sectors to develop short and longterm solutions to challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare system.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s public engagement program for May 2023 demonstrates his administration’s dedication to promoting and strengthening South Africa’s global presence. The program encompasses various events and activities covering a wide range of topics, from healthcare to regional peace and security, as well as bilateral relationships with other countries.
South Africa is currently facing a crisis of food price hikes that have caused widespread suffering among poor households. According to StatsSA, food prices have risen by 14% over the past year, resulting in millions of children and adults going hungry. This devastating crisis has prompted DA leader John Steenhuisen to urge President Ramaphosa and his cabinet to take immediate action to alleviate the suffering of the people of South Africa.
As we approach the Easter long weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a message to the nation, urging South Africans to celebrate the occasion with consideration for those affected by recent natural disasters and violent crime. In his statement, the President emphasized the importance of familycentered activities and prayerful devotion during this time.