When South Africa faces disaster, the first question is how money will be stolen or wasted: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the public that the government will fully account for the taxpayer money spent on helping those impacted by the recent flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Addressing parliament on Tuesday (26 April), Ramaphosa said officials must ensure that all the funds used to respond to this disaster are spent effectively. “It is a […]
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Ramaphosa and Godongwana split on basic income grant for South Africa
Politics and economics are set to collide over welfare payments in the world’s most unequal nation. The first clue over which will prevail may come in South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s state-of-the-nation address on Thursday. Record unemployment and deepening poverty has fueled calls for the government to move toward a basic income grant, which would […]
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Ramaphosa could be forced to make lockdown adjustment before Christmas: report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns with the rising number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa and is expected to hold a meeting with his National Coronavirus Command Council this week to discuss the way forward, the City Press reports. While the president initially had no intentions to address the nation, he might be forced […]
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Ramaphosa to announce new restrictions as part of move to level 2 lockdown: report
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce relief for the hospitality industry and other businesses by easing lockdown restrictions for South Africa, the Sunday Times reports. While no official date and time has been set for the president’s address to the nation, stakeholders who met with Ramaphosa this week said a move to level 2 […]
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