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Ramaphosa calls for transformation in the private sector
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the R100 billion increase in local investment at the South Africa Investment Conference showed that local confidence is growing.
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FACT CHECK: President Ramaphosa’s claims about progress in SA since 1994
Africa Check takes a closer look at five claims made by President Cyril Ramaphosa about South African government achievements since 1994.
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RAMAPHOSA: Our gender-based violence fight-back well on its way
I have taken personal responsibility to ensure the emergency plan is implemented, and I will provide our citizens with regular reports on our progress, promises President Cyril Ramaphosa in his latest weekly letter.
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Ramaphosa urges leaders to move away from mere pledges
Presidents and delegates have gathered in Sandton on Monday to discuss how best to utilise the continent's resources.
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Gwala to receive provincial official funeral - Presidency
Gwala passed away last week after a two-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
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Ramaphosa: Newly launched review report should debate citizens’ experiences
In it, the government details some of the achievements of the past 25 years including the increase of the matric pass rate and that of life expectancy.
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Investment drive ‘distinctive difference’ between Zuma, Ramaphosa presidency
Economist Gina Schoeman says one of the positive developments about the investment conference is that government also used the platform to announce policy interventions.
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Ramaphosa's R360bn investment pledges seen as good for his political capital
However, independent political analyst Dale McKinley has cast doubt on whether the investment commitments would lead to job creation and other remedies needed to revive the struggling economy.
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SA's manufacturing production decreases by 2.4% - Stats SA
This comes after S&P Global on Wednesday hinted at a possible downgrade when the company releases data on its ratings review of the country this month.
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'If this were elections, Springboks would win & Kolisi would be president'
The Springboks kicked off their Rugby World Cup victory tour in Pretoria with fans lining the streets singing, dancing and showing 'gees' to celebrate and welcome the world champs home. Speaking at the Union Buildings, President Cyril Ramaphosa said if this were elections, Springboks would be the ruling party.
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Ramaphosa calls for upscaling of SMMEs to diversify SA economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that small enterprises presented the greatest potential to the growth of the economy but were often overlooked when it came to both government planning and investment.
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Report: SA could be downgraded by S&P Global
Over R100 million in investment was pledged by various businesses at the conference, with industry leaders saying the country has made progress on various issues, including policy certainty.
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Billions in investments flow in to improve SA’s economy
The gathering is part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's investment drive to raise R1.2 trillion to improve the country's low economic growth and deal with the 29.1% unemployment rate.
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SA investment conference ‘opportunity to have frank discussions with business’
It’s expected that while there had been positive policy developments over the past year, delegates at the conference would also discuss some of the factors that continue to be difficult in the business environment.
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Ramaphosa launches phase one of the Automotive Special Economic Zone
President Cyril Ramaphosa said 6,700 direct jobs would be created during the first phase of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone, which was launched on 5 November 2019 in Silverton, Pretoria.
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Ramaphosa celebrates launch of Tshwane automotive special economic zone
The initiative is projected to raise investment amounting to R3,6 billion and create 6,700 jobs.
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Will Ramaphosa beat last year’s R300bn investment commitments?
This year's investment conference is set to get under way in Sandton on Tuesday evening.
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Kgosientso Ramokgopa appointed head of investment infrastructure office
Kgosientso Ramokgopa resigned to allow Gauteng Premier David Makhura to comply with the African National Congress’ 50-50 gender parity policy and appoint a woman.
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Ramaphosa: The Boks have shown the world that they're the best
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was in Japan for the final, said the victory confirmed that South Africa was the best team in the world.
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Ramaphosa: Govt doesn’t need to cut down its workforce
Ramaphosa said the government needs to do the opposite and employ more in some sectors where there is a shortage of staff.
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Ramaphosa books 13 February for Sona 2020
Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli announced at Thursday’s National Assembly programming committee meeting that a letter from the president making the request had been received.