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Civil society groups want Ramaphosa to extend COVID-19 social grant
The groups say that South Africa remains under the firm grip of a second wave of COVID-19 and the need for assistance to the most vulnerable remained great.
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Vaccine nationalism a concern, Ramaphosa tells WEF
The world has been in a race to get people inoculated against COVID-19, with African countries yet to join the rolling out of the vaccine.
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SAB suspends over 500 temporary jobs due to alcohol sales ban
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision last month under adjusted level 3 lockdown regulations in a bid to alleviate the pressure the country’s health sector.
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Ramaphosa: False information about COVID-19 vaccine puts lives at risk
The president said government has embarked on an extensive communications campaign to educate the population about the jab and to challenge many of the misconceptions in circulation.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: SA COVID-19 vaccine drive must ensure no one is left behind
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that all South Africans need to work together to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine, to demonstrate its effectiveness and its safety – and to emphasise its vital importance in overcoming the disease.
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‘I have lost a dear friend to me’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Jackson Mthembu’s eulogy
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy of the late minister Jackson Mthembu at his funeral, in his hometown of Ackerville on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Mthembu was laid to rest after he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. #COVID19 #JacksonMthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu
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Without guidelines, ANC's step aside resolution could be abused - Mathabatha
In a wide-ranging interview with Eyewitness News, Limpopo ANC chair Stan Mathabatha has defended ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, warning that those making claims against him have to provide evidence to that effect.
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Ramaphosa urges black businesses to participate in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
President Ramaphosa said that his government wanted to support black businesses but he added that with government taking on the role of leading, not only negotiations, but the purchasing of vaccines, it was likely that most would not benefit from the procurement processes.
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DA: Mabuza vaccine role shows Ramaphosa putting alliances ahead of SA lives
The DA said the decision, which was not announced via normal government channels, showed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was putting his political alliances ahead of saving lives in the country.
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My Vote Counts demands answers from president on Political Party Funding Act
My Vote Counts on Monday said it was signed into law by Ramaphosa in January 2019.
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Molefe: Glencore sold shares to Ramaphosa to gain political benefits
Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe’s lawyer said that he would not incriminate himself if asked about the Eskom civil claim and the criminal charges being investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
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African Union secures provisional 270 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
According to the BBC, AU head and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised all of the doses will be used this year.
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DA wants clarity from Ramaphosa on acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines
The party said while it welcomed the announcement that 20 million vaccines have been secured, the details are very vague.
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Ramaphosa raises concern about conspiracy theories around COVID-19 vaccines
While the country is in the process of procuring inoculations for its citizens as it fights the pandemic anti-vaccine sentiments being are expressed by a number of people including those in higher offices such as political leaders.
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Ramaphosa shuts land borders, keeps alcohol ban in bid to halt virus spread
The president expressed concern that the rising new infections continued to burden the health system, especially in key provinces.
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South Africans have shown true meaning of ubuntu in 2020 - Ramaphosa
In his New Year's Eve message delivered on Thursday afternoon, Ramaphosa said that it had been a year of great sacrifice as many in the coutnry had experienced personal and economic costs due to COVID-19.
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READ: Ramaphosa's full speech on new level 3 regulations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will return to level 3 lockdown as the government moves to deal with the second wave of coronavirus infections.
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SA to move back to level 3 from midnight - Ramaphosa
The president said that decision was made on the recommendation of the National Coronavirus Command Council and consultations with provinces and metro mayors.
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Family meeting with Ramaphosa set for tonight at 8pm
South Africa has been in the grip of a rapidly increasing infection rate as a new variant takes hold that spreads much faster than the first.
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ANC calls on members to help create awareness around COVID-19 - leaked memo
The letter, penned to provincial and regional secretaries from Duarte, said that it believes that the ANC campaigning in communities would help drive the message home and help turn the tide against COVID-19.
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President Ramaphosa to appear before the state capture commission
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa would appear before the commission of inquiry into state capture in 2021. Zondo said that the commission would also hear testimony from the ANC.
