President Tinubu to co-chair 11th session of bi-national commission with President Ramaphosa

President Tinubu to co-chair 11th session of bi-national commission with President Ramaphosa

President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday 3 December, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on 2 December at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town … Read more

Ramaphosa rejects notion of hostile business environment in South Africa

Ramaphosa rejects notion of hostile business environment in South Africa

The Presidency is countering speculation that BHP Billiton’s bid to acquire Anglo-American assets outside South Africa reflects hesitancy to invest in the country because of the ANC government’s economic policies. Ramaphosa refutes claims of unfriendly business environment Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for the Presidency, certain analysts and media outlets have characterised recent market activity as a lack … Read more

Ramaphosa urges media outlets to prioritise fair and unbiased reporting

Ramaphosa urges media outlets to prioritise fair and unbiased reporting

President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn praise and criticism for expressing his excitement about the large crowds during his campaign trail. Ramaphosa sings praise on the support he received but criticised by the nation Addressing a gathering in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein, Free State, Ramaphosa stated he visited because he was informed that the community strongly supports the … Read more

‘Let the law run its course,’ says Ramaphosa on Speaker case

‘Let the law run its course,’ says Ramaphosa on Speaker case

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa has well-geared independent institutions so we must allow the law to take its course in the case involving Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Ramaphosa said the Speaker was cooperating with law enforcement agencies, and that in itself must say something to all of us. Meadville, political parties have called for Mapisa-Nqakula to resign. … Read more