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President Ramaphosa concludes meeting with Mpumalanga Provincial Executive

The meeting agreed on further enhancing inter-governmental cooperation in addressing pressing issues in the provision of basic services such as water and sanitation and electricity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a constructive meeting with the Mpumalanga provincial executive. This was a 3rd session between the National Executive and a provincial executive council following meetings with the provincial leadership of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Over the next year the National Executive is planning to meet with the…

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President Ramaphosa announces national executive changes

The changes to the national executive are effective immediately

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (“Constitution”) vests executive authority of the Republic in the President. The President exercises executive authority together with other members of cabinet in fulfilling various provisions of the Constitution and national legislation.    In order to ensure the effectiveness of cabinet in delivering…

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President Ramaphosa affirms the role of multiparty process on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act

The agreement between the Minister and Solidarity has no bearing – in law or practical effect – on the inclusive multiparty discussions that are underway on sections 4 and 5 of the Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). The BELA Bill was passed by the 6th democratic Parliament on 26 October 2023. The President assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024. …

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President Ramaphosa refers Communication-Related Information Amendment (RICA) Amendment Bill to National Assembly

President Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider the Bill afresh so that its objectives can be realised speedily and without the risk of any constitutional challenge

President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider afresh the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment (RICA) Bill out of concern by the President that the draft law may be vulnerable to constitutional challenge. The President has conveyed his concern in writing to…

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President Ramaphosa to officiate National Presidential Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) & Cooperative Awards

The awards aim to spotlight and reward the achievements of South Africa’s top-performing MSMEs, Cooperatives, and ecosystem enablers who drive growth and transformation across the nation

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 22 November 2024 address the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards ceremony at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. This premier event is dedicated to recognising outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives and is hosted by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD).…

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President Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro to lead South Africa’s participation at the G20 Leaders' Summit

The Rio G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held under the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet” between 18 and 19 November 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening ,16 November 2024,  arrived in the Federative Republic of Brazil  to lead South Africa's participation at the  Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit taking  place in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held under the theme “Building a Just World…

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President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call

President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under the leadership of President-Elect Boko

Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success of the recently concluded elections.  President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic…

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President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana on election outcome

President Ramaphosa commends the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under the leadership of President-Elect Boko

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to President-Elect Duma Boko and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success of the recently concluded election in South Africa’s neighbouring nation. President Ramaphosa commends the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under…

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President Ramaphosa concludes engagement with Limpopo Executive

The President expressed confidence in the economic growth potential that lies within the province that can unlock more opportunities for the people of Limpopo

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a productive session with the Limpopo Provincial Government Executive Council. The President expressed confidence in the economic growth potential that lies within the province that can unlock more opportunities for the people of Limpopo.  “I am pleased to have the opportunity to reflect on the…

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President Ramaphosa appoints members of Special Tribunal

The Special Tribunal adopts a more flexible and expeditious approach to legal actions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Tribunal President and Judges of the Special Tribunal which has a statutory mandate to recover public funds syphoned from the fiscus through corruption, fraud and illicit money flows. President Ramaphosa has made these appointments in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunal…