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South African president hit by tough questions in parliament

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa faced a grilling by lawmakers in Parliament as they demanded answers from him on his handling of the theft of millions of dollars from his farm

The Independent UK

South Africa has a plan to make its public service professional. It's time to act on it

A professional, efficient and effective public service is key to a government’s ability to deliver on its mandate. That’s why South Africa’s constitution requires that the public service be institutionalised as a profession. Appointments must be based on merit and public servants are supposed to be honest, neutral and fair.

The Conversation

Explainer: What is behind South Africa’s union strikes?

South Africa unions called for national strike due to power cuts, rising costs of living, and high unemployment levels.

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New king of South Africa's Zulu nation dismisses challengers

The new king of South Africa’s Zulu nation Misuzulu kaZwelithini was enthroned in a colorful ceremony Saturday before hundreds of supporters in a rural part of KwaZulu-Natal province

The Independent UK

Who should be king of the Zulus?

Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu carries himself like a king but his claim to the throne is hotly contested, not least by members of his own family, writes John Eligon

The Independent UK

South Africa's 'silent revolution' as those with cash go solar

Thanks to his rooftop solar panels, Pierre Moureau only notices the blackouts that regularly plunge South Africans into darkness when complaints pop up on his Johannesburg neighbourhood's WhatsApp group.

Reuters

South Africa's proposed electricity industry reform: lost in translation?

South Africa’s ruling party recently proposed establishing a second state-owned power company. The purpose is to offset the “grave strategic risk” of relying on Eskom, the country’s monolithic state-owned utility.

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Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo to continue his three-nation tour of Africa

The Independent UK

Blinken arrives in Africa ‘to counter Russian influence’ on the continent

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday to kick off a three-country tour that will also take him to DR Congo and Rwanda, aimed at "developing a strategy to counter Russian efforts to undermine democracy in Africa", according to a France-based political scientist.

France 24

New attacks against illegal miners after South Africa rapes

Violence against illegal miners in South Africa has spread despite calls for restraint from the country’s president

The Independent UK

Vacuum of ideas at ANC policy conference bodes ill for South Africa's governing party

South Africa is in the throes of an unprecedented, multifaceted socio-economic crisis requiring substantive, impactful policy interventions. Yet, having attended the governing African National Congress’s recent five-yearly national policy conference, which was supposed to show how the party intends to steer the country forward, I wonder if it actually appreciates…

The Conversation

Analysis-S.Africa's Ramaphosa on a knife edge as crises spur leadership contest

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is beset by crises that have cast doubt on his presidency and left him vulnerable to a leadership challenge as his party begins the process of selecting candidates for the next national election.

Reuters

Why 'political will' isn't the magic bullet that can fix South Africa's energy crisis

South Africans gave a warm welcome to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement about a “set of actions” to respond to the energy crisis in the country.

The Conversation

South Africa needs stronger security in place to stop the sabotage of its power supply

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently outlined plans to solve the country’s devastating electricity supply crisis. But he didn’t mention the country’s ability to protect its energy infrastructure as a prerequisite to any solution.

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The Independent UK

South Africa's ANC says economy, corruption are priorities

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption and work to improve the country’s faltering economy have been endorsed by the ruling African National Congress party in order to improve its declining electoral support

Reuters

South Africa's ANC retains rule that officials must step down if charged - president

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the ruling party African National Congress (ANC) had decided to retain its rule that anyone charged with corruption or other crimes must step down while they are being investigated.

The Conversation

South Africa is trapped again: what kind of leaders can set the country free

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki recently painted a gloomy picture of the country and its prospects. He said the governing African National Congress (ANC), led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, did not have a national plan to address the country’s many socio-economic problems. These include high and growing unemployment, inequality,…

The Conversation

Ramaphosa acts to ease South Africa's energy crisis: impact will be felt in renewables

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced an action plan to address the country’s growing energy crisis. It included relaxing the legislative and environmental requirements to speed up private investment and increase generation capacity. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked Wikus Kruger for his insights.

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South Africa's ruling ANC opens policy meeting amid problems

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party begins its key policy conference on Friday beset by internal divisions and the country’s economic woes

The Conversation

South Africa has been warned that it faces an 'Arab Spring': so what are the chances?

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki recently launched a sharp critique of the governing African National Congress (ANC) for failure to address what it has labelled the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality.

The Guardian - UK

Why ‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to clean up South African politics

Cash found stuffed in the president’s sofas is damaging his chances in the country’s upcoming elections

Reuters

Under threat of subpoena, S.Africa's Ramaphosa responds to graft watchdog

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to questions from the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations of criminal wrongdoing related to a break-in at his farm, the ombudsman said on Friday, after saying it would issue a subpoena to compel him to do so.

Al Jazeera

Ex-president Mbeki rebukes Ramaphosa, predicts SA’s ‘Arab Spring’

Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.

Reuters

S.Africa anti-graft watchdog to subpoena Ramaphosa over theft at his farm

South Africa's top anti-corruption watchdog will subpoena President Cyril Ramaphosa to answer questions over allegations of criminal wrongdoing related to a break-in at his farm, the Public Protector's office said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Leading official of South Africa's ruling ANC party dies

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the long-serving deputy secretary-general of his ruling African National Congress party Jessie Duarte, who died Sunday after a long battle with cancer

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