The Latest Breaking News from Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa's deadly July 2021 riots may recur if there's no change

Last July South Africa was hit by a wave of devastating violence that left over 350 people dead and caused massive economic damage. Different people have used different terms to describe what happened: civil unrest, looting, food riots, uprising, rebellion, counter-revolution.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2022

South Africans mourn deaths of 21 teenagers in tavern tragedy

South African mourners gathered in the coastal city of East London on Wednesday to grieve the still-mysterious deaths of 21 teenagers in a poorly ventilated local tavern 10 days ago.

Reuters · Jul 6, 2022

South Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavern

More than a thousand grieving family and community members are attending the funeral in South Africa’s East London for 21 teenagers who died in a mysterious tragedy at a nightclub nearly two weeks ago

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

At least 22 young people found dead inside popular South African tavern after school exams

Authorities in the coastal town of East London are investigating the cause of deaths in a group that was reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.

ABC News · Jun 26, 2022

Ramaphosa scandal looks set to intensify the ANC's slide, ushering in a new era of politics

The African National Congress (ANC) faces an increasingly uncertain future as the dominant political party in South Africa following the recent scandal engulfing its leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2022

S.Africa's Ramaphosa should have known more about corruption under Zuma - inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told an inquiry into corruption under his predecessor Jacob Zuma that he had no first-hand knowledge of any wrongdoing, only media reports, the final part of the inquiry published on Wednesday showed.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

What it'll take for the Guptas to face corruption charges in South Africa

Now that Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is a great deal of speculation as to when the brothers may ultimately set foot on South African soil to face charges of money laundering and other financial crimes.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa re-election bid

President is accused of trying to cover up theft of millions of US dollars hidden at his game farm

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022

EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa's president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in U.S. currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022