South Africa’s Ramaphosa to be sworn in for second term
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is due to be sworn in for a second term in office as president, despite failing to secure a majority in parliament in last month’s election for his African National Congress (ANC). Lawmakers re-elected him to stay on as president last week following a deal to form a coalition government between […]
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won’t resign, says spokesman
SOURCE: BBC NEWS South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says. The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft. A panel of legal experts concluded that he has a case to answer. […]
South Africa scraps free electricity and water for ministers
SOURCE: BBC NEWS South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn controversial perks for cabinet ministers and their deputies that saw their homes supplied with free electricity and water. The benefits caused a public outcry as they were considered insensitive at a time South Africans are struggling with daily power cuts and rising cost of living. […]
