Cyril Ramaphosa
“You Need To Hear Them” – Thuli Madonsela’s Open Letter To President Ramaphosa
04 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m sure we’ve all had enough of open letters, but Madonsela has earned the right to speak truth to power.
DA, FF Plus, Tobacco, And Hairdressers – Government’s Legal Challenges Mount
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African government is facing a number of legal challenges at present, set to play out in courtrooms across the country.
Alert Level 2, Curfew, And Cigarettes – Inside Ramaphosa’s Heated Meeting With Opposition Leaders
22 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a virtual meeting with opposition leaders earlier in the week, there were heated exchanges with Ramaphosa, as well as pressure from organised labour groups to hurry through the alert levels.
Ramaphosa Laughs Off Arrest As Video Shows Him Snapping Selfies
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Sunday morning, President Ramaphosa went for a stroll in Rosebank, leading to criticism that he hasn’t been adhering to physical distancing protocol.
Scathing Takedown Of Ramaphosa And Our Government’s Lockdown Rules
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we hit the seven-week mark of our national lockdown, patience is wearing thin. In the case of the Daily Maverick’s Richard Poplak, it’s worn through.
Sorry, What? Decoding Ramaphosa’s Latest Level 3 Announcement
14 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following last night’s address to the nation, where he touched on when we can expect a drop to alert level 3, President Ramaphosa has been accused of being vague and short on specifics.
President Ramaphosa’s Latest Statement To The Nation Warns Of “New Reality”
11 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From the desk of the President, Ramaphosa talks of a “new reality”, and the next phase of our national response.
Actuary Panel Goes Hard At Ramaphosa – Lockdown Is “Humanitarian Disaster To Dwarf COVID-19”
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A specialist panel headed by actuaries has concluded that economically restrictive lockdown measures may cause many more deaths than COVID-19 itself.
Ramaphosa Addresses Rumours That Dlamini-Zuma Overruled Him On Cigarette Ban
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In his weekly newsletter this morning, President Ramaphosa finally addressed the rollback on the sale of tobacco products announced last week.
Cyril Versus The Face Mask – Memes And Video
24 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President Ramaphosa ended his address to the nation last night by putting on a face mask. It didn’t exactly go according to plan.
Racists Are Still Calling Black People Apes On Facebook
24 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A case of crimen injuria has been opened against a woman who referred to President Ramaphosa as an “ape” on Facebook.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ramaphosa will address the nation on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
09 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to address the nation at 8PM tonight, following meetings with the COVID-19 National Command Council and other social parties.
Have You Seen Ramaphosa’s Joke About Ending Lockdown? [Video]
09 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
President Ramaphosa cracked a meme-inspired joke during a video conference on Tuesday, and had a good chuckle whilst at it.
SA National Lockdown: Everything You Need To Know
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the national lockdown, which will be in effect from midnight on Thursday, March 26.
SA: No Booze After 6pm
19 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
If you were hoping to get a few party nights in before self-isolation, we have some bad news for you.
SA Coronavirus ‘National State Of Disaster’ – Everything You Need To Know [Video]
16 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
President Ramamphosa has declared a national state of disaster in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you need to know, moving forward.
SA’s Unique Double Elbow Greeting, Thanks To Cyril Ramaphosa
16 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
President Ramaphosa inspired a new type of elbow greeting in his speech on Sunday night, and South Africans are loving it.
“By The Scrotum” – SONA Debate Descends Into Farce [Videos]
19 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s MPs gathered in Parliament once more, ostensibly to debate President Ramaphosa’s SONA speech. Yeah – that didn’t happen.
Obviously The EFF Walked Out Of SONA 2020 [Videos]
14 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SONA 2020 – same as the other SONAs. If you want to see the farce play out blow by blow, we’re here to help.
SONA 2020 Highlights [And Daily Maverick’s Simple Infographic]
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you missed President Ramaphosa’s 2020 State of the Nation address, we’ve got you covered.
Ouch: Cyril Ramaphosa’s Two-Year Report Card
12 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been two years since Ramaphosa arrived with grand promises of a ‘new dawn’. His report card doesn’t make for pretty reading.
The ANC’s Plans For Land Expropriation, Corruption, NHI And More This Year
14 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following the recent 108th birthday celebrations, the ANC’s national executive committee published its ‘January 8th’ statement outlining their plans for 2020.
2oceansvibe Rates President Ramaphosa’s Dance Moves From This Weekend [Video]
13 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This weekend saw the ANC’s 108th birthday celebrations, with plenty of questionable dance moves and some very average cakes.
DA, ANC, Eskom, Public Protector, Zuma – Fasten Your Seatbelts For The Political Year Ahead
07 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2020 is another bumper year for some of South Africa’s biggest political names, and could go a long way to shaping this country for years to come.
Load Shedding: Act Of Sabotage!
12 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to President Ramaphosa, there are some nefarious circumstances behind the latest round of load shedding.
Talking Points From Cyril Ramaphosa’s First Newsletter To The Country
30 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today saw President Ramaphosa’s first newsletter to the nation, titled ‘From the Desk of the President’.
Bloomberg On How SA’s Young Voters Are “Deserting The Party Of Nelson Mandela”
27 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the best part of 25 years, the ANC has relied on blind voter loyalty to remain in power. Finally, young South Africans seem to be coming to their senses.
Some Of The Problems With The New Driving Demerit System
21 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Bill includes a demerit system that could hold serious implications for South African motorists.
9,5 Million South Africans Could Have Their Debt Written Off
19 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Thanks to a new law recently signed into existence, millions of South Africans could find themselves debt-free.
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