Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. President Cyril Ramaphosa has sanctioned defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for giving an ANC delegation a 'lift' to Zimbabwe on an airforce jet. Ramaphosa said her salary for the next three months would be paid to the Solidarity Fund. He said it was an "error of judgment" for the ANC delegation to be given…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the UN Security Council to be more representative.He called on the international community to support a comprehensive Covid-19 stimulus package for African countries.The pandemic has highlighted the urgency to end poverty in all its forms, Ramaphosa told the UN.President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa and the continent's long-held…
Cyril Ramaphosa during the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. (GCIS) President Cyril Ramaphosa called for global solidarity and friendship in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic.This in contrast to US President Donald Trump who will "proudly put America first".Ramaphosa told the UN General Assembly solidarity must overcome racism and prejudice, violence, war, extremism, poverty and inequality.The coronavirus…
As the UN marks the 75 anniversary of its formation, this time must be used to bring about reform in the body and make sure it is representative, writes Cyril Ramaphosa. Dear Fellow South African, The United Nations will this week begin the 75th session of its General Assembly, where the nations of the world gather to seek…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Cabinet is expected to decide on Wednesday on the resumption of international travel.But there are strings attached. The NCCC has recommended strict visa requirements for anyone entering the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet is expected to agree to the resumption of international travel and the reopening of borders on Wednesday.However, News24 understands that the…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…