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…
State and federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infant botulism poisoning. So far the outbreak has sickened three babies across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health has reported that the infections are among infants who were fed Nara
The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company's websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com. Published: June 12, 2026, 10:11 pm Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor's Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because they have
The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives. Published: June 12, 2026, 12:05 am Consumer Reports says the USDA should release information about Salmonella testing methods for some chicken products that it first deemed adequate but under the Trump