Finance Mnister Tito Mboweni Sean Gallup, Gallo Images, Getty Images President Ramaphosa has given a strong reprimand to rebel minister Tito Mboweni.This after Mboweni made controversial statements on the axing of Zambia's central bank governor. In his tweets, Mboweni said he would mobilise if reasons were not given for Denny Kalyalya's dismissal.President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
We must acknowledge that our movement, the African National Congress, has been and remains deeply implicated in South Africa's corruption problem, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa. I write this letter to you, my fellow ANC member, as our movement and our country face one of the greatest challenges since the advent of democracy.READ | 'We dip our…
The country is still in the middle of a deadly pandemic so there is no room for complacency as South Africa moves to Level 2 of the lockdown from midnight, writes Cyril Ramaphosa. Dear Fellow South African,At midnight tonight, our country will move to alert Level 2 in our response to the coronavirus pandemic. This will come…
Nehawu has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not speaking on the urgent need for PPEs. It says the main worry is that the number of infected frontline workers is still increasing on a daily basis.The union adds that the government should focus on improving the health and safety of workers. President Cyril Ramaphosa's speech on…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Cabinet has been advised to lift the tobacco and alcohol sales ban and move the country to Alert level 2 of the lockdown. News24 understands that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce his decision this week. A meeting of senior government officials on Sunday first touted the matter. The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC)…
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…