Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the ingenuity shown by young South Africans in setting up businesses and says more of this is needed as the economy takes a downturn due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Dear Fellow South African, The old saying that 'necessity is the mother of invention' comes to mind when I think about the resilience and…

Cyril Ramaphosa during the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. (GCIS) President Cyril Ramaphosa says former president Nelson Mandela's example can see us through the Covid-19 pandemic.Speaking at the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on Saturday, Ramaphosa said Mandela's example must be followed to fight inequality. "We have it within us to rise above the devastation brought…

President Ramaphosa President engages with children in a book reading session for Mandela Day. (Screenshot via @PresidencyZA, Twitter) President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed the importance of education during a virtual book reading session for children.He also officiated the donation of food parcels to 100 families in Soweto.The president will deliver a recorded message of support at…

President Ramaphosa gave South Africans a dressing-down because many failed to adhere to lockdown regulations.After political pressure, Ramaphosa placed an immediate ban on the sale of alcohol.The biggest concession government made in the regulations was allowing taxis to operate at 100% capacity for local trips and 70% capacity for long-distance trips."But seriously, a cloth mask…

King Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu is enrobed by AmaRharhabe Queen Regent Noloyiso Sandile during his coronation in Nqadu Great Place in Nqadu, Gatyane. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences after the passing of Queen Noloyiso Sandile on Wednesday.Queen Noloyiso passed away after a short illness. He described the Queen as "a bastion of traditional values and an inspiring…