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Activist Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini called on people to protect malls and shops during the EFF’s planned national shutdown on March 20. File imageImage: Masi Losi

‘We’re not going to let these anarchists collapse our economy’ — ‘Lux’ Dlamini on EFF’s national shutdown

Activist encourages public to open case against Julius Malema if affected. Activist and former Operation Dudula movement leader Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini has threatened to “arrest” EFF leader Julius Malema if he “does not work within the…

Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. File photo.Image: Masi Losi

‘The time for playing games has ended’: Bathabile Dlamini calls on Ramaphosa to resign

Former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini wants “compromised” President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. “He must not step aside, he must resign. He has compromised himself, he has compromised the ANC and the country,” Dlamini said…

‘There’s nothing he’s going to do to help Eskom’: Shivambu on Ramaphosa cutting his trip short© Provided by Times Live

‘There’s nothing he’s going to do to help Eskom’: Shivambu on Ramaphosa cutting his trip short

EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to cut short his overseas visit and return to the country is nothing but a “gimmick”. The president cut his international trip short on Monday after Queen…

Relief as R350 Covid-19 distress grant extended for another year

Millions of South Africans who benefited from the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant can breathe a sigh of relief, as the government has decided to keep it going for another year. “Mindful of the proven benefits of the…

The 2022 state of the nation address was delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday.Image: Jaco Marais

State of disaster to end ‘soon’: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced the government’s intentions to end the national state of disaster. “We are ready to enter new phase in our management of the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is our intention, and my intention, to end…

President of Supreme Court of Appeal Mandisa Maya, during interviews for South Africa’s next Chief Justice at Park Hotel on February 02, 2022 in Sandton, South Africa.Image: Gallo Images/Daily Maverick/Felix Dlangamandla / File photo

JSC recommends that President Ramaphosa appoint Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice

Just after 6pm on Saturday, as a marathon day of deliberations behind closed doors at the Judicial Service Commission, Julius Malema tweeted “It’s a girl”. The prophetic statement was confirmed within 30 minutes when the commission…

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives part 1 of the state capture commission report from acting chief justice Raymond Zondo on January 4. Part 2 is due to be handed over on Tuesday.Image: Thulani Mbele

Ramaphosa to receive part 2 of state capture report on Tuesday

Less than a month after President Cyril Ramaphosa received the first of three parts of acting chief justice Raymond Zondo’s state capture commission report, the second part will land on his desk. The presidency confirmed on Monday that…

Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s office announced that the complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa was lodged on Wednesday afternoon. File photo.Image: Thapelo Morebudi

Public protector confirms receipt of complaint against Cyril Ramaphosa

Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed receiving a complaint that President Cyril Ramaphosa has allegedly breached the Executive Code of Ethics. This is in relation to a leaked audio where Ramaphosa, purportedly speaking at a…

President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, greets Deputy President David Mabuza at the ANC January 8 rally on Saturday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, to celebrate the party’s 110 years in existence.Image: Alaister Russell

‘There is a clear need for a basic income grant,’ says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his role as ANC leader, on Saturday emphasised the need for a basic income grant that the government pays to the millions of indigent and unemployed in a country where 46% are without work. Ramaphosa was…

Desmond and Leah Tutu, seen at his 90th birthday in October. The presidency announced on Sunday that he has diedImage: ESA ALEXANDER

JUST IN | Presidency announces Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 90, has died

The presidency has announced that Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has died. In a statement on Sunday, minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele said President Cyril Ramaphosa “expresses, on behalf of all South Africans, his profound…

President Cyril Ramaphosa with Elita de Klerk, the wife of the late FW de Klerk, at the former deputy president’s memorial service in Cape Town on Sunday. Ramaphosa confirmed on Sunday night that he had tested positive for Covid-19.Image: GCIS

Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 and is isolating in Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19, minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele confirmed on Sunday night. Deputy president David Mabuza would be taking over “all responsibilities” for the next week, according to a…

President Cyril Ramaphosa briefly misplaced his iPad before making an important announcement. File photo.Image: Jairus Mmutle/GCIS

‘I think they stole my iPad’: Ramaphosa puzzled as gadget goes Awol

Moments before delivering an important announcement in Cape Town on Tuesday‚ President Cyril Ramaphosa‚ who is a stickler for time‚ had a moment of panic when he could not locate his iPad. His announcement that the National Ports…

President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.Image: GCIS

SA remains on level 1, but no off-site booze sales this Easter

Alcohol will not be allowed for off-site consumption over the Easter weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday night. He also announced that the country would remain on level 1 lockdown, albeit with “a few adjustments”. He said…

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the national Armed Forces Day event on Sunday.Image: SCREENGRAB VIA eNCA

Ramaphosa praises soldiers for ‘essential’ Covid deployment

The SA National Defence Force can be relied upon no matter the circumstances, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. Speaking on Armed Forces Day, Ramaphosa, who is the commander-in-chief of the SANDF, described the country’s military…

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday night that his government would nominate Cuban health specialists for the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts in helping SA fight Covid-19. File picture.Image: GCIS

SA to nominate Cuban medics for Nobel prize, says grateful Ramaphosa

SA will nominate the Cuban medical brigade for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for its work around the world to fight Covid-19. President Cyril Ramaphosa said this in his address to the nation about new Covid-19 regulations on Monday night.…