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Ramaphosa's private farm visit to sparks diplomatic backlash

A quiet visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe over the weekend has triggered political controversy in both Zimbabwe and South Africa, after he held a private meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at Precabe Farm …

Published: 05 May 2026 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

DA slams Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe visit

South Africa's opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa over his recent visit to Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm in Zimbabwe, describing it as tacit support for alleged efforts to …

Published: 04 May 2026 at 21:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa warned Mnangagwa?

Cyril Ramaphosa made an unannounced visit to Zimbabwe on Sunday, where he reportedly warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa against pushing ahead with constitutional changes that could destabilise the country.The visit, not publicly disclosed…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 17:18hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter

Something is brewing in Zimbabwe

An unannounced visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe has sparked political speculation after he was hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private Precabe Farm in Kwekwe, where several influential business fig…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga coup hopes dampened by Ramaphosa visit

Hopes of a military coup against President Emmerson Mnangagwa have reportedly been dampened following assurances from South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa that Pretoria would not support any unconstitutional change of government in Zimbabw…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:39hrs | 2805 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe trip raises eyebrows

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made an unannounced visit to Zimbabwe, where he was hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private farm in Kwekwe, in a trip that has sparked political and business speculation.While initial r…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:30hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's private Mnangagwa farm visit sparks interest

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a discreet visit to Zimbabwe over the weekend, where he was hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private farm in Kwekwe, drawing widespread public attention.The visit included a tour of…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 14:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Desecration of Lungu's body sparks diplomatic protest to Ramaphosa

Former Zambian ambassador to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba, has written to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing concern over what he describes as the "desecration" of the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, whose…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa develops a spine, declines Nairobi Summit attendance

South Africa is taking a firmer stance on what it views as outdated "summit diplomacy," with President Cyril Ramaphosa opting not to attend the upcoming France-Africa Summit in Nairobi, signalling a shift in how Pretoria engages with Europ…

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 13:47hrs | 2298 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa appoints apartheid-era minister as US Ambassador

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country's new ambassador to the United States, marking a significant diplomatic move amid strained relations between Pretoria and Washington.The ap…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 20:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa impeachment loading

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has formally written to the Speaker of the National Assembly requesting the immediate initiation of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of Section 89 of the Constitut…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 12:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Ramaphosa security head bribed Phala Phala suspects'

A damning report by South Africa's police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), has found that senior officials linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa's security detail allegedly used unlawful methods, including b…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 12:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

France disinvites Ramaphosa from G7

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been disinvited by France to the G7 summit in the French town of Evian in June because of United States pressure, the South African presidency said on Thursday.South Africa has faced months of pr…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 21:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former Silobela MP petitions Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa, the current interim chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, has been petitioned to press Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to halt the controversial Constitutional Amendment Number 3, which seeks to ex…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked mixed reaction online after referring to his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as "my brother" during a meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.Ramaphosa, who was …

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 18:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mbalula cannot rewrite history to sanitise Ramaphosa's failings

By any measure, political spin is expected in election season - but there is a point where spin becomes deception. When ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula argues that President Cyril Ramaphosa's 6th and now 7th administration is uniquely…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 17:51hrs | | by Anoynmous

7 wasted years: How Ramaphosa's Presidency betrayed its promise

When Cyril Ramaphosa took over the presidency of South Africa in 2018, he pledged a "new dawn" of integrity, economic renewal, and responsive governance. The hope was that his leadership would end the era of state capture, restore public t…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 19:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

The White House hit out Thursday at South Africa's leader for "running his mouth" over the United States' boycott of this weekend's Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg in another diplomatic rift between the U.S. and a country that has been …

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese president boycotts G20 in SA

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit set to take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 Nov

Published: 13 Nov 2025 at 19:54hrs | 1863 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's Phuthi Mahanyele and Apartheid Naspers' News24

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the CEO of Naspers SA, is a figure whose life and career are marked by complexity and controversy. According to her, she has held shares in Naspers since childhood, a gift from her father for her birthday. This e…

Published: 15 Oct 2025 at 09:16hrs | | by Sipho Tshabalala

Madlanga commission will lead to the early exit of Ramaphosa as president

The Madlanga commission is likely to have a much more substantial impact on the country's political landscape than all the others held since the end of apartheid. It is likely to bring down ANC leaders, cause the party's support to plunge …

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 11:58hrs | 838 | by William Gumede

Ramaphosa posts explicit videos on X

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa's official X account (@CyrilRamaphosa) briefly published explicit videos on Friday during his oversight visit to the Nort

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Naledi Pandor blames Ramaphosa

Former International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said that the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its glory and South Africans now lo

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 22:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Failed state warning for South Africa

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) chief executive Busi Mavuso says that businesses cannot function properly in a failed state, but partnering with the gov

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

The reality of '9 wasted years' - A decade WMC failed to capture Zuma

For too long, South Africans have been bombarded with a dishonest narrative coined by the very architects of our economic servitude, that the period of President Jacob Zuma's administration represents "9 wasted years." This phrase, repeate…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:33hrs | | by Mzwanele Manyi

Extending Mnangagwa's term through corruption and patronage

AS Zimbabweans grapple with economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, and a deteriorating healthcare system, Zanu-PF is once again prioritising its grip on power over the welfare of the people.The ruling party's latest scheme - a blatant…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | | by Political Correspondent

Helen Zille and her fellow travellers are victims of their propaganda

Helen Zille and her fellow travellers are victims of their propaganda. They undermine and underestimate the MKP at their own peril. With ANC on an irreversible decline, MKP has become a key player in black politics, writes Prof. Sipho Seep…

Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 11:58hrs | | by Prof. Sipho Seepe

Phala Phala: Ramaphosa, the missing millions, and the phantom buffalo deal

As the Constitutional Court mulls its judgment in the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) legal challenge this week against Parliament's decision to dismiss an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal, the pres…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:43hrs | | by Hope Ntanzi

Ramaphosa's political authority crumbles under DA and coalition pressure

In South Africa's evolving political arena, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is increasingly challenging the African National Congress (ANC) with newfound vigour, placing President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership under intense scrutiny.This shift…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:06hrs | | by Michael Andisile Mayalo

ANC of Ramaphosa must brace itself for a messy implosion

For over six months, everyone argued about whether there would be consequences for former state president Jacob Zuma's action to support the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) in the last national and provincial elections while still an ANC memb…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 06:00hrs | | by Nkosikhulule Nyembezi

ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists

South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development marked a crucial turning point for the …

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 06:18hrs | | by Marshall Ndlela

ED2030 sloganeering lacks practicability

GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, as I see it, the ED 2030 campaign sloganeering lacks practicality. It is corrosive, divisive and erosive. It contradicts the time-honoured leadership succession ideals. It presages p…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 06:26hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana

Challenging situation ahead for SA

THE latest from South Africa is that Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected president by the country's seventh Parliament.His election follows an agreement between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) to form a co…

Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:24hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

DA's Moonshot Pact rebranded under GNU name

The Government of National Unity (GNU) appears to be nothing more than the failed Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Moonshot Pact, rebranded under a different name.The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has announc…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 13:09hrs | | by Junior Lebese

'Ideologically bankrupt' Ramaphosa's ANC in a governance tailspin

To suggest that the 2024 electoral outcome has fundamentally altered how parties relate to one another post-election would be an understatement.Never has the party with a majority of votes found itself thrust into a tailspin of negotiation…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 12:56hrs | | by Sipho Seepe

From Ramaphoria to Ramageddon

Many political observers have reacted with both "shock and awe" to the astounding performance of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party in one of South Africa's most contested elections.Indeed, to borrow from US military jargon, MK Party's performanc…

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 14:01hrs | 219 | by Sipho Seepe

Cyril Ramaphosa won't act on rand-fixing banks

President Cyril Ramaphosa will not act against the banks over rand fixing, according to Unisa Professor Boitumelo Senokoane.Senokoane, who joins the popular narrative that the president's strong links with big corporate and monopoly capita…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 16:35hrs | | by Sifiso Mahlangu

Ramaphosa wants to destabilise BRICS

President Ramaphosa's stance on President Putin attending BRICS summit in person is a charade by all standards. What President Ramaphosa did was to surrender his powers and subordinate himself (and South Africa) to the will of Western powe…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 17:49hrs | 135 | by mahasharampedi

Ramaphosa must expand Lady R probe to include Nato

SOUTH Africa's sovereignty stands in the dock. Whether we emerge as truly autonomous before the eyes of the world â€“ the jury is out. Recent events that have pitted our country against the might of the hegemonic superpower that is the Uni…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 16:05hrs | 151 | by Abbey Makoe

Ramaphosa hell bent on granting vote rigging Zanu PF legitimacy - sacrificing povo to gratify Zanu PF

"The ANC supports the calls for the lifting of punitive sanctions against Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Zimbabwe and elsewhere where such sanctions have been imposed unilaterally and unjustifiably, causing immense suffering and hardship to…

Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:32hrs | 175 | by Nomusa Garikai

Open letter to ANC; ZANU PF: Leave Biden alone!

I write this letter to the ANC and ZANU PF because they are one and the same thing. I wish to express my disappointment with the ANC, a party which should be the torch bearer for all people aspiring for democracy.  You have betrayed M…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 15:56hrs | | by Mischeck Faro Nyamayaro

Cyril Ramaphosa may have to consider the prospects of donning orange overalls

AS EMBATTLED President Cyril Ramaphosa fights for his political life in the build-up to the ANC national conference at the end of this year, he might also have to consider his fashion sense with the prospect of donning orange overalls loom…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 18:45hrs | | by Sizwe Dlamini

South Africa's moonlighting President has a serious constitutional case to answer

Our rudderless President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exposed not only for his lack of leadership, but also for his gross misunderstanding of the country's Constitution.We all know that he was a victim of alleged theft, but it is the origin of…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 11:01hrs | | by Paul Ngobeni

Cyril Ramaphosa is an agent of imperialism and white monopoly capital

On the 8 July 2021, I was arrested in front of the Estcourt prison where President Jacob Zuma was illegally imprisoned because of a travesty of justice committed by the Constitutional Court (CC).I went to Estcourt prison the day after Pres…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 10:53hrs | | by Carl Niehaus

Ramaphosa has a serious constitutional case to answer

Our rudderless President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exposed not only for his lack of leadership, but also for his gross misunderstanding of the country's Constitution.We all know that he was a victim of alleged theft, but it is the origin of…

Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:26hrs | 180 | by Paul Ngobeni

Shamila Batohi afraid to hold Ramaphosa accountable for Phala Phala Farmgate

THE National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has a wonderful reputation but has been given a poisoned chalice. Batohi has had to withstand repeated requests from powerful political figures to get involved in the ANC f…

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 13:23hrs | | by Ray Solomons

Arthur Fraser's sworn affidavit rocks Ramaphosa's camp, why did Zondo deny him chance to testify?

STARTLING revelations by former State Security Agency (SSA) director-general, Arthur Fraser, in an affidavit deposed to the South African Police Services (SAPS), about an undisclosed sum of money, believed to be millions of US dollars, tha…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 11:34hrs | | by Sizwe Dlamini

Ramaphosa is no James Bond, it will end in tears

Cyril Ramaphosa's silence in the aftermath of his #FarmGate saga is worrying for South Africa's democracy.It's not just that he is on mute but also the manner in which he continues to evade any sort of responsibility for the potential ille…

Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 17:59hrs | 163 | by Ray Solomons

It's getting politically murkier in South Africa

THE African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa will hold its 55th national conference in December this year ahead of the general elections in 2024.  The conference, among others, shapes new party policies and elects members to th…

Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

Ramapho$a Dollar Gate: The truth and the lie$

'Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools and accepted by idiots' - Ziad K. Abdelnour.I am not in the habit of arguing with idiots because I know they will drag me to their level and beat me with experience.Neither do I have time to …

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 17:44hrs | 174 | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika

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