Thabi Shomolekae

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Thabi Shomolekae

Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za

Ramaphosa denies SA’s position on Israeli-Palestine conflict could jeopardise relationship with US

25th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa averred on Monday that the suggestion that South Africa’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could lead to a deterioration of its relations with the US is unfounded. South Africa brought a case to the International Court of Justice, where it argued that the... →

PSA urges govt to prioritise cybersecurity amid attacks

14th March 2024 The Public Servants Association wants government to prioritise cybersecurity, including investing in skills development, following recent cyberattacks on government systems. The PSA expressed extreme concern about the implications for citizens of these attacks. In February 2024, the Government... →

Ramaphosa assures Eskom working on increasing electricity generation capacity

11th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that Eskom, under the leadership of its new Group CEO, is finalising an agreement with business to deploy additional independent skilled experts to support the ailing power utility. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane assumed office on Friday. Eskom has been without a... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Zim’s economic woes are a result of corruption, not sanctions – US Department of State

8th March 2024 US Department of State acting deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of African Affairs David Gainer argued that Zimbabwe’s economic woes are not because of US sanctions, but because of the “gross mismanagement and corruption” of the Zimbabwean government and other actors for the past 20 years.... →

Ramaphosa does not want unspent infrastructure funds returning to fiscus

15th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Thursday that though capacity support to provinces and municipalities, government is improving its ability to spend the grants allocated to infrastructure developments. Ramaphosa was responding to the State of the Nation Address debate, where he explained that... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

E-commerce platform Zandaux launches in South Africa

15th February 2024 With a steadfast commitment to foster seamless business-to-business transactions, promote collaboration, and drive innovation, newly launched e-commerce platform Zandaux hopes to be a transformative force in the region's dynamic trade landscape. Speaking at the South African launch, Zandaux chief... →

SA looking abroad for skills it doesn't currently have – Ramaphosa

12th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that with South Africa becoming an “increasingly attractive destination” for business process outsourcing and customer experience, attracting more skilled workers will be important. Last week, the Department of Home Affairs published for public comment... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Research shows positive effects of Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus programme

5th February 2024 The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative – Basic Education Employment Initiative (PYEI-BEEI), launched in 2020, has been shown to have economic benefits through an indirect influence on non-programme employment and wages. This was according to a new study, 'Stimulus effects of a large public... →

Ramaphosa says continental market will promote agricultural development, food security as trade begins under AfCFTA

31st January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the start of preferential trade will create great opportunities for growth and development for South Africa and many other African countries. Speaking at the launch of preferential trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Nzimande pleads innocence, calls for ‘genuine’ evidence following Outa report

8th January 2024 Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande assured citizens that he has never used any money from any of his department’s entities for the purpose of funding the South African Communist Party (SACP). Nzimande was briefing the media on the claims made in an Organisation... →

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande

Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Qatar

13th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake his first State Visit to Qatar, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. The two-day visit comes ahead of the 30 year anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries, which will take place on... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Agoa extension would provide certainty for investment, expansion in African countries – Ramaphosa

6th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that if extended beyond 2025 for a lengthy period, and if used more effectively, the African Growth and Opportunity Act can contribute significantly to the further diversification of African economies. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Business says Medium-Term Budget lacks clear fiscal plan

2nd November 2023 Business noted on Thursday that while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlined government’s strategy to avoid a full-blown fiscal crisis and systemic risks to the economy, it is concerned that although the focus is now firmly on structural reform as demanded, those responsible for its... →

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

Rand Water concerned about R6bn in outstanding municipal debts

25th October 2023 Bulk water supplier Rand Water noted on Wednesday that while it continues to pump at maximum capacity, storage capacity continues to drop, all this amid raising concerns about huge amounts of outstanding debts by municipalities. Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai gave an update on its water provision in... →

SOEs no longer sustainable, mandate must be reviewed – PSA

5th October 2023 Trade union the Public Servants Association of South Africa on Thursday urged government to reduce wasteful expenditure at State-owned entities and appoint qualified, experienced and competent professionals to ensure the survival of SOEs and attract investments for the country’s economic... →

Ramaphosa highlights collaboration to address crimes targeting infrastructure

2nd October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that business is working with government to build capacity within the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks, alongside the modernisation of the 10111 emergency response centre and collaboration between industry and the South African Police Service... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Massive deviation in public entity procurement procedures not necessarily cause for alarm – report

20th September 2023 Stellenbosch University expert Professor Geo Quinot noted on Wednesday that with public procurement being susceptible to corruption, with large sums of money involved, pressure must continue to be placed on National Treasury for an effective finance management system. Corruption Watch released... →

Gov't desire for economic control has led to further decline in SA’s economic freedom – report

19th September 2023 Think tank Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara has blamed South Africa’s consistent decline in economic freedom on government’s “unabated, stifling desire” for economic control. The 2023 Economic Freedom of the World report reveals that South Africa has dropped to 94 in economic freedom... →

Ramaphosa promises action against those involved in corruption

11th September 2023 In marking Public Service Month, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that action to discourage corruption in government departments must continue if government is to build an accountable, professional civil service. He said “it is correct” that corrupt activities be exposed and action... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Court says it cannot compel CoJ to supply electricity to illegally connected apartment block

5th September 2023 The City of Johannesburg highlighted on Tuesday that its current debt, which is sitting at close to R48-billion, is unsustainable. The municipality explained that a lot of the debt owed included money for rates, taxes, sewer, electricity and water, owing to illegal connection of services by... →

Ramaphosa says investors still value South African economy

29th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that despite difficult global conditions, investors continue to see value in the South African economy and the benefit of the reform agenda government is pursuing. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation, expressing delight that the Brics... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Brics to task Finance Ministers with consideration of local currencies

24th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Thursday that Brics countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have agreed to task Brics Finance Ministers, and possibly Central Bank Governors, to consider the use of local currencies, payment instruments and platforms and to report back to the... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Brics day two: Ramaphosa concerned about financial systems used in wars, stresses use of local currencies

23rd August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Wednesday that global financial and payment systems are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical contestation. Ramaphosa was speaking during the second day of the fifteenth Brics Summit, currently underway in Johannesburg, where he said global... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

CoJ wants gas explosion declared local state of disaster

26th July 2023 City of Johannesburg manager Floyd Brink said on Wednesday that the municipality has mandated its Disaster Management Centre to finalise a report to declare the recent gas explosion in the central business district a local state of disaster. The report will be submitted to the Provincial Disaster... →

SA’s infrastructure not properly maintained, upgraded by local govt – Ramaphosa

24th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that because of its vital developmental function, government continues to prioritise investment in infrastructure across government. However, he admitted that government is concerned that municipalities are failing to spend conditional grants allocated to... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

No evidence links recent truck attacks to July 2021 unrest – Bheki Cele

12th July 2023 Police Minister Bheki Cele on Wednesday assured citizens that the recent targets on trucks were not linked or related to the 2021 July unrest. Cele was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, to provide an update on criminality targeted at trucks. He said there is no evidence before the South... →

Police Minister Bheki Cele

Govt to finalise strategy to support transition to EV manufacturing – Ramaphosa

3rd July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government will soon be finalising a strategy to support the transition to electric vehicle manufacturing to keep up with global developments. Worldwide, countries are incentivising the manufacture and uptake of EVs as the world moves towards... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Wealthy countries have an obligation to support climate action in poor countries – Ramaphosa

26th June 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with improved funding for the country’s Just Energy Transition, government will be able to invest substantially in strengthening the country’s electricity grid and new renewable energy generation. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa said... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Greenpeace confident African govts will end plastic pollution

29th May 2023 Greenpeace Africa’s Communication and Story Manager Hellen Kahaso Dena said she was confident that African governments will adopt and champion a strong global treaty that will end plastic pollution through a phase out of plastic production to protect the environment and human rights of Africans.... →

Ramaphosa calls for measures to strengthen municipal water supply, sanitation service delivery

29th May 2023 Recent outbreaks of cholera have prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to ask Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu to make recommendations to strengthen the governance, management and regulatory framework for municipal water and sanitation services. This includes ensuring that national... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Russian arms saga: Busa urges govt to prioritise country’s economic interests

12th May 2023 Business Unity South Africa expressed dissatisfaction with government’s response to the allegations that South Africa supplied arms to Russia, warning that these claims introduced uncertainty that citizens simply cannot afford. Busa pointed out that the immediate market reaction to the accusation... →

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Busa CEO Cas Coovadia

Cabinet assures SA of govt effort to ‘prevent attempts to collapse national grid’

11th May 2023 Cabinet stressed on Thursday that government is working closely with embattled State-owned enterprise Eskom to fast-track the repair of power station units that have resulted in Stage 6 loadshedding in recent days and frustrated progress in the programme to improve energy security in the country.... →

Unemployment top worry for S Africans but corruption will play significant role in 2024 election outcome – Ipsos

9th May 2023 Ipsos highlighted on Tuesday that while it was uncertain whether unemployment and high levels of crime and violence will play significant roles in next year's election campaigning, South Africa’s third largest worry, financial and political corruption, will. According to Ipsos’ ‘What Worries the... →

President deploys 880 SANDF members to protect power stations

9th May 2023 The Presiding Officers of Parliament have received President Cyril Ramaphosa’s authorisation of 880 South African Defence Force members to assist the South African Police Service to prevent and combat crime and preserve law and order in the country under Operation Prosper. On Saturday Ramaphosa... →

DA hits back at Mantashe for blaming the private sector for loadshedding

2nd May 2023 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday said that no amount of blame shifting will hide the undeniable fact that Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has, since his appointment, failed to advance the procurement of independent power generation and the incentivisation of private investment in... →

Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe

Ramaphosa says digital economic investments will propel SA into new era of innovation

17th April 2023 While all investments contribute to economic growth and job creation, investments in the digital economy will also propel the country into a new era of innovation and progress, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. In his weekly letter to the nation, he said that not only is the digital economy... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Economic empowerment of women essential to ending GBV – Ramaphosa

6th March 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that ending the gender wage gap must be a priority for all social partners, especially government, business and labour, if South Africa is to achieve an equal and just society. On Wednesday the world will celebrate International Women’s Day, which... →

President Cyril Ramaphhosa

World Bank report shows closing the gender employment gap could raise long-term GDP

2nd March 2023 World Bank Group chief economist and senior VP for development economics Indermit Gill notes that denying equal rights to women across much of the world is not just unfair to women, it is also a barrier to countries’ abilities to promote green, resilient and inclusive development. According to a... →

Treasury expects greylisting to have limited impact

24th February 2023 National Treasury said on Friday it expected increased monitoring that comes with being greylisted to have limited impact on financial stability and costs of doing business with South Africa. It argued that the costs of increased monitoring will be substantially lower than the long-term costs of... →

Business wants govt to urgently address Eskom corruption

24th February 2023 Business is urging government and the appropriate State agencies to urgently investigate and take action regarding Eskom corruption, following the recent allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa said the allegations... →

Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to use SoNA to decentralise energy generation

8th February 2023 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation Address on Thursday to urgently incentivise energy generation by households and businesses. South Africa hit a bleak milestone of 100 consecutive days of loadshedding on Tuesday, with rolling... →

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

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