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Ramaphosa honours SA’s Olympic and Paralympic stars with prestigious Shield of Jove
Ramaphosa honours SA’s Olympic and Paralympic stars with prestigious Shield of Jove! President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the Shield of Jove…
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Tshwane restores power after substation fire
The seat of government power was left powerless on Thursday. A trip at the Bellom Substation left the Union Buildings…
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President Ramaphosa officially signs BELA Bill into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) policy into law. The BELA Bill, as it…
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President Ramaphosa set to sign BELA Bill into law on Friday
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) into law on Friday. The contentious…
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Deceased police officers will never be forgotten: Paul Mashatile
Acting President Paul Mashatile says that the families of the 39 police officers, who died in the line of duty,…
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New tide in SA must be welcomed with hope and optimism, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a new tide is upon South Africa that must be welcomed with optimism and hope. Taking…
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Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office as he begins second term as president
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally taken his oath of office as the head of state at his inauguration at the…
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MK Party members to boycott Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidential inauguration
Former President Jacob Zuma’s political party, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), said it will not be attending the inauguration of re-elected…
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Government warns Presidential inauguration not a public holiday
It is all systems go for president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration on Wednesday. However, the government has staunched that it is…
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Heads of State begin arriving for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration
The Union Buildings has been a buzz of activity as the government prepares for the presidential inauguration. President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Here are the road closures for President Ramaphosa’s inauguration at the Union Buildings
President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration will take place at the Union Buildings on Wednesday, 19 June 2024. The event is expected…
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Preparations underway for President Ramaphosa’s inauguration and Here’s what you need to know
It’s all systems go for president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration ceremony which is set to take place at the Union Buildings…
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President Ramaphosa under fire for using the presidency to pitch to voters on national TV
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday evening has come under fire after he used the power of…
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President Ramaphosa to sign GBV and Femicide Bill into law in public ceremony
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday morning sign the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill into law in a public ceremony…
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Unemployed police recruits march for jobs in Pretoria
A group of law enforcement graduates – some of them being unemployed for seven years – marched from Tshwane House…
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Minister Phaahla says NHI to be implemented in 2 phases
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that the National Health Insurance would be implemented in two phases between 2024 and 2028.…
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ActionSA slams ANC over unemployment crisis
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has slammed the ANC government for failing to deal with the country’s unemployment crisis. Mashaba was…
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President Ramaphosa lauds ANC record as South Africa celebrates democracy
President Cyril Ramaphosa touted South Africa’s achievements under his party’s leadership on Saturday as the country celebrated 30 years of…
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President Ramaphosa leads Freedom Day celebrations at Union Buildings
Dozens of people are gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Freedom Day celebrations…
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Some healthcare workers vow to continue protesting if govt doesn’t employ more in sector
Some disgruntled healthcare workers have vowed to continue protesting if the government does not come up with a plan to…
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Unemployed healthcare workers to take grievances to Union Buildings
Hundreds of unemployed healthcare workers under the banner of the South African Medical Trade Union (Samtu) will march to the…
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Presidency responds to DA’s Paul Mashatile corruption docket
The Presidency is hitting back at the DA’s corruption allegations against Deputy President Paul Mashatile. It says the party using…
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DA targets more alleged corrupt officials after exposing Paul Mashatile
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says that after handing over its dossier on the alleged corruption of Deputy President Paul Mashatile,…
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Brutal murder of 7 people could have been avoided if govt listened – Reverend speaks on Diepsloot mob justice
As police continue to descend on the notorious Diepsloot area in Johannesburg, following the brutal murder of seven people accused…
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Pretoria traffic disruptions expected as Zim nationals strike over election outcomes
Motorists in the City of Tshwane will have to contend with traffic disruptions on Friday morning. This comes as dozens…
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More support for Xolani of Sizokuthola
PutSAFirst briefed the media about their march to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday, 15 September. The briefing was…
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South Africa and China sign 11 agreements to seal collaboration efforts
The South African government has signed eleven memorandums of understanding with the People’s Republic of China. These agreements are to…
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President Ramaphosa seeks to narrow trade deficit between SA and China
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to narrow the trade deficit between South Africa and China. The first citizen said South Africa…
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Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma: Justice system needs to be strengthened to protect GBV victims
Women and Youth Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said that the justice system needed to be strengthened to protect victims of…
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There will be tough consequences for GBV perpetrators, says Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa says he has signed into three bills into law that protect women. He said there is no justifiable…
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Gauteng Premier Lesufi: Women’s Day should be a reminder of the struggles SA women face daily
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said Women’s Day should serve as a reminder of the struggles women in South Africa continue…
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Ramaphosa: Govt to ensure women are given equal opportunities
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country has made good progress in advancing and empowering the lives of women. Hundreds of…
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Diepsloot residents threaten to intensify protest
Respond within 24 hours or face further protests. That’s the ultimatum by Diepsloot residents to President Cyril Ramaphosa, as they…
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Diepsloot residents want to host President Ramaphosa
Diepsloot residents are still waiting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them. The community is unhappy with the lack of…
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Diepsloot community calls for presidential intervention
Diepsloot residents have vowed to return to the streets if President Cyril Ramaphosa ignores their pleas to come and address…
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Diepsloot leaders seeking government intervention denied entry to Union Buildings
A delegation of Diepsloot community leaders is at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to call on the government to intervene…
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3 South Africans bag the Order of Mendi
Three people were awarded the Order of Mendi at the National Order Awards. The ceremony was held at the Union…
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Duduzane Zuma reveals presidential ambitions
Former President Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane wants to ascend to the Union Buildings. Zuma has officially announced that he will…
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Ronald Lamola: SA will continue to cooperate with Namibia over Phala Phala
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that the South African government would continue to cooperate with Namibian authorities over the Phala…
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Cabinet must make tough decisions to reduce loading shedding, says Electricity Minister
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Cabinet will have to pick an option on how to reduce load shedding and warned…
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EFF: SA needs a decisive govt that’s serious about solving country’s problems
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said that South Africa needed a decisive government that was serious about solving the problems…
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Fikile Mbalula calls EFF shutdown a flop, praises law enforcement’s efforts
Halfway into the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national shutdown, the African National Congress (ANC) has described the protest as a…
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‘He’s fine’: Presidency denies Ramaphosa postponed Cabinet reshuffle due to ill health
The Presidency has denied media reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa postponed announcing changes to his Cabinet on Thursday because of…
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Ramaphosa: SA supports call for dialogue in Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country backs up the call for dialogue in dealing with instability within the African continent.…
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Government says it has confidence in people dealing with SA’s electricity crisis
The government has called for calm regarding load shedding, saying that it was confident that the situation was being dealt…
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Power cuts causing havoc in SA, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is experiencing an energy crisis. He says power cuts are causing havoc in the…
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Popcru demands better working conditions
Police, Prisons, and Civil Rights Union members are complaining about poor working conditions and low wages. Justice and Correctional Services…
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President Ramaphosa: An attack on the police is an attack on the state
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that killing police officers is a direct attack on the state. The president delivered the…
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DA: Dire state of monument to SA’s heroines reflects its treatment of women
On Women’s Day we celebrate the contributions of the 20,000 women who in 1956 marched on the Union Buildings in…
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President Ramaphosa and Ivory Coast President Ouattara sign 6 agreements
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ivory Coast counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, have signed off on six memoranda of understanding (MOUs)…
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