Tag: South African president
South African president calls on youths to take lead in growing the country
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa challenged the youths to participate in tackling COVID-19, economic recovery and shun substance abuse while addressing the Youth Day...
Pandemic shows dangers of unilateral actions – South African president
The current pandemic had revealed the "damaging effects" of unilateral actions and the exclusion of poor countries from accessing vaccines, said South African president...
South African president announces alcohol sale restrictions over Easter holiday
The sale of alcohol would be restricted as South Africa would remain at lockdown Alert Level 1 over the Easter holidays, President Cyril Ramaphosa...
Attacks on judges concerning – South African president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said attacks on the country's judiciary system and judges by some politicians were worrying.
Ramaphosa said on Monday that allegations...
S. African president calls for cooperation, caution amid COVID-19 resurgence
With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world and damaging economies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for cooperation and caution to curb...
South African president sends condolences to teen allegedly killed by police
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday sent condolences to the family of a 16 year-old boy allegedly killed by the police this week.
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AU chairperson pledges unwavering support for AfCFTA
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union (AU) Chairperson, has pledged his "unwavering support" for the implementation of the...
South African president warns against complacency as country further eases COVID-19 lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday warned against complacency as the country is about to further ease the COVID-19 lockdown.
The further easing of restrictions "is...
South African president signs border management bill into law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Border Management Authority Bill of 2020 into law as the country is facing a growing challenge...
South African president extends troop deployment to help enforce COVID-19 lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to extend troop deployment across the country to help enforce COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the parliament said on...
COVID-19: Africa risks left behind in search for COVID-19 vaccine
Dr John Nkengasong, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDC) has said unless stakeholders act now, Africa is at the...
South African president meets with Lesotho PM on ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday told the media that Lesotho's Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro's visit to South Africa was a sign of...
South African president worried about rapid spread of pandemic as schools reopen
As schools reopened in South Africa on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he is worried about the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic these...
South Africa wants COVID-19 vaccine to be shared by all
Any COVID-19 vaccine, if developed in the world, should be made freely and equitably available to citizens of all countries, South African President Cyril...
Solutions to Africa’s problems reside within Africa itself
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union (AU) chairperson, on Monday stressed the role of African countries in resolving African...
South African president optimistic about further easing COVID-19 restrictions
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday expressed optimism that South Africa would soon advance to level-three restrictions over COVID-19 earlier than previously announced.
The work done...
South African president lauds nurses for role played in combating COVID-19
To commemorate International Nurses Day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa applauded the role that thousands of nurses played in the fight against the novel...
South African President calls for debt cancellations for poor African countries to aid coronavirus...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday called for lifting the waiver of interest payments and possible cancellation of debt for Africa's low-income countries...
South Africa pledges support for global efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday pledged his country's support for the global effort to develop, manufacture and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine.
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South African president defends ban on tobacco sale
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the government's decision to extend a ban on tobacco sale was based on "careful consideration and discussion."
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South African president underscores plight of vulnerable under COVID-19 pandemic
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday marked the country's Freedom Day by underscoring the plight of the vulnerable under COVID-19 pandemic.
"This Freedom...
South African welcomes Cuban medical specialists deployed to curb COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday welcomed 217 Cuban medical professionals who have been deployed to the country to combat the spread of...
South Africa to ease lockdown restrictions slightly in May
After recording 75 COVID-19 fatalities, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said the country would gradually start easing lockdown restrictions from May 1.
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South African president announces 500 billion rand COVID-19 plan
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday night revealed that 500 billion rand (26.3 billion U.S. dollars) would be devoted to relief and economic...
South African president pledges to help most vulnerable citizens under lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Monday to find sustainable solutions to help the most vulnerable citizens under a nationwide lockdown over COVID-19.
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South African president rejects calls to lift alcohol sale ban amid COVID-19 outbreak
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night said alcohol sale ban will remain in place during the COVID-19 lockdown, since liquor is "in...
South African president defends national lockdown against COVID-19 amid growing defiance
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday defended the 21-day national lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic which began on midnight Thursday, saying it is...
South African president rules out austerity path
The South African government has deliberately decided not to pursue a path of austerity which would have seen deep cuts in spending on the...
South Africa’s 21-day lockdown decision earns widespread applause
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to impose a 21-day lockdown to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus has been well recieved.
The move...
South African President declares 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat COVID-19
As cases of COVID-19 passed the 400 mark on Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said a countrywide lockdown would be implemented on Thursday.
The...