Cyril Ramaphosa

UAE court rejects South Africa's plea to extradite Gupta brothers

The Guptas are accused of using their connections with Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018, to win contracts, influence cabinet appointments and siphon off state funds.

South Africa's ruling ANC celebrates 111th anniversary

The African National Congress, once led by Nelson Mandela, has been losing electoral support due to rising levels of poverty and unemployment, as the country also faces an electricity crisis.

South Africa: Ramaphosa calls on ANC to fight corruption, deliver services

Amid graft allegations, President Cyril Ramaphosa consolidates his support within his party, as he vows to address the crippling power cuts that is hurting the economy.

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC chief despite 'farmgate' scandal

Ramaphosa's comfortable victory opens the way for him to a second term as South African president if the ANC win the next general elections, due in 2024.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa seeks re-election as ruling party leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is tipped to win re-election as the head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) despite a cash-heist scandal and internal opposition.

South Africa's Ramaphosa survives parliament impeachment vote

President Cyril Ramaphosa's ruling African National Congress party defeats the motion by 214 votes to 148, with two abstentions through open voting.

Is green hydrogen Africa’s answer to the global climate crisis?

While the prospects are exciting for the continent, governments and companies must ensure that the native populations get access to the alternative energy sources.

South Africa's Ramaphosa will not stand down as head of ANC party

Despite findings in a report that said Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, the South Africa president refuses to resign as the head of the ruling African National Congress, according to his office.

Graft-accused Ramaphosa's political fate hangs in balance in South Africa

The South African President was rumoured to be close to stepping down in the face of calls to quit, but the pendulum seemed to have swung the other way as allies urged him to fight on.

Ramaphosa denies cover-up, details how he earned $580K from buffalo sale

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of illegally holding millions in cash at his game ranch in northern South Africa and covering up its theft in an attempt to hide the existence of the money.

New king of South Africa's Zulu nation dismisses opponents

Misuzulu kaZwelithini, enthroned in a colourful ceremony before hundreds of supporters in a rural part of KwaZulu-Natal province, brushes off those challenging his right to the throne.

South Africa floods declared 'national disaster' as hope fades for missing

Thousands of soldiers deployed to help with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal province, officials say, with President Ramaphosa warning rebuilding even basic services will take time.