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Civil society calls for Basic Income Grant in wake of R350 grant extension: Black Sash welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s extension of the R350 Social Relief ...
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RAMAPHOSA'S 2022 SONA : Hot button concern: Equal Education looks forward to roll out of new mechanism for school infrastructure delivery
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South Africa's Ramaphosa pledges fundamental economic reform: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday his country needed fundamental change to ...
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Africa Live: Morocco to survey wells after Rayan tragedy - BBC News: All people flouting regulations will be required to pay to make their wells safe – and more.
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PODCAST | The morning after Ramaphosa’s old dawn promises: The speech was better than usual, but let’s not set the bar too low, says Eusebius McKaiser
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Analysts on Sona 2022: President Cyril Ramaphosa has run out of ideas, gave no solutions
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Ramaphosa steers clear of spectrum legal battles, sets eyes on March auction date
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Pro-business SONA includes promises on lower costs, and red tape: In a State of The Nation address that focused in large part on encouraging business ...
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Paid articlePaywallRelief as R350 Covid-19 distress grant extended for another year: “Mindful of the proven benefits of the grant, we will extend the R350 SRD grant for one further ...
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Tourism sector braces for Covid-19 fifth wave: Industry says PCR tests and other restrictions are impeding the recovery of the industry.
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Cosatu says extension of R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant will bring relief to millions
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Business reacts: Sona commitments will not move the dial — yet: Though the president’s speech hit the right notes, business will be looking out for delivery over ...
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Opposition parties highlight contradictions and DA-lite approach in Sona address: The DA has commended Ramaphosa for veering towards its policy solutions while ...
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2022 SONA ANALYSIS: Something new, something old and something in the making — Ramaphosa carefully balances interests
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South Africa: End of State of Disaster in Sight - President #SONA2022: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that government plans to scrap the ...
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#SONA2022 - Ramaphosa Pledges to Revive South African Economy: Talking commitment to "strengthen our democracy and reaffirm our commitment to a Constitution ...
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SONA 2022: Ramaphosa calls for unity against 'some of us tearing our democracy apart'
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Paid articlePaywallRAMAPHOSA'S 2022 SONA: Security structure leadership will (finally) be changed as ‘Battle for the soul’ of SA continues
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Open Letter to President Thabo Mbeki – Recommitting ourselves to nation building: ‘We will engage in a rugged struggle to ensure that all those who are ...
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Which former leaders will attend Sona?: Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says former president Thabo Mbeki, his former deputy Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka ...
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Former Gauteng premier says Ramaphosa opponents are not a united force: A 31-member impeachment committee has been formed to investigate President Cyril ...
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FULL SPEECH | 'I will not resign' - President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation
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Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?: South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate – and could go now for ...
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What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal ...
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Ramaphosa says 'no place' for xenophobia in S.Africa after attacks: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday that ...
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says he won’t resign over farmgate scandal: The court also ruled that the panel’s report should be tabled in parliament for processing ...
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Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa condemns South African ‘opportunists’, ‘criminals’ attacking other Africans
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Knives are out for Ramaphosa, and level 8 double blow for Cape Town: Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday ...
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OpinionEDITORIAL: Xenophobic Attacks: Ramaphosa, urgently show leadership: The unfortunate insularity being advocated by South Africans misses the essential point of a ...
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‘SA not xenophobic’: Magwenya urges African states to confront reasons why people leave
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Key FactsUnified Approach to Migration and Peace in Africa
May 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Ramaphosa and President Chapo seek enhanced coordination to address mass migration challenges across Africa.
- Both leaders reject claims of xenophobia in South Africa and emphasize constitutionally permissible peaceful protests.
- Protests targeting undocumented foreigners and businesses reflect a broader global issue tied to migration pressures.
- The presidents agree on the need for continent-wide efforts to resolve conflicts and governance problems driving migration.
The matter was discussed yesterday between President Chapo and President Ramaphosa and they both agreed that South Africa is not xenophobic. South Africans are not xenophobic.— Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson, explained that the matter was discussed yesterday between Presidents Chapo and Ramaphosa and they agreed that South Africa is not xenophobic.
Ramaphosa didn’t know he was meeting wealthy Zimbabwean wanted in SA — spokesperson
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Key FactsRamaphosa’s Unplanned Meeting with Wanted Zimbabwean
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- President Ramaphosa was unaware he would meet businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted by South African authorities.
- The encounter occurred during an informal visit to Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa’s private farm.
- Ramaphosa supports ongoing investigations by South African law enforcement against Chivayo and urges fearless pursuit of justice.
- Discussions with African leaders also focused on addressing migration drivers and ensuring peaceful protests amid rising tensions.
The president will further encourage our law enforcement agencies to continue with pursuing the matters that are under investigation involving these individuals, and to do so with no fear or any form of hesitation.— Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson, at a press conference in Cape Town
South Africans are not xenophobic - Presidency: A series of anti-migrant protests in recent weeks across Africa's most industrialised country ...
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SA is not xenophobic, Ramaphosa tells African countries amid migration tensions: President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that South Africa is xenophobic ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa Denies Xenophobia Amid Migration Protests
May 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Ramaphosa rejected accusations that South Africa is xenophobic, labeling such claims as superficial.
- Protests targeting undocumented foreign nationals have escalated and sometimes resulted in violence.
- South Africa and Mozambique agreed to strengthen cooperation to tackle root causes of migration across Africa.
- Law enforcement was urged to act firmly against violence on foreigners while ensuring peaceful demonstrations.
"The matter was discussed yesterday between President Chapo and President Ramaphosa, and they both agreed that, number one, South Africa is not xenophobic. South Africans are not xenophobic."— Vincent Magwenya, presidential spokesperson, speaking after a meeting between Presidents Chapo and Ramaphosa.
Kenya: PLO Lumumba Condemns Xenophobic Attacks On Africans in Letter to Ramaphosa
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VIDEO: South Africans are not against foreigners — Ramaphosa: President Ramaphosa says South Africans are not against foreigners, calling for unity and ...
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