Ramaphosa must choose the West over state failure and poverty:
South Africa stands at a watershed moment. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s imminent meeting with ...
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EWN Jun 20
Ramaphosa calls for immediate dialogue between Israel and Iran to resolve ongoing war
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/ramaphosa-calls-for-immediate-dialogue-between-israel-and-iran-to-resolve-ongoing-war
Redirecting... Jun 22
Will dialogue be inspiration or debacle?: Unable to deliver dynamic economic reforms, Ramaphosa's only choice will be to keep talking about them instead ...
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Ramaphosa believes democratic order in SA still in 'good health' despite various challenges
ewn.co.za/2025/06/23/ramaphosa-believes-democratic-order-in-sa-still-in-good-health-despite-various-challenges
EWN Jun 21
Israel-Iran war resulting in SA's rise in fuel prices, says Ramaphosa: While fielding questions from the sidelines of the Constitutional Court’s 30th anniversary ...
ewn.co.za/israel-iran-war-resulting-in-sas-rise-in-fuel-prices-says-ramaphosa/
Angie Motshekga appointed as acting president: President Ramaphosa has appointed Angie Motshekga to the role while he and Deputy President Paul Mashatile are ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-18-angie-motshekga-appointed-as-acting-president/
The Citizen Jun 18
OpinionIs the national dialogue a futile exercise?: Ramaphosa’s national dialogue excludes real opposition and debate. A truly people-led process must allow ...
citizen.co.za/news/opinion/is-the-national-dialogue-a-futile-exercise/
LISTEN | 'No-one wants to kill white people': Malema demands land return: EFF leader Julius Malema has called for peaceful coexistence with white South ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-17-listen-no-one-wants-to-kill-white-people-malema-demands-land-return/
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Malema Demands Return of Historically Seized LandMalema defends a struggle song and condemns Ramaphosa’s diplomacy amid 2025 land reform and expropriation debates.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Julius Malema stresses the importance of returning land taken during apartheid.
- He upholds the song 'Kill the Boer' as a vital part of the liberation heritage.
- Malema condemns President Ramaphosa's conduct during a meeting with US President Trump as damaging to national dignity.
- The Expropriation Act, enacted in January, permits land seizures without compensation to address past injustices.
The song 'Kill the Boer' is not created by Julius Malema. That is a song of the struggle, a song that was sung by our fathers and mothers during difficult days of apartheid and no-one will stop us from singing that song.— Malema defended the song during a Youth Day address, emphasizing its historical significance and heritage.
OpinionNHI scheme is state capture 2.0 disguised as health-care reform: National Health Insurance is designed to enrich the ANC’s network while leaving ordinary South ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2025-06-22-nhi-scheme-is-state-capture-20-disguised-as-health-care-reform/
Paid articlePaywallBig promises, little action: KZN’s R1bn flood relief fund remains largely untouched
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Paid articlePaywallOpinionZille would be a wrecking ball for Joburg: If Joburg's best days are ahead, let's stop looking backwards, writes Michael Beaumont.
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Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race: The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-06-20-zille-shakes-up-jozi-mayoral-race/
‘Peacemaking is the only way,’ Ramaphosa says as he calls for Iran, Israel dialogue
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Ramaphosa set to answer questions in NCOP: President Cyril Ramaphosa will headline this week’s parliamentary programme, where he will face questions for oral ...
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Oldest person in Ramaphosa's national dialogue group is 92 — concern raised about age representation
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-17-oldest-person-in-ramaphosas-national-dialogue-group-is-92-concern-raised-about-age-representation/
UJ ranked best university in sustainable development in Africa: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been ranked as the best university in sustainable ...
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amaBhungane | Who went to Paris with Paul? Tenderpreneur joined Mashatile’s France-SA business trip
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Ramaphosa lauds Leleti and Anant for flying the SA flag high in Monte Carlo: "I congratulate Leleti Khumalo and Anant Singh for flying our flag and for ...
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-06-19-ramaphosa-lauds-leleti-and-anant-for-flying-the-sa-flag-high-in-monte-carlo/
MK Party says it is ready to fix Joburg: The MK Party has expressed its capability to rescue the city of Joburg and bring it to its former glory ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-10-mk-party-says-it-is-ready-to-fix-joburg/
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MKP Aims to Revitalize Johannesburg by 2026MK Party plans to present a detailed city recovery strategy ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Key FactsJun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The MK Party claims readiness to restore Johannesburg into a world-class African city.
- A comprehensive plan to rebuild the city will be unveiled before the 2026 elections.
- The party rejects Helen Zille's mayoral bid due to her non-residency in Johannesburg.
- Blame for the city's decline is placed on ANC leadership and Mayor Dada Morero.
It is vital for us to remind Zille and her cronies that the state of disarray found in Johannesburg is courtesy of their absent mayor Dada Morero, and has resulted in the city being brought to its knees.— Nhlamulo Ndhlela, spokesperson for the MK Party, criticizes the current leadership in Johannesburg.
OpinionThe fab Carlton Centre has fallen: The iconic complex, which drew celebrities and was a commercial hub, is now a shadow of its former self
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-06-22-the-fab-carlton-centre-has-fallen/
Ramaphosa to make judiciary fully independent of justice department: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he is working on making the judiciary fully ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-20-ramaphosa-to-make-judiciary-fully-independent-of-justice-department/
Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture
mg.co.za/news/2025-06-18-ramaphosa-touts-youth-jobs-drive-as-statssa-data-paints-grim-unemployment-picture/
'This is our new reality': Ramaphosa links deadly Eastern Cape floods to climate crisis
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-13-this-is-our-new-reality-ramaphosa-links-deadly-eastern-cape-floods-to-climate-crisis/
'Not an option': Helen Zille's bid to be Joburg's next mayor faces fierce opposition
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-09-not-an-option-helen-zilles-bid-to-be-joburgs-next-mayor-faces-fierce-opposition/
Pope Leo urges international diplomacy to prevent 'irreparable abyss': Pope Leo on Sunday said the international community must strive to avoid war that risks ...
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Pope Leo Warns of Irreversible CrisisBy mid-2025, Pope Leo urges global diplomacy to replace conflict amid escalating Middle East attacks and worsening humanitarian needs.
- Pope Leo stresses the international community’s moral duty to prevent war that could lead to an irreversible crisis.
- He condemns recent military strikes, including U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, advocating for diplomatic resolutions.
- The pope highlights ongoing civilian suffering in Israel, Palestine, and particularly Gaza’s escalating humanitarian crisis.
- He calls for urgent humanitarian aid and a future shaped by peace rather than violence.
Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility: to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable abyss.— Pope Leo said during his weekly prayer with pilgrims.
IN PICS | Inside Houghton property where 90 undocumented migrants were found: A hotplate stove is still warm, indicating the occupant had just left the shower ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-20-in-pics-inside-the-houghton-property-where-90-undocumented-migrants-were-found/
Malatji: Ramaphosa should be SA's last 'pensioner' President: ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji says it's time for a generational handover in South ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-12-malatji-ramaphosa-should-be-sas-last-pensioner-president/
sabcnews.com Jun 18
OpinionCOMMENT | On the National Dialogue: If only talking could create jobs - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
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OpinionLiving in the darkness of a broken city – Johannesburg: We are at the mercy of ageing infrastructure, corrupt municipal workers and city officials who have lost ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2025-06-20-living-in-the-darkness-of-a-broken-city-johannesburg/
The Citizen Jun 19
South Africa celebrates new cricket champions: From OR Tambo to Sandton, fans honour the Proteas’ WTC win as national pride soars after a long-awaited victory on ...
citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/south-africa-celebrates-new-cricket-champions/
EWN Jun 20
[WATCH] 30 years on, the Constitutional Court remains our beacon of democracy'- Ramaphosa
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/watch-30-years-on-the-constitutional-court-remains-our-beacon-of-democracy-ramaphosa
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OpinionEDITORIAL | It's high time to take South Africa's security seriously: For the SANDF to be in such dire straits is an indictment on the president
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2025-06-18-editorial--its-high-time-to-take-south-africas-security-seriously/
Paid articlePaywallWanted Mozambican kidnapper killed by cops in Fourways: In yet another success story for the national anti-kidnapping task team, a wanted Mozambican kidnapper ...
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Israel-Iran conflict: South Africa condemns targeting of civilians and calls for peace
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-16-israel-iran-conflict-south-africa-condemns-targeting-of-civilians-and-calls-for-peace/
EWN Jun 20
Former Zambian president Lungu to be buried in SA after tensions between family & government
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/former-zambian-president-lungu-to-be-buried-in-sa-after-tensions-between-family-government
EWN Jun 10
Ramaphosa keeps mum on fallout between Trump and Musk: The President said all that matters is that relations with the US are starting to look good once again.
ewn.co.za/2025/06/10/ramaphosa-keeps-mum-on-fallout-between-trump-and-musk
EWN Jun 16
Ramaphosa lands in Canada for G7 Summit: Ramaphosa is set to use the meeting to rally global support as African states look to get a seat at the table of global ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/16/ramaphosa-lands-in-canada-for-g7-summit
EWN Jun 20
Steenhuisen says he'll have no say on whether Zille runs as DA's Joburg mayoral candidate
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/steenhuisen-says-hell-have-no-say-on-whether-zille-runs-as-das-joburg-mayoral-candidate
Ramaphosa names 31 'eminent people' to champion national dialogue: President Cyril Ramaphosa will be calling a national convention on August 15 ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-10-ramaphosa-names-31-eminent-people-to-champion-national-dialogue/
SA’s trust deficit has as much to do with enduring whiteness as with colonial legacies
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-06-18-sas-trust-deficit-has-as-much-to-do-with-enduring-whiteness-as-with-colonial-legacies/
Ramaphosa defends BEE as vital for inclusive economic growth: In his weekly newsletter, the president warned that economic growth without transformation would ...
mg.co.za/news/2025-06-10-ramaphosa-defends-bee-as-vital-for-inclusive-economic-growth/
EWN Jun 22
Growing calls for SA to lead the UN in drafting a new Human Rights Treaty: Human rights groups, including international organisation Madre, are urging government ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/21/growing-calls-for-sa-to-lead-the-un-in-drafting-a-new-human-rights-treaty
EWN Jun 20
Child pornography accused couple due in court: Police discovered that the operation was taking place at Wilken's apartment in Midrand, Johannesburg.
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/child-pornography-accused-couple-due-in-court
Who went to Paris with Paul? Water tanker tenderpreneur joined Mashatile’s France-SA business entourage
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-19-who-went-to-paris-with-paul-water-tanker-tenderpreneur-joined-mashatiles-france-sa-business-entourage/
EWN Jun 12
New study by FMF, Solidarity claims BEE has benefitted 'small group of elite black people'
ewn.co.za/2025/06/12/new-study-by-fmf-solidarity-claims-bee-has-benefitted-small-group-of-elite-black-people
OpinionMusk wants South African rocket launch site and rare earths: New developments since the Oval Office spectacle – including a spat between Musk and Trump – cast ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-12-musk-wants-sa-rocket-launch-site-and-rare-earths/
EWN Jun 17
Pule Mabe’s lawyers say delays in corruption case costing him a lot of money: On Tuesday, Mabe, along with his wife, Hleki, and five other accused persons ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/17/pule-mabe-s-lawyers-say-delays-in-corruption-case-costing-him-a-lot-of-money
Harvard legal scholars join battle to free elephants from Johannesburg Zoo: A landmark legal bid to free three elephants from captivity in the Johannesburg Zoo ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-17-harvard-legal-scholars-join-battle-to-free-elephants-from-joburg-zoo/
POLL | Would Johannesburg benefit from Helen Zille as mayor?: Helen Zille for Joburg mayor? Yes, No?
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-09-poll-would-johannesburg-benefit-from-helen-zille-as-mayor/
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Helen Zille's Potential Bid for Johannesburg Mayor Sparks DebateHelen Zille considers running for Johannesburg mayor in 2026, igniting mixed reactions across social media platforms.
Key FactsJun 09 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Helen Zille is contemplating a mayoral run in Johannesburg's 2026 local government elections.
- Supporters highlight her leadership successes in Cape Town as a basis for potential improvements in Johannesburg.
- Opponents question her suitability and criticize the DA's perceived lack of faith in black leadership.
- Johannesburg faces infrastructure and service delivery challenges amid discussions of Zille as an alternative leader.
IOL readers want a younger president, better quality of MPs | Have Your Say: IOL readers react to ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji's bold claim that ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-20-iol-readers-want-a-younger-president-better-quality-of-mps-have-your-say/
EWN Jun 14
R700m for National Dialogue will contribute to building a better SA, say organisers
ewn.co.za/2025/06/14/r700m-for-national-dialogue-will-contribute-to-building-a-better-sa-say-organisers
TOM EATON | A national dialogue or another nothingburger?: Don’t we already have a shared vision of our nation — the one we signed up to in 1994 ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2025-06-13-tom-eaton--a-national-dialogue-or-another-nothingburger/
Paid articlePaywallRamaphosa hails 30 years of the Constitutional Court in world with human rights under threat
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Paid articlePaywallSARS inquiry’s Judge Nugent urges Ramaphosa to order NPA probe, reform NDPP appointment
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Paid articlePaywallOpinionEDITORIAL | A word of warning on the national dialogue: We cannot continue doing the same things with the misguided hope of achieving different results.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2025-06-15-editorial--a-word-of-warning-on-the-national-dialogue/
Paid articlePaywallTransformation is non-negotiable: Ramaphosa defends BEE as an engine of growth: President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that the average income of white households ...
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The Citizen Jun 17
JRA allocated just 1% of amount needed to fix Johannesburg’s roads: Johannesburg Roads Agency has been allocated R2.8 billion over three years despite an ...
citizen.co.za/news/jra-allocated-just-1-amount-needed-fix-roads/
Mzwanele Manyi denies resignation from MKP: Manyi was removed from his parliamentary post following a reported fallout with party caucus leader Dr ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-17-mzwanele-manyi-denies-resignation-from-mkp/
‘Transformation is not a favour, it's a necessity,’ says Ramaphosa as Starlink fight heats up
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-09-transformation-is-not-a-favour-its-a-necessity-says-ramaphosa-as-starlink-fight-heats-up/
'It's phenomenal': Ramaphosa hails teacher assistant jobs for helping millions of young people
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-11-its-phenomenal-ramaphosa-hails-teacher-assistant-jobs-for-helping-millions-of-young-people/
sabcnews.com Jun 12
Malema seeks establishment of Commission of Inquiry into the NPA - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
sabcnews.com/sabcnews/malema-seeks-establishment-of-commission-of-inquiry-into-the-npa/
businesstech.co.za Jun 17
The South African university coming after UCT and Wits: US News has published its 2025/26 Best Global Universities ranking, which includes 15 South African ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/828362/the-south-african-university-coming-after-uct-and-wits/
Gauteng Department of Health intensifies public health response following rise in measles cases
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-18-gauteng-department-of-health-intensifies-public-health-response-following-rise-in-measles-cases/
SEE | Inside Gupta compound: Homes with cinemas, beauty salon up for auction: Three Saxonwold properties linked to Confident Concept, a Gupta-owned company in ...
news24.com/business/economy/see-inside-gupta-compound-homes-with-cinemas-beauty-salon-up-for-auction-20250619-0781
Paid articlePaywall Helen Zille’s mayoral bid divides DA: Democratic Alliance federal leader’s possible comeback as Joburg mayor also rattles rivals
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OpinionNational dialogue should be replaced by a serious economic plan: In its current form, the national dialogue is a serious misstep that will waste whatever is left ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2025-06-15-national-dialogue-should-be-replaced-by-a-serious-economic-plan/
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Trump ‘still interested’ in Iran diplomacy: White House: Donald Trump thinks Iranians should overthrow their government if it refuses to negotiate on its nuclear ...
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It's Lord Temba now, Gayton McKenzie tells Proteas’ WTC critics: Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie passionately defended Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and praised ...
iol.co.za/sport/cricket/2025-06-18-its-lord-temba-now-gayton-mckenzie-tells-proteas-wtc-critics/
The Citizen Jun 07
‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund
citizen.co.za/news/is-it-greed-or-jealousy-ramaphosa-fires-back-at-critics-of-bee-transformation-fund/
EWN Jun 09
Ramaphosa defends transformation, says it's a necessity not a favour: Writing in his weekly newsletter, the president said economic growth without transformation ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/09/ramaphosa-defends-transformation-says-its-a-necessity-not-a-favour
Eight bodies recovered from school bus swept away by Mthatha floods: At least eight bodies have been recovered after a school bus was swept away by floods near ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-11-eight-bodies-recovered-from-school-bus-swept-away-by-mthatha-floods/
Trump and Malema are more similar than they would like to admit: Both men possess an ability to command attention and generate loyalty through their ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2025-06-10-trump-and-malema-are-more-similar-than-they-would-like-to-admit/
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Theatrics and Hyperbole in Trump and Malema’s PoliticsBoth leaders employ dramatic tactics to engage supporters, shaping discourse through provocative acts and ambiguous messaging since years.
- Trump and Malema, though ideologically opposed, share a style that relies on spectacle and exaggeration to influence public opinion.
- Their political approach emphasizes emotional appeal over detailed policy, using controversy to energize their followers.
- Provocative rhetoric and symbolic gestures are central to both men’s efforts to challenge established systems and rally support.
- Trump’s recent use of a Malema video against Ramaphosa highlighted the performative nature central to both leaders’ tactics.
Three Mozambicans nabbed with 'stolen' motorcycles in Springs: Three Mozambicans were arrested in Springs, Ekurhuleni, on Monday after they were found ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-17-three-mozambicans-nabbed-with-stolen-motorcycles-in-springs/
Australia backs US strikes on Iran while urging return to diplomacy: Anthony Albanese says action to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon was acceptable ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-23/australia-backs-us-strikes/105448088
EWN Jun 16
Former mayor Mashaba shrugs off claims he'll make another play at keys to Joburg: The DA is among the first to start internal process to select mayoral ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/16/former-mayor-mashaba-shrugs-off-claims-hell-make-another-play-at-keys-to-joburg
Ramaphosa demands answers from Minister Nkabane over Seta appointments and conduct in Parliament
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-05-ramaphosa-demands-answers-from-minister-nkabane-over-seta-appointments-and-conduct-in-parliament/
Mashatile to stand in for Ramaphosa at national Youth Day celebration in Potchestroom
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-06-15-mashatile-to-stand-in-for-ramaphosa-at-national-youth-day-celebration-in-potchestroom/
SANDF members accused of killing Hawks investigator and kidnapping foreign nationals
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2025-06-23-sandf-members-accused-of-killing-hawks-investigator-and-kidnapping-foreign-nationals/
The Citizen Jun 10
‘There is no state capture in NPA’: Ramaphosa to meet Batohi after infiltration claims
citizen.co.za/news/state-capture-npa-ramaphosa-batohi-infiltration/
EWN Jun 14
Proteas beat Australia to seal World Test Championship title: Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma were the standout performers with the bat in the second innings run ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/14/proteas-beat-australia-to-seal-world-test-championship-title
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