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OpinionCyril Ramaphosa masks deep ANC rot in performative candour: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s candid remarks about voter anger and failing municipalities will mean ...
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‘Coalitions constrain service delivery’: Ramaphosa : President hears of struggles with basic services and the pain of unemployment
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-21-coalitions-constrain-service-delivery-ramaphosa/

Key FactsRamaphosa says coalitions hinder municipal services
Oct 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Ramaphosa said coalition governments often make it harder for mayors and municipal committees to deliver services effectively.
- Daveyton residents reported water and electricity shortages on Tuesday, including in newly built RDP homes.
- Ramaphosa campaigned door to door there ahead of the local government elections set for November 4.
- Ramaphosa said an electricity contractor would install outstanding connections in the area on Wednesday, October 21.
"They actually introduce constraints on the ability, for instance, of the mayor, the ability of the various municipal committees and all that to do the work they should do," he said.— Ramaphosa said this during a door-to-door campaign in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, about how coalition governments constrain service delivery.
Government moving to fix SA’s deepening water crisis, says Ramaphosa: National water crisis committee targets urgent shortages in hardest-hit areas ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-15-government-moving-to-fix-sas-deepening-water-crisis-says-ramaphosa/

'I will not resign': South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls to quit
news.sky.com/story/i-will-not-resign-south-africas-president-cyril-ramaphosa-rejects-calls-to-quit-13542880

Political parties welcome local government election date : Ramaphosa made the announcement during a President’s Coordinating Council meeting
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-04-30-political-parties-welcome-local-government-election-date/

ISHMAEL MNISI |The Ipid report is a test of South Africa’s institutions, not the president’s integrity
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Key FactsIpid Report Tests South Africa’s Institutions, Not Ramaphosa
Apr 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The Ipid report scrutinizes misconduct by specific SAPS members linked to the Phala Phala theft and advises disciplinary measures.
- President Ramaphosa is identified solely as the complainant and victim, with no allegations or recommendations against him.
- The independence of democratic oversight bodies is emphasized as vital for maintaining rule of law and accountability.
- The report warns against politicizing the findings and calls on police leadership and parliament to implement its recommendations.
Infrastructure delays grow in blow to Ramaphosa’s reform plans: The Auditor-General reveals that significant delays in infrastructure projects are hindering ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-26-auditor-general-warns-of-increasing-infrastructure-project-delays-dealing-a-blow-to-ramaphosas-reform-plans/
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Ramaphosa authorises deployment of more than 2 000 soldiers across SA: President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of ...
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Paid articlePaywallRamaphosa vows to overhaul failing local government system: The president said senior officials in municipalities would be appointed through an independent ...
mg.co.za/politics/2026-02-12-ramaphosa-vows-to-overhaul-failing-local-government-system/

Key FactsRamaphosa Announces Major Local Government Reforms
Feb 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- Unqualified and politically chosen municipal leaders will be removed and replaced via an independent process.
- The reform package introduces significant changes including a tailored allocation of municipal powers.
- The national government will enhance its ability to intervene rapidly in failing municipalities.
- Stronger cooperation with traditional and Khoi-San leadership aims to boost community engagement.
Where municipalities fail, we will strengthen the ability of the national government to intervene more quickly and to direct corrective measures in the interests of serving our people better.— President Cyril Ramaphosa during his annual State of the Nation address in Parliament.
Ramaphosa urges ANC to end political interference in municipalities - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
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NEWSMAKER | ‘The need for clean audits can’t be downplayed’: Auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke takes issue with president’s ‘unhelpful posture’ on clean audits ...
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Ramaphosa in mediation with warring DRC leaders: ‘Execution of former president Joseph Kabila could lead to violent coup’
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2025-10-18-st1910-ramaphosa-in-mediation-with-warring-drc-leaders/

WATCH: Ramaphosa to brief NCOP on service delivery, corruption and ICJ Case: President Cyril Ramaphosa will brief the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-10-14-watch-ramaphosa-to-brief-ncop-on-service-delivery-corruption-and-icj-case/
Parliament revives discussions into complaint against AG made by former employee: The standing committee on the Auditor-General met on Friday to discuss the ...
ewn.co.za/2025/07/11/parliament-revives-discussions-into-complaint-against-ag-made-by-former-employee

ANC's Mbalula: Mkhwanazi's allegations 'projecting us as a banana republic': Mkhwanazi held a media briefing in Durban on Sunday, where he alleged Police ...
ewn.co.za/2025/07/07/ancs-mbalula-mkhwanazis-allegations-projecting-us-as-a-banana-republic

LISTEN | 'AfriForum sowing divisions' — Ramaphosa responds to AfriForum and Solidarity's visit to Washington DC
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-27-listen--afriforum-sowing-divisions--ramaphosa-responds-to-afriforum-and-solidaritys-visit-to-washington-dc/
MK Party's 'absurd' treason case has no grounds, says AfriForum: AfriForum says the MK Party's case of treason against the organisation has no ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-11-mk-partys-absurd-treason-case-has-no-grounds-says-afriforum/
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