Ramaphosa hints at tariff reform as Trump shadow looms over SA trade
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall before a joint sitting of parliament on Thursday evening.
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South Africans must unite amid global shift in trade: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa has emphasised the need for the country to withhold its values.
Green economy, critical mineral endowments South Africa’s key to prosperity
Green economy, critical mineral endowments South Africa’s key to prosperity
In a bid to accelerate economic growth and employment, government has its eyes firmly set on the green economy.
This according to President Cyril Ramphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.
“The biggest opportunity of all lies in green...
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Justice system reform on the cards
Justice system reform on the cards
A new hard hitting criminal justice system reform initiative that will crackdown on organised crime and corruption is on the cards for South Africa.In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the reform initiative will also crackdown on the illicit firearms trade using a dedicated team in the...
Overhauling local government for better services
Overhauling local government for better services
Government is proposing fundamental reforms to address the root causes of dysfunction in many municipalities and to improve the efficiency of service delivery.
These changes are expected to be implemented in the coming months through the finalisation of the White Paper on Local Government.
“This will provide solutions for the...
News24 | SONA | Foot-and-mouth disease declared national disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared foot-and-mouth disease, which is devastating the farming economy, a national disaster.
Sona: SA army to march into Cape Town and parts of Gauteng, says Ramaphosa
Crime and water were among the major issues touched upon by Ramaphosa
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PEN America Names New Leadership After Gaza Fallout
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Ramaphosa promises end of an era for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally.