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South Africa has a new top diplomat. What does that mean for Palestine?

Foreign minister Ronald Lamola takes over at critical time amid ICJ case against Israel and ongoing regional conflicts.

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South Africa is trying to put a stop to the abuse of its intelligence agencies - what still needs fixing

South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of covert activities by intelligence agencies and oversight mechanisms. But weaknesses have been exploited to spy on citizens and for political ends.

The Conversation

Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work. But it failed to tell South Africans how the new dispensation will do things differently, and better.

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South Africa's New Multiparty Coalition Government Addresses Key Challenges

South African President Ramaphosa inaugurates multiparty government coalition after historic election, emphasizing unity and collaboration to address press...

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World marks International Mandela Day at turning point for South Africa

On 18 July every year, the world marks International Nelson Mandela Day as an occasion to reflect on the life and legacy of the iconic South African freedom fighter. In recent years, many South Africans use the international celebration as a chance to do good in disadvantaged communities.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's President To Lay Out New Government Plans

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay out the new government's vision for South Africa on Thursday, opening parliament after elections in May forced his long-ruling ANC into an uncomfortable coalition.

International Business Times

Higher education faces many challenges in South Africa: 3 priorities for the new minister

When South African president Cyril Ramaphosa named Nobuhle Nkabane as the minister of higher education on 3 July 2024, many people I know in the sector had to Google her name. Dr Nkabane had been deputy minister of mineral resources and energy since August 2021.

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South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

The Conversation

South Africa’s 400 parliamentarians are about to get down to business: 4 essential reads

On 29 May 2024 South Africans went to the polls and delivered a strong message to their political leaders: we’re tired of the “same old same old”.

The Conversation

Ramaphosa made practical choices for South Africa’s multi-party cabinet – how this will help him down the line

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the announcement of ministerial portfolios focused on the acrimonious negotiations between the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress over the allocation of these positions.

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Biden, Facing Tempest At Home, Devotes Time To S.Africa Leader

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday congratulated South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on winning a new term, devoting time to a key if complicated relationship despite a political storm in Washington.

International Business Times

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces cabinet that includes ex-opposition leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture on Sunday, bringing the Democratic Alliance and other parties into his new coalition cabinet.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa’s Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken

National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.

Al Jazeera

S.Africa Announces New Government With Opposition Getting 12 Ministries

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on Sunday with the opposition receiving 12 out of 32 portfolios following tough coalition negotiations after the ruling ANC lost its outright parliamentary majority.

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Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t

ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.

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South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope

In the aftermath of South Africa’s recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much more is possible. Small gains can feed on each other; momentum can build; a virtuous spiral can take hold. This may be…

Radio France Internationale

Politics make strange bedfellows

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the possible alliances for South Africa’s ANC political party. There’s some poetry as a starter dish, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and “Music from Erwan” from Erwan Rome. All that and the new quiz and…

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South Africa’s DA party suspends lawmaker over racist rant in old video

Centre-right party says newly elected MP Renaldo Gouws used ‘execrable language’ in old video that resurfaced recently.

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Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In For Second Term As President

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president in a coalition government, facing challenges of unity and effectiveness.

France 24

South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term after coalition deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term. The reelection of the head of the ANC came with the help of coalition parties. It's the first time the ANC has needed to form a government of national unity, or GNU, in 30 years. South Africans…

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South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration

President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority

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‘New era’: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for second term

ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government.

International Business Times

South Africa's Ramaphosa To Be Sworn In As President

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is to be sworn in as president at a ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal.

France 24

South Africa's MK party pledges alliance with opposition

South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the African National Congress's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month's election. Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the country's president, but the ANC is still announcing new partners.…

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