Govt Can't Do It Alone, Ramaphosa Tells South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that government will not be able to fix the country's economic problems on its own. He was speaking during his State of the Nation Address, which was disrupted by opposition party the Econonic Freedom Fighters. The party repeatedly rose of points of order, asking among other things that former president FW de Klerk to be removed from the chamber. National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise eventually suspended the sitting, and the speech finally began about 90 minutes late.
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South Africa: SONA a Lightbulb Moment for Ramaphosa
Greenpeace Africa, 14 February 2020
In response to the President’s State of the Nation address, Greenpeace Africa’s Political Advisor, Happy Khambule, has said: "Greenpeace Africa welcomes President Cyril… Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Can't Fix Economy On Its Own, Ramaphosa Admits in State of Nation Speech
News24Wire, 14 February 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that government will not be able to fix South Africa's economic woes on its own. Read more »
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South Africa: EFF Calls for De Klerk to Be Thrown Out of SONA - 'He Is an Unrepentant Apologist of Apartheid'
News24Wire, 13 February 2020
The EFF returned to its tactics of disrupting the State of the Nation Address (SONA), last seen under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, when Parliament sat for the opening of both… Read more »
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the State of the Nation Address at a joint sitting of Parliament, February 13, 2020.
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13 February 2020
'De Klerk is an Apartheid Apologist'- EFF disrupts SONA
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Before Cyril Ramaphosa began his 2020 State of the Nation Address, members of the EFF demanded that former president FW De Klerk be removed from the ... see more »
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South Africa: No Plan for Eskom - Parties React to Ramaphosa's SONA Speech
News24Wire, 14 February 2020
The DA says President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address showed that he had chosen the ANC over South Africa and saving the country from economic disaster. Read more »
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South Africa: SONA Is About 'Inclusive Growth' - President
SAnews.gov.za, 13 February 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa says fixing the fundamentals and deepening the reforms Government has already made, should put the country on course to achieve inclusive growth. Read more »
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South Africa: Major Economic Reforms Set to Change SA's Fortunes
SAnews.gov.za, 13 February 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will soon undertake far-reaching economic reform measures aimed at resuscitating the country's economy. Read more »
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South Africa: Domestic Violence Amendment Act to Better Protect GBV Victims
SAnews.gov.za, 13 February 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Domestic Violence Act is expected to be amended to better protect victims in violent domestic relationships. Read more »
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South Africa: Ramaphosa - Govt to Invest R1.4bn to Modernise Prasa
News24Wire, 13 February 2020
South Africa's long-suffering train commuters can soon look forward to a smooth ride. Read more »
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South Africa: President Announces New Crime Detection University
SAnews.gov.za, 13 February 2020
To improve the quality of general and specialised police investigations, government will be establishing a Crime Detection University in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Read more »
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South Africa: SONA 2020 - Ekurhuleni Mayor Gets His Wish As Ramaphosa Announces New Science and Technology Varsity
News24Wire, 13 February 2020
The people of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng will soon enjoy a new science and technology university, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on… Read more »
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South Africa: #SONA2020 - Cosatu Hails Establishment of State Bank
Daily Maverick, 13 February 2020
Cosatu is happy to hear that the government remains committed to implementing the resolution of the establishment of a State Bank. The government cannot outsource its developmental… Read more »
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South Africa: Ramaphosa - 'A Key Priority Is to Fix Commuter Rail'
Daily Maverick, 14 February 2020
It's been one year since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he dreams of a South Africa that has bullet trains. In reality, this is easier said than done with a rail network… Read more »
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South Africa: Jobless Youth One of Ramaphosa's Main Priorities
Daily Maverick, 14 February 2020
South Africa's slow economic growth has had a detrimental impact on the youth, with close to two-thirds sitting without work. Ramaphosa said this year's SONA was about 'inclusive… Read more »
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South Africa: Social Compact for Unity and Progress - If Ramaphosa Has His Way and His Ministers Can Deliver
Daily Maverick, 14 February 2020
In a State of the Nation Address with something for everyone, it's difficult to take umbrage. And so the response to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening was largely… Read more »
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South Africa: How Miss Universe and Mr Springbok Saved the Night At Stormy SONA
Daily Maverick, 14 February 2020
It was a night where President Cyril Ramaphosa would be facing a disillusioned nation and a fiery opposition. He could use a little extra star power - and he got it, in the shape… Read more »
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South Africa: Ramaphosa Calls for Unity and Lists Major Deliverables
Daily Maverick, 13 February 2020
There was something for everyone in Thursday's Sona speech that ran a bit long at 7,415 words. And President Cyril Ramaphosa got to push his message of hope and unity - aka social… Read more »
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South Africa: A Learning Curve - SONAs Over the Years and the Commitment to Education
Daily Maverick, 14 February 2020
My concern is and has been about adequate and quality education. As such, I paid a lot of attention to what the president was saying in SONA 2020 regarding education and the new… Read more »
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