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South Africa: Govt Commits to 'Finding Diplomatic Solutions' After Trump's Executive Order
SAnews.gov.za, 9 February 2025
The South African government says it remains committed to finding diplomatic solutions to any misunderstandings or disputes arising from the recently promulgated Expropriation Act… Read more »
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South Africa: Charting the Way Forward for South Africa
SAnews.gov.za, 6 February 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to reaffirm to the nation the country's resilience and determination to overcome its challenges. Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa 'Will Not Be Bullied,' Ramaphosa Says After Trump Attack
RFI, 7 February 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening in his annual state of the nation address that his country "will not be bullied," days after US President Donald… Read more »
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South Africa: Read the Full Speech by President Ramaphosa at 2025 State of Nation Address
Govt of SA, 6 February 2025
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South Africa: DA Growth and Jobs Agenda Leads the Way in SONA - but Not Enough Urgency
DA, 6 February 2025
"From national government to municipal level, our ministers and representatives have been at the forefront of the reforms necessary for economic growth, job creation, and service… Read more »
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South Africa: Cosatu Reaction Statement - 2025 State of the Nation Address
COSATU, 6 February 2025
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa and government led by the African National Congress' 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). We… Read more »
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South Africa: Government to Spend More Than R940bn On Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za, 6 February 2025
Government will spend more than R940 billion on infrastructure over the next three years. Read more »
We Will Not Be Bullied - South Africa's President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered his highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA), marking the first SONA since the formation of the country's Government of National Unity (GNU).
Ramaphosa outlined the government's priorities for 2025, focusing on economic revival, job creation, the direction of the GNU, and improving living standards. He addressed international concerns like the threat of U.S. funding cuts to South Africa over land expropriation laws.
This SONA marks South Africa's 30th anniversary of democracy and the country's G20 presidency.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to stop all aid to South Africa while criticizing the country's land expropriation policies. According to Trump, the controversial measure has enabled South Africa to confiscate land "unfairly" and to treat certain classes "very badly''.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa
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President Paul Kagame has dismissed what South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing him of distorting their discussions. Kagame criticized Ramaphosa and South African officials after the fall of Goma to M23 rebels, particularly because they said Rwanda's military is escalating the conflict.
Kagame also dismissed suggestions that Ramaphosa had
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined South Africa's vision for its G20 Presidency, which includes three pillars - solidarity, equality, and sustainable development.
He said that the country's commitment to advancing a just energy transition, fostering inclusive growth, addressing global inequalities, and securing agreements to
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Military parade showcasing the discipline and prowess of the nation’s armed forces, and setting a tone of solemn pride and patriotic spirit for the State of the Nation Address 2025 in the Cape Town parliamentary precinct. This is where President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address on 6 February 2025.
