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ANC Retains 10 Wards, Grabs One Each from IFP and DA in By-Elections
The ANC dominated the nationwide by-elections, retaining its hold on 10 wards and grabbing two more seats from…
Ramaphosa Signs Party Funding Act
By the signing of this act, all parties represented in Parliament and provincial legislatures would have to disclose who their funders are.
South Africa’s EFF party ends municipal coalition with the DA
The DA described the decision as "unfortunate" and to the detriment of "the millions of South Africans
Zuma’s lawyer says he will attend ‘prejudiced’ graft inquiry
Jacob Zuma, who was forced out of office last year over corruption allegations, has denied any wrong doings
Ramaphosa to deliver first state-of-nation address after election
Ramaphosa will speak to parliament in Cape Town at 7:00pm (17:00 GMT)
South Africans to wait longer for US visas, as demand increases
Heavy demand for US visas has currently led to a longer than usual wait time in South Africa.
Ramaphosa announces leaner cabinet in new austerity agenda
Cabinet size trimmed from 36 ministers to 28, with familiar faces remaining
Ramaphosa promises “new era” at inauguration ceremony
I pledge here today that I will serve you …to build the South Africa that we all want and deserve.
Cyril Ramaphosa elected as president by South Africa’s parliament
His first test as he starts his new term will be his choice of a cabinet
Zuma dismisses corruption charges as “nothing more than a witch hunt”
Both Zuma and Thales deny any wrongdoing and have applied to the court for a permanent stay of prosecution.