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South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
Published on Feb 07, 2025 02:08 AM IST
AP |

South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground

SAFRICA-MINING/STANDOFF (PIX):South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground

South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground
Published on Nov 18, 2024 03:54 PM IST
Reuters |

What is the 'farmgate' scandal involving South African President Ramaphosa?

SAFRICA-RAMAPHOSA/FARMGATE (EXPLAINER, TV, PIX):EXPLAINER-What is the 'farmgate' scandal involving South African President Ramaphosa?

What is the 'farmgate' scandal involving South African President Ramaphosa?
Published on Oct 07, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Reuters |

S.Africa announces new government with opposition getting 12 ministries

S.Africa announces new government with opposition getting 12 ministries

S.Africa announces new government with opposition getting 12 ministries
Published on Jul 01, 2024 03:00 AM IST
AFP |

Nagaland shawl to Gond painting: PM Modi's special gifts for BRICS leaders

The prime minister presented Bidri work Pair of Surahi, a purely Indian innovation of 500 years old Persian exclusive to Bidar, to Ramaphosa.

PM Modi poses with BRICS nations' leaders(via REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 11:22 PM IST

PM Modi confirms he will travel to South Africa for Brics Summit. What it means

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reiterated India’s position that Brics should be expanded through “full consultation and consensus” among members of the bloc.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 04:39 AM IST

BRICS summit to be 'physical' despite warrant against Putin: South Africa

South Africa is the current chair of the BRICS, a grouping of heavyweights that also includes Brazil, Russia, India and China.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. (REUTERS)
Published on Jul 10, 2023 01:05 AM IST
AFP |

South Africa alleges racism after prez's security staff left stranded in Poland

Ramaphosa is part of the high-level African delegation visiting Ukraine and Russia with a mission to resolve the year-long conflict.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a joint press conference with other African leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, June 16.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 17, 2023 05:43 PM IST

This country's president is skipping Davos. Why? Power cuts up to 11 hours

Cyril Ramaphosa: Amid the blackouts, authorities have announced that the prices of electricity will be increased by almost a third over the next two years.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa is seen. (Reuters)
Published on Jan 17, 2023 04:33 PM IST

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa faces 'heated' impeachment debate

Cyril Ramaphosa: Cyril Ramaphosa was championed as a graft-busting saviour after the corruption-tainted tenure of predecessor Jacob Zuma

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is seen. (Reuters)
Published on Dec 13, 2022 01:33 PM IST
AFP |

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa braces to head off impeachment threat

But Ramaphosa looked relaxed and cheerful Sunday as he spoke to journalists outside a conference centre where some ANC delegates were already discussing the case against him.

Last week's report said the president
Published on Dec 05, 2022 02:35 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Indian-origin judge appointed to South Africa's highest judicial bench

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced the appointment of 64-year-old Kollapen and Rammaka Steven Mathopo as the latest additions to the Constitutional Court after a lengthy process of public interviews.

Narandran 'Jody' Kollapen, Indian-origin judge (File Photo)
Published on Dec 25, 2021 06:43 AM IST
PTI |

South Africa reduces Covid-19 lockdown to Level One, urges UK to lift travel ban

South Africa reduces Covid-19 lockdown to Level One, intensifies the country’s national vaccination campaign, introduces a vaccination certificate, and interacts with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to lift the ban on travel, tourism and trade.

South Africa reduces Covid-19 lockdown to Level One, urges UK to lift travel ban(Instagram/@areyhans)
Updated on Oct 01, 2021 07:55 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Johannesburg

Battling delta variant, South Africa sees record 26,000 fresh Covid-19 cases

South Africa has been witnessing a record surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the third wave. This is driven by the Delta variant, first found in India. The number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in South Africa has surpassed two million-mark.

About 5% of South Africa's population has been vaccinated against Covid-19.(Reuters File Photo)
Published on Jul 04, 2021 07:35 AM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

South Africa eases Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings ahead of Easter

As many as 250 people can now attend indoor activities and 500 outdoors, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said in an address to the nation on Tuesday night. The raised limit will be reviewed in 15 days, allowing festivals such as Easter and Passover to come and go under eased restrictions.

South Africa lifts Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings ahead of Easter(Twitter/MiniTrueArchive)
Updated on Mar 31, 2021 08:02 AM IST
Bloomberg |

South African President Ramaphosa to testify at corruption inquiry

Ramaphosa will give evidence to the inquiry, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and established to test allegations that former President Jacob Zuma allowed three businessmen who were close to him to plunder state resources and influence government appointments while he was in power.

Ramaphosa is expected to give evidence in his capacity as president and former deputy president of the country, and as president and former deputy president of the ANC. In both instances, Ramaphosa served as deputy under Zuma's leadership.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 24, 2021 05:38 PM IST
Reuters |

South Africa may ban alcohol as virus cases breach 1 million

The government’s National Coronavirus Command Council is expected to discuss a potential ban on alcohol, said Lucky Ntimane, convener of the Liquor Traders Formations, which represents liquor outlets.

Some countries, including the UK, have imposed travel restrictions on flights coming from Africa’s most industrialized economy.(Bloomberg)
Published on Dec 28, 2020 03:06 PM IST
ByBloomberg | Posted by Kunal Gaurav

South Africa expects first virus vaccine delivery by mid-2021

The government will pay about 327 million rand ($22 million) to take delivery of the vaccines under the Covax initiative that will cover about 10% of the population, South Africa’s health ministry said in a statement.

People queue to be tested for Covid-19 at the Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.(AP)
Published on Dec 05, 2020 02:46 PM IST
Cape Town | ByBloomberg| Posted by Mallika Soni

On World AIDS Day, South Africa finds hope in new treatment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the new drug in a weekly newsletter, saying the long-term acting and injectable HIV drug has “the potential to significantly strengthen our response to the epidemic.”

Khanyiswa Kwatsha, who runs a mobile clinic for the Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) background, shows containers of PrEP medication used in the prevention of HIV infectionin in the Soshanguve Township, north of Pretoria, South Africa.(AP)
Published on Dec 01, 2020 04:01 PM IST
Cape Town | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Mallika Soni

Covid-19: South Africa finally eases lockdown and allows travel from all countries, extends state of emergency till December 15

With necessary health protocols and the presentation of a negative Covid-19 certificate, you can now travel to South Africa even as the country witnesses an extention of the state of emergency by a month amid the coronavirus pandemic

South African president extends state of emergency but eases lockdown restrictions(Twitter/SuperScenery)
Updated on Nov 12, 2020 10:22 AM IST
Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Platinum giant South Africa forced by Covid-19 to look into abyss

Beset by power and water shortages, alongside whipsawing government policies, South African producers have cut spending over the past decade on mines responsible for 75% of global platinum supply.

A cow is seen near the AngloAmerican sign board outside the Mogalakwena platinum mine in Mokopane , north-western part of South Africa , Limpopo province(REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 11:19 AM IST
ByBloomberg | Posted by: Shankhyaneel Sarkar

South Africa hits 500,000 infections but president hopeful

South Africa has surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, but President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said he sees “promising signs” that the rapid growth of cases has stabilised and that the country’s strained health system is managing to cope.

South Africa has now tallied more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.(AP photo)
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 09:55 PM IST
Johannesburg | ByAssociated Press

Covid-19: South Africa’s minister who flouted lockdown rules sent on leave

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a three-week national lockdown to try to brake the coronavirus, which has infected 1,749 people, killing 13 of them, according to an official tally.

A person reacts as she receives a flu vaccine while a Gauteng Health Department Official gets ready before collecting samples during a door-to-door coronavirus testing drive in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on April 3.(AFP via Getty Images)
Published on Apr 09, 2020 07:08 AM IST
Johannesburg | ByAgence France-Presse

South Africa calls off all cricket over Coronavirus spread

Two of the country’s main domestic competitions remained incomplete. The franchise one-day cup had reached the semi-final stage, while two rounds remained in the four-day franchise competition.

South Africa cricket team players arrive at NSCBI Aiport, in Kolkata.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 17, 2020 09:25 AM IST
Johanesburg | ByAgence France-Presse

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa makes affidavit on meetings with Gupta brothers public

The three Gupta brothers have been accused of misusing their relationship with Zuma to secure lucrative deals.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has made public an affidavit, in which he declares to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture his meetings with the controversial Gupta brothers.(AFP File Photo)
Updated on Jul 27, 2019 09:28 AM IST
Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India

Picking trash for $1.20 an hour in the world’s most unequal nation

While the ANC government has lifted more than 2 million people out of poverty, improved access to basic services and rolled out an impressive social-assistance program, South Africa’s high unemployment rate, currently at 27 percent, remains the single biggest obstacle to helping the poor, according to the World Bank.

A legacy of apartheid, inequality remains so ingrained the ruling African National Congress hasn’t been able to narrow the wealth gap since taking power 25 years ago. It remains one of the biggest challenges President Cyril Ramaphosa, a multi-millionaire, faces as he prepares to start a fresh term after the ANC won the May 8 general elections.(AFP)
Updated on May 12, 2019 05:46 PM IST
Bloomberg, Johannesburg | ByBloomberg

Jacques Kallis honoured by South Africa Presidency

Jacques Kallis, who is busy coaching IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, received the Order in absentia from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

A file photo of Jacques Kallis.(Getty Images)
Updated on Apr 25, 2019 08:18 PM IST
Cape Town | ByAsian News International

South African president stuck in commuter train for hours

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa found himself stuck on a commuter train for several hours on Monday, giving him a glimpse into the daily reality for commuters just two months ahead of the May polls.

Ramaphosa was on the election campaign trail with media in tow when he had to wait one hour for a train to arrive at the station in Mabopane township to the capital Pretoria.(@DavidMilis/Twitter)
Updated on Mar 19, 2019 10:33 AM IST
Johannesburg | ByAgence France-Presse

South African President invites Rahul Gandhi to visit country

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will travel to South Africa on an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma has said .

Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh had called upon South African president Ramaphosa, who was the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi on Saturday. They also discussed issues of mutual interest.(PTI)
Published on Jan 27, 2019 07:44 AM IST
New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Republic Day 2019 highlights: As 70th Republic Day parade ends, PM Narendra Modi greets crowd at Rajpath

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the 70th Republic Day celebrations across the country, especially in the national capital New Delhi, where the majestic parade will be held at the Rajpath.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the chief guest at the parade, which will be presided by the president of India, Ram Nath Kovind.Carrying forward the tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial at the India Gate.Besides the several contingents of the Indian Army and other forces, the parade will also have representations from various states and ministries of the government.Follow highlights here:

Updated on Jan 26, 2019 03:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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