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‘We finished each other’s sentences’: Ramaphosa pays tribute to Finland President Martti Ahtisaari
Ahtisaari passed away at the age of 86 on Monday.
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Hamas-Israeli conflict: What’s at stake for Egypt
Egypt performs a balancing act in managing relations between Israel and Palestine.
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African states urged to lobby International Criminal Court on Gaza
Southern African Litigation Centre says reports of war crimes must be probed
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SA condemns violation of the Geneva Conventions
According to the World Health Organisation, the complete blockage of the Gaza Strip announced by Israel remains in effect.
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President extends condolences to victims of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The President has also called for the immediate and unconditional opening of humanitarian corridors.
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Sukkot festival attack: Hamas complicates Israel response with mass abduction
Dozens of Sukkot festival-goers were abducted by Hamas fighters during the weekend, and are reportedly held across various locations in Gaza.
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Patrick Herminie: Seychelles main opposition leader arrested over witchcraft charges
Patrick Herminie has refuted the charges, deeming the prosecution a "political show" aimed at smearing his reputation.
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Floyd Shivambu will use this ethics policy loophole to challenge VBS report in court
The violation was said to be due to Floyd Shivambu's failure to declare money he received from VBS Mutual Bank.
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President Ramaphosa pays tribute to legacy of Aziz Pahad
Delivering the eulogy at the funeral service of the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad, at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg, President Ramaphosa described Pahad as a hardworking public servant
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Aziz Pahad: Former deputy minister to be honoured with Special Official Funeral
Pahad died on Thursday just months after his brother, also a former minister, Essop Pahad passed away.
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High police visibility ahead of Prince Buthelezi funeral
Police visibility has been heightened ahead of the funeral of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal.
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President Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at Prince Buthelezi’s funeral
President Ramaphosa has honoured Buthelezi by declaring his funeral a special official funeral category 1.
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Cabinet learns ‘planned maintenance’ is the reason behind higher stages of loadshedding
The increased maintenance is aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Eskom’s plants.
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane impeached: Here’s how every party voted
Mkhwebane faced impeachment due to allegations of misconduct and incompetence during her tenure as Public Protector.
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President Ramaphosa welcomes inclusion of AU into G20
The inclusion of the AU in the G20 comes after President Ramaphosa advocated for the AU’s membership in the G20 during the 2022 summit in Bali, Indonesia.
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a man of immense political talent and contradictions
A man of immense talent, and contradictions, Buthelezi anticipated in his politics the variegated allegiances of power and interest that would reveal themselves, with new bids for authority and wealth, into a new era.
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi's life was characterised by a delicate balancing act between advocating for change within the system and opposition to apartheid policies.
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane flouts suspension, vows to return to work on Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to resume her duties, citing courtesy and protocol.
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Lady R report: Ramaphosa confirms South Africa did not provide weapons to Russia
The President lamented the damage the allegations have had on South Africa.
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Lindiwe Zulu’s ‘fiery’ logic: Apartheid had something to do with Marshalltown fire [video]
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, 'Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.'
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Beaufort West mayor wants to rename the Great Karoo town to Dubai West
The mayor, Ashley Sauls I, has introduced a proposal to rename the municipality as part of a broader initiative aimed at "rebranding, restoring, and repositioning" the region.
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Watch: Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba releases statement after military coup [video]
President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009 and hails from a family that has ruled Gabon for over five decades, found himself under house arrest as the military takeover unfolded.
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Ace Magashule returns to politics with new party – the African Congress for Transformation
Ace Magashule revealed that the decision to establish the ACT followed consultations with various individuals, including activists, fellow party members, and former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.
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Gabon coup: Military group seizes power, closes borders and here’s how the Gabonese reacted [video]
One of the significant measures taken by the military group is the indefinite closure of Gabon's borders, as confirmed in a statement broadcast on the state-run Gabon24.
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Kholeka Gcaleka touted to replace Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the new Public Protector
The DA, EFF and Freedom Front Plus refused to endorse Kholeka Gcaleka, who rose above the candidate list to be appointed as the new Public Protector.
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Donald Trump returns to Twitter with mean mugshot
Trump's first order of business after reactivating his X account was posting his mugshot.
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Is Yevgeny Prigozhin dead? – Wagner leader was reportedly aboard private jet that crashed in north Moscow [video]
News reports coming from Russia suggest Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead after his private jet crashed in north Moscow.
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2023 BRICS Summit kicks off: Road closures to take note of on Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Traffic around the Sandton Convention Centre, where the 2023 BRICS Summit is taking place, is expected to be disrupted during the week.
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2023 BRICS Summit: SA, China cooperation can bring mutual benefit for the future – Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa highlighted that China’s development plan for tackling poverty has borne significant fruit, a feat South Africa can learn from.
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Reserve Bank clears Ramaphosa of wrongdoing in Phala Phala farm saga
The Reserve Bank confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has been cleared of any violations in the Phala Phala farm case.