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Ramaphosa puts finishing touches to new government

Freshly re-elected as ANC president, the South African leader will soon announce the make-up of his new government, and it is gradually becoming clearer who will stay and who will go.

Subscribers only Politics 27.01.2023

Steenhuisen set for re-election as Democratic Alliance leader

The Democratic Alliance, South Africa's largest opposition party, will hold its national conference in April. Its current leader is expected to be re-elected unopposed. The party's focus is on the 2024 general election in which it hopes to push the ruling ANC into forming a governing coalition.

Subscribers only Politics 26.01.2023

Advocate Dali Mpofu (L) reacts as he chats to Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi during court hearing arguments on a report into allegations of political interference by wealthy friends of President Jacob Zuma, at the North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, South Africa, 2 November 2016. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Star lawyer behind legal bid to force Ramaphosa government to end power cuts

A complaint is to be lodged with the Constitutional Court to force the South African government to bring an end to the country's endemic power cuts. The lawyer behind the offensive is Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who has got opposition politicians to back him. Ngcukaitobi previously helped convict former president Jacob Zuma twice.

Subscribers only Energy 23.01.2023

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa gives a speech to launch the 55th National Conference of the African National Congress in Johannesburg on 16 December 2022. © Luca Sola/AFP

Ramaphosa opposes changes to central bank mandate

A resolution adopted at the last ANC elective conference requested that the SARB include job creation in its goals. But neither the president nor the finance minister plan to move the resolution forward.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 20.01.2023

US vanilla importers battle for lower minimum price

The new US ambassador to Antananarivo has made herself the spokesperson in Madagascar for her country's vanilla importers, who view the obligatory minimum price for the spice as much too high and have boycotted the sector in protest.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 19.01.2023

South African army wants to bury probe into Cabo Delgado abuses

The regional SAMIM force, deployed in northern Mozambique, has announced an investigation after a video emerged of soldiers burning bodies of suspected insurgents. South Africa is hoping to turn the page on the incident as quickly as possible.

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Cabo Delgado 18.01.2023

Secretary of Defence Kudjoe quietly steps down in a storm of criticism

Sonto Kudjoe, ex-SSA director, submitted her resignation to Thandi Modise after being lambasted for her ministerial bookkeeping and threatened with a lawsuit.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 16.01.2023

Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

Following his re-election as head of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to bring his internal opposition into line. He accuses it of destabilising the state electricity company Eskom, which has been plagued by sabotage.

Free access Infrastructure, Energy, Politics 13.01.2023

Pretoria in no mood to give Ian Khama up to Botswana

A court in Gaborone has issued a warrant for the arrest of Botswana's ex-president, who is currently living in South Africa. But for both legal and political reasons, Pretoria has no intention of facilitating the task of its neighbour.

Subscribers only Politics 11.01.2023

Botswana's ex-president Ian Khama, in his home village in Serowe.

South African customs to investigate Russian arms deliveries

In the coming days the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is due to launch an inquiry to ascertain what military equipment was delivered in early December to Simon's Town by the Russian ship Lady R.

Subscribers only Defence 10.01.2023

The Russian ship Lady R. docks at Simon's Town naval base near Cape Town on 7 December 2022.

In Focus
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

South Africa has never been one of Saudi Arabia's trade priorities, except for armaments. But energy matters and rare metals seem to have sparked a paradigm shift. The kingdom is now conducting a charm offensive in the country and promising major investments.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 09.01.2023

The Cameroonian NJ Ayuk, champion of African oil, plays matchmaker between Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

Mashatile manoeuvres to succeed Ramaphosa

Paul Mashatile was elected deputy president of the ruling ANC on 19 December and could soon become the number two in the South African government. The South African president fears that he may now be angling for his job.

Subscribers only Politics 05.01.2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Mashatile, deputy president of the ANC.

How much South Africa pays for Lesotho water

In 2022, South Africa paid Lesotho 1.33 billion rand in royalties for water. That figure will not go down well with the Maseru government, which believes Lesotho does not ask enough for the delivery of 780 cubic feet of water each year.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 04.01.2023

Eskom's woes drive business for backup solutions

December was a hard month for South Africa in terms of power cuts. Eskom had to juggle between stage 4 and stage 6 load shedding, meaning good business for providers of batteries, power generations and solar panels.

Subscribers only Energy 03.01.2023

Gwede Mantashe's future presents quandary for Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa owes his re-election as leader of the African National Congress (ANC) in large part to Gwede Mantashe. As a reward, Mantashe wants to stay on as energy minister. This puts the South African president in a bind, as coal-loving Mantashe is opposed to his green energy transition plans.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 02.01.2023

ANC Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe, and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa.

ANC pessimistic about 2024 despite Ramaphosa's re-election

Though Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as ANC president on 19 December, he will have little leeway and there are several obstacles to him securing an absolute majority in the next general election.

Subscribers only Politics 23.12.2022

David Martinon tipped to be France's next ambassador in South Africa

David Martinon is being considered for the post of French ambassador in South Africa following his forced return to Paris from Afghanistan. Several candidates have been under consideration since mid-September after Aurélien Lechevallier departed to head up the Directorate General for Globalisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.12.2022

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Eskom faces another turbulent year after CEO resignation

Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has thrown in the towel. In the coming months, the South African state-owned power utility may have to deal with other top-level resignations, the publication of a dismal business activity report, and the headache of finding a new boss.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy, Politics 22.12.2022

The shadow of the CEO of state-owned power utility Eskom Andre de Ruyter is seen as he speaks at a media briefing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 2020.

Zuma gives up private prosecution against Lamola to focus on Ramaphosa

Jacob Zuma a dû renoncer à poursuivre devant les tribunaux le ministre de la justice et allié du président actuel, Ronald Lamola par crainte de ne pouvoir assumer les frais de justice, alors qu'il veut également lancer une procédure contre Cyril Ramaphosa.

Subscribers only Politics 22.12.2022

Ramaphosa chivvies state capture probe along

The South African leader is pressing the Special Investigating Unit charged with tracking down funds stolen during the 'state capture' scandal to come up with the goods. State arms manufacturer Denel is currently the focus of its attentions.

Subscribers only Politics 16.12.2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

South African visa applicants face massive backlog

The huge backlog of visa applications for South Africa will not be cleared until at least June 2024, officials have admitted.

Subscribers only Business 15.12.2022

Ramaphosa plans New Year government reshuffle

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is looking to win re-election as head of the ANC. He plans to change his ministerial team before the return of parliament in February but is waiting first to see what will be the balance of power in the party following its upcoming conference.

Subscribers only Politics 14.12.2022

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town, on 6 December 2022.

South African business leaders irritated by trade minister's interference in Competition Commission

The new competition commissioner, Doris Tshepe, is dealing with Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel's, intention to secure jobs and empower Black South Africans into the economy. He is circumventing the Competition Commission in order to do so, much to the dismay of South African business leaders.

Subscribers only Politics 13.12.2022

Ebrahim Patel, South African Minister of Industry and Trade.

TotalEnergies and offshore majors keep a close eye on the political crisis

Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment proceedings after being accused in a parliamentary report. Behind the scenes, oil operators remain calm about the impact of the crisis on their activities.

Subscribers only Energy 12.12.2022

Pretoria's international cooperation fund struggles to make its mark

The government's African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund was intended as an instrument of soft power across the continent, but its track record is rather underwhelming.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 08.12.2022

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South Africa

Ramaphosa puts finishing touches to new government

Steenhuisen set for re-election as Democratic Alliance leader

Star lawyer behind legal bid to force Ramaphosa government to end power cuts

Ramaphosa opposes changes to central bank mandate

US vanilla importers battle for lower minimum price

South African army wants to bury probe into Cabo Delgado abuses

Secretary of Defence Kudjoe quietly steps down in a storm of criticism

Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

Pretoria in no mood to give Ian Khama up to Botswana

South African customs to investigate Russian arms deliveries

In Focus
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Mashatile manoeuvres to succeed Ramaphosa

How much South Africa pays for Lesotho water

Eskom's woes drive business for backup solutions

Gwede Mantashe's future presents quandary for Ramaphosa

ANC pessimistic about 2024 despite Ramaphosa's re-election

David Martinon tipped to be France's next ambassador in South Africa

Spotlight
Eskom faces another turbulent year after CEO resignation

Zuma gives up private prosecution against Lamola to focus on Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa chivvies state capture probe along

South African visa applicants face massive backlog

Ramaphosa plans New Year government reshuffle

South African business leaders irritated by trade minister's interference in Competition Commission

TotalEnergies and offshore majors keep a close eye on the political crisis

Pretoria's international cooperation fund struggles to make its mark

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South Africa

Ramaphosa puts finishing touches to new government

Steenhuisen set for re-election as Democratic Alliance leader

Star lawyer behind legal bid to force Ramaphosa government to end power cuts

Ramaphosa opposes changes to central bank mandate

US vanilla importers battle for lower minimum price

South African army wants to bury probe into Cabo Delgado abuses

Secretary of Defence Kudjoe quietly steps down in a storm of criticism

Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

Pretoria in no mood to give Ian Khama up to Botswana

South African customs to investigate Russian arms deliveries

In Focus Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Mashatile manoeuvres to succeed Ramaphosa

How much South Africa pays for Lesotho water

Eskom's woes drive business for backup solutions

Gwede Mantashe's future presents quandary for Ramaphosa

ANC pessimistic about 2024 despite Ramaphosa's re-election

David Martinon tipped to be France's next ambassador in South Africa

Spotlight Eskom faces another turbulent year after CEO resignation

Zuma gives up private prosecution against Lamola to focus on Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa chivvies state capture probe along

South African visa applicants face massive backlog

Ramaphosa plans New Year government reshuffle

South African business leaders irritated by trade minister's interference in Competition Commission

TotalEnergies and offshore majors keep a close eye on the political crisis

Pretoria's international cooperation fund struggles to make its mark

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In Focus
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Spotlight
Eskom faces another turbulent year after CEO resignation