Tag: Cyril Ramaphosa
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South African Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Ramaphosa in ‘Farmgate’ Scandal
South African prosecutors have made the decision not to charge President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with the ‘Farmgate’ scandal. This controversy centered around the theft of a significant amount of foreign currency from the President’s farm. The case has attracted widespread attention, prompting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the theft and the legality of the…
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ANC Rejects Calls for Ramaphosa’s Resignation Amid Coalition Talks After Historic Election Loss
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing increased pressure as the African National Congress (ANC) records its lowest election performance in three decades, securing around 40% of the vote. This outcome necessitates the ANC to consider coalition options for the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994. The party has ruled out any…
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Eskom Crisis: Corruption, Mismanagement, and the Impact on South Africa’s Economy and Society
Eskom, South Africa’s state electricity provider, has faced years of mismanagement, inefficiency, and corruption, leading to a severe electricity crisis known as load shedding. This crisis has had a detrimental impact on South Africa’s economy, cutting off power to paying customers to prevent total grid collapse, and affecting daily life, businesses, and the country’s industrial…