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PM to virtually attend BRICS Summit; focus on developing-country issues

The Ministry of External Affairs said that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of common concern for all the developing countries

S.Africa declares state of national disaster to tackle widespread floods

The Port of Durban - one of the biggest and busiest port terminals on the continent and an important part of the country's economy - has been severely damaged

S African prez Cyril Ramaphosa declares state of disaster over heavy floods

The floods followed four days of unprecedented torrential rain, which Ramaphosa said on Monday could be attributed to climate change

Trudeau speaks to South African president about Ukraine war, other issues

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday (local time) spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa about Russia-Ukraine and other global issues.

South Africa to accord special official state funeral to Archbishop Tutu

South Africa will accord a special official funeral Category 1 to late Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu on New Year's Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday. Tutu, who was a globally venerated theologian, anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday. The special official funeral will take place at 10 am (local time) in St George's Cathedral, Cape Town on New Year's Day on Saturday. "President Cyril Ramaphosa honours Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with special official funeral category. The funeral will be held in compliance with the provisions of the COVID-19 health regulations that apply under Adjusted Alert Level 1 of the national state of disaster," the president's official twitter page said. A state funeral is a public funeral ceremony with full military ceremonial honours, usually reserved for all Presidents of South Africa, as well as other notable individuals. For Category 1 state ...

Desmond Tutu, apartheid opponent who won Nobel Prize, dies at 90

Tutu died on Sunday in Cape Town, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said in a statement

South African President Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid; mildly ill

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive for the disease Sunday, his office said.

S African president calls on BRICS scientists to collaborate against Covid

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited scientists from BRICS countries in further researching the various characteristics of the Covid-19 virus and its mutations.

Emergence of Omicron was 'inevitable': S African President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa urged the people to get vaccinated and take measures to ensure collective safety without waiting for stricter lockdown regulations

Biovac-Pfizer collaboration a breakthrough for Covid in Africa: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa has welcomed the announcement of a collaboration between the country's Biovac Institute and US pharma giant Pfizer as a breakthrough in the protection of African nations against COVID

South African prez admits govt was poorly prepared for violent protests

South African government was poorly prepared for the wave of violent protests in the country following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, incumbent leader Cyril Ramaphosa said

Ramaphosa announces efforts to quell rampant violence in S African cities

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to quell the rampant violence and looting in major South African cities for the past three days

South Africa imposes Covid-19 restrictions amid spread of Delta variant

South Africa is imposing new restrictions to curb the third wave of the coronavirus disease, as well as the spread of the Delta variant, President Cyril Ramaphosa said

Ending divide on Covid vaccines moral imperative, says S Africa president

Ending the divide between rich and poor nations in the provision of Covid-19 vaccines is a moral imperative, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told the World Health Assembly

Covid vaccines IP waiver is 'in direct response to an emergency': Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dedicated his weekly letter to the nation to the issue of waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines, saying it's necessary at this time

S.Africa's Eskom to spin off transmission business by end-2021: CEO

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a plan to divide the cash-strapped utility into three units in 2019, but the process has stalled and nationwide blackouts have continued

South African court clears President Ramphosa of graft allegations

Ramaphosa had been accused by the country's public watchdog of misleading lawmakers about a $34,000 contribution from the CEO of a local company

South Africa slips into recession, pressure mounts on Prez Ramaphosa's govt

The weak performance adds pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration which has been struggling to keep his election pledge to revive economic activity

Cyril Ramaphosa becomes 2nd South African Prez to witness R-Day parade

Ramaphosa's presence at the celebrations was seen as significant as India is celebrating 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation

South African President seals three-year strategic programme with PM Modi

Ramaphosa, who arrived in New Delhi early in the day, will be the guest of honour at the Republic Day parade