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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of Peter Cyril Jones, a liberation activist and leader of the Black People’s Convention.Jones passed away on Tuesday, 14 February 2023, at his home in the Western Cape, at the age of 72. Paying tribute to Jones in a statement, the Presidency on Sunday said he was known to be the last … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa pays tribute to late liberation activist PC Jones

The lessons Africa learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic must be an opportunity to build more robust health systems.This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, is so that the continent does not continue to be plagued by the same inequities every time it is faced with a health emergency. The President made the remarks while delivering a solidarity address during a high-level … [Read more...] about COVID-19 pandemic lessons should help build robust health systems

A pregnant woman and an 11-day old baby are among the scores of people that were rescued by Eastern Cape government emergency services from floods in Komani at the weekend. The provincial Department of Health in a statement said one person, who had been trapped in the floods with two others, was swept away on Saturday evening. The search mission resumed on Sunday … [Read more...] about Mop up operations continue after Eastern Cape floods

Between October and December 2022, South Africa recorded an alarming 5 935 rape incidents, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. Releasing the 2022/23 third quarter crime statistics, the Minister said the reported rape cases took place at the residence of the perpetrator/victim, including residences known by victims/ perpetrators. These were... See more … [Read more...] about Eskom warns of possible Stage 6 loadshedding for Sunday evening

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African leaders move as a collective in efforts to curb the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) on the continent.The President made the call in an address he delivered during a presidential high-level advocacy breakfast of the African Union’s (AU) Gender Pre-Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Saturday. Ghana President Nana … [Read more...] about Collective leadership required to end GBVF