Just two hours before appearing in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa announced that Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza would “postpone” his swearing in. Let the games begin.
Over the weekend, Cyril Ramaphosa’s rival ANC faction didn’t even bother trying to hide the fact that they’re gunning for him.
Ramaphosa spoke at an investor conference in Johannesburg, which was hosted by the Goldman Sachs Group, and the president discussed Eskom, the economy, and land reform.
The votes may have been counted, with the ANC securing 57,51%, but the real battle for power within the party is set to escalate.
Everybody knows the ANC will win the national vote, securing more than 50%, but the margin of victory is actually very important for what comes next.
There’s a battle raging within the ANC, and the two power players are slowly but surely showing their hands. Zapiro hits the nail on the head here.
Polling giants Ipsos has published the results of its final poll, and the Daily Maverick reckons it’s about as close to an accurate prediction as we will get ahead of May 8.
We already know that we’re living in a gangster state, but within the halls of Luthuli House, the battle for power has never been more important.
Every lamp post in and around Cape Town is plastered with election posters, and sometimes that leads to a decent chuckle.
Ramaphosa and Bosasa. May to resign. Gay stoning law. Apple card facts. Kidman banned from son’s wedding. Kris Humphries on Kardashian marriage. Don’t kiss Pope’s ring. Cara Delevingne on orgasms.
Justice Malala isn’t the kind to pull his punches, and the highly respected political commentator and columnist has unloaded on Ramaphosa and the ANC.
Trevor Noah recently returned to South Africa, and a friend rang him up with an interesting opportunity. It turns out President Cyril Ramaphosa was keen to meet up.
Cyril Ramaphosa landed some real-world experience of South Africa’s public transport, when he was stuck on a train for hours yesterday.
Cyril and Hells Angels. Full day load shedding. Black box confirms fears. Internet radicalising white men. Paris Jackson denies suicide attempt. Amazon scandal. Steinhoff unanswered questions. Kardashian Psoriasis. Steve Jobs predictions.
Cyril Ramaphosa is set to earn another decent salary this year, which makes him one of the best-paid presidents in the world.
A woman has been arrested outside the Union Buildings, after she staged a protest against Unisa and the SAPS.
During the second day of the SONA debate, Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota sent shockwaves through Parliament with accusations that Ramaphosa collaborated with the apartheid government.
Cyril’s Bosasa secret. Facebook buys furniture company. Mars Rover dead. Tattoos becoming uncool? Kylie loses millions of followers. Ryan Adams sexual misconduct. Sri Lanka’s hangman ad. Army private X-rated pics.
During yesterday’s SONA debate, Mmusi did his best to take down any lingering Ramaphoria, whilst EFF spokesperson Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi went after the air-con.
If Malema ever becomes president, the Cape Town to Perth flights will be coining it, and Cyril Ramaphosa will be doing some singing.
SONA has come and gone, and the most incredible part of the whole thing is that it was all rather drama-free. That means we can focus on what was said.
Awful traffic in and around the City Bowl, jets flying low overhead, and fat cat politicians eating and drinking at some of Cape Town’s finest bars and restaurants. SONA is here.
Those ready and waiting for Cyril’s ‘New Dawn’ would have been disheartened by the recent lovefest between our current and former president.
Cyril and Jacob play nice. Trump’s wall address. Huge cocaine shipment in PE. Woolies to meet with Ubuntu Baba. El Chapo hitman’s murder room. Putin’s past. New retweet record. Lindsay Lohan trainwreck. Harry and Meghan’s country home.
Cyril, Julius, Mmusi, Jacob and others have teamed up to sing you the famous Mariah Carey Christmas song. Well, it took some creative editing.
Yesterday, the High Court in Pretoria dealt Tom Moyane, and by association Jacob Zuma, a serious blow. The wheels of change are turning.
Cyril meets Saudi Crown Prince. Pope worried about gays. Putin media roasts Trump. Tyson Fury sings American Pie after fight. Joan Collins solution for pervy men. Blind man sues Playboy.
As SAA and Eskom continue to haemorrhage money, the disparities between privately-owned and state-owned enterprises become more and more apparent.
Yesterday’s Cabinet Reshuffle was more of a tweak, and Bathabile Dlamini somehow managed to avoid the axe. How much longer can this go on?
Parliament descended into chaos again yesterday, as fights broke out between members of the EFF, Agang and the DA.