Tagged: Cyril Ramaphosa
Conrad Omodiagbe
South African Opposition Party Launches Election Manifesto
As South Africa prepares for its general election in May, the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has kicked off its campaign with the launch of a manifesto targeted at ending corruption and providing more employment opportunities. The DA party, which controls municipalities in the country’s capital of Pretoria and main business hub, […]
Asari Ndem
Ramaphosa shuffles cabinet ahead of next year’s elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a limited cabinet reshuffle, in an attempt to make his cabinet leaner and improve the ANC’s popularity ahead of next year’s elections. The Vanguard reports: “In the most significant of three appointments, Siyabonga Cwele, 60, was moved from the telecommunications ministry to replace former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba. Gigaba — […]
Asari Ndem
South Africa Eyes May 2019 for National Elections
The year 2019 is shaping up to be quite a year in elections following the South African Independent Electoral Commission’s timeline release for the country’s national elections, suggesting it will be held in May next year. In this poll, relevant voters will decide whether or not the incumbent president, Cyril Ramaphosa, will remain in power. […]