South africa president latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the President of South Africa:
Current President:
- Cyril Ramaphosa has been the President of South Africa since February 15, 2018.
Latest News:
- Coronavirus Response: President Ramaphosa has been leading the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected South Africa severely. He has implemented various measures to slow the spread of the virus, including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and vaccination drives.
- Economic Recovery: The President has been working to stimulate the country's economy, which has been struggling due to the pandemic and other factors. He has announced various initiatives to support small businesses, create jobs, and attract foreign investment.
- State Capture Inquiry: President Ramaphosa has been implicated in the State Capture Inquiry, which is investigating allegations of corruption and state capture during the presidency of Jacob Zuma. The President has denied any wrongdoing and has called for the inquiry to be completed as soon as possible.
- Land Reform: The President has been pushing for land reform, which aims to redistribute land from white to black South Africans. He has signed the Expropriation Bill into law, which allows for the expropriation of land without compensation in certain circumstances.
- ANC Leadership: President Ramaphosa is also the President of the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party in South Africa. He has been facing challenges within the party, including a challenge to his leadership from former President Jacob Zuma.
Recent Speeches and Statements:
- State of the Nation Address: President Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 11, 2021, in which he outlined his government's plans for the year ahead.
- Budget Speech: The President delivered his Budget Speech on February 24, 2021, in which he outlined the government's budget priorities for the year ahead.
- Coronavirus Update: President Ramaphosa has been providing regular updates on the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including measures to slow the spread of the virus and support affected communities.
Upcoming Events:
- ANC Elective Conference: The ANC is expected to hold its Elective Conference in December 2021, at which President Ramaphosa's leadership will be challenged.
- Local Government Elections: South Africa is expected to hold local government elections in October 2021, which will be a key test of the President's popularity and the ANC's support.
Please note that the news and updates are subject to change and may not be up to the minute.