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Spotlight | South Africa
FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. © Reuters

The South African president's testimony to a friendly party ethics watchdog is a damage-limitation tactic, sources say. [...]

Published on 06.07.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town on 7 February 2023.

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Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

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Ramaphosa and his inner circle convene to discuss 'farmgate'

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The final volumes of the Zondo commission's huge state capture inquiry criticise Cyril Ramaphosa's inaction during his time as Jacob Zuma's deputy. The report details, among other topics, a 9600-MW nuclear programme that Ramaphosa did not oppose despite warnings from Treasury.

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Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Undermined by the scandal over Cyril Ramaphosa's farm, the African National Congress fears losing its majority at the next general election in two years' time. One wing of the party close to the president is pushing for a post-electoral alliance with its traditional opponent, the Democratic Alliance.

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Zuma-Thales trial to restart amid more Teflon tactics

Jacob Zuma and the French defence firm are due back in the dock on 11 April for the resumption of their corruption trial. The former president may have been a dab hand at throwing spanners into the legal works, but he has also faced some setbacks.

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma.

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ANC pillars are wobblier than ever ahead of conference, giving Ramaphosa room to scheme

The ruling party's deeply dysfunctional Youth League and Women's League have rarely been in poorer health, with the military veterans associations also in disarray. As a candidate for re-election as party president in December, Cyril Ramaphosa sees in their predicaments a chance to undermine his rivals.

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South Africa Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

South Africa Ramaphosa and his inner circle convene to discuss 'farmgate'

South Africa Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

South Africa Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

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South Africa ANC pillars are wobblier than ever ahead of conference, giving Ramaphosa room to scheme

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Washington watches as Tehran negotiates with Niamey for 300 tonnes of uranium

Guinea
Behind the scenes of Mamadi Doumbouya's offensive on Russian miner Nordgold

Spotlight | South Africa
FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

Inner circles | South Africa
Ramaphosa struggles with shortage of top advisers

South Africa
Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

South Africa
Ramaphosa and his inner circle convene to discuss 'farmgate'

South Africa
Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

South Africa
Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Spotlight | South Africa
Zuma-Thales trial to restart amid more Teflon tactics

South Africa
ANC pillars are wobblier than ever ahead of conference, giving Ramaphosa room to scheme