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South Africa: President Ramaphosa appoints Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice

Justice Maya’s appointment would be a significant milestone for the country as Justice Maya would be the first woman in South Africa to be appointed Chief Justice

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 174(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024. The appointment follows the President’s consultation, in accordance with…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa Conveys Condolences to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

President Ramaphosa said the South African people's thoughts are with the people of Ethiopia, particularly the bereaved families, during this period of mourning

President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa, South Western Ethiopia, which tragically took the lives of at least 250 of people at this stage.  President Ramaphosa said the South African people's…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Assents to Public Procurement Bill

The Public Procurement Act addresses weaknesses in the procurement of goods and services by organs of state that have in the past enabled various degrees of corruption, including state capture

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including preferential procurement, by all organs of state, with the necessary efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity. The President has assented to the Public Procurement Bill which complies with the stipulation in Section…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Assents to Climate Change Bill

The law sets out to enhance South Africa’s ability and capacity over time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Bill which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa’s fair contribution to the global climate change response.  The Climate Change Act, as endorsed by the President, enables the alignment of…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Assents to National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill

Under the new law, the Minister may make regulations setting the criteria to determine the classification of micro, small and medium enterprises as well as any legislation affecting small enterprises

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill which streamlines the support services government provided to small and medium businesses as part of broadening participation in the economy by a greater number of South Africans. The National Small Enterprise Amendment Act signed by the President amends…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into Law

The law provides for the introduction of the savings withdrawal benefit; the appropriate account of a member’s interest in the savings; retirement and vested components, and the deductions that may be made

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Pension Funds Amendment Bill which amends pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the recently legislated two-pot retirement system, geared towards bolstering retirement savings. The new Pension Funds Amendment Act amends the Pension Funds Act of 1956, the Post and Telecommunications-Related Matters Act…

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President Mourns Passing of Operation Vala Umgodi South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Troops

As Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the families of the victims as well as to their commanders and colleagues

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away overnight on Friday, 05 July 2024, while on duty to combat illegal mining. As Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the families of the victims…

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President Ramaphosa Receives Congratulatory Call From President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt

President El-Sisi shared with President Ramaphosa his expectation that South Africa and Egypt will continue to cooperate on issues of common interest

President Cyril Ramaphosa was honoured yesterday evening, Sunday, 7 July 2024, with a phone call from His Excellency President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt who warmly congratulated President Ramaphosa on his new term of office. President El-Sisi shared with President Ramaphosa his expectation that South Africa…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa and United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Commit to Deepening Ties

President Ramaphosa foresees closer cooperation with UK in the political, social, people-to-people, diplomatic, trade and investment and climate change domains

President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly elected British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have expressed their shared commitment to deepening relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom in several areas of cooperation, including the just energy transition. Prime Minister Starmer placed a call with President Ramaphosa this morning, Sunday, 7…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister

The UK is one of South Africa’s largest bilateral trading and investment partners and remains South Africa’s number one source of long-haul tourism in the world

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Starmer assumed the position on 05 July 2024, following the general elections held on 04 July 2024. President Ramaphosa said he looks…