South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to introduce a COVID-19 "vaccine passport" amid widespread skepticism of the jab in the continent's most affected country.

South Africa announces COVID-19 'vaccine passport' plans, eases curbs

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that there was rampant state corruption while he was deputy to former president Jacob Zuma.

South African President Ramaphosa acknowledges of rampant state corruption during time as Zuma VP

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, testifying at a graft inquiry, said that he chose to "remain but resist" rather than resign as deputy president when allegations of widespread corruption surfaced under his predecessor Jacob Zuma.

South Africa: Ramaphosa says he tried to resist corruption as ex-president Zuma's deputy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday conceded there had been rampant state corruption while he was deputy to ex-president Jacob Zuma, but said he did not resign as that would have stymied his efforts to fight the rot.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa admits rampant state graft while he was VP

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed the Development Bank of Southern Africa's chair, Enoch Godongwana, as finance minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, replacing Tito Mboweni who had asked to be excused from his position.

South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints Godongwana as finance minister as Mboweni resigns

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the use of 1,495 members of the military to help neighbour Mozambique fight an Islamic State-linked insurgency, parliament said on Wednesday.

South Africa approves use of 1,495 military personnel to help Mozambique fight jihadists

South Africans came together in solidarity to clean up shopping centres and stores looted during a week of shocking violence that rocked the country and left more than 200 dead. As South Africans mark Nelson Mandela Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on people to join the cleanup efforts to rebuild the country.

South Africans clean up after unrest to mark Nelson Mandela Day

After more than a week of violence and chaos in the country, South Africa has now started a post-riot clean-up and the President, Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the movement.

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, joins clean-up mission after week of violence

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday authorised the deployment of 25,000 Armed forces personnel as the death toll due to the violence in the country rose to 212.

Death toll in South Africa violence rises to 212; 25,000 defence personnel deployed

The protests quickly turned into looting as crowds pillaged shops and storehouses, hauling away goods as police stood by, seemingly powerless to act.

S. Africa: President Ramaphosa visits ground zero, says unrest was 'Planned

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday his government would not allow "anarchy and mayhem" to prevail after violence this week which he suggested had been deliberately provoked.

Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed the military to quell violent protests and looting that followed the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. At least ten people have died, and 219 people have been arrested since Zuma, turned himself in to Police last week.

South Africa deploys army to quell violence after Jacob Zuma arrest

What is happening in South Africa and why? All you need to know

Police say over 60 people have been arrested in connection with riots since former South African President Jacob Zuma was imprisoned last Wednesday. President Cyril Ramaphosa called for calm, urging protesters to demonstrate peacefully.

More than 60 arrested across South Africa over pro-Zuma protests

The mayor of Johannesburg on Friday became the latest fatality of a third Covid wave ripping through South Africa as the authorities expanded inoculation against the virus.

Johannesburg mayor dies from Covid as South Africa extends vaccine age

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting a South African consortium in establishing the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub. President Cyril Ramaphosa joined the WHO and French President Emmanuel Macron in announcing the new hub for Messenger RNA coronavirus vaccine technology.

WHO supports South African consortium to establish first mRNA vaccine tech transfer hub

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave from Tuesday, June 8.

South Africa's health minister put on special leave

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an amendment to the Electricity Regulation Act that will make it easier for independent power providers to generate power.

South Africa: Ramaphosa announces economic recovery plan

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave from today, Tuesday, June 08 2021. "This period of special leave will enable the Minister to attend to allegations and investigations concerning contracts between the Department of Health and a service provider, Digital Vibes," the statement from the Presidency said.

South Africa's Health Minister put on special leave

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa introduced new COVID-19 restrictions to help curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country inches into a third wave of the pandemic. Some of the new restrictions announced include the new curfew hours.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa tightens curbs as COVID-19 cases surge

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the union buildings in Pretoria. The two world leaders are likely to discuss a number of issues including the pandemic.

South African President Ramaphosa hosts Macron in Pretoria

ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule who was suspended from his leadership role has now taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court. This move by Magashule comes as the African National Congress tries to clean up an image tarnished b corruption allegations ahead of upcoming local elections.

South Africa: ANC Secy-General Ace Magashule takes President Ramaphosa to court

In a bid to win back power in the upcoming October elections, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is cracking down on corruption in his own party and in the process, he is also tightening his grip over the ANC.

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa targets corruption within own party

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South Africa announces COVID-19 'vaccine passport' plans, eases curbs

South African President Ramaphosa acknowledges of rampant state corruption during time as Zuma VP

South Africa: Ramaphosa says he tried to resist corruption as ex-president Zuma's deputy

S.Africa's Ramaphosa admits rampant state graft while he was VP

South Africa's Ramaphosa appoints Godongwana as finance minister as Mboweni resigns

South Africa approves use of 1,495 military personnel to help Mozambique fight jihadists

South Africans clean up after unrest to mark Nelson Mandela Day

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, joins clean-up mission after week of violence

Death toll in South Africa violence rises to 212; 25,000 defence personnel deployed

S. Africa: President Ramaphosa visits ground zero, says unrest was 'Planned

Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa deploys army to quell violence after Jacob Zuma arrest

What is happening in South Africa and why? All you need to know

More than 60 arrested across South Africa over pro-Zuma protests

Johannesburg mayor dies from Covid as South Africa extends vaccine age

WHO supports South African consortium to establish first mRNA vaccine tech transfer hub

South Africa's health minister put on special leave

South Africa: Ramaphosa announces economic recovery plan

South Africa's Health Minister put on special leave

South Africa: President Ramaphosa tightens curbs as COVID-19 cases surge

South Africa: President Ramaphosa tightens curbs as COVID-19 cases surge

South African President Ramaphosa hosts Macron in Pretoria

South Africa: ANC Secy-General Ace Magashule takes President Ramaphosa to court

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa targets corruption within own party