South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has to show that he’s a decisive leader who can take unpopular decisions.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s popularity has improved the favourability of the governing ANC among South Africans.
The positive energy that’s greeted the new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will turn to protest if economic challenges are not addressed quickly.
ANC renewal and the war on corruption is one thing. But transforming the character of the South African political economy is quite another.
The sustainability of the news media is a precondition for good journalism in the public interest. Thus, economic questions should form part of discussions of press freedom.
The chaos visiting South Africa’s North-West province shows that ordinary people in rural areas have got a raw deal from ruling party.
South Africa’s relations with the US could sour under President Trump.
The removal of Jacob Zuma from power is to be welcomed but, it’s not the answer to South Africa’s problems.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s term in office so far, makes it seem that South Africa can hope and dream again. That’s quite a gift for Freedom Day.
The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions.
The way Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is being remembered recalls the outpouring of grief and iconic status Eva Peron the First Lady of Argentina was accorded.
The Democratic Alliance is potentially in a good position to challenge the ANC, which governs South Africa, for power.
South Africans expect former president Zuma him to take responsibility and remedy his undemocratic and unconstitutional behaviour.
South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has done well so far but more challenges relating to reigniting the economy lie ahead.
Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s proposed prosecution is a welcome reaffirmation of the principle that all are equal before the law.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s bad behaviour damaged his image and the ANC’s.
Meeting the challenges from the opposition will strengthen the ANC’s dominance. How well its new leadership copes will become clearer over the next few months.
Land expropriation without compensation in South Africa will be resolved by opening up the economy and addressing inequalities.
What makes a successful presidential performance and does South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa stack up?
The way South Africa’s new president Cyril Ramaphosa has constituted his cabinet reflects the distribution of power within the governing ANC.
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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