Cyril Ramaphosa
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SAFTU condemns imperialist blackmail disguised as diplomacy in Ramaphosa’s secret deal with Trump
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns in the strongest terms the disgraceful deception of the South African public by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation during their recent meeting with Donald Trump in Washington. What was presented as a diplomatic engagement has now been unmasked as a covert operation to surrender South… Continue reading
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US aid freeze: Analysts see South Africa being punished for dragging ‘Israel’ to ICJ
Trump has frozen US aid to South Africa, citing land confiscation and human rights concerns, but analysts see it as retaliation for South Africa’s ICJ case against “Israel” over genocide in Gaza. Continue reading
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South Africa elections 2019: widespread fury and big gains for the EFF
Election results can provide an important barometer of the mood in society. The results of the Sixth National and Provincial elections on 8 May confirm that there is a deep ferment in South African society. The sharp drop in voter turnout, together with the high abstention from the election process, especially by the youth, meant… Continue reading
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South Africa: Politics, profits and policing after the Marikana Massacre By Patrick Bond
Lover of fast cars, vintage wine, trout fishing and game farming and the second richest black businessperson in South Africa (global financial publication Forbes puts his wealth at $675 million or £416 million), Cyril Ramaphosa (left) celebrates his election as deputy president of the ANC with South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa demanded that police… Continue reading
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Turmoil at South Africa’s Platinum Mines by Pratap Chatterjee
Clashes between South Africa’s powerful mining companies and the government are only part of the story. A battle to win membership between two rival unions – the older establishment affiliated National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the newer more radical Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) – is also reported to be a major… Continue reading
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