CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

South Africa Takes a Step Back from G20 Under Trump

South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

South Africans Tricked into Fighting Russia's War

A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Germany Steps In: A Diplomatic Dance Over South Africa's G20 Spot

Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

G20 Summit: A Missed Opportunity for the US and Global Unity

The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to b

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in Africa Despite U. S. Absence

World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

South Africa's G20 Presidency: A Symbolic Gesture Amid Tensions

South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Cabinet Shuffle: New Faces in Key Roles

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister i

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Environment Minister Faces Leadership Shake-Up

In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Misleading Video Stirs Old Pain for South African Family

In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl

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May 22 2025POLITICS

A Tense Meeting, A Calm President

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a tough meeting with President Trump. It was not what anyone expected. Trump's actions during the meeting were quite shocking. He tried to stir things up by showing videos and spreading false information. He even claimed there was a "white genocide" hap

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