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What You Need to Know about Cyril Ramaphosa's Cash-in-Sofa Scandal

On Tuesday, the South African president faces a crucial impeachment vote in Parliament that could see him disgraced out of office. Whatever happens, many South Africans are tired of the unanswered questions.

There comes a point where we need to truly look at ourselves in the mirror and honestly critique our sense-making. How did South Africa get here, to the stage that yet another president could potentially leave office out of disgrace – following on from former presidents Jacob Zuma, who resigned before him due to internal pressure of the ANC, and Thabo Mbeki, who resigned after a formal request from the same party a decade earlier?

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Condemns Violence at Anti-Racism Protest

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence that has erupted at Brackenfell High School. This follows protesting EFF members having been attacked by parents at the school who reportedly hosted a private event strictly for white students.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently condemned the violence that has erupted outside Brackenfell High School in Johannesburg. The violence first erupted yesterday after members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) peacefully protested outside the school with regards to a private Matric farewell dance that recently took place and was reportedly a "whites only" event. The incident has divided South Africans. Some have sided with the actions of the parents who they feel are currently trying to protect their children's right to an education during a particularly stressful time. Others have defended the EFF and what they feel is admittedly a greater issue at play—continued racism in the country.

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South Africans Condemn Police Brutality During Coronavirus Lockdown

A number of videos have emerged on social media allegedly showing the intimidation and assault of several Black South Africans by law enforcement.

South Africa has Apologized to Nigeria for the Recent Xenophobic Violence

A special envoy was sent to Nigeria to express the first of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 'sincere apologies'.

South Africans Aren't Happy With a Journalist Who Referred to President Cyril Ramaphosa as an 'Unidentified Leader'

"Journalists are human beings who can make mistakes, but this seems to stem from a point of ignorance," wrote one Twitter user.

President Cyril Ramaphosa Has Chosen His Cabinet—and it's Gender Equal

South Africa is now one of 11 countries with a gender equal cabinet.

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South Africa: I Voted Today and I've Regretted Nothing More​

Op-Ed: They say we need to vote because people died to win us this right. The gag is, people are still dying needlessly even though they have it.