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Ending divide on Covid vaccines moral imperative, says S Africa president

Ending the divide between rich and poor nations in the provision of Covid-19 vaccines is a moral imperative, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told the World Health Assembly

Covid vaccines IP waiver is 'in direct response to an emergency': Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dedicated his weekly letter to the nation to the issue of waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines, saying it's necessary at this time

S.Africa's Eskom to spin off transmission business by end-2021: CEO

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a plan to divide the cash-strapped utility into three units in 2019, but the process has stalled and nationwide blackouts have continued

South African court clears President Ramphosa of graft allegations

Ramaphosa had been accused by the country's public watchdog of misleading lawmakers about a $34,000 contribution from the CEO of a local company

South Africa slips into recession, pressure mounts on Prez Ramaphosa's govt

The weak performance adds pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration which has been struggling to keep his election pledge to revive economic activity

Cyril Ramaphosa becomes 2nd South African Prez to witness R-Day parade

Ramaphosa's presence at the celebrations was seen as significant as India is celebrating 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation

South African President seals three-year strategic programme with PM Modi

Ramaphosa, who arrived in New Delhi early in the day, will be the guest of honour at the Republic Day parade

In pictures: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to India

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa received ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in national capital on Friday

Ahead of R-Day, PM Modi, South African President hold talks to boost ties

Talks are underway between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen ties between the two nations and step up cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, security and trade. "New beginnings to old partnerships. PM @narendramodi warmly welcomes President of #SouthAfrica @CyrilRamaphosa ahead of delegation level talks. This is their fourth meeting within a year, highlighting enhanced engagement with South Africa & the African continent," Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, tweeted. In another tweet, he said, "Fortifying strategic partnership. PM @narendramodi and South African President @CyrilRamaphosa held wide-ranging talks on cooperation in defence & security, trade & investment, skill development, S&T, education and technical cooperation and multilateral forums." Ramaphosa will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade on Saturday.

South Africa riots force President Ramaphosa to cut short London summit

Ramaphosa expressed "serious concern" over clashes between police and protesters

Cyril Ramaphosa elected South Africa's ruling party president

Ramaphosa who is the party and country's deputy president had a tight contest with the former AU Commission chairperson, Nkosazan Dlamini-Zuma