Browsing: President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening South Africa’s immigration system, securing borders and addressing illegal migration following growing public concern and anti-illegal immigration protests in parts of the country. In a national address delivered from the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday evening, the President outlined government’s new Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management and acknowledged concerns around border security, employment, service delivery and crime. The announcement is particularly significant for Gauteng, where recent protests in areas including Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg have brought migration issues into sharp focus and intensified calls for government intervention.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto used a State Visit to Pretoria this week to reaffirm plans to deepen trade, tourism, investment and regional cooperation between South Africa and Kenya. During the visit, the two leaders signed six new agreements and highlighted growing collaboration in sectors ranging from tourism and transport to energy and digital innovation. The discussions matter for Gauteng because the province is South Africa’s economic hub and stands to benefit from increased trade, business partnerships, investment opportunities and tourism growth arising from closer ties between the two African economies.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is working towards ending load reduction as economic conditions improve and investments in energy infrastructure continue to stabilise electricity supply. Speaking during the Presidency Budget Vote in Parliament on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said stronger tax revenues, improved public finances and a more stable economy were creating conditions that could help the country move beyond years of electricity constraints.