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False claims: Contrary to popular narrative, President Cyril Ramaphosa is far from the indecisive leader he’s alleged to be, says the writer. Photo: GCIS
BELA

Ramaphosa no weak president

Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader

  • Cornelius Monama
7 min read
In schools across the country, particularly those in rural and under-resourced areas, learners face uphill battles that many of us can scarcely imagine.
BASIC EDUCATION LAWS AMENDMENT ACT

Settlement of the Bela Act dispute has shifted to adults’ concerns, sidelining those of children

Clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment can create a more inclusive and equitable education system

  • Theresa Michael
4 min read
Point of departure: President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (above). Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, from the DA, did not attend the signing.
ANC

GNU is still in need of a ‘safety net’

No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy

  • Emsie Ferreira
  • Lunga Mzangwe
  • Mandisa Makgakga
8 min read
Charm offensive: President Cyril Ramaphosa not only wooed the United Nations, he also championed the Gaza cause and found time for Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskiy (right). Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images
ANC

So far so good as Ramaphosa’s GNU nears the 100 day mark

Cyril’s away game can’t be faulted, like Mikel Arteta’s 2024 Arsenal, but with no red cards

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
AVIVA MANQA

Gauteng hopes to fast-track housing delivery

The Gauteng housing department plans to fast-track housing delivery over the next two years, housing minister Nomvula Mokonyane announced on Thursday. This comes after the…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read