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Fifty-three percent of the participants of a survey believed that schools should remain closed until the Covid-19 situation improves. File photo.Image: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart

53% of adults want schools closed until Covid-19 situation improves – survey

As the country intensifies its fight against Covid-19‚ a survey conducted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has revealed that the majority of people are against the reopening of schools on January 25. The online survey was conducted…

FAMILY TIME: President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation dealing with the latest news on Covid-19

Cyril calls for another Family Meeting tonight

President Ramaphosa to address the nation on developments in SA’s Covid-19 response President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to hold another family meeting this evening, reportedly beginning at 8pm. Despite rumours regarding a harder…

President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.Image: GCIS

‘We have to decisively change the face of our economy’: Ramaphosa

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC-led government has to decisively change the face of SA’s economy, and not simply allow it to return to where it was before the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. “In other words, our task is not only…

President Cyril Ramaphosa said SA is on the cusp of the most far-reaching legislative overhaul in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide.Image: GCIS

Three new GBV bills to ‘restore’ women’s confidence in SA justice: what you need to know

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that three bills have been introduced by parliament as part of the government’s fight against gender-based violence (GBV). According to Ramaphosa, SA is on the cusp of the most far-reaching…

February 15, 2018. Newly appointed President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at a sitting in parliament. PICTURE: ESA ALEXANDER/SUNDAY TIMES

Service delivery protests spread to Soweto

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to protest-hit Alexandra township in the north of Johannesburg‚ where he promised residents housing‚ residents of Pennyville in Soweto on Friday embarked on their own protest‚ saying the same…

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Cyril Ramaphosa ready to name new NPA boss

President Cyril Ramaphosa is ready to name the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Ramaphosa will make the announcement at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday‚ the presidency said in a statement. In November an…