Cyril Ramaphosa

Unseating the Status Quo: Redefining Election That Shaped The Political Landscapes of Africa Continent in 2024

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In 2024, Africa experienced a momentous year filled with significant elections across the continent. Eko Hot Blog reports that these polls, which took place in countries such as Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana, resulted in transformative outcomes and underscored the evolving democratic maturity in the region. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring 7 World’s Coldest and … Read more

Tinubu Arrives Nigeria From South Africa

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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after departing South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presdient Tinubu touched down at 9:10pm at the ANnamdi Azikiwe International Airport . He was received by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, … Read more

South Africa Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerian Investors, Tourists

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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, has announced a new visa policy for Nigerians, saying investors and tourists could apply for a visa without submitting passport. The South African President revealed this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu … Read more

Tinubu Arrives South Africa for Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu’s arrival was confirmed by Frederick Nwabufo, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, in a statement shared on X. According to … Read more

South Africa Opposition Leader Gets Ministerial Appointment

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South Africa Opposition Leader Gets Ministerial Appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa announced on Sunday that opposition leader John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance will serve as the new Minister of Agriculture. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this announcement came as Ramaphosa, 71, unveiled his new government after being re-elected for a second full term. EDITOR’S PICK Kenya Protest: I Have No … Read more

Social Media Clash: Presidency Denounces Aisha Yesufu’s Claims Against Tinubu

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Aisha Yesufu

The presidency condemned activist Aisha Yesufu after she claimed President Tinubu was “disgraced” by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, prompting sharp rebuttals from Tinubu’s aides accusing her of misinformation and negativity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent social media spat between activist Aisha Yesufu and President Bola Tinubu’s aides has intensified, following Yesufu’s criticisms of … Read more

Tinubu Leaves Lagos, Heads To South Africa For Ramaphosa’s Inauguration

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Tinubu Leaves Lagos, Heads To South Africa

President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more

Ramaphosa Re-elected As South African President

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Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the South African President under ANC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the President of South Africa under the African National Congress. Ramaphosa won his re-election bid with 2,476 votes to defeat his rival, a former health minister, Zweli Mkhize. EDITOR’S PICKS  Govt Shuts Down … Read more

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Faces Strong Opposition At Party Conference

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Heckled at his party conference and facing a possible legal case from his predecessor, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure. Eko Hot Blog reports that he is running for re-election as leader of the governing party, which is divided by his rivalry with former President Jacob Zuma. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills … Read more

Leaders Of South Africa’s Governing Party Sit To Decide Cyril Ramaphosa’s Fate

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Leaders of South Africa’s governing party are meeting to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future amid a corruption scandal that has led to calls for him to resign. Eko Hot Blog reports that he came to power pledging to tackle corruption but has now been caught up in his own crisis. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s … Read more

Court Sends Ex-President Back To Jail [PHOTO]

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BREAKING NEWS

A court in South Africa has ordered that ex-president Jacob Zuma be returned to prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an appeal court sitting in South Africa said on Monday that former president, Jacob Zuma, was unlawfully given medical parole from a jail term last year and should return to prison to complete his sentence. … Read more

South Africa Parliament: Alleged Arsonist Arrested Over Massive Fire

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Parliament

Footage from the scene showed a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been arrested after a large fire severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. A police spokesperson said the 49-year-old man was facing … Read more

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Ramaphosa

…Ramaphosa says his own infection serves as a caution to all people in the country to be vaccinated and remain vigilant…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement. He has delegated … Read more

Some Countries Are Stingy & Unwilling To Give Out Vaccines – Ramaphosa

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Vaccines

…he said its disappointing that some countries are still being stingy and unwilling to give out the jabs… EKO HOT BLOG reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said it is greedy of nations who have more than enough to be stingy with vaccines. Ramaphosa disclosed this at an ongoing peace and security conference … Read more

Scores Killed In South Africa Protests After Ex-President Jacob Zuma Is Jailed

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Scores Killed In South Africa Protests After Ex-President Jacob Zuma Is Jailed

Soldiers patrolled the streets of Johannesburg in armored personnel carriers Tuesday, holding rifles with live ammunition as the military worked to gain some sense of order following the violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that soldiers and police were struggling to restore order in parts of South Africa on Tuesday, as police said the number of … Read more

BREAKING: Court Jails Former South Africa President, Jacob Zuma

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma Undergoes Surgery

South Africa’s constitutional court has on Tuesday ruled that former president Jacob Zuma be imprisoned for 15 months. Jacob Zuma, who’s been repeatedly implicated in aiding and abetting the plunder of state funds during the nine years he led South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for defying a court order to … Read more

President Ramaphosa, Struggles To Wear His Face Mask On Live TV (VIDEO)

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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa was captured struggling to get his facemask on after delivering a speech on the importance of wearing them, in a blunder live-streamed recently. Ekohotblog reports that President Ramaphosa announced that the nation would be easing some of their lockdown restrictions from next month. Adding that non-essential trips should not be … Read more

Ex-Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo Bags New Appointment In South Africa

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Finally, US Backs Okonjo-Iweala To Get WTO Top Job

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council. Okonjo-Iweala’s is the present Board Chair of GAVI, present Board Chair ARCapacity and former Managing Director Operations, World Bank. Cyril Ramaphosa is the chairman of the council which comprises local and … Read more

Xenophobia: Details Of Obasanjo’s Meeting With South African President, Ramaphosa

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-South African President, Ramaphosa agreed that his country had indeed erred and his government was making frantic efforts to correct the mistake -According to Obasanjo, he said he was told that no Nigerian lost his or her life, but scores lost their property -Obasanjo also said the South African leader agreed that there was an … Read more

Xenophobia: Buhari Receives Report From Special Envoy

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–President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed that the violence is disconcerting and embarassing -Special envoy and the South African government have agreed to work towards a permanent solution to put an end to the violence against Nigerians in South Africa President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa on … Read more

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