Noni Mokati

Gauteng Politics and Opinions Editor

Census 2022: SA’s population surges to 62 million, with women in the majority

Sihle Mlambo and Noni Mokati|Published

South Africa’s population has grown to 62 million, with women outnumbering men in all provinces except Gauteng. The latest Census data also reveals shifts in migration, ...

SA ready to host BRICS Summit, Dirco quashes rumours over Modi’s ‘non-attendance’

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International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has dismissed suggestions that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the 15th BRICS Summit in South ...

Ramaphosa to host Xi Jinping for fourth state visit

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Xi Jinping’s visit to Pretoria will coincide with the first day of the 15th BRICS Summit which kicks off from August 22 to August 24 at the Sandton Convention Centre. ...

Not interested! Tony Yengeni snubs ANC Veterans League conference

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Tony Yengeni has questioned why certain people are only allowed to attend the conference on certain days and bemoaned the manner in which the event has been handled. ...

Joemat-Pettersson’s nomination as ANCWL deputy president significant - Baleka Mbete

Noni Mokati|Published

Joemat-Pettersson, who passed away on June 5, received 1,061 nominations for the position of ANC Women’s League deputy president.

Ace Magashule may be gone, but divisions in ANC will mount – analyst

Noni Mokati|Published

The expulsion of Ace Magashule from the ANC is likely to divide the ruling party further, according to a political analyst.

Ace Magashule mum on future after expulsion from ANC

Noni Mokati and Sihle Mavuso|Published

Speculation is mounting about whether former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule will join a new political party or establish his own following his expulsion from ...

Ace Magashule on expulsion from ANC: ‘I'm OK. I'm not perturbed’

Noni Mokati and Sihle Mavuso|Published

Former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule says he is not bothered by his expulsion from the ruling party.

Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers to market entry, says Mashatile

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South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has hailed the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area, saying that it will “become a game-changer ...

Ramaphosa returns as ANC leader for second term

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In what has been a whirlwind elective conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected yet again as the ANC's 15th President.

SA sticking to its guns on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Noni Mokati|Published

South Africa is sticking to its guns over its March 2 decision to abstain from voting at the UN General Assembly over the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

President Cyril Ramaphosa to host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

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Germany remains one of South Africa’s top strategic partners, not only on the economic and investment front but also when it comes to tourism, and it is hoped that ...

Ramaphosa conveys condolences to UAE on passing of Sheikh Khalifa

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Ramaphosa said Sheikh Khalifa would be remembered for his tireless efforts in enhancing bilateral relations between South Africa and the UAE.

The law gives corrupt leaders an exit pass – Kgalema Motlanthe

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Former president Kgalema Motlanthe says no public representative should go into the office when they have been guilty of betraying the trust of South Africans.

JSC interviews: Judge Unterhalter not recommended to Ramaphosa

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Renowned Judge David Unterhalter’s wish of occupying a permanent seat in the Constitutional Court have been dashed.

Struggle veteran Ebrahim Ebrahim dies

Noni Mokati|Published

The anti-apartheid activist and Struggle veteran died at his home on Monday morning following a long illness.

2021 elections most difficult yet for ANC, admits Ramaphosa

Noni Mokati and Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party’s campaign for the 2021 local government elections has been the most difficult yet for the party.

IEC inches closer to the finish line

Noni Mokati|Published

The Electoral Commission looked set to finalising its results by mid-afternoon on Thursday after announcing that its total tally of results stood at 98. 5%.

Elections 2021: Are South Africans giving the ANC a chance to redeem itself?

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The ANC continued to take a lead on Wednesday, just before the clock struck midnight, sitting at just 46. 31%, followed by DA at 21. 04%, and the EFF at 10. 43%. ...

Ramaphosa to speak at IEC elections results ceremony on Thursday night

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the Electoral Commission's result announcement ceremony at the National Results Operations Centre in Tshwane.

Elections 2021: Could load shedding have affected the counting of votes overnight?

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa is yet to confirm if the slow pace in the counting of votes overnight on Wednesday could be attributed to load shedding. ...

IEC comments on ’malfunctioning’ VMDs and shortage of ballot papers

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The IEC says that the 29,000 voting management devices that the commission has distributed to voting stations are “functioning well and holding up”.

'It's very important to celebrate Mandela Day, particularly where we are today'

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On what would have been Mandela's 103rd birthday today, former political prisoner Ebrahim Ebrahim reflects on the leadership shown by the former statesman.

Protecting the ANC is a revolutionary imperative - President Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says protecting the ANC is a revolutionary imperative and calling out wrong or deviant ...

Effects of climate change in SA are evident, says Ramaphosa

Noni Mokati and Tarryn-Leigh Solomons|Published

Tackling climate change is a national priority for South Africa, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.