Siyavuya Mzantsi

Cape Town

Editor and Writer at Independent Media

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Articles

State Capture 2. 0 a real possibility

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

1minPresident Cyril Ramaphosa recently met his US counterpart Donald Trump in the White House. When another head of state decides on behalf of his counterpart, we must start questioning whether the sovereignty of the country remains intact, says the writer. Image: THE PRESIDENCY THE composition of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation visiting his US counterpart Donald Trump is a matter that should alarm all South Africans.
DA's hypocrisy knows no bounds

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

1minDA leader John Steenhuisen interacts with US President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa during a recent official visit to Washington. Image: The Presidency PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa may have to think twice before including DA leader John Steenhuisen in official visits after his poor performance characterised by political posturing during the heated Oval Office meeting in the US last week.
Cyril, Trump round 2 loading

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

4minUS President Donald Trump meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025.
Cyril, Trump round 2 loading

2 weeks ago | capetimes.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

US President Donald Trump meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025.
ANC hails Ramaphosa's 'engagement' with Trump victory

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

2minPresident Cyril Ramaphosa meets with his US counterpart Donald Trump during a heated White House meeting in Washington DC. Image: AFPTHE ANC has attempted to downplay the tense meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart Donald Trump, hailing it a victory for reason over rhetoric, diplomacy over division, and truth over propaganda.
Put money where your mouth is, minister Motsoaledi

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

1minHealth Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefs the media on government's response in light of the US government's decision to cut aid funding for HIV/AIDS and TB related programmes in South Africa. Image: GCIS HEALTH Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's tough line against the US should be backed by a concrete plan that will secure funding to fill the gap that has been left by the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw aid funding for critical TB and HIV/Aids programmes.
Trump, Cyril meet amid healthcare crisis

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

3minPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday. Image: GCIS / Se-Anne RallAS PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa braces for a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump to iron out some of the claims that have led to the US withdrawing funding of key TB and HIV programmes, the situation on the ground continued to worsen with the closure of the Clinical HIV Research Unit’s (CHRU) Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Clinic.
Only truth will set you free, minister Schreiber

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

1minHome Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber needs no reminder that his job requires him to be consistent. While he has to be commended for how he has tackled issues at Home Affairs, he needs to be taken on for his continued refusal to disclose details around Cape Independence Advocacy Group leader Phil Craig’s immigration status.
Conviction of former Eastern Cape top cop a warning to would-be thieves

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

2minFormer Port Alfred station commander Colonel Ncamisa Donkrag pleaded guilty to defrauding the SAPS on two separate occasions. Image: File/ArchiveTHE conviction and sentencing of former Port Alfred station commander Colonel Ncamisa Donkrag on fraud-related charges will serve as a deterrent to those who may be tempted to commit similar offences, says Sarah Baartman District acting Commissioner, Brigadier Asogran Naidoo.
Government of National Unity disputes should not find home in courts

3 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Siyavuya Mzantsi

2minLawyers for the DA were in court last week to challenge the amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, introduced by the Employment Equity AmendmentAct 4 of 2022. When coalition partners fail to resolve their disputes internally, courts should not be battlegrounds for political differences, argues the writer.