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<p>Watch: President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government’s policy objectives and targets in his 2024 State of the Nation Address.</p>


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President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

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<p>30 years into South Africa&#8217;s democracy and with national elections in 2024, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Godfrey Mutizwa discusses key issues affecting South Africa&#8217;s current economy conditions and which areas South Africa&#8217;s leaders should prioritize to tackle unemployment and poverty.</p>


The future of South Africa: 30 years of democracy and beyond

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<p>Clicks reported a jump in full year earnings, declaring a final dividend of 450 cents per share. The company was deemed an essential service during lockdown, with its stores stayed open. With the intention to use its reach and distribution network, Clicks announced that it wants to sell a Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. Clicks CEO, Vikesh Ramsunder joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Clicks reports solid FY earnings

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

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<p>Ahead of second quarter GDP numbers coming out tomorrow, we are heading over to the manufacturing sector. Train manufacturer Gibela is aiming to revitalise the South African rail sector. This is through developing local train manufacturing capability and up-skilling employees. Gibela CEO, Hector Danisa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Gibela CEO on how to revitalize SA’s rail sector

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<p>Clicks is in hot water, after the retailer published a TRESemmé hair advert that was seen as racially offensive. It referred to black women’s hair as damaged, dry and dull; with white women’s hair described as was fine, flat and normal. Clicks has since removed the advert and apologized. In a bid to shut down trading at Clicks today, EFF members took to 37 stores to protest. Several stores have been damaged. Clicks CEO, Vikesh Ramsunder joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Clicks combs out hair-raising issue

Clicks combs out hair-raising issue, vows to go after the EFF

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Yesterday’s sitting of the much anticipated State of the Nation address did not disappoint on the drama but many are reviewing key points made by Cyril Ramphosa such as private power production, the plan to establish a state bank and the crisis of unemployment. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the SONA address is Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist at Momentum Investments, Kwena Mabotja, Africa Director for SAP Next-Gen and a Mandela-Washington Fellow and Xolisa Nqodi, Managing Director of Shesha Tuks.</p>


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Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

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<p>CNBC Africa&#8217;s Karabo Letlhatlha caught up with outgoing Minister of Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo at the inauguration that was held on Saturday, Dlodlo was tasked by Cyril Ramaphosa to reconfigure a new government and administration for the new lean government that president Cyril Ramaphosa wants to see.</p>


Ayanda Dlodlo on reconfiguring Ramaphosa’s new government

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<p>For the first time since the birth of democracy, South Africa’s election credibility has been called into question due to the ease of being able to wipe off the indelible ink marks on a voter’s thumb. The company that supplied the ink is Lithotech, a division of Bidvest, to find out what this means for these brands CNBC Africa is joined by Jeremy Sampson, Managing Director, Brand Finance Africa.</p>


Has the #SAElections2019 tarnished brand IEC, Bidvest & Lithotech?

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<p>The impacts of possible outcomes of elections will have ramifications on the global market outlook and foreign direct investment. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the country&#8217;s place in a global market is William Attwell, Practice Leader, Sub-Saharan Africa, Duckerfrontier.</p>


Tracking global market reaction post #SAElections2019

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<p>After winning by landslide, South Africa&#8217;s newly elected ruling party, managed to hold on to its sixth term at the head of office. The African National Congress held a special National Executive Committee in Tshwane.</p>


ANC holds special NEC meeting

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<p>Andile Mngxitama, leader of Black First Land First is of the opinion that BLF had been &#8220;robbed&#8221;. He sees the ANC, DA and EFF as a single party representing White Monopoly Capital in Parliament. He spoke to Karabo Letlahtlha at the IEC.</p>


BLF will continue to make a noise, in parliament or not

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<p>Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, spokesperson for joint operations intelligence structure and national police spokesperson spoke to CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha about investigations into allegations of double voting.</p>


Journalist arrested, charged for fraud

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<p>Many factors contributed to the ANC&#8217;s loss of 5 percentage points at the polls, said ANC General Secretary Ace Magashule. Yet, the results are also a sign of a maturing democracy. He spoke to CNBC Africa’s Karabo Letlhatlha at the IEC, also addressing questions about corruption, South Africa&#8217;s position in the global economy, and reform within the ANC.</p>


Election results show a maturing democracy – Ace Magashule

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<p>Steinhoff’s share price tumbled over 20 per cent after its financial results for 2017 revealed that the company’s legal troubles could pose long term threats to the future of the company. This has shed doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern as legal related troubles continue to pile on, and insurmountable debt. Peter Armitage, CEO, Anchor Capital.</p>


Peter Armitage on why there’s no value left in Steinhoff

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, spokesperson for joint operations intelligence structure and national police spokesperson to find out how many arrests the police have made following revelations of double voting.</p>


SAPS reveals how many S.Africans arrested for double voting

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<p>The final count for this year&#8217;s general election is currently underway. The IEC is confident in the fairness of the election but can the country&#8217;s economy share the same confidence as the final tally approaches. ThembaLihle Baloyi, Co-founder of Sithega Holdings and a member of YPO joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Regaining confidence in SA’s economy post-elections

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<p>CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters takes a look at how the parties&#8217; election manifestos are tackling environmental issues and reveals the shocking truth that the parties don&#8217;t seem to be taking the threat of global warming seriously.</p>


EFF

President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

The future of South Africa: 30 years of democracy and beyond

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

Gibela CEO on how to revitalize SA’s rail sector

Clicks combs out hair-raising issue, vows to go after the EFF

Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

Ayanda Dlodlo on reconfiguring Ramaphosa’s new government

Has the #SAElections2019 tarnished brand IEC, Bidvest & Lithotech?

Tracking global market reaction post #SAElections2019

ANC holds special NEC meeting

BLF will continue to make a noise, in parliament or not

Journalist arrested, charged for fraud

Election results show a maturing democracy – Ace Magashule

Peter Armitage on why there’s no value left in Steinhoff

SAPS reveals how many S.Africans arrested for double voting

Regaining confidence in SA’s economy post-elections

Do SA’s political parties take climate change threat seriously?

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President Ramaphosa delivers the 2024 State of the Nation Address (full speech)

The future of South Africa: 30 years of democracy and beyond

Clicks reports solid FY earnings, outlines plans to increase online presence

Gibela CEO on how to revitalize SA’s rail sector

Clicks combs out hair-raising issue, vows to go after the EFF

Tracking business, market reaction to Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address

Ayanda Dlodlo on reconfiguring Ramaphosa’s new government

Has the #SAElections2019 tarnished brand IEC, Bidvest & Lithotech?

Tracking global market reaction post #SAElections2019

ANC holds special NEC meeting

BLF will continue to make a noise, in parliament or not

Journalist arrested, charged for fraud

Election results show a maturing democracy – Ace Magashule

Peter Armitage on why there’s no value left in Steinhoff

SAPS reveals how many S.Africans arrested for double voting

Regaining confidence in SA’s economy post-elections

Do SA’s political parties take climate change threat seriously?

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