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South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak

The President also invites the Muslim community to reflect, on Human Rights Day, on the constitutional provisions that pertain to religious and cultural practices

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Muslim community Eid Mubarak in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan. President Ramaphosa wishes individuals, families, and communities a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude, unity and sharing. The President also invites the Muslim community to…

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President Ramaphosa to lead National Commemoration of Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day marks South Africa's progressive trajectory toward an equal, free, and open democratic society

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Commemoration of Human Rights Day. The occasion will take place at AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. Human Rights Month 2026 is commemorated under the theme: “A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights,…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Diplomat and Former Presidential Advisor Nicholas “Fink” Haysom

Mr Haysom served as chief legal and constitutional advisor to President Mandela from 1994 to 1999

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles. President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to Mr Haysom’s family and friends, his former colleagues in The…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa institutes naval exercise probe and appoints panel to investigate

The Panel will have the power to summon any member of the defence force and/or public service it needs, and to request for all documents, including classified documents, to fulfil its mandate

President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted the probe related to the Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace (“the exercise”) and has appointed an investigative panel to be led by Justice B.M. Ngoepe as the Chairperson of the panel. Justice Ngoepe will be assisted by Justice K. Satchwell, Justice M.M. Leeuw and…

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President Ramaphosa welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines

President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.  The South African government working closely with the Russian government has secured a safe return of the men. This…

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South Africa: Presidency statement on National Health Insurance Act (NHI) litigation

The Department of Health will continue in its constitutional responsibility to strengthen the health system and improve the quality of care

The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has necessitated that President Cyril Ramaphosa following  consultations with Minister Aaron Motsoaledi agree to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court has handed…

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile convenes Water Task Team on intervention to stabilise Gauteng water supply

Water security remains a national priority, and the Water Task Team will continue to monitor implementation and enforce compliance where necessary

Deputy President, Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chairperson of the Water Task Team, today convened a meeting with Ministers and government officials to assess the water supply challenges across Gauteng following recent disruptions. The Water Task Team was briefed that electro-mechanical failures at Rand Water pump stations and a major pipe burst…

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South Africa: Ministers of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the Deputy Minister in the Presidency engage with farmers following a march

The engagement demonstrated that the government is committed to addressing genuine concerns raised, with ongoing and concrete interventions already underway across the affected sectors

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen together with the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso and the Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, held an engagement with the Izwi Labantu Forum as part of efforts to address grievances delivered during a march to the Union…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of struggle veteran Leon Levy

President Ramaphosa offers his deep sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Levy who took on numerous roles in the struggle alongside his equally committed identical twin brother, Norman, who passed away in July 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing in Cape Town of Mr Leon Levy, aged 96, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956 Treason Trial. President Ramaphosa offers his deep sympathy to the family and friends…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of writer Dr Diana Ferrus

President Ramaphosa’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and associates of the late poet who in 1998 penned the persuasive poem, A Poem for Sarah Baartman

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of writer, storyteller and cultural activist, Dr Diana Ferrus, who has passed away at the age of 72. President Ramaphosa’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and associates of the late poet who in 1998 penned the…