Your Excellencies, Heads of States, Ministers, Invited guests and My dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your participation in this meeting. We have come to the end of our meeting. Firstly, I would like to thank you once again President Kirr ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the Meeting of the African Union Ad-Hoc High-Level Committee on South Sudan (C5), Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 15 February 2026
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, Your Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Co ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Remarks on the Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union on its activities and the state of peace and security in Africa, Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 14 February 2026
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency, Mr Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chair of the African Union, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ladies ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 14 February 2026, arrived at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ahead of the African Union (AU) Summit. The President is leading a high-level South African delegat ...
President Ramaphosa discusses peace and South Africa-Russia cooperation with President Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s ongoing support for diplomatic and peaceful efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This is in line with South Africa’s long-stated position during talks with both sides that all wars end ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the United Arab Emirates for an Official Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 12 January 2026, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW). ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake an Official Visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 12 to 13 January 2026, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainab ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, 17 December 2025
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have come to the end of our meeting. Allow me to once more thank you for your participation. We also extend our appreciation to the Ministers and senior officials for the preparatory work that went into t ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, 17 December 2025
Your Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and outgoing Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, Your Ex ...
President Ramaphosa to chair virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), address the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Go ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on conclusion of the Fourth Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National, Maputo, Mozambique, 3 December 2025
Your Excellency President Daniel Chapo, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good Morning. We have just concluded a successful Fourth Session of the Bi-National Commission betwe ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission during the Working Visit to Maputo, Mozambique, 3 December 2025
Your Excellency President Daniel Chapo, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr President, for welcoming us in Maputo. This 4th Session of the Bi-National Commission ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Business Forum Remarks on the occasion of the Fourth Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission, Vilankulo, Mozambique, 3 December 2025
Your Excellency, President Daniel Chapo, Your Excellency, Governor of Inhambane, Mr Francisco Manuel Pagula, Honourable Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition, Government Leaders and Officials, Business Leaders from South Africa and Mozambique, ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Sasol Processing Facility launch on the margins of the Fourth Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission, Inhassoro, Mozambique, 3 December 2025
Your Excellency President Daniel Chapo, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Estevão Tomás Rafael Pale, Governor of Inhambane Province, Mr Francisco Manuel Pagula,Honourable Ministers, Mayor of Inhassoro and municipal leaders, Chairperson of t ...
Official Dinner Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission, Maputo, Mozambique, 2 December 2025
Your Excellency President Daniel Chapo, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, We are delighted to be back here in Maputo, which is a home away from home. Ours is a special relationship that was forged ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Maputo to strengthen relations with Mozambique at the Fourth Bi-National Commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 2 December 2025, arrived in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique on a Working Visit for the Fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC) from 2 to 3 December 2025, at the invitation of His Excellency ...
South African Government condemns Guinea-Bissau coup
The Government of the Republic of South Africa condemns the unconstitutional seizure of power by military elements in Guinea-Bissau. The timing of this act, during a critical phase of the democratic electoral process, demonstrates a profound disregard ...
South Africa to strengthen relations with Mozambique at Fourth Bi-National Commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa will at the invitation of His Excellency President Daniel Fransisco Chapo embark on a Working Visit to the Republic of Mozambique from 2 to 3 December 2025 for the Fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission. South A ...
President Ramaphosa notes US statement on South Africa’s G20 participation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the regrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. The G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders’ Summit was hailed by all members who attended as one of the most succes ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Seventh African Union-European Union Summit, 24 November 2025
THEMATIC SESSION 1 MULTILATERALISM Your Excellency João Lourenço, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, Your Excellency António Costa, President of the European Council, Your Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Europ ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Angola to attend the AU-EU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, this morning, Monday, 24 November 2025, to attend the Seventh African Union-European Union Summit, from 24 to 25 November 2025. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the partnership between the ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 23 November 2025
Leaders of the G20 Member States and Invited Countries, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Heads of International Organisations, Ministers, Distinguished Guests, I extend my deepest gratitude for the steadfast support you ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the IBSA Leaders’ Dialogue, 23 November 2025
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to South Africa and to this IBSA Leaders’ Meeting. The world in which we live is changing rapidly and ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Distinguished Heads of State and Government of G20 Members and Invited Guest Countries, Heads of Regional Economic Communities, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Ma ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Reception on the occasion of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all. As South Africa’s G20 Presidency nears its close, we reflect on the journey we have travelled togeth ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit Session: A Resilient World, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of States and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Heads of International Organisations, Foreign Ministers in attendance, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Session Two of today's programme, which focuses on t ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables in Africa event, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, The scale of the commitments we have witnessed today are extraordinary. They affirm the relevance of our G20 theme of Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. South Africa remains firmly committed to a just energ ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables in Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025
Your Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, His Excellency Micheál Martin, the Prime Minister of Ireland, Mr Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, Distinguished delegates and viewers from around the world, From the outse ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Eighth Global Fund Replenishment Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025
FIRST INTERVENTION Your Excellency Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and co-host of Eighth Global Fund Replenishment, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, At a time when multilateralism has come under i ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the African Heads of State and Government, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are honoured to welcome you to Johannesburg on the eve of the G20 Leaders' Summit. This is a moment of historic significance for our beloved Continent. This is the first time an African country pr ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the B20 Summit, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 20 November 2025
Programme Director, B20 Co-Chairs, Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi and Mr Mxolisi Mgojo, B20 South Africa Sherpa, Mr Cas Coovadia, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Social Summit, Birchwood Conference Centre, Ekurhuleni, 20 November 2025
Programme Director, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Minister of Human Rights of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ms Macaé Evaristo, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Members of Parliame ...
President Ramaphosa meets European Union Leaders on the margins of G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula von der Leyen met on the margins of the G20 Summit on 20 November 2025. This meeting follows a series of engagements bet ...
President Ramaphosa to chair South Africa-European Union Trilateral Leaders’ Meeting
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 20 November 2025, lead South Africa’s delegation at the South Africa–European Union Trilateral Leaders’ Meeting, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The meeting forms part of the long-stand ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Business Working Dinner, 18 November 2025
Programme Director, Ms Bongi Kunene, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperation, Mr Parks Tau, Ms Gloria Serobe, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation, Ms Lerato M ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Report of the South Africa G20 Africa Expert Panel for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 18 November 2025
Chairperson of the Africa Expert Panel, Mr Trevor Manuel, All members of the Panel present today, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. The release of the Report of the Africa Expert Panel today marks a key milestone in South Africa’s G20 Presiden ...
President Ramaphosa to receive G20 Africa Expert Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 18 November 2025, receive the G20 Africa Expert Panel Report during a handover ceremony at the Wanderers Hotel in Johannesburg. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, marking the first time that ...
President Ramaphosa to engage with CEOs ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 address a working dinner with South African chief executives as part of the G20 Outreach Programme. Since assuming the Presidency of the G20 in December 2024, the South African Government has ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of educator and diplomat Dr Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the Nationa ...
Message to Pope Leo XIV from His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, 8 November 2025
Your Holiness, thank you for your warm welcome to this Eternal City and the heart of the Catholic faith. I bring you good wishes from the government and people of South Africa and offer our prayers and support for your leadership of the Catholic Church. ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Italy for a Working Visit to the Holy See
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Friday 7 November 2025, arrived in Rome, Italy for a Working Visit to the Holy See. South Africa and the Holy See have cordial bilateral relations and the visit by President Ramaphosa serves as an opportunity ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa during the virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit, 7 November 2025
Your Excellency, President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Outgoing Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Professor Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SA ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Report of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts of Global Inequality, Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 4 November 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, Professor Joseph Stiglitz and members of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality, Representatives of Oxfam, Distinguished guests, Members of the ...
President Ramaphosa and Prof. Joseph Stiglitz to receive report of G20 Task Team on inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 November 2025, receive the G20 Inequality Committee Report on global inequalities together with Professor Joseph Stiglitz and UNAIDS Executive Director Ms Winnie Byanyima. The G20 Presidency of South ...
Press Conference Remarks by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State Visit to Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland, 29 October 2025
Programme Director, Madam President, Your Excellencies, Members of the Federal Council, Ambassadors, Members of the media, It is a great honour to be here today on the first South African state visit to Switzerland since the dawn of democracy in ou ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Swiss House of Parliament in Bern, on the occasion of the State Visit to Switzerland, 29 October 2025
Your Excellency, Ms Karin Keller-Sutter, President of the Swiss Confederation, Honourable Members of the Federal Assembly, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to speak here at the esteemed Parliament of the Swiss ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 28 October 2025, arrived in Switzerland, for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. The President will on Wednesday, 29 October 202 ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a State Visit to Switzerland
At the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit from 29 to 30 October 2025 to Switzerland, in the capital city of Bern. The visit will s ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks at the 20th East Asia Summit during a Working Visit to Malaysia, 27 October 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, It is a great honour for me to address this distinguished gathering. The East Asia Summit as a vital platform for strategic di ...
Public Lecture by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Conferment of an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations South-South Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Malaysia and South Africa, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 27 October 2025
Your Royal Highness, Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, Your Excellencies, Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaya, The Honourable Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, ...
Joint Statement between Malaysia and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Official Visit of His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa to Malaysia, Malaysia, 25 October 2025
At the invitation of the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, undertook an Official Visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a Working Visit from 24-27 October 2025, where the President will be a Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN Summit and the East Asian Summit. The President's participation ...
South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam, 24 October 2025
Programme Director, His Excellency, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo, All the Ministers Present, Business and In ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister on her election
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to Ms Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold this esteem ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Press Conference during the State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, 23 October 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Cuong, Members of the media, Good afternoon, It is a great honour to be here in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I wish to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to President Luong Cuong, the ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks with President Luong Cuong on the occasion of the State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, 23 October 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency, President Luong Cuong, Ambassadors, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to join you today for this important plenary session, which reflects the strength an ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Vietnam
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Thursday, 23 October 2025, arrived in Hanoi for a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The visit by President Ramaphosa is both timely and symbolic, reaffirming the importance South Africa accords to its b ...
Press Conference Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit to Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Prabowo Subianto, Ambassadors, Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Media, It is a great honour to undertake my first State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia. I am accompanied by Ministers responsible for i ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Bilateral Talks on the occasion of the State Visit to Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Prabowo Subianto, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour to join you today for this important meeting, which is aimed at strengthening the bonds of friendship and diplomat ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia from 22 to 28 October 2025, reflecting South Africa’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with this dynamic region. The visit will include a state visit to Indonesia (22 to ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister His Excellency Raila Odinga
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Mr Odinga, who led Kenya from 2008 to 2013, ...
Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Ambassador of South Africa to the Republic of France, Mr Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, 12 October 2025
Programme Director, My dear Sister and comrade, Ms Philisiwe Buthelezi and the children, The Mthethwa family, nesizwe sonke soNyambose, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli, Members of t ...
President Ramaphosa to eulogise Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 October 2025 deliver the eulogy in honour of the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal. The late Ambassador to France will be honoured with a Special Official Fu ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Working Visit to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium, 9 October 2025
President Ursula von der Leyen, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the media, It is a great honour and a privilege to have been invited to participate in the Global Gateway Forum. This initiative is opening up new possibilities for trade and inve ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Global Gateway Forum, Brussels, Belgium, 9 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Ursula von der Leyen, Fellow Heads of State and Government from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting South Africa to ...
President Ramaphosa honours Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa with declaration of Special Official Funeral Category 2
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa, who served ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Brussels to advance trade and investment at the EU Global Gateway Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 8 October 2025, arrived in Brussels in the Kingdom of Belgium following a successful Official Visit to Ireland. At the invitation of the President of the European Commission, HE Ursula von der Leyen, Presiden ...
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Remarks during a luncheon hosted by His Excellency President Michael Higgins during the Official Visit to Ireland, 8 October 2025
Master of Ceremonies, Your Excellency, President Michael Higgins, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking you, Your Excellency, for the warm welcome we have received in the Republic of Ireland ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Ireland for Official Visit
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 8 October 2025, arrived in Dublin, Ireland for an Official Visit aimed at advancing trade relations between South Africa and Ireland. President Ramaphosa will today hold official talks with Pre ...
President Ramaphosa advance trade relations during Working Visits to Ireland and Belgium
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake Working Visits to Ireland on 8 October 2025 and to Belgium on 9 October 2025. On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the President will hold official talks in Ireland with Irish President Michael D. Higgin ...
President Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla abductees
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian vessels ...
President mourns passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the passing of Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, who has died in tragic circumstances in the French capital at the age of 58. President Ramaphosa offers hi ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 2 October 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official diplom ...
Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 25 September 2025
Your Excellency, Ms Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Mr António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, Your Excellency, Ms Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ronald Lamol ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Professor Mutharika
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his warm congratulations to Professor Peter Mutharika on his electoral victory in the Republic of Malawi’s general elections of 16 September 2025. President Ramap ...
Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the SA-USA Trade and Investment Dialogue, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 24 September 2025
Ms Kendra Gaither, President of the US-Africa Business Centre of the United States Chamber of Commerce, South African Ministers, Distinguished business leaders, friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to join you this evening under the auspic ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the High-Level GLN Event on Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 24 September 2025
Programme Director, The Right Honourable Helen Clark, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, President Duma Boko, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government of the Global Leaders Network and of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Chair o ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Global Economy, UN General Assembly, New York, 24 September 2025
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, It is an honour to address this Biennial Summit. We gather at a moment when the 2030 Agenda is in peril. It is estimated that we need to close a financing gap of $4 trillion annually if we are to meeting th ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 23 September 2025
President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ms Annalena Baerbock, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the United Nations was establ ...
President Ramaphosa to address the UNGA80 High Level Segment
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 23 September 2025, join Heads of State and Government, at the General Debate of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The proceedings will commen ...
Statement by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the High-Level on Two-State Solution, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 22 September 2025
Co-Chairs, Excellencies, Thank you for convening this crucial meeting. This is a matter of great significance, not only for the people of Palestine, not only for the people of Israel, but for all people who cherish the ideals of freedom and self-de ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers remarks at the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership, New York, USA, 22 September 2025
Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Partners, It is a great privilege to join you this evening in support of a cause that is vital to the conservation of all life on our planet – the launch of the Africa Keystone Partnership. We wish to commend the ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in New York for the UNGA80 High Level Segment
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New York in the United States of America to lead a South African delegation during High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The high-level segment wi ...
President Ramaphosa to champion global solutions and UN reform at 80th UN General Assembly
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), in New York, from 23 to 29 September 2025. Under the theme Better together: 80 ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Extraordinary BRICS Leaders’ Meeting, 8 September 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking President Lula da Silva for convening this extraordinary meeting to discuss current global geopolitic ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, Monday 8 September 2025, participate in a virtual meeting of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The Summit is a platform for leaders to exchan ...
South Africa calls for Sudanese owned and Sudanese led inclusive dialogue
South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the signifi ...
President Ramaphosa declares Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of the late Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces and a long-serving diplomat, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 6 Septe ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Harare to participate in the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 29 August 2025, arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for a Working Visit to Zimbabwe and to participate, as a Guest of ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa launches historic G20 experts taskforce led by Joseph Stiglitz to combat extreme wealth inequality
The G20 Presidency of South Africa today launched a new “Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts” – commissioned by the President of South Africa, HE Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, and chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglit ...
President Ramaphosa talks Russia-Ukraine peace with European leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 23 August 2025, held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The series of telephone calls held today follows meetings hosted by President Donald Trump with President Vladimir Putin, Preside ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the South Africa-Japan Business Forum on the margins of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, Yokohama, Japan, 21 August 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to deliver these keynote remarks at a forum that h ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Remarks to the Plenary Session 2 on the Economy at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, 21 August 2025
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to participate in this plenary session on the economic dimension of the Africa–Japan partners ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the United Nations Populations Fund and Global Leaders Network on Investing In Peace: Health for Adolescent Youth and Women at the TICAD Summit, Yokohama, Japan, 21 August 2025
Excellencies, distinguished Heads of State and Government, Acting Executive Director of UNFPA, Diene Keita, Honourable Members of Parliament, Development partners and agencies, Partners from civil society, Friends from the private sector, It is an ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan to participate at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 19 August 2025, arrived in Japan to lead South Africa’s High Level Delegation participation to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9). TICAD9 Summit will convene in Yokohama ...
President Ramaphosa receives briefing from President Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United States o ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government, 17 August 2025
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC Organ ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Antananarivo in the Republic of Madagascar to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, which takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Africa Water Investment Summit and launch of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative on Water Investments, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 13 August 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Champions, Development Partners, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to Cape Town for the official opening of the Africa W ...
President Ramaphosa to attend AU-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, attend the African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025. The Summit takes place from 13 to 15 August 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Zelenskyy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 8 August 2025, received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in fi ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences and solidarity to Government and people of Republic of Ghana
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, conveyed a message of condolences to HE John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, following a helicopter crash which claimed the lives of eight people, i ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 7 August 2025, held a telephone discussion with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. The discussion followed President Putin's request to brief President Ramaphosa on the peace process with U ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion during the morning of 6 August 2025, with US President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters. The two leaders undertook to continue with further engagements recognizing the various trade negotiations ...
South Africa continues to engage the US Government on the reciprocal tariffs
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes with concern the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on South African products. The reciprocal tariffs have been imposed by the US on a significant number of its trade partners and South Africa has not b ...
President Ramaphosa offers condolences on the passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari. President Ramapho ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Environment, COP30 and Global Health, XVII BRICS Leaders’ Summit, BRICS Partners and Outreach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 7 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of global and regional institutions, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This moment in hi ...
President Ramaphosa responds to US tariffs announcement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have received ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, XVII BICS Leaders’ Summit, BRICS Partners and Outreach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions, Your Excellency, Ms Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, Honourable ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Peace, Security and Global Governance, XVII BRICS Leaders’ Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the XVII BRICS Summit, in Rio ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa-Austria Business Forum, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry leader ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing on the occasion of the Stave Visit by President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks with President Van Der Bellen on the occasion of the State Visit by Austria, Union Building, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Alexander van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of delegations, Senior officials, On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa, it is my pleasure to welcome you on ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Canada
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, concluded his Working Visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The Group of Seven consi ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Canada for the G7 Leaders’ Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 15 June 2025, arrived in Canada to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, scheduled to take place on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on 17 June 2025. The Group o ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of the Republic of Zambia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency, Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, of the Republic of Zambia. Aged 68, President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria hospital ...
Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Isithwalandwe Getrude Shope, 31 May 2025
Programme Director, The family of Mama Getrude Shope, children and grandchildren, President of the ANC Women’s League, Cde Sisisi Tolashe, Members of the ANC National Executive Committee, Members of the ANC Women’s League NEC, Leadership of the Allia ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Ma Gertrude Shope, who has passed away at the age of 99. Ma Shope, as she was affectionately known, ...
President Ramaphosa concludes United States of America Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to the United States of America at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The visit was aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United St ...
President Ramaphosa White House Programme
President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with President Trump this morning at 11h30 EDT (17h30 SAST) at the White House, in Washington DC. ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS: 11:30 AM (17:30 SAST) President Trump receives President Ramaphosa 11:35 AM (17:35 S ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the United States of America for his Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, Monday 19 May 2025, arrived in Washington DC for his Working Visit. The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States (US). In this regard, t ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the United States of America
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, President Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC to discuss bilate ...
President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Monday 12 May 2025, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which was held under the theme, Can a New Deal Between State and Private S ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, undertake a Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The visit is centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, scheduled t ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. President Ramaphosa said: “The election of Pope Leo XIV is a profound moment for the Catholic Ch ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Official Visit by the President of Ukraine, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 24 April 2025
Your Excellency, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, Ambassadors, Honourable Ministers, Senior officials, Members of the media, It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Off ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on an Official Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, host the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on an Official Visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Official Visit to South Africa by Presi ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the end of Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission, 23 April 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Matekane, Ministers, High Commissioners, Colleagues, We have come the end of the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission. The spirit of friendship, cooperation and solidarity that underpins our very close relat ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Second Session of the Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission, 23 April 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Matekane, Honourable Ministers, Our respective High Commissioners, Senior Government officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellency, Thank you for your warm words of welcome. It is an ho ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to co-chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, with His E ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 2 ...
Official Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi Jonas DIRCO categorically denies the claims made by Semafor regarding an interview with ...
Statement by Mcebisi Jonas: Special Envoy to the United States of America
I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for entrusting me with this important but challenging role. I will do my best to promote a healthy working relationship between South Africa and the United States. I am fully cognisant of the difficulties ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and the Government of the Republic of South Africa. In this capacity, Mr Jonas is entrust ...
Media accreditation application for the incoming Working Visit by Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, receive the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on a Working Visit to South Africa, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria. Media interested in covering the Ukraine ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 March 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official dip ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Joint Press Conference: South Africa-European Union Summit, 13 March 2025
Your Excellencies, Distinguished members of the European Union and South African delegations, It has been an honour to jointly preside over this Eighth South Africa-European Union Summit. Your presence here today reflects our shared commitment to e ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Eighth European Union Summit, 13 March 2025
Your Excellency, President Costa, Your Excellency, President von der Leyen, Your Excellencies Ambassadors of the European Union and South Africa, Members of the European Union and South African delegations, Good afternoon, It is a great pleasure ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth South Africa-EU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President of the European Council, Mr António Luís Santos da Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth SA-EU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President of the European Council, Mr António Luís Santos da Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula ...
President Ramaphosa receives President Chapo of Mozambique
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, received His Excellency President Daniel Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique for a meeting at his official residence, Genadendal, in Cape Town. President Chapo was recently inaugurated Presi ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Republic of Namibia for State Funeral of former President Nujoma
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday 1 March 2025, arrived in Windhoek, Namibia where he will join the Nujoma family, the people and Government of Namibia and other Heads of State and Government, to bid farewell to the late former Presiden ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26 February 2025
Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr Lesetja Kganyago, President of the Swiss Confederation, Her Excellency Karin Keller-Sutter, Distinguished Ministers of Finance and ...
President Ramaphosa to address G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, open the First Meeting of Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South Africa’s Presidency. This engagement will take place at the Cape Town International Conv ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Nasrec, Johannesburg, 20 February 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, Distinguished Ministers of Foreign Affairs of G20 Member States and Invited Guest Countries, Representatives of International Organisations and Region ...
President Ramaphosa to officiate First Meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers under South African Presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 20 February 2025, officially open and address the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg. The Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mi ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening concluded his visit to the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to participate at the 38th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the Assembly of the African Union. The Assembly took place under ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia leading the South African delegation to the African Union Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead the South African delegation to the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Heads of State and Government. This gathering of continental leadership will take place this we ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President Sam Nujoma of the Republic of Namibia
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia on the passing of Founding President His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, aged 95. ...
Government of South Africa notes the USA Executive Order
The Government of South Africa has taken note of the latest executive order issued by President Trump. It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful his ...
President Ramaphosa to participate at the Joint SADC-EAC Heads of State and Government Summit on the DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 8 February 2025, arrived for a Working Visit to Dar Es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania on Saturday, 8 February 2025, to participate at the Joint Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)-East Africa ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 6 February 2025
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President, Former President Thabo Mbek ...
President Ramaphosa looks forward to engaging with President Trump over issues of bilateral interest and concern
South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African Government has not confiscated any land. The recently adopted Expropriation Act is not a confiscation instrument, but a constit ...
President Ramaphosa attends SADC Extraordinary Summit in Zimbabwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 31 January 2025, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to participate in the Southern African Development Committee (SADC) Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the security ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the recent developments in the eastern DRC and deaths of South African soldiers, 29 January 2025
Fellow South Africans, Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the resul ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa Night at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2025
Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Chairperson of Exxaro, Mr Geoffrey Qhena, Chairperson of Brand South Africa, Ms Ipeleng Selele, Esteemed guests, Friends, Good evening. It is an immense honour to welcome you to South Africa Night, a celebr ...
Special Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the World Economic Forum on South Africa’s G20 priorities, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 21 January 2025
Chairperson of the World Economic Forum, Prof. Klaus Schwab, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, We would like to thank the World Economic Forum and especially Professor Klaus Schwab for giving South Africa this opportunity to outline our obj ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Davos for the World Economic Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 21 January 2025, arrived in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland where he will lead the South African delegation during the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF). The annual meeting is taking place from 20 to 24 January 202 ...
President Ramaphosa leads delegation to the World Economic Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting that will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting, convened under the theme, Collaboration ...
President Ramaphosa attends the Presidential Inauguration in Mozambique
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of the President-Elect of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections, which w ...
Media Briefing by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Angola State Visit by HE Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Good morning. Your Excellency President Lourenço, It has been a pleasure to receive you on your first State Visit to S ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, 12 December 2024
Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellency, it is my pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to South Africa. We thank yo ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa-Angola Business Forum at the CSIR International Convention Centre, 12 December 2024
Programme Directors, Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Republic of Angola, Mr Rui de Oliveira, Minist ...
Remarks by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, to the media, in Pretoria, South Africa, 11 December 2024
Honourable Minister and ladies and gentlemen of the media, It is wonderful to be back in South Africa. I thank President Ramaphosa and Minister Lamola for receiving me today. As we speak, we are witnessing the reshaping of the Middle East, with t ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit to Algeria, 6 December 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just concluded a successful Seventh Session of the Bi-National Commission b ...