South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Ramaphosa Receives Interim Report in Criminal Justice Probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system, a probe that has revealed disturbing allegations against senior law enforcement officials. The Commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was established in July 2025 following a… Continue reading President Ramaphosa Receives Interim Report in Criminal Justice Probe

ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has told delegates at the party’s 5th NGC that the organisation must “go back to basics” to regain public confidence and reconnect with communities. Photo: ANC

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has told delegates at the party’s 5th National General Council (NGC) that the organisation must “go back to basics” to regain public confidence and reconnect with communities. Delivering his Political Overview at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on Monday, Ramaphosa said the ANC’s relevance depends on rebuilding… Continue reading ANC Must Reconnect With Communities, Says Ramaphosa

Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to prioritise diversification of energy sources, expand power generation and transmission infrastructure, and modernise development corridors. Photo: GCIS

When Mozambican and South African officials gathered in Maputo this week to sign a new Tourism Action Plan, the agreement appeared, at first glance, to be a sector-specific initiative timed to coincide with the launch of Mozambique’s 2025/2026 High Tourism Season. But beneath the formalities and speeches lies a broader and more ambitious vision: a… Continue reading Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration

Ramaphosa Mourns Former SARS Chief Oupa Magashula

Oupa Magashula served as SARS Commissioner from July 2009 to July 2013. Photo: X

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the death of former South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Oupa Magashula, who passed away at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness and hospitalisation. The Presidency confirmed that Magashula died earlier this week after spending an extended period in hospital. Magashula served as SARS Commissioner… Continue reading Ramaphosa Mourns Former SARS Chief Oupa Magashula

Mozambique Inaugurates Landmark Gas Processing Facility as President Chapo Declares “We Are Turning Gas into Development”

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (right) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) inaugurated the Integrated Domestic Gas Processing Facility on the margins of the 4th South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission at Inhambane, Mozambique on Wednesday. Photo: GCIS

Inhassoro, Mozambique — President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s first Integrated Gas Processing Facility (IPF), calling it a defining milestone in Mozambique’s march towards economic sovereignty and industrial transformation. The ceremony, held in Inhassoro, Inhambane Province, was attended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose presence Chapo described as “a reaffirmation of a… Continue reading Mozambique Inaugurates Landmark Gas Processing Facility as President Chapo Declares “We Are Turning Gas into Development”

Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation

President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation at the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo. Photo: GCIS

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique have concluded the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. The session brought together ministers, senior officials, and technical experts to assess progress since the 3rd Commission meeting in Pretoria in 2022 and… Continue reading Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation

EFF Turns Up Heat on Apex Court Over Phala Phala Delay

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said that the delay has raised questions about consistency in the administration of justice. Photo: EFF

Pressure is rising on the Constitutional Court as political parties and civil society intensify calls for the release of the long-awaited judgment on the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. On Friday, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) added force to the national debate by leading a large march to the Constitutional Court, demanding that… Continue reading EFF Turns Up Heat on Apex Court Over Phala Phala Delay

Indonesia and South Africa Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel

The agreement, reached at the highest level, is intended to expand humanitarian ties between the two countries. Photo: GCIS

Indonesia and the Republic of South Africa agreed on the mutual abolition of visas. The new entry procedure was announced by Vice President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka at a business forum in Johannesburg, ANTARA reported. The agreement was the outcome of the October talks between the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and his South… Continue reading Indonesia and South Africa Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel

Ramaphosa Backs Scaling Up Renewables Across Africa

CLEAN ENERGY: President Cyril Ramaphosa called for sustained global support to expand clean energy access across the continent, stating that African countries held some of the richest renewable energy resources in the world. Photo: GCIS

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the Global Citizen Scaling Up Renewables in Africa gathering in Johannesburg on Friday to call for sustained global support to expand clean energy access across the continent. The event took place on the eve of the G20 Leaders Summit and marked the close of a year-long effort focused on accelerating renewable… Continue reading Ramaphosa Backs Scaling Up Renewables Across Africa

South Africa Receives EU Support for G20

European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Cyril Ramaphosa held a meeting on Thursday ahead of the G20 summit. Photo: European Council

European Council President António Costa has praised South Africa for what he described as strong leadership and remarkable progress in advancing commitments made during the Cape Town summit eight months ago. Costa spoke in Johannesburg on Thursday during a press briefing held after a meeting between European Union leaders President Ursula von der Leyen and… Continue reading South Africa Receives EU Support for G20