Presidency

Parliament reaffirms its respect for the judgment of the Constitutional Court and will act in full compliance with the order and directions of the court.

— Statement by Thoko Didiza, National Assembly Speaker, following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter

As the presidency, we've noted with concern the reports that have since surfaced following this visit identifying an individual who is a person of interest to our law enforcement who was also present during the visit. President Ramaphosa had no prior knowledge of who will be present during the visit nor is he familiar with the said individual.

— Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson, during a press briefing in Parliament

The GNU government wants to sell Eskom. They want to put Eskom in the market, and they think we don't know that. They are collaborating with the IMF. That will never happen as long as we are alive in South Africa,

— Solly Mapaila, Secretary General of the SACP, delivering remarks at the Chris Hani provincial commemoration in Bushbuckridge on Sunday.

I therefore respectfully want to make it clear that I will not resign.

— Cyril Ramaphosa, in a national address following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter

"If the current disruptions continue at this rate, the market will lose around 100 million barrels for every week the Strait of Hormuz remains closed," Nasser said.— Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Aramco, in an earnings call on Monday

For as long as South Africa refuses to stand up and condemn dictators and human rights abusers on our continent, our country will forever be the only place of asylum for the refugees the ANC continues to create.

— Ryan Smith, International Relations spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), commenting on Ramaphosa's unofficial visit to Zimbabwe.

The president will further encourage our law enforcement agencies to continue with pursuing the matters that are under investigation involving these individuals, and to do so with no fear or any form of hesitation.

— Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson, at a press conference in Cape Town

The Extraordinary Committee was correct when it said that the world is facing an inequality emergency. The International Panel on Inequality represents a concrete opportunity to confront this emergency.

— Ramaphosa, speaking at the Wits School of Governance on 24 April 2026, about the global inequality emergency and the establishment of the International Panel on Inequality.

There is nothing in the ANC called the Motsepe campaign. We don't have something called the Motsepe campaign nor do we have personality contests. We have a process in the ANC that is internal that helps the members of the ANC decide on who must lead. The ANC is preoccupied with who is going to be candidates for local government elections.

— Nomvula Mokonyane, ANC's first Secretary-General, speaking on the sidelines of the introduction of the new KwaZulu-Natal provincial and regional task teams.

I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong, but the time must still take its course.

— Masemola told journalists after his Pretoria Magistrate’s Court appearance that he is not guilty and that the time must take its course.

an 'unbreakable bond' and 'indispensable alliance' between the two countries.

— Charles, at Tuesday's state dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump.

In the report of the Zondo Commission and through the proceedings of the Madlanga Commission, procurement has been identified as the source of corruption, abuse of office and instability within the police service.

— President Cyril Ramaphosa, announcing Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting police commissioner and outlining procurement reforms for SAPS.

Loan disbursements will start flowing as soon as possible, providing vital support for Ukraine’s most pressing budgetary needs.

— Makis Keravnos, Cypriot Finance Minister, said after the EU Council approved the final element needed to allow for the disbursement of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine.