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‘Start by resigning. The country will be great again’ — Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla tells Ramaphosa
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US trip: Ramaphosa to reaffirm SA’s non-aligned stance on Russia-Ukraine war: President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to reaffirm South Africa's non-aligned ...
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South Africa still has a way to go in fulfilling Steve Biko's vision, says Ramaphosa
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‘Our laws are not racist,’ Ramaphosa says B-BBEE going nowhere amid Musk backlash
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-04-15-our-laws-are-not-racist-ramaphosa-says-b-bbee-going-nowhere-amid-musk-backlash/
Ramaphosa responds to Elon Musk’s issue with South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the world's richest man, Elon Musk, that Starlink can come to South ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/857320/ramaphosa-responds-to-elon-musks-issue-with-south-africa/

Ramaphosa has an ambassador to the US, but mum’s the word: SA has finally selected an ambassador to the US, but is working on the formalities.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-13-ramaphosa-has-an-ambassador-to-the-us-but-mums-the-word/
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Key FactsSouth Africa Selects US Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Silence
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- President Ramaphosa has chosen a candidate for South Africa’s ambassador to the United States but is withholding the name until all appointment formalities are complete.
- The ambassadorial post has been empty since March 2025 following the expulsion of the previous envoy over contentious remarks.
- The new ambassador is expected to address ongoing domestic, foreign policy, and trade disputes between South Africa and the US.
- South Africa condemns US hegemonic actions and is fostering cooperation among middle powers to uphold international law and human rights.
Essentially, it lays the basis for the US to act without regard for the UN and the norms of internationalism.— Zane Dangor, director-general of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), remarks to the Cape Town Press Club
South Africa Hands Back Stolen Zimbabwe Artifacts, Human Remains: South Africa has announced plans to return Zimbabwe's last remaining soapstone bird ...
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South Africa: EFF Leader Malema Awaits Sentencing in Firearm Case - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2026
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OpinionWhen power shifts, privilege protests: From Elon Musk's 'Starlink' to Coetzee's 'Disgrace' in South Africa
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Ramaphosa responds to plan to open the floodgates for American companies to enter South Africa
businesstech.co.za/news/government/856535/ramaphosa-responds-to-united-states-plan-to-open-the-floodgates-for-american-companies-to-enter-south-africa/

Ramaphosa welcomes ceasefire agreement between US and Iran: Ramaphosa made the remarks at the presidential guest house in Pretoria on Wednesday ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/08/ramaphosa-welcomes-ceasefire-agreement-between-us-and-iran

South Africa accepts US envoy's credentials amid moves to thaw ties: Brent Bozell, a right-wing media critic and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump ...
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Two new laws for South Africa waiting for Ramaphosa’s signature: Two new laws for South Africa are waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa's signature ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/856074/two-new-laws-for-south-africa-waiting-for-ramaphosas-signature/

Key FactsSouth Africa’s New Water and Immigration Laws Pending
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businesstech.co.za
- President Ramaphosa is set to sign two bills concerning water infrastructure and immigration reforms.
- A new state-owned agency will oversee water resources to address the ongoing national water crisis.
- The immigration amendments require courts to review illegal detainees within 48 hours to ensure judicial oversight.
- These laws aim to enhance investment, streamline governance, and protect individual rights in migration processes.
This amendment provides critical judicial oversight and provides clear guidance to immigration officers and the courts when exercising detention powers. With this Bill, a balance is struck between the government’s need to manage immigration effectively and the need to protect the rights of persons.— Parliament, commenting on the Immigration Bill
South Africa: Ramaphosa Defends Delay in Justice for TRC Victims - South African News Briefs - April 8, 2026
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Ramaphosa secures Putin’s support for the return of 17 South Africans caught in Russia-Ukraine war
mg.co.za/politics/2026-02-11-ramaphosa-secures-putins-support-for-the-return-of-17-south-africans-caught-in-russia-ukraine-war/

Key FactsPutin Commits to Repatriate 17 South Africans Abroad
Feb 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- Russian President Putin promised assistance for the return of 17 South Africans caught in the Ukraine war.
- The men were reportedly deceived by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla into traveling to Russia and subsequently recruited into combat.
- Family members describe sporadic contact and serious injuries among the men, including paralysis in one case.
- South African authorities are investigating the recruitment process for possible violations of foreign military involvement laws.
In this regard, teams from both sides will continue their engagements towards the finalisation of this process.— This was stated in a release by President Cyril Ramaphosa following his phone call with President Vladimir Putin regarding the support for the return of the 17 South Africans.
South Africa says Ukraine peace talks should have no preconditions: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said during a visit by Volodymyr Zelenskiy on ...
reuters.com/world/south-africa-says-ukraine-peace-talks-should-have-no-preconditions-2025-04-24/

African peace mission in Ukraine war to start mid-June: The delegation announced by Ramaphosa last month comprises the presidents of the Republic of Congo, Egypt ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/african-peace-mission-in-ukraine-war-to-start-mid-june-4260806

Ramaphosa's Ukraine Peace Mission Is Pure Deflection: South Africa’s president is desperate to distract attention from economic and political troubles at home as ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-05-18/south-africa-s-ramaphosa-is-no-peacemaker-for-ukraine

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