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Put people first: Ramaphosa urges new local leaders to get straight to work: President urges councillors to prove themselves worthy of public trust
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Key FactsRamaphosa urges newly elected councillors to get to work
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The 2026 election saw fewer single-party majorities and more municipalities requiring multiparty coalitions.
- Ramaphosa urged parties to cooperate in good faith on electing office-bearers so councils can be formed and begin their work.
- According to Ramaphosa, elected councillors should prioritize residents’ needs and service delivery and prove worthy of public trust.
- The IEC announced the final results on Sunday; more than 15 million South Africans had voted the previous week.
Through this election, the South African people are demanding those entrusted with public service fulfil their responsibilities. Those who have been elected to councils now need to prove themselves worthy of the trust placed in them.— President Cyril Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter following the 2026 local government elections.

South Africa's ANC Hit by Worst-Ever Performance in Local Elections: The African National Congress, the party of late Nobel Prize winner Nelson Mandela ...
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South Africa says US midterm results usher in new era: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results from midterm elections in the ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa expects new era in world relations after US midterms
Nov 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Ramaphosa spoke after voting in South Africa’s municipal elections, which were taking place on Wednesday.
- Ramaphosa called the suspension of South Africa from the U.S. AGOA trade initiative, announced Monday and starting in January, negative and favored negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
- This week, the Trump administration moved to end South Africa’s duty-free access to the U.S. market.
- Ramaphosa said trade relations with the United States continued while South Africa worked to secure new export markets and diversify.
“Whilst we are sad that we've been removed from AGOA, our trade relations with the United States continue.”— South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking about the country's removal from the U.S. AGOA trade initiative and its continuing trade relations with the United States.

WATCH: Agoa exclusion is a negative: Ramaphosa signals new US trade deal push: United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III said South ...
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Ramaphosa and Lamola blamed as Trump moves to cut SA from AGOA: Solidarity and Lex Libertas have blamed President Cyril Ramaphosa and International Relations ...
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Donald Trump sends a message to Ramaphosa, and new tax on all South African households planned
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Ramaphosa admits service delivery crisis is driving the vote [VIDEOS]: ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged growing voter frustration over failing ...
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Ramaphosa pays tribute to PSL, hails Soweto Derby as a national heritage: The visit provided an opportunity for the President to engage with football leadership ...
ewn.co.za/2026/11/02/ramaphosa-pays-tribute-to-psl-hails-soweto-derby-as-a-national-heritage
A circulating graphic quotes South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, as saying “no ANC comrade will be sentenced for corruption while I am president” ... Show more

Fake graphic: South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa didn’t say he’ll protect members of his party from corruption charges
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Ramaphosa announces 90-day plan to fix streetlights, cut alcohol and increase policing as violence rocks South Africa
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‘We will not be bullied’ — resolute Ramaphosa stands up to US: Anyone wondering if President Cyril Ramaphosa would attempt to placate the Trump administration ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-06-we-will-not-be-bullied-resolute-ramaphosa-stands-up-to-us/
'King Misuzulu remains identified heir to throne', says Presidency as Ramaphosa appeals court ruling
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-12-13-king-misuzulu-remains-identified-heir-to-throne-says-presidency-as-ramaphosa-appeals-court-ruling/
Key FactsCourt Rules Against King Misuzulu's Coronation
Dec 12, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- King Misuzulu kaZwelithini visits KwaKhangela Royal Palace for Umkhosi Wesivivane.
- Pretoria high court declares President Ramaphosa's recognition of King Misuzulu's coronation unlawful.
- Royal family takes case to court to determine rightful heir.
- Court to investigate allegations of improper identification process for Misuzulu.

South Africa's rugby team begin World Cup victory tour: South Africans remain in celebration mode as their rugby team embarks on a four-day tour.
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POLL | Was Ramaphosa campaigning or offering justified reflection?: It was anticipated that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Monday would ...
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Nigeria seeks to deepen economic ties with SA ahead of UN General Assembly: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu held talks with South African President Cyril ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-19-nigeria-seeks-to-deepen-economic-ties-with-south-africa/
Project to reconcile South Africa is still alive, says Ramaphosa: With many communities around the world beset by conflict, South Africa is fortunate that the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-09-18-project-to-reconcile-south-africa-is-still-alive-says-ramaphosa/
ANC remains committed to reform and development, says Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC has a good story to tell, arguing the ruling party has ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-09-02-anc-remains-committed-to-reform-and-development-says-ramaphosa/
Key FactsANC's Commitment to Reform and Development, According to Ramaphosa
Sep 2, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights ANC's positive achievements.
- Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to fighting corruption and addressing state capture.
- He emphasizes the importance of following proper processes.
- Ramaphosa comments on the tragic fire incident in Johannesburg and calls for government action.

Working to prevent state capture now and into the future: The State Capture Commission made 205 recommendations on the criminal investigation and possible ...
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