Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
Notable Quotes
"vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks"View Story →
"South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence."View Story →
"We will act against forces who are exploiting the concerns of our people about illegal immigration to further their own political, personal and criminal agendas."View Story →
"We will and must not allow groups to use the legitimate concerns of South Africans to destabilize our country through inciting lawlessness and violence."View Story →
"Employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers and exploit their vulnerability are breaking the law."View Story →
"We are taking further measures to secure our borders."View Story →
"Illegal immigration is often enabled by corruption."View Story →
"The green ID book is intricately linked to issues of illegal migration, smuggling and other offences."View Story →
"The first part of our response is a concerted crackdown on violations of existing immigration, labour and other laws."View Story →
"addressing illegal immigration concerns is the state's responsibility."View Story →
"there is no space for xenophobia, racism, sexism, Afrophobia or any other forms of intolerance in the country."View Story →
"Yet we must recognise that illegal immigration is not the cause of all our economic challenges."View Story →
"The team represented South Africa with unity, determination, and a sense of pride on the world's biggest stage."View Story →
"His creations honoured the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance."View Story →
"Today our nation mourns the passing of an international icon and global citizen whose profound creations honored the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance."View Story →
"The scapegoating of vulnerable people was not the solution to the country's complex economic challenges."View Story →
"South Africa's health ministry has said that while Pepfar contributed to the country's HIV programme, the provision of life-saving antiretroviral drugs was funded entirely separately."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"The South African government working closely with the Russian government has secured a safe return of the men."View Story →
"Ramaphosa raised their case with Putin earlier this month."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to Putin for responding positively to his request for help during a Feb. 10 phone call between the two leaders."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home."View Story →
"People intending to protest against migrants should do so without intimidation, threats or ultimatums."View Story →
""His life was one of resilience, courage, and steadfast belief in justice.""View Story →
"If the opportunity were to open, we would talk and say: there must be a ceasefire. Dialogue is always the best way of ending conflict and then ending the war."View Story →
"South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever."View Story →
"If the opportunity were to open, we would talk and say there must be a ceasefire."View Story →
"South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever. And if a gap opens or if we are asked, we always live up to our obligations."View Story →
"If the opportunity were to open, we would talk and say, there must be a ceasefire."View Story →
"Dialogue is always the best way of ending conflict and then ending the war. And we want this war to come to an end immediately."View Story →
"South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever."View Story →
"South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever."View Story →
"South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever. And if a gap opens or if we are asked, we always live up to our obligations."View Story →
"Mosiuoa Terror Lekota and I have a long history of political activism. He was a committed South African who loved his country and I will continue to honour him."View Story →
"I have acknowledged public concerns about immigration but have condemned attacks against migrants, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands."View Story →
"noted and respects the court's decision."View Story →
"urged law enforcement and local governments to put an end to criminal gangs running water tankers."View Story →
"2,200 soldiers have been deployed to assist police in law enforcement operations relating to two specific criminal threats: gang-related violence and illegal mining run by criminal syndicates."View Story →
"He will be addressing the matter… in accordance with the law."View Story →
"The invitation to the G7 does not mean that you're being snubbed if you're not invited or you're being ignored."View Story →
"So many countries around the world don't get invited to the G7, and we are not a member."View Story →
Related Stories
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
July 24, 2026South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.
July 12, 2026Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
July 7, 2026South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
June 29, 2026US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution
The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
June 19, 2026Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
June 17, 2026'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
June 17, 2026South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
June 15, 2026South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
June 12, 2026Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
June 11, 2026Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
June 10, 2026Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
June 8, 2026South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks - Reuters
South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks Reuters
June 7, 2026US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
April 10, 2026South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.
April 1, 2026South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.
March 27, 2026South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
March 25, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
March 11, 2026South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' - Reuters
South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' Reuters
March 11, 2026South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
March 4, 2026South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - Reuters
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked Reuters
March 4, 2026South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 - Reuters
South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 Reuters
March 4, 2026Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
February 24, 2026