Southern and East African leaders gave military commanders five days to give technical direction on an immediate ceasefire
The president was applauded for his stance on Trump’s backlash against South Africa, saying racial redress, equality and diversity would not be abandoned
The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA 6 FEBRUARY 2025 CAPE TOWN CITY HALL Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza,Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane,Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile,Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President,Former President Thabo Mbeki,Former President Kgalema Motlanthe,Former Deputy President David Mabuza,Former Speaker of […]
In the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation’s potential
The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to hold discussions with the US’s Donald Trump to move beyond ‘current disturbances’ in South Africa’s relationship with Washington
The presidency downplayed the effect of Trump’s freeze on all donor funding to South Africa