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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country’s police force to counter ‘gang wars’.
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Ramaphosa on Rubio: Africa must avoid a new colonialism

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that Africa should unite and stand its ground to prevent being exploited for its ‘rock, soil and dust’ after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised imperialism.

Escalation: President Ramaphosa takes control of Iran's participation probe in Will of Peace naval exercise

President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken control of the probe into Iran’s participation in Exercise Will of Peace 2026, shifting the investigation from the Defence Department to the Presidency and appointing an independent panel to report directly to him.
South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening of National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Good Hope Chamber, Parliament. Chairperson of the National House of

South Africa’s digital ID with digital driving licence support launching in 2026 — Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa is the second senior government official to say the digital ID will launch in 2026, even though its underlying policy must still be published for public comment.

South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang violence.