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Cyril Ramaphosa

Also known as: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Ramaphosa · Ramaphoza

President of South Africa who has announced crackdowns on illegal migration and xenophobic violence, while facing impeachment over a farmgate theft scandal.

2026-04-282026-06-19
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … These incidents have prompted Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa to call for regional calm. …

    South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals

  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … He said that despite the condemnation of the attacks by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during the country’s 2026 Freedom Day celebrations last month, the violence had persisted, leading to more deaths. …

    Attacks on African migrants in South Africa Move beyond condemnation to action – Minority Leader demands accountability from S.A govt

  4. Joy Online

    … Although he acknowledged comments by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemning xenophobia and calling for the rule of law, he argued that stronger action was needed. …

    Afenyo-Markin urges ECOWAS action over killings, xenophobia and border barriers

  5. Daily Guide

    … The South African government, under Cyril Ramaphosa, has issued perfunctory appeals and done little else. …

    Xenophobia And The African Condition: A Call For Sobriety

  6. Joy Online

    … South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks but also cautioned foreigners to respect local laws. …

    Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

  7. Joy Online

    … South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks but also cautioned foreigners to respect local laws. …

    Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

  8. The Chronicle

    … South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks but also cautioned foreigners to respect local laws. …

    Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

  9. Joy Online

    … South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks but also cautioned foreigners to respect local laws. …

    Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

  10. Joy Online

    … The South African government, under Cyril Ramaphosa, has issued perfunctory appeals and done little else. …

    Xenophobia and the African Condition: A Call for Sobriety
  11. April 2026

  12. Joy Online

    … The Centre has therefore called on South African authorities to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators, while urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a clear and unequivocal policy statement condemning xenophobia. …

    Xenophobia: Centre for Global Affairs and Responsible Governance urges AU intervention in South Africa
World & Region

South Africa's Ramaphosa opposes blaming migrants for economic troubles

The News

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against scapegoating migrants for the country's economic problems, saying South Africans must address their own challenges despite justifiable frustrations over unemployment, crime, and public services. The warning comes as anti-immigrant groups have launched protests and attacks on foreign nationals, citing high joblessness and other social issues.

17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa opposes blaming migrants for economic troubles

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against scapegoating migrants for the country's economic problems, saying South Africans must address their own challenges despite justifiable frustrations over unemployment, crime, and public services. The warning comes as anti-immigrant groups have launched protests and attacks on foreign nationals, citing high joblessness and other social issues.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. South Africa migrants face deadline and escalating xenophobic violence

    As anti-migrant protests set a 30 June deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, hundreds of foreign nationals—mainly Malawians—have fled their homes following violent intimidation by groups carrying weapons. Migrants report door-to-door attacks and are gathering in makeshift settlements seeking refuge.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91

    Abdullah Ibrahim, the pianist and composer who helped define South African jazz over a career spanning eight decades, has died at 91 in Germany after a short illness. His 1974 composition Mannenberg became linked to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. African fans backed Mexico against South Africa at World Cup

    African social media users supported Mexico over South Africa in the tournament's opening match, with light-hearted memes that reflected anger over reports of xenophobic violence in South Africa. South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, and the match drew mocking posts from across the continent, though some South Africans defended their team's spirit.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nigeria evacuates 268 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia

    Nigeria has repatriated 268 of approximately 1,000 registered citizens from South Africa following rising anti-migrant sentiment, with Ghana, Zimbabwe and Malawi having also conducted evacuations ahead of a 30 June deadline set by some campaigners for undocumented migrants to leave. The evacuations follow xenophobic attacks and protests in South Africa, where unemployment exceeds 30%.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority urges caution on Ghana-South Africa tensions

    The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. South Africa launches manhunt after mass shooting kills twelve

    Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg on Tuesday night. At least 10 heavily armed suspects entered the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, opened fire on residents, and fled in a white vehicle; nine others were injured. Police are investigating the motive, though community members suspect it may be linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners in the area.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia violence

    A group of 150 Malawians are being repatriated from South Africa by road, following xenophobic violence in the Western Cape Province that included door-to-door intimidation and deaths of foreign nationals. Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe have also organised repatriations in response to escalating anti-migrant tensions, while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to crack down on illegal migration and warned against xenophobic actions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. South Africa's Ramaphosa pledges crackdown on xenophobic violence groups

    President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence amid anti-immigrant protests that have turned violent in some cases. Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambique are repatriating some citizens caught in the protests, with Mozambique reporting five of its citizens killed.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. South Africa president announces crackdown on illegal migration

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat illegal migration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, establishing dedicated courts for deportations, and creating a biometric register for all residents. The announcement comes as anti-foreigner tensions escalate and several African nations organize evacuation of their nationals from South Africa.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ramaphosa warns against vigilante action targeting foreign nationals

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned vigilante actions against foreign nationals, stating that only the state is authorized to enforce immigration laws and that individuals or groups cannot confront people in public spaces demanding proof of identity.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment over farmgate scandal

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible removal from office as MPs establish a committee to recommend whether he should be impeached over a 2020 robbery at his private farm where $580,000 in cash was allegedly stolen from a sofa. The scandal, which surfaced publicly in 2022 through former spy chief Arthur Fraser's allegations that Ramaphosa hid the theft from police and tax authorities, has escalated after the country's highest court ruled that MPs had unconstitutionally blocked earlier impeachment moves.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. South African xenophobic violence forces African migrants into hiding

    African immigrants from Mozambique and Malawi are fleeing anti-immigrant mobs in South Africa's Western Cape province, seeking shelter in town halls and mountains after door-to-door expulsion campaigns. Mozambique reported five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, part of a broader wave of anti-immigrant violence driven by the false narrative that immigrants cause economic problems.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. African migrants flee South Africa amid renewed xenophobic violence

    Mozambican and Malawian immigrants in South Africa's Western Cape have been forced to flee their homes and shelter in town halls following door-to-door expulsions and anti-immigrant violence. Mozambique reported five of its citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend, as xenophobic incidents recur across the country amid blame directed at immigrants for economic problems.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

  1. South African police corruption inquiry enters second phase

    An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa, led by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has completed its second phase with an interim report submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. The 64-day hearing phase included testimony from 32 witnesses and revealed allegations including infiltration of police and government by organised crime groups and details of an alleged drug cartel.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Titus Glover criticises South Africa's response to xenophobic attacks

    Former Deputy Minister Titus Glover has criticised the South African government's handling of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, saying authorities failed to take proactive steps to protect migrants including Ghanaians. He raised concerns that evacuation efforts may miss Ghanaians living outside major cities due to transport and accessibility challenges.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Ghana envoy urges South Africans to stop attacking President Mahama

    Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has condemned offensive attacks by some South Africans against President John Mahama and the Foreign Affairs Minister, urging restraint amid xenophobic tensions. Quarshie warned that while South Africans have the right to express opinions, persistent provocation could trigger retaliatory responses.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. President approves evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa

    President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks on black immigrants, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The move follows a 21-day quit-notice issued to undocumented immigrants in a KwaZulu-Natal town, which Ghana's High Commissioner has vowed to challenge in court.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

    South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once rejected, saying unlimited repeat applications could create administrative chaos and prevent deportations. The ruling ended a case brought by two Burundians who had reapplied after their 2014 rejections, arguing changed circumstances warranted reconsideration.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. South Africa targets expanded tourism markets as arrivals climb

    South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors last year, with three-quarters from the SADC region. President Ramaphosa said the government is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets through improved regional travel, expanded air connectivity, and visa reforms, including a proposed SADC UNIVISA system.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Senator Oshiomhole calls for MTN nationalisation over xenophobic attacks

    Senator Adams Oshiomhole defended his call to nationalise MTN and other South African companies operating in Nigeria, arguing that Nigerian lives must take precedence over foreign investment amid xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He suggested Nigeria restructure ownership of affected firms to ensure local control and retain profits domestically rather than allowing South African shareholders to profit.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. South African president rejects impeachment call, vows legal challenge

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign and will legally challenge a report paving the way for parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against him over theft from his private farm. The Constitutional Court ruled last week that parliament acted unconstitutionally in 2022 when it voted against establishing an impeachment inquiry into the Phala Phala scandal, in which thousands of dollars were stolen from furniture at his game farm.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected calls to resign following a scandal in which thieves stole foreign currency hidden in a sofa on his ranch. A Constitutional Court ruling has revived impeachment proceedings against him, but Ramaphosa said the judgment does not compel him to resign and pledged to defend himself against misconduct allegations.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ramaphosa condemns xenophobia, reassures African Travel Indaba attendees

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned violent incidents targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, calling them acts of "opportunists" exploiting grievances under false community activism claims. He sought to reassure African travellers and tourism stakeholders ahead of Africa's Travel Indaba official opening in Durban.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. South Africa's Ramaphosa to address nation over impeachment scandal

    President Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africans after a court revived impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving foreign cash stolen from his ranch. The Constitutional Court ruled that a previous ANC parliamentary vote blocking impeachment was invalid, and analysts expect Ramaphosa to defend himself.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana's Ablakwa calls on Ramaphosa to end South African xenophobic violence

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership to address xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, saying Ghana counts on him to restore calm and uphold African solidarity. Ablakwa praised Ramaphosa's open letter condemning the violence and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to its bilateral relations with South Africa.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. South African President warns xenophobic violence will not be tolerated

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned in an open letter that violent attacks targeting foreign nationals will not be tolerated, describing them as the actions of opportunists exploiting poor communities' frustrations. While condemning the violence, he acknowledged concerns over illegal immigration and its strain on services and workers' rights.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Opinion: Ghana's role in South Africa's liberation history amid xenophobic attacks

    An opinion piece by Amos Safo examines recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and Nigerians in South Africa, including an incident involving a Ghanaian whose resident documents were questioned by a mob. The author criticises a South African blogger's personal attacks on Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for condemning the violence as a betrayal of African solidarity.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 8 May

  1. South African court rules parliament violated constitution over impeachment

    South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament unconstitutionally blocked impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by opposition parties. The ruling could prompt fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa had denied wrongdoing after a 2022 panel suggested he may have a case to answer regarding over $500,000 in cash stolen from his home.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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