Cyril Ramaphosa

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

President of South Africa facing impeachment inquiry over the "Farmgate" scandal and xenophobic violence crisis.

2026-04-282026-08-03

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July 2026
1 JulJoy Online
… President Cyril Ramaphosa had earlier welcomed assurances that the marches would remain peaceful while warning that violence “would not be justified under any circumstances.” The unrest has not been limited to Tuesday’s protests. …
One Ghanaian shot dead during mass xenophobic protests in South Africa
1 JulJoy Online
… Some politicians have echoed protesters’ concerns even as they condemn the violence. “South Africans’ … deep concerns about illegal ⁠immigration … are real , and they deserve to be heard,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement on Monday. …
South Africa’s anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence
June 2026
30 JunJoy Online
… The government of President Cyril Ramaphosa has suffered a serious blow to its credibility and has its work cut out to restore it. …
What South Africa’s June 30 deadline reveals about state authority and African integration
30 JunJoy Online
… He noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government has suffered a serious blow to its credibility and has its work cut out to restore it, adding that if South Africa cannot be seen to guarantee the safety and dignity of all those living within its borders, including fellow Afri …
Gabby Otchere-Darko warns South Africa risks becoming ‘continental outlier’ over anti-migrant crackdown
30 JunJoy Online
Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent, as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged demonstrators to refrain from “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”. …
Heavy security in South Africa as anti-migrant protesters take to the streets
29 JunJoy Online
People intending to protest against migrants should do so without “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. …
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
29 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… President Ramaphosa’s recent address committed to dedicated immigration courts, accelerated deportations and intensified workplace inspections. …
Africans are not South Africa’s problem but failed gov’ts are
29 JunJoy Online
… President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday: “Our security forces are ready.” March and March, the main organisation behind the protests, has said that it is not calling for violence. …
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
26 JunJoy Online
… President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday: “Our security forces are ready.” March and March, the main organisation behind the protests, has said that it is not calling for violence. …
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
25 JunJoy Online
… As tensions escalated, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced tougher measures against undocumented immigration, including stricter enforcement of immigration laws and calls for employers to stop hiring undocumented migrants. …
Xenophobia in Africa: A pattern beyond South Africa

Politics

Government announces GH¢5,500 support for South Africa evacuees

The News

Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.

28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Government announces GH¢5,500 support for South Africa evacuees
Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria urges South Africa to prevent xenophobic attacks on migrants
Nigeria called on South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about government complicity. Nigerian officials said at least 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest outbreak of xenophobic violence, and at least 98 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks since 2022.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

South Africa investigates Nigerian's death during police arrest
South African authorities are investigating the death of 42-year-old Nigerian Ibeh Chika Simon, who collapsed while being arrested by Cape Town police; a post-mortem showed multiple bruises and abrasions on his back and chest. Nigeria's consul general condemned the incident and alleged a pattern of unresolved deaths and misconduct against foreign nationals, amid heightened tensions over xenophobic violence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa court halts impeachment inquiry into Ramaphosa farmgate
A South African court has ruled in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary impeachment inquiry over the "Farmgate" scandal, in which burglars stole large sums of cash hidden in a sofa from his private farm in 2022. The halt is pending the court's determination of Ramaphosa's separate legal challenge to the independent panel's findings, which parliament had previously shelved before being ordered by the Constitutional Court in May to revive the impeachment process.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana begins final phase of repatriation from South Africa
Ghana is conducting the final phase of its mass repatriation exercise for Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals voluntarily registered to leave, with about 926 already repatriated in earlier stages and remaining registered individuals beginning to return home on July 25.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Mahama meets South African envoy over xenophobic attacks
President John Dramani Mahama held talks with Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Special Envoy of President Cyril Ramaphosa, regarding recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mahama said Ghana had submitted a petition to the African Union Commission over the attacks and stressed the importance of addressing the issue at the continental level rather than avoiding it.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

South Africa dismisses ICC petition over migrant attacks probe
South Africa has rejected a petition filed by two Ghanaians at the International Criminal Court seeking an investigation into attacks on foreigners, calling it "opportunistic" and arguing its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana has repatriated citizens following anti-migrant violence and claims one of its nationals was killed, though South African authorities deny this.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana urges AU to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa
President Mahama has called on the African Union to formally address recurring xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the issue threatens African unity and continental integration. The AU Commission Chairman has agreed to table the matter for discussion at the next AU Summit, and Ghana has formally requested its inclusion on the agenda.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ramaphosa delegation visits Mahama on South Africa xenophobic attacks
President John Dramani Mahama disclosed that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a delegation to Ghana to discuss recurring xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. Mahama said he used the meeting to explain Ghana's position, emphasizing that openly addressing the issue was essential to finding a lasting solution, and that Ghana's concerns should not be interpreted as hostility but as constructive effort.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls on AU to address South Africa xenophobic attacks
President Mahama has urged the African Union to take a more proactive role in addressing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, citing the significant cost to Ghana of evacuating its citizens and warning that the violence threatens African unity and integration. He said Ghana chartered six flights to evacuate about 1,800 citizens and provided reintegration fees, and noted that South African authorities have not responded adequately.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaians petition ICC to investigate South African xenophobic violence
Two Ghanaians have submitted a petition to the International Criminal Court alleging a pattern of widespread and systematic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, accusing the government of failing to prevent or punish such crimes. South Africa has experienced a surge in anti-immigrant violence in recent months, resulting in deaths, assaults, and the displacement of tens of thousands of migrants.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

South Africa to send envoys to Ghana on migration, economic challenges
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to send government envoys to Ghana to deepen cooperation in addressing social and economic challenges, including migration pressures, unemployment, and service delivery gaps. Ramaphosa said his government aims to build partnerships with other African countries to tackle shared problems that transcend national borders.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa to send envoys to Ghana on migration issues
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to send government envoys to Ghana to deepen cooperation on social and economic challenges, including migration pressures, unemployment, and service delivery gaps. The move follows President John Dramani Mahama's call for African countries to work together on problems that transcend national borders.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

South Africa deports over 53,000 foreigners in five-week campaign
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management" campaign five weeks ago, with most from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The crackdown follows anti-immigration protests demanding tighter border controls and mass deportations, though the UN has warned against using migrants as scapegoats for socioeconomic challenges.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

South African anti-immigration protesters force foreigners from homes
Anti-immigration groups in South Africa seized foreigners from homes in Johannesburg and handed them to police, including a woman and child from Malawi, while another apprehended man claimed to hold a legal Zimbabwean Exemption Permit. The protests, which included door-to-door searches and marches in multiple cities, reflect a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment amid high unemployment.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point, says MP Jinapor
Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor says Ghana's bilateral relations with South Africa have deteriorated to their lowest level due to repeated xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, which have caused deaths and displacement. He called for the South African government to take stronger action to address the violence and protect foreign nationals.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana defers South Africa bilateral meeting over xenophobic tensions
Ghana and South Africa postponed a scheduled bilateral meeting originally planned for early August 2026 due to civil unrest and anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. The engagement, the third session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, was deferred as a practical measure to manage tensions stemming from xenophobia.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Ghana-SA tensions: use diplomacy, not social media—MP
Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee criticized Ghana's and South Africa's Foreign Affairs Ministers for addressing diplomatic tensions through public social media exchanges rather than established diplomatic channels.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana declines Ramaphosa visit over xenophobic violence
Former Presidential aide Dr. Cadman Atta Mills has endorsed Ghana's reported decision to decline a proposed visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, describing it as "an appropriate response" to what he characterizes as weak handling of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians. The snub reflects deteriorating relations between Ghana and South Africa over escalating xenophobic violence, which prompted Ghana to airlift hundreds of its citizens from South Africa.
7 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana, South Africa should resolve tensions via diplomacy, not social media
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Nana Asafo Adjei has urged Ghana and South Africa to resolve their diplomatic differences through established channels rather than public social media exchanges, following tensions over xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting foreign nationals including Ghanaians. He expressed concern over public disagreement between Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on social media, arguing such sensitive matters are best handled through direct diplomatic engagement.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority MP demands clarity on Ramaphosa visit deferral
Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the government to provide more details on its decision to defer a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over xenophobic attacks and saying the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to assess the situation and contribute meaningfully to discussions on Ghana's diplomatic response.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian MP criticizes Ramaphosa's response to South African xenophobia
Deputy Ranking Member Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh criticized South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of recent xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests, saying he should have taken a firmer public stance and provided stronger assurances to foreign nationals including Ghanaians in South Africa.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana-South Africa ties remain cordial despite xenophobic attacks
Ghana's Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has reaffirmed that bilateral relations with South Africa remain cordial despite xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals and Ramaphosa's rejected visit request. Ofosu stated Ghana has taken steps to protect and repatriate its citizens but believes the relationship has not been damaged, while expressing that South Africa could have done more to ensure their safety.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa clarifies no state visit request to Ghana
South Africa's Presidency has dismissed reports of a diplomatic rift with Ghana over President Ramaphosa's visit, clarifying that recent official exchanges concerned only preparations for the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission meeting, not a proposed state visit.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defers Ramaphosa visit until xenophobic tensions ease
Ghana's Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Ghana will be postponed until xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa subside, to prevent the violence from overshadowing bilateral discussions. Ofosu stressed that Ghana-South Africa relations remain cordial and that the deferral is meant to protect Ghanaian citizens, not signal a diplomatic breakdown.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defers Ramaphosa visit amid South African xenophobic attacks
Ghana's government communications minister clarified that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's planned state visit, originally scheduled for early August 2026, was arranged before the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Ghana sent diplomatic communication to defer the visit until tensions ease and the issues are resolved.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana declines Ramaphosa state visit over xenophobic attacks
Ghana has rejected a state visit request by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, which triggered the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians. The decision was influenced by safety concerns for Ghanaian nationals and potential security risks surrounding the visit.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

Ghana-South Africa tensions require presidential intervention, says Jinapor
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for Presidents Mahama and Ramaphosa to directly engage to resolve diplomatic tensions between Ghana and South Africa arising from xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals. Jinapor said ministerial-level engagement is no longer sufficient and that there is a breakdown of trust and cordiality between the two countries' foreign ministries.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

South Africa mandates online travel declarations from July 2026
The South African Revenue Service requires all travellers entering or leaving South Africa to submit an online declaration via the South African Traveller Management System no more than 24 hours before departure, effective 1 July 2026. The system, piloted since 2022 on a voluntary basis, is now mandatory for citizens, residents, and foreign travellers across air, land, sea, and rail ports.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana confirms first citizen killed in South Africa xenophobic violence
A 40-year-old Ghanaian national was shot dead in Cape Town on Monday amid South Africa's escalating xenophobic demonstrations, prompting Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to lodge a formal diplomatic protest and demand investigation and prosecution.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →