Also known as: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Ramaphosa · Ramaphoza · Mr Ramaphosa
South African president who signed the Expropriation Act in January 2025 and faced an impeachment inquiry halted by court in July 2026 over the "Farmgate" scandal.
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Joy 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 AfricaJoy Online
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday warned against blaming migrants for the country’s economic pain, saying they should not be scapegoated for South Africa’s problems. …
South Africa’s Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woesJoy Online
… As the countdown continues, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned South Africans on Tuesday that the “scapegoating of vulnerable people” was not the solution to the country’s complex economic challenges. …
‘We fear for our lives’ – deadline for migrants to leave South Africa loomsJoy Online
… His “creations honoured the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance”, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his tribute. …
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91Joy Online
… President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against people taking the law into their own hands saying that “only authorised government officials can act against violations of our law”. …
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup lossJoy Online
… On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa made a televised address responding to the protests, announcing new measures to crackdown on illegal migration. …
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment risesDaily Guide
… He called for deeper engagement between President John Dramani Mahama and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as between the foreign ministers of both countries, to resolve any outstanding concerns. …
Don’t Damage Ghana- South Africa Relations – Minority Warns GovtJoy Online
… The trade is often violent – earlier this year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed the military to some communities to help close down operations. …
Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgJoy Online
… In a national address on Sunday aimed at easing tensions, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal migration. …
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concernsJoy Online
South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, as anti-immigrant protests tarnish the country’s reputation. …
South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacksPolice in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in two months, with bodies found across Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg since July. Police have not established whether all the deaths are connected or whether a serial killer is responsible.
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Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in two months, with bodies found across Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg since July. Police have not established whether all the deaths are connected or whether a serial killer is responsible.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted leaders from the Brics group, including China, Russia, Iran, the UAE, and South Africa, in Delhi this weekend. Though India successfully brought these geopolitically diverse nations together—despite histories of border disputes and the ongoing Iran-Middle East conflict—the summit exposed tension over achieving consensus on a new global order.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been booked off from public engagements on medical advice following his return from the BRICS summit in India, with Cabinet ministers to represent him at scheduled events. Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in Ramaphosa's absence.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Trump administration has announced visa restrictions targeting people accused of discriminating against South Africa's white minority and promoting race-based discrimination, land confiscation without compensation, or inciting violence. South Africa has repeatedly denied allegations of persecuting white people or confiscating land, saying claims of white genocide lack reliable evidence.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that no stone will be left unturned in investigating the deaths of at least seven or eight women found in and around Kempton Park over the past two months. Police are investigating whether a group of people is behind the killings but are not linking them to a serial killer at this stage.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is implementing a visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals from South Africa responsible for or complicit in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or incitement of violence against minority ethnic or racial groups. The Trump administration has criticised South Africa over racial inequality policies, land reform, and its genocide case against Israel.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indian Prime Minister Modi hosted a BRICS summit in Delhi where leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Iran's president gathered to discuss becoming "rule-shapers" rather than "rule-takers" in global affairs. The meeting provided a platform to reassess relationships amid the Iran-Middle East conflict, though reaching agreement on a new global order proved difficult.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa, a senior police detective, in August 2023. The men deny the charges; three have refused to comply with a court order and remain working for the army, with one promoted, and no trial date has been scheduled.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews journalist Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson hosted the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Lecture at CDD-Ghana, featuring UN Special Envoy Hannah Tetteh discussing how the international system is shifting from multilateral cooperation toward geopolitical rivalry, exposing smaller economies to greater vulnerabilities.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the governing coalition, went to court to challenge the Expropriation Act, a law that allows the state to seize land in the public interest without compensation in some cases. The law, signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in January 2025 as part of efforts to redress apartheid's legacy, has caused friction with the largest party, the African National Congress, and prompted the law to be cited by U.S. President Donald Trump when cutting off aid to the country.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old Nigerian man left his wife, twin children, and business behind in Johannesburg and took a voluntary repatriation flight to Nigeria in June, citing harassment and fear for his safety as anti-migrant protests intensified. Tens of thousands of foreigners have left South Africa over the past two months, fuelling diplomatic tensions with other African nations.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →