Cyril Ramaphosa

BRICS Summit concludes with calls for UN and global reform

23 clusters · 835 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: BRICS leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration at summit

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, a 140-point document emphasizing inclusive global governance, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Under I

Gabon President's West African tour and domestic expansion

10 clusters · 47 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Gabon President issues ultimatums to accelerate infrastructure and corporate investment

Following his West African diplomatic tour in late July and early August 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has continued to engage in domestic and international state affairs. On 8 August, the President met wi

Diplomatic preparations for BRICS Summit in India

5 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: BRICS Summit: Iran and UAE agree to move past tensions

Diplomatic activity surrounding the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, has intensified. The summit is themed ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’. Ahead

Madagascar political transition and 2027 election planning

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Madagascar leader meets EU Commission VP to discuss elections

Madagascar’s transitional leader, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, has outlined a timeline to conclude the ‘Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar’ through elections in 2027. Following discussions with South African Pr

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

211 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana opposition disputes South Africa evacuation figures

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

South African digital infrastructure and energy tensions

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Africa energy recovery faces pressure from data center demand

South Africa is experiencing a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure, driven by investments from major technology firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Equinix. This growth is linked to the country’s efforts

South African presidential impeachment inquiry

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South African impeachment committee to oppose court challenges

The South African Parliamentary Section 89 impeachment committee, investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should be removed from office following the Phala Phala scandal, has faced significant procedural disputes

Regional tourism growth in 2026

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Eswatini tourism arrivals rise 8 per cent amid growth targets

Various nations in Africa and Southeast Asia reported significant increases in international tourism arrivals during 2026. In Brunei, visitor arrivals rose by 7.8 per cent in the first half of the year, reaching nearly

Lenacapavir HIV prevention rollout and efficacy

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Africa reports 55,000 initiations of new HIV prevention injection

Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), has demonstrated high efficacy in clinical trials. The drug, which requires only two doses per year, is administered via abdominal

South African economic growth and job creation targets

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Africa construction sector poised for growth through infrastructure investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the third phase of the Government-Business Partnership, establishing a goal to achieve at least 3% economic growth and create one million jobs by 2030. This initiative follows a dec

South Africa 2026 local election timeline update

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Africa declares 4 November 2026 public holiday for local elections

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recorded 1.7 million voter-registration interactions during the final weekend of 1–2 August 2026, adding 291,806 new registrations and raising the national roll to over 29 milli

African cross-border trade integration efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: African cross-border trade faces high costs and payment friction

Efforts to improve African cross-border trade are addressing both physical infrastructure and financial systems. In East and Southern Africa, regional integration initiatives are focusing on One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs)

South African unemployment crisis

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Africa unemployment rises to 33.6% as youth joblessness climbs

In the second quarter of 2026, South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.6%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous quarter. This trend resulted in approximately 8.5 million unemployed individuals, with

South African economic and institutional reform

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Africa navigates economic stabilization and institutional reform

South Africa is pursuing various economic and industrial reforms to stabilize its economy. Initial efforts focused on industrial policy, with President Cyril Ramaphosa signaling a potential shift toward allowing privatel

South African energy sector reform and Eskom operations

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Eskom reports R30.3 billion annual profit and urges electricity subsidy claims

Eskom has initiated plans to expand procurement for South African businesses to meet rising electricity demand. CEO Dan Marokane announced that the utility’s capital program will prioritize local manufacturing and black-

South African domestic security and corruption inquiries

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Cyril Ramaphosa investigates foreign influence in South African xenophobic violence

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated several investigations into domestic instability and institutional misconduct. Initially, the focus centered on corruption within the South African Police Service (SA

International campaign for Marwan Barghouti

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Marvel actors join campaign for release of Marwan Barghouti

An international campaign, including the ‘Freedom for Marwan’ and ‘Free Marwan Now’ initiatives, has gained significant momentum calling for the release of Palestinian figure Marwan Barghouti from Israeli custody. More

South African municipal infrastructure development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Infrastructure South Africa commits R131 million to local government

The 5th Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) opened in Cape Town, convened by President Cyril Ramaphosa to address municipal infrastructure resilience. During the event, Infrastructure S

South Africa-Zimbabwe bilateral cooperation

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Africa and Zimbabwe sign bilateral cooperation agreements

South Africa and Zimbabwe have concluded the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The sum

South African local government election manifestos

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: ANC launches 2026 local government election manifesto in Johannesburg

South African political parties have begun launching manifestos ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) released a manifesto in Benoni pledging a “zero-tolerance

Namibia expands foreign investment with China, Botswana, SA

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: President Nandi-Ndaitwah promotes AfCFTA and China ties

Building on the July 2026 agreements signed after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s meeting with President Xi Jinping, Namibia has broadened its partnership network. A state visit to China resulted in eight new bilatera

Durban 2026 SADC Summit and industrialisation

9 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: SADC Summit in Durban focuses on regional integration and infrastructure

Leading up to the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa assumed the Chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers for 2026–2027. Minister Ronald Lamola prioritized economic transformation and moving from raw mat

Madlanga Commission: IDAC leadership crisis and testimony

11 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Fadiel Adams alleges police involvement in Magaqa murder

The Madlanga Commission’s inquiry into the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has intensified following the resignation of its former head, Advocate Andrea Johnson. After facing scrutiny regarding flawed e

Tyla addresses African unity after Lagos concert removal

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Tyla calls for African unity following xenophobia backlash

South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla added a Lagos date to her A*POP World Tour for 22 December 2026. The announcement triggered outrage in Nigeria, where recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa—includ

Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South African President apologizes for violence against migrants

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent xenophobic violence and the exclusion of foreign nationals within the country. Speaking at a Southern African Development Community (SADC) public lecture, Rama

South Africa electronic travel authorisation

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Africa introduces R500 fee for new ETA system

In early July 2026, South Africa required electronic traveller declarations for every border crossing, extending the use of its digital system to all entrants. By the end of July, the Department of Home Affairs announce

SADC regional industrialization and mineral development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: SADC leaders urge mineral beneficiation and regional development fund

The 9th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week in Durban, South Africa, focused on transitioning from policy discussions to concrete actions regarding regional manufacturing and economic div