Also known as: president Cyril Ramaphosa · President Ramaphosa · South African president Cyril Ramaphosa · current President Cyril Ramaphosa · CR17 · weak-kneed South African president Cyril Ramaphosa · deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa · acting president Cyril Ramaphosa · Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa · Ramphosa · SADC Chairperson and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
South African President who assumed SADC chairship and has faced an impeachment process over the Phala Phala forex theft.
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The Namibian
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to help police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining
“South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to help the police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining in the country.”
South Africa to deploy army to tackle crime gangsThe Namibian
Ramaphosa announced additional measures to combat crime, including recruiting 5,500 police officers
“Beyond the military deployment, Ramaphosa announced additional measures to combat crime, including recruiting 5 500 police officers, strengthening intelligence, and targeting crime syndicates.”
South Africa to deploy army to tackle crime gangsThe Namibian
Cyril Ramaphosa delivered 2026 State of the Nation Address with political balancing act
“Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) was many things: long, densely packed, administratively ambitious.”
A Sona for (almost) all — Ramaphosa’s masterclass in political crowd-pleasingThe Namibian
Ramaphosa announced deployment of South African National Defence Force to Cape Flats and Gauteng
“If your political appetite is whetted by the sight of soldiers on city streets, Ramaphosa had you at "deploying the South African National Defence Force".”
A Sona for (almost) all — Ramaphosa’s masterclass in political crowd-pleasingThe Namibian
Ramaphosa stated regarding sovereignty country's commitment to sovereignty is not negotiable; will not be bullied
“In other words: we're not changing our laws to please Elon Musk or Donald Trump.”
A Sona for (almost) all — Ramaphosa’s masterclass in political crowd-pleasingThe Namibian
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed with Putin returning South African nationals who joined Russian troops
“This was discussed during a phone call between Putin and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, officials say, with both leaders agreeing their governments will continue working together to finalise the process.”
Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable' use of its nationals in combatThe Namibian
President Cyril Ramaphosa is fixing the system but failing the street, where citizens face repeated failure
“Our finding: the president is fixing the system but failing the street.”
One big win, many hard failures — Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation report cardThe Namibian
Ramaphosa made a political change and appointed Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, ending cap on independent power production
“By making a political change and appointing Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and by ending the cap on independent power production, the President made his most decisive policy change.”
One big win, many hard failures — Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation report cardThe Namibian
President Cyril Ramaphosa joined other heads of state standing up to expansionist agendas of those in Moscow, Washington, and Jerusalem
“President Cyril Ramaphosa joined other heads of state standing up to the expansionist agendas of those residing in Moscow, Washington, and in Jerusalem.”
Namibia’s Global Policy at a CrossroadsThe Namibian
President Cyril Ramaphosa toured affected parts of Limpopo on Thursday
“President Cyril Ramaphosa toured affected parts of Limpopo on Thursday, saying the province had received about 400mm of rain in less than a week.”
Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensifyAn editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Memoranda of Understanding do not constitute binding agreements and typically bypass parliamentary scrutiny, and that Namibia should focus on measurable economic outcomes rather than ceremonial "signing" events with other countries.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the completion of a 12-year process to bring liberation struggle heroes home, with the remains of six reinterred at Heroes' Acre on Monday and symbolic graves established for two others whose remains remain missing.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's constitutional framework treats opposition parties as inferior and enables majority rule to suppress truth and facts in parliamentary and cabinet decisions, calling for amendment of Articles 32 and 35 to establish a consensus-based system of governance.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The remains of liberation struggle veterans were officially reburied at Heroes' Acre following exhumations across Namibia and repatriations from South Africa. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony as an act of national remembrance and restorative justice, correcting historical wrongs and honouring those who sacrificed in the struggle.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has received the remains of 86 Namibians from South Africa, comprising 84 ancestral human remains and the mortal remains of liberation heroes Festus Nehale and Simon Petrus Niilenge. The repatriation, following a solemn ceremony in Cape Town, has been described by the government as a historic act of restoration, dignity and national healing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other regional leaders adopted commitments on industrialisation, infrastructure development, agricultural transformation, critical minerals, and regional trade. The summit theme centred infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals as priorities for building a competitive, climate-resilient and inclusive SADC region.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Southern African Development Community leaders gathered for their 46th Ordinary Summit in eThekwini have prioritised migration management, peace, security, job creation, industrialisation and deeper economic integration. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who assumed the SADC chairship, called for faster implementation of regional development plans, noting that intra-SADC trade accounts for only about one-fifth of the region's total trade and that SADC must process and beneficiate more of its own raw materials rather than exporting them.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
SADC secretary Elias Magosi has called on the region to stop exporting raw minerals and instead focus on beneficiation, value addition, manufacturing and industrialisation to create jobs and wealth, noting that SADC is rich in critical minerals including lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, copper, rare earth elements and platinum group metals.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Durban, South Africa, to attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, where regional leaders will deliberate on priorities for sustainable and inclusive development under the theme of resilient industrialisation through infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals transformation.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Durban to attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on 17 August, hosted by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. The summit will bring together regional leaders to deliberate on regional priorities and strengthen collective efforts towards sustainable and inclusive development.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban on 17 August 2026, where regional leaders will deliberate on industrialisation, trade, infrastructure, peace and security, and witness the handover of SADC chairpersonship from Emmerson Mnangagwa to Cyril Ramaphosa.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Durban, South Africa, on 17 August, hosted by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. The summit will address regional industrialisation, value chains, intra-regional trade, infrastructure connectivity, and peace and security.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Alliance, a member of South Africa's Government of National Unity coalition, has joined AfriForum and the Institute of Race Relations in challenging the Expropriation Act, which would permit the government to expropriate land without compensation in certain circumstances. The high court in Cape Town is hearing arguments over five days on the Act's validity and constitutionality, with the Presidency, Parliament, and the Economic Freedom Fighters presenting counter-arguments.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 47-year-old Nigerian businessman left his South African wife, twin children, and established car-dealership business in Johannesburg and took a voluntary repatriation flight to Nigeria in June, citing harassment and safety fears as anti-migrant protests intensified in South Africa this year.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that South Africa's criminal justice system is fundamentally broken and requires a revolution rather than incremental reforms, citing recent leadership failures at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the National Prosecuting Authority.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is wielding considerable power as the second-most influential figure in government after President Cyril Ramaphosa, as demonstrated by his decisions at the Public Investment Corporation and actions affecting municipalities. The article notes that a finance minister typically holds more actual authority than other senior officials due to their control over the national budget, and Godongwana has been able to exercise this power with clear presidential backing.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament's impeachment committee voted 14–13 to appeal an interdict halting public proceedings against President Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala forex theft; delays over procedural matters such as appointing evidence leaders and finalising terms of reference suggest a lengthy process ahead if hearings commence.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has tabled a roadmap at the Pan-African Parliament calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, a parliamentary fact-finding mission, and action against foreign interference fuelling the conflict. The recommendations include convening a special PAP session on Sudan, rejecting the parallel government established by the Rapid Support Forces, and condemning external actors prolonging the crisis.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African countries to strengthen unity, democratic governance and economic cooperation to address armed conflict, climate change, migration challenges and global economic uncertainty. He called on the Pan-African Parliament to uphold democracy and accountability, and identified the African Continental Free Trade Area as key to unlocking the continent's economic potential.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted Andrea Johnson's request to vacate her position as head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption with immediate effect, waiving her three-month notice period at the recommendation of the Justice Minister and National Director of Public Prosecutions.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has rejected as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaians seeking investigation into attacks on foreigners, saying the petition falls short of the ICC's legal threshold and that its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana and other African countries have been repatriating citizens amid rising anti-migrant protests and violence.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses and companies with investment-ready projects to participate in an upcoming Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission aimed at strengthening trade and investment links. The mission will bring together local companies and Turkish trade and investment delegates for business-to-business and business-to-government engagements in renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has invited Namibian businesses with investment-ready projects to participate in a Namibia–Türkiye Trade Mission in Windhoek, coordinated with Turkish trade and investment delegations for B2B and B2G engagements across renewable energy, textiles, fisheries, infrastructure, education, water purification, automotive, and tourism sectors.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the Fourth Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, ordering officials to move from treating agreements as paperwork to delivering tangible projects. The countries agreed to introduce a digital balance scorecard system to track implementation, with defined timelines and accountability measures.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and South Africa signed seven bilateral agreements during the fourth Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, covering labour, aviation, justice, correctional services, public administration, gender equality and business. The two countries also reaffirmed commitment to cooperation in energy, mining, transport, agriculture, water, public healthcare and regional integration, including acceleration of the Kudu Gas Power Project.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Namibia and South Africa to move beyond exporting raw materials, saying the two countries must stop "exporting opportunities while importing prosperity" and instead build regional value chains through beneficiation and industrialisation to create employment.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa co-chaired the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, where the two countries committed to strengthening economic cooperation, expanding trade and investment, and advancing joint development initiatives in areas including energy security and infrastructure development.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
PDM leader McHenry Venaani has urged President Nandi-Ndaitwah to use her visit to South Africa to push for resolution of the long-standing Orange River boundary dispute with South Africa. Venaani says the dispute has remained unresolved since independence and requires urgent political attention, and that he has tabled a motion in the National Assembly calling for the matter to be debated.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →