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Vincent Magwenya

Also known as: presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya

2025-08-152026-06-25
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. May 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya did not respond to a request for comment at the time of publication.

    Source

    “Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, did not respond to a request for comment at the time of publication.”

    Sexwale disputes Ramaphosa’s account of Phala Phala farm scandal

  3. The Namibian

    Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa had no prior knowledge of who would be present during the visit

    Source

    “Magwenya said Ramaphosa had not been aware of who Chivayo was until he returned to South Africa and his staff pointed out that an issue had arisen.”

    Ramaphosa didn’t know he was meeting wealthy Zimbabwean wanted in SA — spokesperson
  4. November 2025

  5. The Namibian

    South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told Al Jazeera that the government is working to secure the safe return of the stranded group

    Source

    “South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told Al Jazeera that the government had received "distress calls" from the group caught up in the Ukraine war, and authorities were "working ever so quietly" at all levels "to secure their safe return".”

    Former SA president Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims

  6. The Namibian

    Vincent Magwenya confirmed US representatives would not attend G20 ceremony

    Source

    “Addressing reporters at the summit in Johannesburg on Saturday morning, Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed that US representatives would not attend.”

    South Africa rejects United States embassy's bid to attend G20 closing ceremony

  7. The Namibian

    Vincent Magwenya told the BBC South Africa was confident it would host a successful G20 summit

    Source

    “Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the BBC his country was confident it would host a very successful G20 summit when leaders from the world's largest economies gather in Johannesburg later this month.”

    Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
  8. August 2025

  9. The Namibian

    Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Maphwanya's visit and remarks were not helpful to SA's US relations reset

    Source

    “Magwenya added that Maphwanya's visit and his remarks "were not helpful…" when SA was "managing a very delicate exercise of resetting diplomatic relations with the United States"”

    President Ramaphosa to meet SANDF chief over ‘ill-advised’ visit to Iran
World & Region

Sexwale challenges Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm scandal account

The News

ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has disputed President Cyril Ramaphosa's explanation of US dollars stolen from his Phala Phala farm, calling it a "cock-and-bull story" and demanding Ramaphosa appear before the impeachment committee. Ramaphosa has said the cash was proceeds from cattle and game sales to a Sudanese businessman and was left at the farm to secure future purchases before being stolen.

24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Sexwale challenges Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm scandal account

    ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has disputed President Cyril Ramaphosa's explanation of US dollars stolen from his Phala Phala farm, calling it a "cock-and-bull story" and demanding Ramaphosa appear before the impeachment committee. Ramaphosa has said the cash was proceeds from cattle and game sales to a Sudanese businessman and was left at the farm to secure future purchases before being stolen.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ramaphosa met Zimbabwean businessman wanted in SA unaware

    President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa to decide fate of crime-accused police chief

    President Cyril Ramaphosa must decide whether to suspend or place on leave National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who faces criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded police tender worth R360-million. The decision comes as SAPS fractures over rival claims of cartel infiltration and corruption among senior officers.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. South Africa appoints Roelf Meyer as US ambassador

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator and longtime friend of Ramaphosa, as ambassador to the United States. The appointment comes after the country's previous envoy, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled last year following his criticism of President Trump, leaving the post vacant amid strained diplomatic relations.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. South Africa's police chief summoned over $21m health contract

    General Fannie Masemola, head of South Africa's police force, has been served with a notice to appear in court over his alleged role in awarding a controversial $21 million health services tender to a company owned by businessman Vusimuzi Matlala in 2024. A dozen senior police officers have been formally charged with corruption and fraud in connection with the tender, which has since been cancelled.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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