President Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address highlighted South Africa’s progress, global ties, and key challenges ahead.

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to reaffirm the country’s resilience and determination to overcome challenges.

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Ramaphosa’s speech was as much about South Africa’s independence on the world stage as it was about the country’s domestic challenges.

President Cyril Ramaphosa – and the rest of South Africa – were tickled pink after SONA Imbongi Inako Mateza referred to him as ‘Cupcake’.

President Cyril Ramaphosa held the 2025 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his eighth State of the Nation Address, and the first of his second term as head of state.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will outline the roadmap for the country for the year ahead in his State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Attendees can expect fine weather conditions as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.

It’s been confirmed that former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma will attend Thursday’s State of the Nation Address.

Nearly 2 000 guests from various sectors are expected to flock to Cape Town to attend Thursday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Members of Parliament and the nearly 2 000 guests attending Thursday’s SONA have been encouraged to support local designers.

South Africa is courting investment from Elon Musk after he accused the government of his birth country of racist laws.

The EFF has also warned that the call with Elon Musk could set a dangerous precedent, comparing it to the state capture scandal.

South African businessman and entrepreneur Rob Hersov has a bold message for all South Africans: It’s time to take action!

President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to continue providing support to the DRC despite calls to withdraw troops following the death of 14 soldiers.

The South African government is “looking forward to engaging” with US President Donald Trump’s administration on bilateral relations.

Cyril Ramaphosa denies ‘confiscating land’ after Donald Trump announced that he was cutting off aid in South Africa.

Pretoria-born Elon Musk has publicly criticised SA President Cyril Ramaphosa for promoting ‘openly racist’ legislature.

Watch the full version of the ‘Cyril Ramaphosa calls on South Africans to rally behind SANDF troops in DRC’ in a minute.

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame says South Africa is not a welcomed peacemaker or mediator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed growing speculation about the conditions faced by South African troops deployed in the DRC.

Families of victims of apartheid-era crimes are suing the government over a ‘gross failure’ to probe and prosecute perpetrators.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 for their exceptional – and record – achievements.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent Professor Sydney Mufamadi as a special envoy to engage all relevant stakeholders.

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa earns a whopping salary. Here’s how much he takes home every month.

There’s been a misunderstanding regarding Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks over changes to the visa application process for Nigerian nationals.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive – with immediate effect. Take a look …

More than 1 000 spaza shops have been closed since measures to prevent further incidents of foodborne illnesses were implemented.

Athletes who represented South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will be celebrated at an event on Friday.

In his recent address, Ramaphosa ordered the immediate closure of spaza shops, implicated in the deaths of children and their arrests.

Spaza shop owners have 21 days to register their businesses within their municipalities, or they will be closed.

Better than Jacob Zuma? President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zulu dance moves take the internet by storm.

United States President-Elect Donald Trump is the first person in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is on track “towards a public transport system that is safer, efficient and more affordable”.

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said he considered Moscow a “valued ally” during talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished well over 800 000 candidates that will sit for the 2024 matric exams beginning on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says former finance minister Tito Mboweni had a sharp focus on fiscal discipline and economic transformation.

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, is currently serving as the Acting President of South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently on a working visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III.

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South African-born American billionaire Elon Musk in New York ahead of his UN address.

President Cyril Ramaphosa met with South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk in New York behind closed doors on Monday.

Julius Malema says Cyril Ramaphosa should have fired Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube for not turning up to the bill-signing ceremony.

A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with Business Unity South Africa to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that Pravin Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral on Thursday, 19 September.

Pravin Gordhan first entered Cabinet in 2009, when he was appointed minister of finance by then-president Jacob Zuma.

Paul Mashatile wants to become ANC president in 2027 but the position will not guarantee the title ‘head of state’.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host a dinner with all the leaders of parties that are signatory to the Government of National Unity (GNU). 

Cyril Ramaphosa tells Annika Larsen that he is unfazed about relinquishing the ANC presidency, saying a life of smoothies and jazz awaits him.

Seems there is no truth to rumours that Malema wanted to be deputy president, as Ramaphosa says he didn’t receive a call from the EFF leader.

South Africa’s new ‘two-pot’ retirement system will come into effect this weekend on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

Mzwanele Manyi wants Cyril Ramaphosa to stop referring to John Hlophe as ‘judge’. Hlophe was impeached in March and lost the title.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of maths and science education innovator, William Smith.

Justice Raymond Zondo is bidding farewell to the ConCourt after serving for 12 years at the highest court in South Africa.

Cyril Ramaphosa was scheduled to speak to the media about a range of issues, for the first time since he formed the multi-party Cabinet.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga, has been appointed as South Africa’s Acting President.

South Africa’s new ‘two-pot’ retirement system, which comes into effect on 1 September 2024, is now less than three weeks away.

Paul Mashatile is in charge of South Africa while President Cyril Ramaphosa is out of the country on a working visit to Luanda.

The ANC is a confused party, without a clear philosophy, while the EFF is clearly defined, says the DA’s Helen Zille.

The ANC NEC has roped in its national task team on coalitions to intervene and stabilities hung municipalities starting in Johannesburg.

In a milestone, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, as Chief Justice of South Africa.

Maya was the only candidate in the running to replace Zondo as leader of the ConCourt, making Ramaphosa’s decision a straightforward one.

Despite political differences, president Cyril Ramaphosa shared light-hearted moments with Julius Malema and Duduzile Zuma.

Cyril Ramaphosa is making his second appearance in Parliament this week, after responding to the opening address debate on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was back in Parliament to address a joint sitting of the House after his appearance last Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Pension Funds Amendment Bill which amends pension-related legislation.

Before elections, Palestine was a mainstay of Ramaphosa’s politics. Now, it is unclear if the ANC’s partners have taken his voice.

The Government of National Unity (GNU) will look to expand the range of essential food items exempt from value-added tax (VAT).

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall, as the seventh administration rolls on.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the coal-dependent nation’s commitment to moving towards renewable energy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced the assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading the first cabinet lekgotla of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tshwane this weekend.

South Africa’s new ‘two-pot’ retirement system, which comes into effect on 1 September, is now less than two months away.

Where does South Africa’s new ‘bloated’ cabinet rank size-wise in the world? A look at how Mzansi stacks up against other nations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart, President Joe Biden, have committed to advancing the relationship between the two countries.

Cabinet ministers and their deputies have been sworn in as South Africa’s seventh administration starts its work.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers is under fire from opposition and business leaders.

Despite only making up 55% of the Government of National Unity, the ANC dominates its 10 other partners with almost 70% of cabinet positions.

Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet members including Angie Motshekga’s new role as defence minister.

South Africa’s weakened African National Congress and its biggest coalition partner are still squabbling over key jobs in the new cabinet.

Will Cabinet negotiations be concluded when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the opening of Parliament in three weeks?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a special message to the Proteas on the eve of the T20 World Cup final.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the deaths of two SANDF soldiers following a mortar attack at their base in DRC.

The African National Congress has reached an agreement with 10 political parties to form a Government of National Unity (GNU).

The DA wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint John Steenhuisen as deputy president in the government of national unity.

Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to announce a multi-party Cabinet but Nelson Mandela did it first after South Africa’s first democratic elections.

Here is a summary of the key points and promises from Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration speech that he delivered on 19 June.

Below is Cyril Ramaphosa’s first speech to South Africans after he was inaugurated as president for the second time.

Ramaphosa has taken this oath of office at the Union Buildings, marking the start of his second term as president of South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is now the fifth head of state of South Africa since the advent of democracy in 1994.

South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president. Here is a closer look at who he is.

Cyril Ramaphosa – who will be sworn in as president during an inauguration – has been married thrice and has confessed to having a ‘mistress’

The Presidency has reminded the public that Wednesday, 19 June – the day of the Presidential Inauguration – is a normal working day.

Can you say ‘President of South Africa’ in every South Africa official language? No? Then scroll down to learn!

South Africa has had five presidents since the first democratic elections took place 30 years ago in 1994.

The president of South Africa is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa.

Government is all set for the presidential inauguration, which will take place on Wednesday, 19 June at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

SA’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the ANC, DA and IFP.