South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of South African men who were reportedly lured into joining the Russia-Ukraine war. The development comes amid growing scrutiny over foreign recruitment networks linked to the conflict. Officials said diplomatic engagement helped secure their repatriation, highlighting concerns over misinformation, recruitment tactics, and the broader human impact of the ongoing war.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Return of Men Lured Into Russian War 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded critically to US Senator Marco Rubio’s comments praising imperialism, warning that African nations must protect their natural resources.
Ramaphosa emphasized the need to prevent exploitation of Africa’s rock, soil, and dust, highlighting the continent’s vulnerability to foreign powers seeking economic gains. His remarks underline ongoing debates about resource sovereignty, economic justice, and geopolitical influence in Africa.

South African President Warns Against Exploitation of Resources

Tensions between the U.S. and South Africa have escalated after President Donald Trump announced a full U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Trump alleges “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaner farmers, including land seizures and violence — claims strongly denied by the South African government. Critics say the move is a politically motivated attack on South Africa’s domestic policies and its global leadership role.

US-South Africa Tensions: South African President Ramaphosa Says Discussions With U.S. Underway

Tensions between the U.S. and South Africa have surged after President Donald Trump announced a full U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg. He claims that white Afrikaner farmers face persecution and land expropriation — allegations strongly denied by the South African government. Critics argue Trump’s move is politically motivated, tied to broader disagreements over land reform, sovereignty, and South Africa’s foreign policy.

US-South Africa Tensions: What is the Real Reason for US - South Africa Fallout? 

UNGA: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his country has been engaged in talks with a U.S. trade representative to seek a reduction in the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

South Africa's President Says Trade Is Being Used As A 'Weapon'

Afrikaners are white ethnic group in South Africa, descended mainly from Western Europeans, and then settled on the southern tip of Africa during the 17th Century. WORLD

Who are the Afrikaners? Story of South Africa's white tribe that Trump claims 'facing a genocide' | WION Explains

CAPE TOWN - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa hold a joint press conference at the 8th EU-South Africa summit.

EU pledges 4.7 billion euros to South Africa amid Trump's threat

World: Top diplomats from the world's largest economies gathered in Johannesburg for two-day talks held for the first time in Africa and overshadowed by the absence of Marco Rubio.

G20 foreign minister meeting: South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for 'cooperation' amid geopolitical tensions

South Africa and Ukraine have signed a deal to Grant Visa free access on diplomatic official and service passports from both countries on Sunday. Watch this report to know more.

South Africa-Ukraine Visa Waiver Agreement

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said he would sign into law a disputed education bill, prompting the first sign of real friction in his unity government when the second-biggest party said the move jeopardised the coalition deal.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signs 'divisive' education bill

South Africa's Ramaphosa signs education bill, grants 3 months for consultations

South African President Ramaphosa is all set to sign a controversial education bill on Friday, September 13th. Watch to know more.

South Africa: Education bill to become law after President Ramaphosa signs amendment

Weeks after the South African elections President Cyril Ramaphosa officially has opened the parliament of the 7th Administration on Thursday evening. Delivering his opening of the Parliament address Ramaphosa called on South Africans to be a cooperative nation and to behave like weaver birds that build complex structures together and cooperate to do so. Watch in for more details!

Ramaphosa's opening Parliament address, new govt calls for growth-boosting reforms

South Africa has become the first country in the continent to legalise the use of Cannibas. Just one day before the historic ballot last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the cannabis for private purposes act. Ramaphosa believes that the industry has the potential to unlock huge investment.

South Africa becomes first African nation to allow Marijuana use

Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, took oath as the nation's president for the next five years on Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative capital. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: Ramaphosa takes oath as President, coalition govt in SA

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is to be sworn in for a new term as president at a ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal. Watch in for more details!

Coalition government in South Africa: Ramaphosa to be President for second time

South Africa's former President & MK party leader Jacob Zuma has slammed the newly formed government of national unity and said that ANC is no longer part of the solution. Watch in for more details!

South Africa prepares for first coalition government

South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected. This comes after the Democratic Alliance, the nation's second-largest party, said that it will support the leader of the African National Congress as part of a coalition agreement with the government.

South Africa polls: ANC says alliance with DA will not affect case against Israel at ICJ

First coalition government in South Africa as Democratic Alliance backs African National Congress

Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa's President this development comes after the country's second biggest party the Democratic Alliance says it will back the African National Congress leader following a government Coalition deal. Watch in for more details!

South Africa Presidential Elections: ANC strikes coalition deal with Democratic Alliance

South Africa: Whites-led DA party backs ANC, Ramaphosa re-elected as President

Headlines of the hour: - PM Modi puts G7 focus on global South - PM Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India - Kyiv dismisses Putin's peace terms - IDF strikes Hezbollah targets - Ramaphosa re-elected as President - Clashes before anti-far right rally

PM Modi puts G7 focus on global South | PM Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

White-led party to rule with ANC in South Africa, a new normal for the country?

The first session of the new South Africa Parliament is scheduled to meet on Friday as the largest party the African National Congress also known as the ANC has called for a government of National Unity instead of a traditional Coalition formation. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: ANC has called for a government of National Unity

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