The first Convention of the National Dialogue will go ahead on the 15 August 2025 as planned. The Foundations have committed to remain a part of the dialogue and I have instructed that we be well prepared for the upcoming Convention and that all South Africans are afforded the

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA SPEAKS TO PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 has this afternoon, 8 August 2025, received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENCY ON PREPARATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT),

Our former diplomat needs to be circumspect with his "analysis". We need to ensure he still has access to us so we can provide him with facts.

Don't ever confuse amenability and politeness with weakness. You'll be in a for a rude awakening.

PRESIDENCY STATEMENT ON NATIONAL DIALOGUE COSTS The Presidency has noted media reports on the cost of the National Dialogue and specifically the first National Convention set to take place on15-16 August 2025. The Presidency wishes to confirm that all budgetary processes

“When I entered Gaza the Israeli military had a rule: I was only allowed to bring in three kilos of food. As I was weighing out protein bars, trying to get under the limit, I said to my husband: ‘How sinister is this?’ I’m a humanitarian aid worker. Why would there even be a

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President Cyril Ramaphosa leads will this morning officially open the First Convention of South Africa’s National Dialogue, an agenda-setting and roadmap process to chart a way-forward for an all inclusive and citizens-led dialogue.

“I have called this first National Convention in my capacity as the Head of State.   I have done so in line with Section 83 of our Constitution, which requires the President, as the Head of State and head of the national executive, to promote the unity of the nation and that

“On financing the costs of the National Dialogue, we will ensure that taxpayers’ money is not wasted and that costs are kept at the lowest level possible.” ~ President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 #NationalDialogue #OurNationOurDialogue #TheSouthAfricaWeWant 🇿🇦

This National Convention should not be remembered for speeches alone, but for the process it begins towards a new road map- a framework for political stability, economic renewal, social cohesion and a capable, ethical state. This must be driven by citizens for a better future!

Wrong on every aspect! The US is not a signatory to the Rome Statutes (not a member of the ICC basically). They don't have the legal obligations that 🇿🇦 have. Pres Putin skipped G20 & BRICS Summits in Indonesia, India & Brazil for exactly the same reason he couldn't come to Jozi.

The National Dialogue must be about citizens taking responsibility for their future, and over 1200 delegates were deeply engaged in the Dialogue Labs yesterday. These labs were formed as part of the process to unearth the ideas and solutions we need to implement and explore- in

This is outside of free speech and totally uncalled for.

Your apology rings hollow because your privilege protects you, and you'll do it again without even blinking.

🇿🇦His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 has arrived at the Ivato Convention Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, where he is participating in the 45th Ordinary Summit of #SADC Heads of State and Government. Leaders will focus on accelerating regional integration

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Government of the Republic of Madagascar for the outstanding organization and hosting of the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Presidency invites all South Africans to exercise their right to nominate outstanding members of the public for National Orders, to identify persons nationally and globally who have served the nation or attained personal achievements in exceptional ways.

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM PRESIDENT PUTIN President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in