Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dina Pule as minister of social development, sparking backlash from political parties and civil society due to her 2013 dismissal over unethical conduct.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed two Democratic Alliance deputy ministers from the national executive as part of a reshuffle within the Government of National Unity.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for restraint during immigration-related demonstrations, while Nigerian political figure Peter Obi demands urgent action on insecurity and hunger, highlighting broader governance pressures across the continent.

South African security forces mobilized ahead of nationwide demonstrations on June 30 against undocumented immigration, with authorities declaring the day a normal workday and deploying extensive measures to maintain public order.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm and restraint ahead of planned protests targeting foreign-owned businesses and government facilities, emphasizing that the right to protest must not include violence or vandalism.