Ramaphosa confirmed the election date and declared it a public holiday in South Africa.

The entities involved

• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Mon 17:53
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51

Related events

• Ramaphosa attended the BRICS Summit in India and highlighted issues affecting the African continent.Sep 17
• Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to exit the ANC amidst the party facing volatile local government elections in South Africa.Sep 16
• Cyril Ramaphosa campaigned in Johannesburg townships on August 30, 2026.Aug 30
• Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a lecture at the University of Mpumalanga addressing South African democracy.Sep 4
• Cyril Ramaphosa is leading South Africa through electoral processes.Jun 7