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Cyril Ramaphosa

Person · Head_of_state · South Africa · 531 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 26, 2026
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International Relations
Mnangagwa Arrives in Durban as South Africa Assumes Strategic SADC Chairmanship

Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa attended the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, where South Africa assumed chairmanship to advance regional industrialization, infrastructure development, and critical minerals exploitation while consolidating the bloc's economic independence.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · Aug 17
Geopolitical Politics
SA launches new visa system, but only travellers from 4 countries can use it

South Africa launched a digital Electronic Travel Authorisation system initially available to citizens of China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico, aiming to accelerate visa processing, enhance border security through biometric technology, and boost tourism and investment while modernizing immigration procedures.

legit.ng · Aug 13
Geopolitical Politics
SADC’s geopolitical moment will not wait

The SADC Durban summit identified economic priorities like infrastructure and critical minerals industrialisation but failed to develop a coherent geopolitical strategy or regional security approach to capitalize on emerging great power competition for resources and strategic influence in Southern Africa.

ISS Africa · Aug 21
Geopolitical Economics
South Africa’s new ETA: A gateway to easier international travel

South Africa launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation system under President Ramaphosa to streamline international travel, enhance border security, and stimulate economic growth across tourism, trade, and investment sectors while maintaining immigration integrity.

Getaway Magazine · Aug 13
Geopolitical Politics
South Africa launches new Electronic Travel Authorisation system at OR Tambo

South Africa's President Ramaphosa launched a digital Electronic Travel Authorization system at OR Tambo Airport, enabling international travelers to apply online without visiting missions, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and investment while strengthening border security and management.

Oudtshoorn Courant · Aug 13
Geopolitical Politics
SA rolls out its new AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched South Africa's AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation system on Wednesday, using biometric verification and machine learning to accelerate border processing, enhance security, and boost tourism and investment competitiveness.

fullview.co.za · Aug 13
International Relations
SA’s SADC chairship to prioritise peace, economic growth: Lamola

South Africa's Justice Minister Lamola outlined the nation's SADC chairship priorities, emphasizing peace and economic growth initiatives across the 16-member regional bloc during a critical period of geopolitical uncertainty.

SABC News · Aug 12
International Relations
US and South Africa: Balancing national pride with economic interest

The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador over the Gaza conflict, threatening the AGOA trade deal worth tens of billions of dollars and straining ties between the second-largest trading partners amid calls for Pretoria to prioritize economic interests over national pride.

weekendargus.co.za · Aug 6
Geopolitical Economics
South Africa Unveils ETA System to Simplify International Travel

South Africa launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation system at OR Tambo International Airport to streamline international travel while enhancing border security, initially targeting four countries and supporting economic growth through increased tourism, investment, and job creation.

Cape Town ETC · Aug 13
Geopolitical Politics
South Africa introduces digital visa system, lists 4 eligible countries

South Africa launched its digital Electronic Travel Authorisation system on August 12, 2026, initially covering travelers from China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico, aiming to streamline border security, boost tourism, and facilitate trade while modernizing immigration processes.

GistReel · Aug 13
Geopolitical Economics
South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation system

South Africa launched an Electronic Travel Authorization system at OR Tambo Airport to streamline visitor entry from eligible countries, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and investment while enhancing border security through advanced biometric technology and risk assessment.

Smile 90.4FM · Aug 12