South Africa president Ramaphosa booked off from public engagements due to ill health
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been booked off from public engagements after falling ill, with his medical team advising him to rest and recover. The Presidency announced Ramaphosa’s temporary absence from public engagements in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, without disclosing the nature of the illness. The announcement came two days […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to take a break from public engagements due to his ill health, according to the Presidency. Ramaphosa returned from a BRICS Summit in India on Monday, September 14, 2026, when the decision was made. While the exact nature of his illness remains undisclosed, his medical team has recommended that he rest and recover.
In a statement released on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Presidency confirmed Ramaphosa's temporary absence from public engagements and stated that Cabinet members will represent him at scheduled public appearances where possible. The Presidency did not provide specifics on how long Ramaphosa would be away from public duties or when he would resume his official schedule.
Despite his current absence, Ramaphosa remains committed to advancing South Africa's economic, trade, and diplomatic interests.
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