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South Africa’s president withdraws from official duties over health issues

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements due to ill health after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africas-president-withdraws-from-official-duties-over-health-issues/

South Africa’s president withdraws from official duties over health issues

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements due to ill health, his office announced. According to Punch Nigeria and Punch, this decision was made after Ramaphosa returned from the BRICS summit in India.

No further details about his health issues have been provided.

The US has imposed new visa restrictions on South Africa over its racial equity policies, which Pretoria views with concern.

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