South Africa's president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: South Africa

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South Africa's president Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India due to health issues. His office stated that he was advised by his doctors to rest. Meanwhile, Deputy President Paul Mashatile is recovering from a minor medical procedure, leaving both of the country's top leaders away from public duties as local elections approach on November 4.

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