South Africa: Ramaphosa ill after BRICS summit

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: South Africa

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South Africa: Ramaphosa ill after BRICS summit

Cyril Ramaphosa, the 73-year-old South African president, has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India. His doctors have advised him to rest due to health issues. Meanwhile, Vice President Paul Mashatile is also unavailable for medical reasons following a minor procedure, ahead of the municipal elections on November 4.

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