Cyril Ramaphosa
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“Justice Pillay’s crowning as winner of the Nobel Prize allows us to celebrate the progressive contributions she has made to strengthen peace, uphold human dignity and bring hope in South Africa and to peoples globally.”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement that Pillay's Nobel Prize allows celebration of her progressive contributions to peace and human dignity.
“pioneering defence attorney for anti-apartheid activists”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Ramaphosa said Pillay had been a pioneering defence attorney for anti-apartheid activists.
“uphold human dignity and bring hope in South Africa and to peoples globally”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Ramaphosa said Pillay worked to uphold human dignity and bring hope in South Africa and globally.
“the most immediate threat to our democracy, our society and our economic development”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
In February, President Ramaphosa said organised crime was the most immediate threat to South Africa's democracy as he announced deploying the army to support police.
“As a nation, we must stand up for the rights, safety and dignity of women and girls.”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to investigate the Ekurhuleni crimes and said the nation must stand up for women's rights.
“no stone will be left unturned”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
President Ramaphosa vowed thorough investigation into the deaths of nine women near Johannesburg.
“Our law enforcement agencies are working urgently to establish the facts, keep communities safe and bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice.”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
President Ramaphosa said he had directed that the cases be prioritised.
“These incidents are causing fear and uncertainty in our communities, and especially among women,”
Cyril Ramaphosa · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
President Ramaphosa commented on the fear caused by the killings of women near Johannesburg.