Well done, @TeamCanada, on proceeding to the Round of 16 in the #FIFAWorldCup, with @BafanaBafana breathing down your necks.
We remain justifiably proud of Bafana Bafana’s historic advancement to the last 32 of the world’s best under the transformative leadership of coach Hugo Broos.
But, well done again, Canada, and we wish you well on the pitch and as co-hosts for the remainder of this thrilling competition.
Government commends Bafana Bafana for a historic FIFA World Cup campaign
Government commends Bafana Bafana for an outstanding and historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following their encounter against Canada.
The nation remains immensely proud of what the team has achieved. For the first time in South Africa’s history, Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, inspiring millions of South Africans and making the Southern African region proud.
🔗 Statement: https://t.co/xy0G0Z9x3A
#GovZAUpdates #BafanaBafana #BafanaPride #FWC2026
📸 🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa and First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe welcome 🇰🇪His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto of the Republic of Kenya and First Lady Mrs Rachel Ruto to the Union Buildings in Tshwane for a State Visit to South Africa.
The visit reaffirms the strong and enduring partnership between South Africa and Kenya and advances cooperation in trade, investment, regional integration and continental development.
#KenyaInSA 🇿🇦🇰🇪
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives at Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga, for the official launch of the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention injection.
Today's engagement marks another important step in strengthening public health interventions and expanding access to HIV prevention services across South Africa.
President @CyrilRamaphosa is at the Ratlou Local Municipality Sports Ground in Setlagole, North West, where he is officiating the handover of title deeds to beneficiary communities as part of government's ongoing land restitution programme.
The handover advances efforts to restore land rights, address historical injustices and promote sustainable socio-economic development.
#OurLandOurHeritage 🇿🇦
#AWorkingNation
President @CyrilRamaphosa this evening leads the nation in rallying behind Bafana Bafana ahead of the FIFA World Cup. 🇿🇦⚽
The send-off dinner also marks a significant moment for South African football as Head Coach Hugo Broos unveils the final 26-man squad that will carry the country’s hopes onto the global stage.
South Africa stands united behind the team as they prepare to represent the nation with pride.
President @CyrilRamaphosa officiates the Title Deeds Handover Ceremony in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the North West Province.
Watch: https://t.co/HesGqHR422
#OurLandOurHeritage 🇿🇦
#AWorkingNation
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa, together with His Majesty King Letsie III and Rt the Honourable Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, take part in the ribbon cutting, plaque unveiling and walk across the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. 🇿🇦🇱🇸
A landmark milestone under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, strengthening cooperation and regional development.
#WaterSecurityForAll
#AWorkingNation
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa highlights strengthening trade relations between South Africa and Spain during his working visit.
Bilateral trade increased by 8.3% from US$2,9 billion in 2024 to US$3,1 billion in 2025, reflecting a growing economic partnership and expanding cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, the digital economy, and investment.
#SAinSpain 🇿🇦🇪🇸
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa met with His Majesty Felipe VI at the Zarzuela Royal Palace in Madrid, Kingdom of Spain, as part of his working visit.
The President’s meeting with His Majesty King Felipe VI provided an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation and advance discussions on key areas, including trade and investment, education, renewable energy, the digital economy, tourism, multilateralism, and peace and security.
#SAinSpain 🇿🇦🇪🇸
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
The Clarion call to support local businesses to drive economic activity is a call to invest in our country. Today I am proudly dressed and styled by over 11 young women and men from my home township Kagiso and Maboneng. #SONA2026
Thank you to all ANC members, supporters, volunteers, and communities who turned out in their thousands to mark the January 8 Statement Rally. Your energy, discipline, and commitment reaffirm the strength of our movement as we advance the Year of Decisive Action. Forward together. 🖤💚💛
#ANC114
#January8Statement
#ANCJan82026
Today we proudly mark the 114th Anniversary of the African National Congress, celebrating more than a century of unwavering commitment to the struggle for freedom, unity and social justice. As the ANC turns 114, we honour the legacy of our founders and generations of activists, while recommitting ourselves to serving the people of South Africa and advancing a better life for all.
Happy 114th Birthday, ANC. 🖤💚💛
#ANC114
#January8Statement
#ANCJan82026
This is the first time an African country presides over the G20 and the first time the Leaders’ Summit is hosted on African soil.
It takes place two years after the African Union was admitted as a member of the #G20.
https://t.co/h5DQwZgsJk
As one of the world’s great sporting nations, we never tire of victory – and this weekend success flowed on three continents.
Our Springbok Women’s Sevens are our continental champions after beating host nation Kenya 22-0 in the final of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament, during which no team scored a point against the women in green and gold.
At home, Rayno Nel, holder of the 2025 World’s Strongest Man title, retained his Strongman Champions League world title with his mental and physical prowess at Upington in the Northern Cape.
Well done, Rayno, on muscling your way to global greatness yet again.
In Kolkata, India, it was our Proteas who recorded their first Test win in India since 2010, to wrap up the first of two Tests in three thrilling days.
Well done, guys!