Spokesperson to President @CyrilRamaphosa. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦

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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
Tjo guys! I'm slow! I saw this headline and just thought it was some boring insignificant stuff. Kanti it's a hit piece on the Auditor General? Coincidence that it comes after her audit report on Cape Town? Why is this an issue since her salary is governed by the Public Audit Act? And a cursory search will tell you the late Kimi Makwetu was paid R6.8 million at the time of his sad passing in 2020. Why is Tsakani's salary a thing for you now when the adjustment from 5.2 mil to R5.9 was recorded in April 2025? In any case, she could easily earn north of R15 million at a private-sector audit firm. Class dismissed.
South Africa’s Auditor-General earns nearly R6 million a year, surpassing the president’s salary. businesstech.co.za/news/gove…
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My best explanation for his poor judgement is that the "committed patriot and consummate diplomat" side of him is team @orlandopirates and the unruly "former journalist" side of him is that yellow team.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
A whole national editors forum “misled the public and undermined the integrity of the SIU’s work”. If the editors can’t report the facts properly, who can?
Replying to @RSASIU
By ignoring these clear points, SANEF’s statement misled the public and undermined the integrity of the SIU’s work. The SIU remains committed to protecting the public interest by recovering misused state funds.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
So India has frozen approval for Starlink due to national security concerns. Starlink's security clearance remains pending until the company explains how, given its global operations and US ownership, it can ensure compliance with Indian security requirements during periods of geopolitical tension when foreign governments may issue conflicting demands. But we mustn't ask questions. La hlanya. aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/in…
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
This chap is South African, he matriculated from the same high school I did in Uitenhage (now Kariega) in the Eastern Cape. The environment of suspicion, cruelty and hate created by these groups, and the way it is growing into multiple typical forms of Western stereotypes is shocking. I do not have any recollection of SA having an Islamophobic problem. We are on the brink of US-like Islamophobia, incredible that anyone still thinks that any of this hate is organic considering the US-Israel culture of hatred against the Muslim community and its genocide in the Middle-East. Homes are being raided to look for foreign nafionals, people are being profiled based on their skin colour, people are being profiled based on their religions. Are we on the brink of a Nazi culture? We should all condemn the attacks on this individual, whether it’s from Zionists or the idiots who think every 1 in 2 people in SA is a foreign national.
President @CyrilRamaphosa appoints Mr Yusuf Cassim as the new Deputy Minister of Higher Education.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
🇿🇦His Excellency President @Cyril Ramaphosa, holds a Têtê-â-têtê with His Excellency President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo during an African Union solidarity visit in Kinshasa. #AfricaResponds #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
A 20-year-old running a Woolworths supply farm. Meet Oratilwe Mauwane of ONEO Farms, in Tarlton - and today I came to see his work firsthand.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
To remove the tears caused by Bafana Bafana, let’s use this as our tissue. Let’s make it go viral.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
Congratulations to @ProteasWomenCSA on booking a semi-final against England in the #T20 World Cup. On behalf of our nation, I wish you the best for your semi-final and, hopefully, the final. You have done amazingly well and you’re inspiring all of us to keep flying our flag with the pride and determination that drive your success on the cricket ovals of the world.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
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.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
It's match day! 🇿🇦⚽ Ahead of today's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada, President @CyrilRamaphosa and Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney shared a friendly exchange, wishing both teams well while each backing their nation's chances. Now it's time for Bafana Bafana to do the talking on the pitch.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa said the future of SACU must be defined by its ability to unlock inclusive economic growth and strengthen the region's capacity to respond to global challenges. The 9th Summit of SACU Heads of State and Government is advancing cooperation that supports stronger industries, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities throughout Southern Africa. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
Friends can be competitors, Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and I agreed today as he called me so we could, among other matters, exchange well wishes ahead of South Africa’s knockout #fifaworldcup match against Canada in Los Angeles tomorrow night. @MarkJCarney and I work together very well on many issues in our bilateral relations and in our roles in the international community but we’ve agreed to disagree on proceedings tomorrow night. Like all South Africans, I look forward to our Boys dazzling and defeating the Canadians en route to the last 16. Of course, we wish Canada well as they prepare for 90 challenging minutes of African football. Kaofela! Go Bafana Bafana! I’ll be happy to call the Prime Minister this time.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
President @CyrilRamaphosa today hosted a meeting with Kings and Queens at Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria as part of government's ongoing engagements on South Africa's approach to managing migration. The President reaffirmed the important leadership role of traditional royalty in fostering social cohesion and working with government to address the concerns of communities, while emphasising that the enforcement of immigration laws remains the responsibility of the State.
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To further facilitate trade and investment between China and Africa, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has designated Standard Bank South Africa and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) as Joint RMB Clearing Banks for Africa, serving as the central hub for RMB-denominated financial services across the continent. This will provide robust financial support for cross-border infrastructure connectivity, seamless trade, and deeper financial integration between China and Africa, while establishing a solid cross-border RMB payment channel for Chinese and African enterprises engaged in economic and trade cooperation.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
🇿🇦⚽ IBafana Bafana iqophe umlando! IBafana Bafana inqobe iSouth Korea ngo 1-0 futhi ifinyelele esigabeni sokuhlunga seNdebe yoMhlaba okokuqala emlandweni wayo. Siyanihalalisela nonke ngaleli qophelo eliphezulu kangaka enilifinyelele. #BafanaBafana #HalalaBafana @FIFAWorldCup
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
Big win for Bafana Bafana last night to get through to the Round of 32! ⚽️ 🇿🇦 South Africa are now the first country to hold the Rugby World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship whilst qualifying for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup at the same time, as my friends at FanCode told me this morning. 🥳
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
I approved new national Foot-and-Mouth Disease control measures that will provide farmers, veterinarians and veterinary authorities with a clear, practical and science-based framework for managing outbreaks while minimising unnecessary economic losses. The measures, which will take effect upon publication in the Government Gazette, consolidate and replace previous directives issued under Section 9 of the Animal Diseases Act, including the 2019 FMD Contingency Plan, subsequent amendments and related protocols. For the first time, South Africa will have a single, integrated set of national control measures that clearly outline how outbreaks must be managed from detection through to recovery.
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Prudence Sekgodiso the first South African woman to win an indoor gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.
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Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 retweeted
The Lies They accuse us of being genocidal They accuse us of being xenophobic Our victories are their worst nightmares And still we sing Nkos’ Sikelela iAfrica A prayer by RSA for the African continent We are a loving people We are a resilient nation Our glass is always half-full I’m proud to be South African 🇿🇦
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