South Africa has finally declared its foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a national disaster and is now embarking on a huge vaccination drive to try and contain the disease. South African President Cyril

Trump strongly criticized Ramaphosa’s governing of South Africa, claiming there has been a “genocide” of white farmers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang violence.

President Trump claims White farmers in South Africa are victims of a genocide. South Africans dispute his claim.

Trump and his allies have targeted South Africa, promoting the false narrative that white people are being mistreated by the nation’s post-apartheid government.

South Africans could get an extra day off, depending on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the 2026 local government elections a national public holiday. The country officially has 12 public holidays each year, but the real number of days off varies depending on how the calendar falls.