President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to address the nation on Sunday, 13 July 2025, regarding key developments following public allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. These allegations pertain to senior political figures and the leadership of the South African Police Service, raising significant national security implications. The President announced this forthcoming address after returning from the BRICS summit in Brazil, emphasizing the seriousness of the matter and his commitment to keeping the public informed. The briefing will be broadcast and streamed across various platforms at 19h00[1][2].
In related updates, President Ramaphosa recently convened his inaugural meeting with the newly appointed National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This group, comprising respected individuals from various sectors, has been tasked with guiding and championing South Africa’s much-anticipated National Dialogue aimed at fostering social cohesion and nation-building. The meeting provided an opportunity for both the President and group members to discuss the expectations, mandate, and organizational structure of the National Dialogue. The Eminent Persons Group will also be briefed by the National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team on progress toward the first National Convention scheduled for 15 August 2025[3][4][5].
References
- [1] Ramaphosa to address the nation on Mkhwanazi allegations – eNCA
- [2] President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the nation on national security …
- [3] Cyril Ramaphosa holds inaugural meeting with members … – YouTube
- [4] SABCNews Headlines @06H00 | 11 July 2025 – YouTube
- [5] President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with the National Dialogue …