Middle East conflict | Ramaphosa calls for immediate ceasefire

Middle East conflict | Ramaphosa calls for immediate ceasefire

Middle East conflict | Ramaphosa calls for immediate ceasefire Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 03/10/2026 - 08:00 President Cyril Ramaphosa BRASILIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.He's keeping an eye on developments on the Gulf while strengthening ties with a visit to Brazil. Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a two-day state visit.READ | Brazil's Lula warns Ramaphosa of invasion risk if defen…

Ramaphosa calls for Middle East ceasefire, deeper ties with Brazil

By Thebe Mabanga President Cyril Ramaphosa used his welcome address during a state visit to Brazil to call for stronger economic ties between the two countries and an end to hostilities in the Middle East, where the United States and Israel have been carrying out attacks on Iran over the past ten days, with Tehran retaliating by striking neighbouring Gulf states. Ramaphosa also paid tribute to victims of recent floods in Minas Gerais and reflect…