Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a ceasefire agreement involving the United States, Israel and Iran, describing it as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the Middle East.
The agreement reportedly includes a two-week pause in hostilities ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump, with negotiations expected to continue during this period.
President Ramaphosa said South Africa is encouraged by efforts aimed at ending the conflict and hopes the truce will lead to a lasting solution.
We note the current initiatives and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to the conflict in the Middle East.
We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and are hopeful that it will lay the basis for a permanent resolution of the conflict.…
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) April 8, 2026
“We note the current initiatives and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to the conflict in the Middle East. We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and are hopeful that it will lay the basis for a permanent resolution of the conflict, he said.
Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa’s longstanding position that dialogue and mediation remain essential tools for resolving conflict and preventing further humanitarian suffering.
“South Africa once again calls for dialogue and mediation to prevent further loss of life and destruction of property, and to ensure a just, sustainable, and lasting peace,” he added.
South Africa once again calls for dialogue and mediation to prevent further loss of life and destruction of property, and to ensure a just, sustainable and lasting peace.
We further call on all countries to respect international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity…
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) April 8, 2026
The announcement comes as global attention remains focused on efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure a durable peace framework in the Middle East.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
