Vincent Magwenya

Vincent Magwenya

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Vincent Magwenya is the spokesperson for the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, and recently confirmed the invitation extended to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit to South Africa.

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Vincent Magwenya is the presidential spokesperson who stated that Pretoria would resist attempts to isolate South Africa diplomatically.

Pretoria says Ghana and Nigeria's 'isolation campaign' will fail
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
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Vincent Magwenya is the Presidential spokesperson who raised South Africa's concerns with Ghana's High Commissioner.

Migration tests SA's standing in Africa
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-17
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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa had identified what he described as a campaign 'primarily driven by Ghana and, to a lesser extent, Nigeria'.

Presidency accuses Ghana of leading campaign against South Africa
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-15
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Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa

Vincent Magwenya is Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson who commented on the discussions regarding the postponed meetings.

Ghana delays South Africa meetings over anti-migrant violence
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-08
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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that there had been no planned visit to Ghana.

The Ramaphosa ‘snub’ that never was
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-07
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Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the South African presidency, stated that the investigation aims to ensure its independence.

دستور رئیس‌جمهور آفریقای جنوبی برای تحقیق در مورد حضور ایران در یک رزمایش
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-02-27
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Vincent Magwenya noted that the South African government is negotiating with Russia for the return of its citizens.

PAR gyventojus į frontą viliojantys rusai tuo apkaltino ukrainiečius
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-01-16
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Vincent Magwenya is the spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa who stated that the case is receiving the highest possible attention.

South Africans who say they were scammed into joining Russia's war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bullets
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-23
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Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the President of South Africa, reported receiving a request for assistance from 17 citizens trapped in Donbas.

В ЮАР задержали летевших в Россию граждан из-за закона о военной помощи — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-30
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Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the President of South Africa, reported that authorities received a request for help from 17 citizens trapped in Donbas.

В ЮАР задержали летевших в Россию граждан из-за закона о военной помощи — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-29
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South Africa's presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said they 'should by now accept' at the highest level of political leadership that 'there won't be a reset of the relationship' between the two countries despite the efforts they had undertaken.

Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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South Africa's presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya commented on the strained relationship with the US regarding the G20 summit.

A guide to the different groups causing chaos
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa will continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20.

South Africa shrugs off Trump theatrics post G20, plans to attend 2026 summit – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
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South Africa's presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya commented on the relationship between the US and South Africa.

What we know about shooting of National Guards in Washington DC
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
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Vincent Magwenya declined to comment further on the investigation regarding the trapped men.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine | South Africa
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
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Vincent Magwenya is the spokesperson for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Tanpa AS, G20 Sepakat Adopsi Deklarasi
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-22
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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the decision was deliberate.

Breaking with G20 custom, world leaders adopt declaration at start of annual summit – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-11-22
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Vincent Magwenya is a spokesperson for the South African presidency who discussed the G20 declaration.

‘G20 declaration future-proofed, despite US non-participation’, says South Africa’s presidency – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-11-22
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Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa

Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the South African president, reported on the requests from participants in the conflict.

Кения сообщила о запросах родственников об участии кенийцев в боях с ВСУ — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-13
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Vincent Magwenya announced that authorities received requests for help in returning 17 citizens from the conflict zone.

Кремль ответил на сообщения о гражданах ЮАР в зоне конфликта — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-11-12
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Vincent Magwenya told the BBC his country was confident it would host a very successful G20 summit.

Donald Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
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Vincent Magwenya is a government representative who stated that the South African government is working to ensure the return of its citizens from conflict zones.

Tujcem obljubijo dobro službo, nato pa jih pošljejo na fronto
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-11-06
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Spokesman Vincent Magwenya added the South African government is working through diplomatic channels to secure their return.

South Africa says 17 citizens trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
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Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said in a brief response to the Mail & Guardian on Monday.

Ramaphosa’s office says DD Mabuza’s pension saga is a family matter – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-22
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Vincent Magwenya, the presidency spokesperson, said in a statement that the 30% tariff is based on a particular interpretation of the balance of trade between South Africa and the US.

US tariffs on local exports could slash growth, economists warn – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-07-09
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Vincent Magwenya commented that Ramaphosa did not fall into the trap set by Trump.

Reuters: A doua „ambuscadă a lui Trump” în Biroul Oval i-ar putea face pe liderii străini să evite Casa Albă
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-05-22
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Vincent Magwenya, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, stated that the president came to discuss resetting the strategic relationship with the US.

Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’ | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
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Vincent Magwenya rejected Trump’s claims, stating there is no evidence of what’s being claimed.

Is 'white genocide' real in South Africa? Unpacking Donald Trump’s Oval Office claim
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-22
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