DocumentClosedmedia statement
President Ramaphosa to undertake Official Visit to France
Office of the Deputy President (The Presidency)Ref: https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-undertake-official-visit-france
Official source
Source domain: thepresidency.gov.za
Collected on 11 July 2026
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What this means
The document is a news-style statement from The Presidency announcing that President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake an official visit to the French Republic from 10 to 12 July 2026. It outlines meetings with President Emmanuel Macron, co-chairing UNESCO high-level engagements in Paris, participation in the Transforming Education Summit +4 stocktake, discussions with French business leaders, and attendance at the 110th Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood in Longueval. The statement also lists South Africa–France cooperation areas and names the accompanying South African delegation.
Facts
Places
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-undertake-official-visit-france
Key Takeaways
- President Cyril Ramaphosa official visit to France: 10–12 July 2026
- Meetings with host President Emmanuel Macron on 10 July 2026; dinner hosted by Macron on 10 July 2026
- Co-chair high-level engagements at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
- 10 July 2026: co-chair Leaders' Meeting of the UNESCO High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC) on SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- After HLSC meeting: participate in Transforming Education Summit +4 (TES+4) Stocktake
- 11 July 2026: discussions with French business leaders
- 12 July 2026: attend 110th Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood in Longueval at the South African National Memorial
- Commemoration includes wreath-laying and unveiling of a UNESCO plaque
- Delegation includes First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe and ministers Ronald Lamola, Angie Motshekga, Dean MacPherson, Gayton MacKenzie, Buti Manamela
- Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya (Spokesperson to the President) at media@presidency.gov.za
- Issued by: The Presidency, Pretoria
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- President Emmanuel Macron
- The Presidency
- UNESCO
- UNESCO Director-General Professor Khaled El-Enany
- UNESCO High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC)
- Transforming Education Summit +4 (TES+4)
- United Nations
- South African National Memorial (Longueval)
- Dr Tshepo Motsepe
- Ronald Lamola
- Angie Motshekga
- Dean MacPherson
- Gayton MacKenzie
- Buti Manamela
- Vincent Magwenya
Dates
Closing Date
10 July 2026