South Africa's president Ramaphosa congratulates Pillay on Nobel Prize
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised jurist Navi Pillay on Friday after she was named the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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- Published Date: 07:28 PM 09 October 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday congratulated Navi Pillay after she was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
"President Ramaphosa applauds the recognition bestowed on Justice Pillay by the Norwegian Nobel Committee as a profound tribute to the veteran jurist's courage, integrity and lifelong commitment to justice," Ramaphosa's office said in a statement.
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