South African President Ramaphosa warned on the 16th that some forces are spreading false information and false narratives in an attempt to spread fear, hatred, and division in South Africa. He called on the people of South Africa to unite and work to deepen national reconciliation and promote nation-building. While attending the National Reconciliation Day event in Nkutu, KwaZulu-Natal province on the same day, Ramaphosa said that some forces at home and abroad ignored the progress South Africa had made, deliberately misrepresented South Africa's race relations and democratic status, and “painted a false picture aimed at spreading fear and hatred.” “Some are doing their best to discredit our South African people.” Ramaphosa said, however, that he did not specify which people or forces in his statement.

South African President Ramaphosa warned on the 16th that some forces are spreading false information and false narratives in an attempt to spread fear, hatred, and division in South Africa. He called on the people of South Africa to unite and work to deepen national reconciliation and promote nation-building. While attending the National Reconciliation Day event in Nkutu, KwaZulu-Natal province on the same day, Ramaphosa said that some forces at home and abroad ignored the progress South Africa had made, deliberately misrepresented South Africa's race relations and democratic status, and “painted a false picture aimed at spreading fear and hatred.” “Some are doing their best to discredit our South African people.” Ramaphosa said, however, that he did not specify which people or forces in his statement.