Cyril Ramaphosa’s golf outing sparks outrage as SA reels from deadly women’s killings

President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced a wave of public backlash after being spotted on a golf course while the nation grapples with a series of brutal killings targeting women.

The incident, which circulated widely on social media, drew sharp criticism from citizens and activists who argued that the President’s leisure activity was insensitive given the escalating crisis of gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa.

The President’s decision to play golf at a time when women are living in fear and families are mourning is a clear sign of being out of touch with the reality on the ground.

Critics pointed to the recent discovery of multiple bodies in the East Rand and other parts of the country as evidence that the government’s response to the safety of women has been inadequate.

While the Presidency has previously stated that investigations into these murders are being prioritized and that no stone will be left unturned, the optics of the golf outing have fueled public anger and calls for more decisive leadership.