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Ramaphosa spotted casually crossing street in Johannesburg - WATCH
A TikTok user recently shared a video of President Cyril Ramaphosa casually crossing a street in Johannesburg, sparking curiosity and surprise among …
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President Ramaphosa's Casual Stroll in Hyde Park Sparks Public Reaction and Missed Opportunities
Johannesburg, South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reportedly spotted taking a casual walk in Johannesburg's Hyde Park yesterday, leading to an unexpected encounter with a local resident. A video shared on social media by user "hue_maq" captured the President in a tracksuit, greeting passersby. The video's creator expressed a mix of surprise and amusement at the chance meeting. "I find it so interesting how excited I was when I saw him," the user stated in the video, adding, "I have very strong opinions on this man yet when I saw him I forgot all of them and was glamourised by his celebrity." The user humorously vowed to be more prepared for a "piece of my mind on the issues" should another opportunity arise, noting, "this time he caught me off guard." The casual nature of the President's outing has sparked varied reactions online. One commenter noted, "I work there in Hyde Park, He's always jogging in the streets, you don't get to recognize him because its unexpected." Others shared sentiments of missed opportunities, with one user lamenting, "You had one chance to tell him to resign ". Despite some critical comments, a segment of the public expressed continued support, with one user stating, "No one can make me hate him." The video also featured a promotion for an Afro-punk/alternative jazz band, The L.O.C, where the user's nephew, Biko, is the drummer and vocalist.
