Cyril Ramaphosa Joins Mafikizolo on Stage at Heritage Day Celebrations in Oudtshoorn

• President Cyril Ramaphosa took to the stage with Mafikizolo at the National Heritage Day event in Oudtshoorn on 24 September 2026
• The ANC-hosted celebrations drew a large, enthusiastic crowd who captured the moment on their phones
• Mzansi had a lot to say after footage of Ramaphosa joining the performance went viral on X

President Cyril Ramaphosa raised eyebrows and plenty of laughs when he stepped onto the stage alongside Mafikizolo during the National Heritage Day celebrations in Oudtshoorn on 24 September 2026. The ANC-hosted event, staged against a backdrop of Government Communications (GCIS) branding and South African flags, turned into a moment that Mzansi simply could not scroll past.

Footage captured by MDNtv LIVE shows the festive atmosphere at the outdoor gathering, with officials, security personnel and an energised crowd all soaking up the performance. Ramaphosa joined the beloved music duo as they performed, with the crowd responding enthusiastically and pulling out their phones to document the scene. This would not be the President's first viral moment, as he previously did the Clock It move with young people.

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Heritage Day in the Western Cape

Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape served as the host city for this year's national Heritage Day event, a public celebration that honours South Africa's diverse cultures and traditions each 24 September. The occasion is typically marked by government gatherings, performances, and braais across the country, and this year's edition in the Klein Karoo town was no exception.

Mafikizolo, one of South Africa's most iconic musical acts with decades of hits behind them, headlined the entertainment at the official programme before Ramaphosa's surprise stage appearance stole the moment.

Watch the moment Ramaphosa joined Mafikizolo on stage:

Mzansi weighs in on the viral clip

The clip spread quickly on X, and reactions were as varied as you would expect from South African social media users.

@brokegirlKay wrote:

"I thought he was sick???? Wow😔"

@Born_Again_Man had no sympathy for the president's rhythm:

"Cupcake is stiff bones. The guy can't dance 😂🤣🤣"

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@Raymond30000 was decidedly unimpressed:

"Only things these ones are good at is eat, drink, sleep and dance."

@ntlanetokollo referenced former Education Minister Angie Motshekga with a cheeky Zulu phrase:

"Mme Angie on some 'wozo jaiva nami boy boy' 🙊"

@muneiwa3 offered a more blunt take:

"Would have done the same... dumb South Africans 🍻"

@XolaniMichael8 was equally cutting:

"No wonder he said he's handsome today."

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Source: Briefly News