Woman Encounters Cyril Ramaphosa Walking Street Like a Normal Citizen: “Caught Me off Guard”

• A TikTok user shared that she spotted President Cyril Ramaphosa casually crossing the street in Johannesburg
• The woman shared that while she had an issue with the president, it all faded away as she was starstruck
• Social media users wondered where Ramaphosa's security was, while others shared what they would have done if they saw him

A woman in Johannesburg shared the unexpected moment she saw South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa casually strolling the city's streets. The woman shared that even though she had an issue with the politician, all the problems faded away at that moment.

TikTok user Hue added the video to her account on 8 September, 2025. The clip showed Ramaphosa, wearing a tracksuit, a cap, and sneakers, waving at the woman and others in a car as he crossed the road. While it seemed he was alone, he was surrounded by security in plain clothes who still kept their distance.

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Hue, who noted that she saw Ramaphosa the day before posting the video, wrote in the post:

"I find it so interesting how excited I was when I saw him. I have very strong opinions about this man, yet when I saw him, I forgot all of them and was glamoured by his celebrity."

The social media user continued with a laugh:

"I mean, this was mighty random. Next time I see him, I promise to give him a piece of my mind on the issues. This time, he caught me off guard. Next time I see you, it's on sight!"

South Africans talk about Cyril Ramaphosa encounter

Thousands of social media users headed to the comment section since the video's publication, and couldn't believe how 'chilled' he was walking the streets of Johannesburg. People also commented on the President's security and thought they weren't properly securing the political figure.

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@motso_shorts0 said to people online:

"Not his security acting like they don’t know him. They’re also not wearing the uniform."

@xolani_ntanga asked with a laugh:

"Why is he acting like a normal citizen?"

After seeing the woman's excitement, @kamogeloratlou__ was honest in the comments:

"If I saw him, I'd never be this happy to see him. Straight away, I'd tell him how he is the worst president in South African history."

@lionessa8888 posed a question under the post:

"Why don’t you guys ever ask him real questions, like what’s happening with the unemployment or the corruption?"

@blu_summer_skies described Ramaphosa's stroll in the city as random, writing:

"Walking like he doesn't have the pressures of Mzansi on his shoulders. I hate the fact that I love him."

@kgosicg laughed and told the online community:

"People are asking where the bodyguards are. You won't see them. Try to do something funny, then you will see them."

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Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about Cyril Ramaphosa

• In another article, Briefly News reported that the President was allegedly unhappy with Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola's decision to return 121 investigation dockets to KwaZulu-Natal.
• After delivering his speech in celebration of the Constitutional Court's 30th anniversary, Ramaphosa snapped a photo with several elderly politicians and dignitaries. People shared how they had a problem with the 'pensioners.'
• A man shared a video of Ramaphosa 'spying' on the media at the Union Buildings. The grinning ANC politician stood on a balcony with his camera as he looked down at journalists.

Source: Briefly News