Overview
- Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is serving as acting president from 21 to 27 October 2025, according to the Presidency.
- Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on leave during this period, prompting the temporary designation.
- Cyril Ramaphosa’s itinerary includes a working visit to Indonesia on 22 October, a state visit to Vietnam on 23–24 October, and a state visit to Malaysia on 24–27 October.
- During the Malaysia leg, Ramaphosa will take part in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur before a scheduled state visit to Switzerland on 29–30 October.
- Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed the arrangements and said the engagements focus on trade and investment as South Africa readies to chair the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22–23 November 2025.