South Africa's president congratulates Pillay on Nobel Prize

​South ‌African President Cyril ​Ramaphosa on ‌Friday congratulated Navi Pillay after she was awarded ‌the 2026 Nobel ‌Peace Prize.

"President Ramaphosa applauds the recognition ⁠bestowed ​on Justice ⁠Pillay by the ⁠Norwegian Nobel Committee ​as a profound tribute to ⁠the veteran jurist's ⁠courage, ​integrity and lifelong commitment to ⁠justice," Ramaphosa's office ⁠said in ⁠a statement.