# President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated South African jurist Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. Ramaphosa says the award recognises Pillay’s courage, integrity and lifelong commitment to protecting human rights and ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Pillay defended anti-apartheid activists, including the late former president Nelson Mandela.
Ramaphosa congratulates veteran jurist Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize