Cyril Ramaphosa’s shoelace-tying shopping mall moment goes viral – WATCH

President Cyril Ramaphosa added a heartwarming task to his public duties this week: Tying a child’s shoelaces.

Jun 8, 2025 - 13:00
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Cyril Ramaphosa’s shoelace-tying shopping mall moment goes viral – WATCH

President Cyril Ramaphosa added a heartwarming task to his public duties this week: Tying a child’s shoelaces.

During a walkabout at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, the president paused his greetings to help a young girl whose shoelaces had come undone.

‘Awww’

In a moment trending on social media, Cyril Ramaphosa was seen placing his phone and bag on the ground before crouching down to tie the laces himself – an act met with smiles, applause, and a chorus of “Awww” from the surrounding crowd.

The unplanned gesture drew praise across platforms, with many South Africans celebrating the president’s humility and calling the moment “classic Cupcake” – referencing his long-standing nickname.

While the shoelaces themselves declined to comment, the online verdict was clear: It was a presidential knot well tied.

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What an honour being up close to the one and only @President Ramaphosa❤️????????..

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