[PHOTOS] Red carpet in Pretoria as Ruto begins South Africa visit

President William Ruto arrived Thursday morning at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, ahead of a scheduled meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ruto is in the country on a three-day State Visit and is accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel.

Following his arrival, Ruto was received by Ramaphosa before he inspected a guard of honour mounted by the military.

He was then accorded a 21-gun salute.

The Head of State was expected to hold bilateral talks aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries with the host and later address the press.

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel are received by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spouse at Union Buildings in Pretoria ahead of the start of his visit on June 4, 2026/PCS

First Lady Mama Rachel and President William Ruto during a meeting with their hosts President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spouse at Union Buildings in South Africa on June 4, 2026/PCS

First Lady Mama Rachel and President William Ruto pose for a photo with their hosts President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spouse at Union Buildings in South Africa on June 4, 2026/PCS