South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his “deep sadness” on the death of Tanzania’s President John Magufuli.

In a statement, President Ramaphosa said he had spoken to Tanzanian Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan “to express condolences in his personal capacity and on behalf of all South Africans”.

“South Africa is united in grief with the government and people of Tanzania as they go through this difficult moment,” he said.