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Cyril Ramaphosa
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- Born 17 November 1952
- Age 72
- Birth Place Soweto, South Africa
- Profession Politician, Businessman, Lawyer, Trade Unionist, Philanthropist, Activist
- Political Party African National Congress
- In Office 7th Deputy President Of South Africa 26 May 2014 - 15 February 2018, 9th Deputy President Of The African National Congress 18 December 2012 - 18 December 2017, 13th Secretary-General Of The African National Congress 7 July 1991 - December 1996, Member Of The National Assembly 9 May 1994 - December 1996, 18th Chairperson Of The African Union 10 February 2020 - 6 February 2021, 1st Chancellor Of The University Of Mpumalanga 2 April 2016 - 1 July 2021, 1st Secretary-General Of The National Union Of Mineworkers August 1982 - June 1991
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Cyril Ramaphosa BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's Steady Hand Born 17 November 1952, Cyril Ramaphosa's journey from anti-apartheid activist to South Africa's president reflects a life deeply intertwined with the nation's history. His rise to prominence began as secretary-general of the National Union of Mineworkers, ...
Cyril Ramaphosa PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Tshivhase Samuel Ramaphosa |
| Mother | Nyamuofhe Erdmuth Ramaphosa |
| Spouse | Hope Ramaphosa (1978; 1989), Nomazizi Mtshotshisa (1991; 1993), Tshepo Motsepe (1996), |
| Children | 5 (estimated) |
| Education | University of the North, University of South Africa |
POSITIONS HELD BY Cyril Ramaphosa
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | 21 May 2014 - 15 February 2018 |
| President of South Africa | 15 February 2018 - Present |
| Deputy President of South Africa | 26 May 2014 - 15 February 2018 |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | 22 May 2019 - 22 May 2019 |
| Chairperson of the African Union | 10 February 2020 - 6 February 2021 |
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA NEWS
What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?
May 31, 2024 7:01 pm
With results in from over 60% of polling stations, the ANC had just under 42% of votes, by far its worst result since democratic elections began after the end of apartheid in 1994.
South Africans begin voting in an election seen as their country's most important in 30 years
May 29, 2024 6:11 pm
Africa's most advanced economy has some of the world's deepest socio-economic problems, including one of the worst unemployment rates at 32%. Some groups say that is an undercount.
South Africa's election might be a defining moment — with new complications. Here's what to know
May 27, 2024 12:07 pm
South Africa's election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National Congress party, which has been in power since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago.
Who are South Africa's presidential candidates?
May 23, 2024 6:03 pm
The current South African president and leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, is still hopeful that he and his party will come out on top in the upcoming election.
South Africa's Zuma faces dissent in new party as election nears
May 07, 2024 7:22 pm
One of the most divisive figures in South Africa, Zuma was president from 2009 until 2018, when he was forced to quit following a string of corruption scandals involving his administration.
South Africa praises India for G20 summit organisation and inclusion of Global South’s voice
September 09, 2023 5:01 pm
The South African president’s spokesperson suggests the member states disabuse themselves of the notion that one country is going to emerge as the leader of the Global South.
PM Modi calls SA President ahead of visit, reviews bilateral, global issues
June 11, 2023 11:28 am
Ramaphosa briefed Modi on the African Leaders’ Peace Initiative, and the two leaders also discussed cooperation in BRICS, besides reviewing several bilateral, regional and global issues, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Saturday.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declares 'State of Disaster' over 'debilitating' electricity crisis
February 10, 2023 3:28 pm
Cyril Ramaphosa during his annual State of the Nation address on Thursday said an electricity minister would be appointed to deal with the matter more effectively and urgently.
Ramaphosa survives 'Farmgate' scandal to stay at helm of South Africa's ruling ANC
December 19, 2022 7:11 pm
Ramaphosa's political future had been hanging in the balance earlier this month after a report by a panel of experts found preliminary evidence he may have violated the constitution over a stash of foreign currency hidden at his private game farm.
The Phala Phala farmgate scandal hanging over South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa
December 02, 2022 9:15 am
Cyril Ramaphosa has denied any wrongdoing. But the inquiry's findings could not have come at a worse time for the president, who ousted his predecessor Jacob Zuma on a promise to clean up worsening corruption.
