Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is the fifth President of South Africa, having taken office in February 2018. He is a South African politician, businessman and former trade union leader who rose to prominence as the general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers during the anti-apartheid struggle in the 1980s. Ramaphosa played a key role in negotiating South Africa's transition to democracy and was chief negotiator for the African National Congress during the constitutional talks that led to the country's first democratic elections in 1994. After leaving politics in the mid-1990s, he built a substantial business career, becoming one of South Africa's wealthiest individuals through investments in mining, telecommunications and other sectors. He returned to active politics in 2012 when he was elected deputy president of the ANC, and subsequently served as Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018 under President Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa became president following Zuma's resignation and won a full term in the 2019 general election, then secured a second term in 2024 at the head of a Government of National Unity. His presidency has focused on tackling corruption, reviving economic growth and addressing the country's energy crisis and high unemployment. He recurs in coverage of South African politics, economic policy, state capture investigations and regional African affairs. Ramaphosa studied law at the University of South Africa and began his career as a legal adviser to the Council of Unions of South Africa before founding the National Union of Mineworkers in 1982.
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Daily Podcast – July 06, 2026
By: Haydon Whitley 6th July 2026 Making headlines: Home Affairs boosts border force with 301 new immigration officers; DA demands immediate lifestyle audit following Dina Pule’s... →
Ramaphosa hails investor confidence in digital economy
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 6th July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the recognition by global technology companies of South Africa’s ambition to become a leading digital... →
Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa 
By: Reuters 6th July 2026 Nigeria said two of its citizens were killed in South Africa, one of them by police, during a surge in anti-migrant violence, and threatened to... →
DA requests immediate Lifestyle Audit of Dina Pule, by Presidency
6th July 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Director-General in the Presidency, and Secretary to Cabinet, calling for an immediate lifestyle... →
DA demands immediate lifestyle audit following Dina Pule’s controversial return to Cabinet
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th July 2026 A fierce political battle has ignited following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent Cabinet reshuffle, which saw the controversial return of Dina... →
An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues
By: Schalk Burger 6th July 2026 Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed... →
South Africa is building a secure and inclusive digital future
6th July 2026 Dear Fellow South African, Our country’s ambition to be a leading digital investment destination is being recognised by some of the world’s... →
SA: Patricia De Lille: Address by Tourism Minister, during the Latam Flight launch (03/07/2026)
6th July 2026 Today marks an important milestone for the future of connectivity, trade, investment and cooperation between two dynamic regions of the Global... →
Ntshavheni raises concerns over Zuma’s India visit; briefs on immigration, Cabinet updates
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 3rd July 2026 Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on July 3 briefed media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held earlier this week, noting that... →
Indian High Commissioner contradicts presidency’s comments on Zuma’s Gupta trip
3rd July 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes, with deep concern, comments made by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, who today publicly... →
