Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is President of South Africa and president of the African National Congress (ANC), leading the Government of National Unity formed after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority in the 2024 general election. A former trade unionist and businessman, he succeeded Jacob Zuma in 2018 following years marked by corruption and mismanagement under his predecessor. Ramaphosa's administration has focused on structural economic reforms, including efforts to stabilise Eskom's electricity supply through unbundling and liberalisation of the power sector, overhauling water infrastructure through the National Water Action Plan, and reviewing automotive industry policy. He has faced ongoing pressure over sluggish economic growth, persistently high unemployment, municipal dysfunction and contested legislation such as the Expropriation Act and National Health Insurance Act, both subject to court challenges. His government has also grappled with allegations of corruption at state institutions, including the Unemployment Insurance Fund and police procurement, leading to commissions of inquiry such as the Madlanga Commission. Ramaphosa has intervened directly in policing matters, including reinstating and suspending senior officials amid graft allegations. He chairs Cabinet and periodically delegates official functions, such as addresses to labour federations, to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Ramaphosa continues to navigate coalition politics with the Democratic Alliance and other parties within the Government of National Unity ahead of further elections.
Cyril Ramaphosa Updates
Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PEWG) interventions show signs of significant progress
23rd October 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile has commended significant progress made by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG). This follows a meeting... →
Daily Podcast – October 22, 2026
By: Halima Frost 22nd October 2026 Making headlines: South Africa's trade with China surges after duty-free deal; Ramaphosa urges business to prioritise youth potential over... →
Ramaphosa urges business to prioritise youth potential over experience 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a direct appeal to the South African business community to fundamentally change their recruitment habits, urging... →
DA sees Parliament escalation of Tshwane water investigation as a win for residents
22nd October 2026 It is a very good thing that Parliament’s committees on Water and Health have agreed to hold a joint hearing tomorrow on Tshwane’s failures to... →
#LGE2026: nine ANC manifesto claims put to the test
By: Africa Check 21st October 2026 Several of the ANC’s claims are supported by the data, including those on access to water and sanitation, state-subsidised housing, employment... →
Daily Podcast – October 20, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th October 2026 Making headlines: DA urges public comment on draft bill to stop ‘unfair’ electricity price hikes; Ramaphosa says South Africa must prepare for... →
South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits, Ramaphosa says
By: Reuters 20th October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the country must prepare for its potential exclusion from the United States' duty-free trade... →
Daily Podcast – October 19, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th October 2026 Making headlines: Hill-Lewis launches billboard with Ramaphosa's ‘admission’ that DA municipalities work better; SA targets 1.3m unregistered... →
A new SAPS oath could help restore police pride and public trust
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th October 2026 Building a professional police identity based on a strong ethical commitment is as important as discipline and accountability. There is no question... →
Hill-Lewis launches billboard with Ramaphosa's ‘admission’ that DA municipalities work better
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th October 2026 DA Cape Town mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis has declared that the good governance President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges in DA-led... →
