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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Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
By: Terence Creamer 9th June 2026 The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent... →
ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th June 2026 ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access... →
Daily Podcast – June 08, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th June 2026 Making headlines: Govt writes off e-toll debt, but those who paid will not receive refunds; Treasury welcomes Fitch upgrade to BB with stable... →
Nigeria plans five repatriation flights from South Africa
By: Reuters 8th June 2026 Nigeria will begin repatriating its citizens from South Africa this week, after anti-immigrant attacks and protests in the continent’s biggest... →
Together we can manage migration and stay true to our shared humanity
8th June 2026 Dear Fellow South African, In recent months, many South Africans have raised concerns about illegal immigration, asking whether our borders are... →
Ramaphosa pledges illegal immigration crackdown, promises economic growth push
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th June 2026 Following his Sunday night announcement that government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on... →
Parliament Cannot Afford to Drag Its Feet on Presidential Accountability
8th June 2026 ActionSA is concerned by the slow pace at which the newly constituted Parliamentary Section 89 Committee is being established to investigate... →
Committee chairperson welcomes the official launch of Lenacapavir rollout
8th June 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has welcomed the national rollout of Lenacapavir and commended the... →
Home Affairs committee chairperson backs President's call for stronger action against illegal immigration
8th June 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strong and focused address... →
ActionSA disappointed by President’s weak and reactionary address on illegal immigration crisis
8th June 2026 ActionSA is disappointed by President Ramaphosa’s weak and reactionary address, which does nothing to address the immigration crisis created by the... →
