Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19526.3Global Dominance: 0.22%

Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African businessman, lawyer, and politician who has served as the President of South Africa since February 2018. A prominent figure in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa played a key role in the negotiations to end apartheid and has been involved in various business ventures, making him one of the country’s wealthiest individuals. His presidency has focused on addressing issues such as corruption, economic growth, and land reform, including the controversial policy allowing for land expropriation without compensation.

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The Presidency noted that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was also not present in New York.

Tinubu hale, hearty, says Presidency
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-27
5.0

South Africa’s violent crime problem prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy soldiers on the streets in March in a yearlong operation to combat crime.

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-27
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Siyabonga Nondabula
Siyabonga Nondabula

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the police have images of the suspected attackers and are trying to locate them.

جنوبی افریقہ میں چند گھنٹوں کے دوران فائرنگ کے دو واقعات، 27 افراد ہلاک
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-09-27
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Tommy Mathembini
Tommy Mathembini

Cyril Ramaphosa described the rampant crime as one of the biggest threats facing the country.

South Africa mass shootings: At least 27 killed in Johannesburg and Cape Town
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-27
6.0
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Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma

Cyril Ramaphosa described the thriving crime as one of the greatest threats to the country.

Pietų Afrikos Respublikoje per dvejas šaudynes užpuolikai nušovė 27 žmones
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-27
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the pain and suffering that the women of South Africa have been put through stands out as a national shame.

South African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-27
8.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and denounced the Israeli army's calls for 1.1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza.

Why Palestine has always mattered to Africa
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-25
8.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa was insulted by the chief rabbi for asking Israel to behave in a proportionate, humane manner.

Sorry: The easiest word
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
5.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as ambassador in Washington.

Bozell denies seeking Mbeki role as US-SA tensions deepen
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
5.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the commission's deadline for its final report.

Rot of the top cops
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African president, told this week’s meeting that inequality was 'the new multilateral frontier'.

Leaders join push to create UN body to tackle ‘awful reality’ of inequality | United Nations
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-24
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced the government’s position this week, saying South Africa would engage Washington 'without bowing our heads'.

Lamola refuses policy retreat as US pressure intensifies
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
5.0

In July 2025, head of state Cyril Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave shortly in the aftermath of explosive revelations.

More woes for Mchunu as police seize cellphone at his KZN family home for the second time
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-22
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is addressed as the President of South Africa in an open letter discussing crime and justice issues.

An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-22
7.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa whom Fannie Masemola mentioned he had not spoken to due to the President's illness.

Masemola charges withdrawn as NPA investigates IDAC
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-22
6.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa and a beneficiary of the Black Economic Empowerment programme.

What Shall We Do About South Africa? | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-21
5.0

Beyond Kenya's Ruto, South Africa's Ramaphosa, and Barbados PM Mottley, few speak for Africa in New York.

AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-20
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa promised that 'every effort will be made' to find the perpetrators of the murders.

Index - Külföld - Sorra kerülnek elő a meggyilkolt nők, eddig kilenc holttestet találtak Johannesburgnál
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-09-20
8.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that law enforcement agencies were investigating the deaths.

South Africans fear a serial killer in as another murder is discovered
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-20
7.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to abandon the policies targeted by the Trump administration.

Trump’s attacks on South Africa are a gift to the ruling ANC ahead of an election
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-18
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the fear and uncertainty caused by the killings.

Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
6.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the investigation to be prioritized.

Otkrivena tijela devet ubijenih žena u Južnoj Africi, sumnja se da je riječ o serijskom ubici
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-09-18
7.0

Cyril Ramaphosa promised that the state would find those responsible for the murders of eight women.

Ljudi u panici, policija pronašla tela devet žena, sumnja se da iza svega stoji serijski ubica
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-09-18
8.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is the leader of the ANC and the President of South Africa, currently facing impeachment and described as a lame-duck unable to stamp his authority.

The ANC is losing its grip from within
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-09-18
3.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the African National Congress party, which has been targeted by US sanctions.

US imposes new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-09-17
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, urged the police to prioritize the investigation of gender-based violence crimes.

Nove mulheres encontradas mortas em dois meses na África do Sul
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-09-17
8.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa who promised that no effort would be spared to solve the murders.

9 גופות של נשים נמצאו ליד יוהנסבורג
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-17
7.0

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that 'they will leave no stone unturned' to find out who is behind the murders.

Nio kvinnor mördade – oron växer i Johannesburg
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-17
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