Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19526.2Global Dominance: 0.03%

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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Cyril Ramaphosa implored Trump to listen to the voices of South Africans during a confrontation in the Oval Office.

How Trump turned America’s refugee programme into a pathway for white people
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa extended the deadline for a high-level report from the Eskom Restructuring Task Team.

Africa's clean energy future is stuck in grid traffic
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-20
6.0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed an urgent court application seeking to halt the commencement of parliamentary impeachment proceedings linked to the controversial Farmgate scandal.

South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-20
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa warned against blaming migrants for the country’s economic challenges.

South Africa's Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woes
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-20
8.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa's call on Tuesday not to scapegoat migrants for South Africa's problems was echoed by the unions.

South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-20
7.0

Ramaphosa has publicly rejected claims that South Africa is a xenophobic nation, insisting that misleading narratives are damaging the country’s reputation.

Mutharika Uses Private South Africa Visit to Hold Telephone Call With Ramaphosa as Xenophobia Fears Escalate - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-06-19
6.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to calm tension by stating that illegal immigration is not the cause of South Africa’s social and economic difficulties.

Tension at home; citizens quizzed
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
7.0

Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape High Court for an urgent interdict after he challenged the validity of the Section 89 Independent Panel Report on the theft of $580 000 from his Phala Phala farm.

Impeachment inquiry will go on
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
4.0

The proposed changes would see Hill-Lewis submit his reshuffle to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Angst and anger as DA reshuffles
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
5.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a speech to parliament on Tuesday, said the country 'must never give in to violence, xenophobia or vigilantism.'

Migrants killed by mob as anti-foreigner violence worsens in South Africa
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-03
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President Cyril Ramaphosa described the visit as a high-level diplomatic engagement designed to improve cooperation between Nairobi and Pretoria.

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The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
5.0

Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting William Ruto for a state visit aimed at improving cooperation between South Africa and Kenya.

Comoros leader urged to allow ex-president seek treatment abroad
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
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President Cyril Ramaphosa invited President William Ruto for a state visit to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and Kenya.

Pre-2012 voters: Who must re-register?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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Ramaphosa hosted President William Ruto during a state visit aimed at strengthening ties between South Africa and Kenya.

Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
5.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

What's next after unrealised US-Iran Islamabad talks 2.0?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

Duale defends US Ebola laboratory in Kenya
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

Nairobi: A city running out of time to fix itself
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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William Ruto
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will host President William Ruto during his state visit to South Africa.

Leaders demand end to locked school dorms after fire disaster
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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William Ruto
William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

Explainer: What is Eid al Adha?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
7.0
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William Ruto
William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted President William Ruto during a state visit aimed at improving cooperation between Kenya and South Africa.

Jubilee youths tell UDA MPs to confront Ruto, not Hassan Omar
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
5.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

In search of good news, Kenyans declare Arsenal's EPL victory as their very own
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
7.0
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William Ruto
William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

Why nature has a perplexing way of providing simple solutions to complex problems
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-31
8.0
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William Ruto
William Ruto

Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa who will host William Ruto for a state visit aimed at strengthening economic ties.

UDA launches scathing attack on Uhuru Kenyatta
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-30
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President Cyril Ramaphosa received President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi in November 2022.

How to end Coast's long wait for reliable supply of power
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-30
8.0
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William Ruto
William Ruto

President Cyril Ramaphosa invited President William Ruto for a three-day state visit to South Africa.

Families view charred remains of Utumishi dorm fire victims
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-30
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting President William Ruto for a state visit aimed at strengthening economic ties.

Medical practitioners council probing patient death on Trans Nzoia
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-30
7.0

President Cyril Ramaphosa invited President William Ruto for a state visit to South Africa.

DCI arrest man over social media posts
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-30
7.0