Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa

politician South Africa

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.

Born on Nov 17, 1952 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.06%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
13,422,813
Power
84,148$
Sentiment
6.18
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 31 5.87 10.76% +90% 59,308,690 12,129,451 $350,000 71,580$
United Kingdom 4 6.25 0.11% +40% 67,886,011 105,895 $2,700,000 4,212$
Jamaica 2 7.00 0.15% +0% 2,961,167 4,348 $15,000 22$
Nigeria 2 7.00 0.09% +0% 206,139,589 183,971 $448,000 400$
Tanzania 2 7.00 0.36% +40% 59,734,213 299,742 $63,000 316$
Canada 2 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,347 $1,700,000 1,536$
Indonesia 2 6.00 0.15% +0% 273,523,615 416,639 $1,119,000 1,704$
France 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 34,318 $2,700,000 1,420$
Kenya 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 53,771,296 27,689 $106,000 55$
Germany 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 83,783,942 43,797 $3,845,000 2,010$
Spain 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 19,862 $1,400,000 595$
Portugal 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 10,196,709 5,370 $240,000 126$
Mozambique 1 6.00 0.24% +0% 31,255,435 75,133 $15,000 36$
Slovakia 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 5,459,642 2,216 $110,000 45$
Liechtenstein 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 38,137 19 $6,900 3$
Ghana 1 8.00 0.12% +0% 31,072,945 38,744 $67,000 84$
Cabo Verde 1 7.00 0.23% +0% 555,987 1,272 $2,100 5$
Totals 55 1,035,720,905 13,422,813 $14,887,000 84,149$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Both he and President Cyril Ramaphosa have opened themselves up to criticism for not foreseeing the issues that swiftly followed the announcement. 4

Mail & Guardian: Play the diplomacy game properly – The Mail & Guardian

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a former deputy finance minister as a special envoy to the United States after the expulsion of the ambassador. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: África do Sul nomeia enviado especial aos EUA após expulsão de embaixador

United Kingdom United Kingdom: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Mcebisi Jonas's selection as special envoy to the US. 8

BBC: South Africa appoints special envoy to US to ease relations

Tanzania Tanzania: Cyril Ramaphosa is the South African President who appointed Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the United States. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: South Africa appoints US envoy to try to mend ties